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$456+ Cheap flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Kunming (KMG)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 5/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — KMG
Mar 31 — Apr 71
Mon 3/31
Mon 4/7
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from San Francisco to Kunming Changshui are usually found in January or March, booked 81 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Saturday and return on a Wednesday

Cheap flight deals from San Francisco to Kunming

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Francisco (SFO) to Kunming (KMG). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated March 26, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$879
(FlightHub)

One-way from

$456
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$954
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Cheapest flights from San Francisco to Kunming
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Francisco to Kunming. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 26, 2025.

This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 4/118:30 amSFO - KMG
2 stops35h 05mChina Eastern
Tue 5/207:20 amKMG - SFO
2 stops22h 55mChina Eastern
Deal found 3/26$1,009
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/812:50 amSFO - KMG
2 stops32h 00mMultiple Airlines
Fri 5/169:15 pmKMG - SFO
2 stops30h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/25$1,105
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/1012:35 amSFO - KMG
2 stops44h 30mChina Southern
Tue 5/2010:45 pmKMG - SFO
2 stops40h 13mChina Southern
Deal found 3/26$1,149
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/91:05 pmSFO - KMG
2 stops30h 20mAir China
Fri 5/1611:30 amKMG - SFO
2 stops36h 07mAir China
Deal found 3/25$1,239
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/910:35 amSFO - KMG
1 stop24h 15mUnited Airlines
Fri 5/1611:30 amKMG - SFO
1 stop17h 40mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/25$1,566
This StudentUniverse deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure StudentUniverse is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/911:30 amSFO - KMG
1 stop47h 30mSingapore Airlines
Thu 5/153:00 amKMG - SFO
1 stop21h 40mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 3/25$1,597

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Customize your flight search to find flights from San Francisco to Kunming that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated March 26, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Francisco to Kunming that are best for you.

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San Francisco

Fly to

Kunming

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San FranciscoKunming

SFO - KMG

SFOKMG

San Francisco

Fri 4/11

8:30 am-10:35 am

2 stops35h 05m

Kunming Changshui

Tue 5/20

7:20 am-3:15 pm

2 stops22h 55m

$1,009

San FranciscoKunming

SFO - KMG

SFOKMG

San Francisco

Thu 5/8

12:50 am-11:50 pm

2 stops32h 00m

Kunming Changshui

Fri 5/16

9:15 pm-1:00 pm

2 stops30h 45m

$1,105

San FranciscoKunming

SFO - KMG

SFOKMG

San Francisco

Thu 4/10

12:35 am-12:05 pm

2 stops44h 30m

Kunming Changshui

Tue 5/20

10:45 pm-11:58 pm

2 stops40h 13m

$1,149

San FranciscoKunming

SFO - KMG

SFOKMG

San Francisco

Fri 5/9

1:05 pm-10:25 am

2 stops30h 20m

Kunming Changshui

Fri 5/16

11:30 am-8:37 am

2 stops36h 07m

$1,239

San FranciscoKunming

SFO - KMG

SFOKMG

San Francisco

Fri 5/9

10:35 am-1:50 am

1 stop24h 15m

Kunming Changshui

Fri 5/16

11:30 am-2:10 pm

1 stop17h 40m

$1,566

San FranciscoKunming

SFO - KMG

SFOKMG

San Francisco

Fri 5/9

11:30 am-2:00 am

1 stop47h 30m

Kunming Changshui

Thu 5/15

3:00 am-9:40 am

1 stop21h 40m

$1,597

San FranciscoKunming

SFO - KMG

SFOKMG

San Francisco

Tue 5/6

4:45 pm-1:35 am

2 stops41h 50m

$456

San FranciscoKunming

SFO - KMG

SFOKMG

San Francisco

Mon 5/5

12:35 am-11:55 pm

1 stop32h 20m

$708

San FranciscoKunming

SFO - KMG

SFOKMG

San Francisco

Sat 8/9

1:00 pm-12:35 am

2 stops44h 35m

$760

San FranciscoKunming

SFO - KMG

SFOKMG

San Francisco

Tue 5/6

10:35 am-1:50 am

1 stop24h 15m

$765

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Deals found on 3/26

Compare providers for flights from San Francisco to Kunming

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from San Francisco to Kunming in March.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on San Francisco-Kunming flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on San Francisco-Kunming flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from San Francisco-Kunming flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on San Francisco-Kunming flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for San Francisco-Kunming flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from San Francisco to Kunming

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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from San Francisco to Kunming

How far ahead should I book a flight from San Francisco to Kunming?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from San Francisco to Kunming. Price data was last updated on March 21, 2025.

The best time to book flights from San Francisco to Kunming is 80 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SFO to KMG?

Find hourly flight availability from San Francisco to Kunming. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated March 26, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from San Francisco to Kunming at noon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 26% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the afternoon.

Rainfall in Kunming by month

Plan your trip to Kunming by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Kunming ranges from 0.4 - 7.9 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 7.9 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Kunming when rainfall is around 0.4 in.

Temperature in Kunming by month

Plan your trip to Kunming by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Kunming, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, June is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 68.0 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 46.4 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Kunming

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Kunming. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Kunming. Reviews last updated March 26, 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from San Francisco to Kunming, see what other customers have to say about Korean Air, China Southern and United Airlines. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,049 reviews

Boarding

8.5

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

8.2

Food

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Chris,Mar 2025

SEA - ICN

Was told the flight was overbooked so they selected only a few people to weight their bags and we were forced to check our luggage. We Once we got seated on the flight there were many seats vacant and our overhead bin was completely open. Both our luggage and our carryon were small. We had booked our tickets months in advance and we watched people carry two small suitcases on without one word to them. Am I upset?? Yes it was disappointing.
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,049 reviews
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,049 reviews

Boarding

8.5

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

8.2

Food

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Chris,Mar 2025

SEA - ICN

Was told the flight was overbooked so they selected only a few people to weight their bags and we were forced to check our luggage. We Once we got seated on the flight there were many seats vacant and our overhead bin was completely open. Both our luggage and our carryon were small. We had booked our tickets months in advance and we watched people carry two small suitcases on without one word to them. Am I upset?? Yes it was disappointing.
China Southern
7.4
Good
91 reviews
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,049 reviews

Boarding

8.5

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

8.2

Food

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Chris,Mar 2025

SEA - ICN

Was told the flight was overbooked so they selected only a few people to weight their bags and we were forced to check our luggage. We Once we got seated on the flight there were many seats vacant and our overhead bin was completely open. Both our luggage and our carryon were small. We had booked our tickets months in advance and we watched people carry two small suitcases on without one word to them. Am I upset?? Yes it was disappointing.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,608 reviews
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,049 reviews

Boarding

8.5

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

8.2

Food

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Chris,Mar 2025

SEA - ICN

Was told the flight was overbooked so they selected only a few people to weight their bags and we were forced to check our luggage. We Once we got seated on the flight there were many seats vacant and our overhead bin was completely open. Both our luggage and our carryon were small. We had booked our tickets months in advance and we watched people carry two small suitcases on without one word to them. Am I upset?? Yes it was disappointing.
China Eastern
7.1
Good
135 reviews
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,049 reviews

Boarding

8.5

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

8.2

Food

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Chris,Mar 2025

SEA - ICN

Was told the flight was overbooked so they selected only a few people to weight their bags and we were forced to check our luggage. We Once we got seated on the flight there were many seats vacant and our overhead bin was completely open. Both our luggage and our carryon were small. We had booked our tickets months in advance and we watched people carry two small suitcases on without one word to them. Am I upset?? Yes it was disappointing.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from San Francisco to Kunming. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from San Francisco to Kunming round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from San Francisco to Kunming is China Eastern. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $879 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Korean Air and China Southern, starting at $926 and $995 round-trip. These flights start at 36% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from San Francisco to Kunming one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is China Southern, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $708. However, be on the lookout for offers from China Eastern and United Airlines, as they are both options that can get you from San Francisco to Kunming for a low price.

  • Can I find deals for flights from San Francisco to Kunming that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on San Francisco to Kunming flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from San Francisco to Kunming?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from San Francisco to Kunming.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from San Francisco to Kunming?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Francisco to Kunming by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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Top 3 airlines flying from San Francisco to Kunming

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from San Francisco to Kunming. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated March 26, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
China EasternCheapest$788Average$1,290FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Air ChinaCheapest$847Average$1,735FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
China SouthernCheapest$1,195Average$1,691FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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