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$461+ Cheap flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Kunming (KMG)

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SFO — KMG
Feb 27 — Mar 61
Thu 2/27
Thu 3/6
1 adult, Economy
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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 February 22, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$768
(Trip.com)

One-way from

$461
(oojo)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$1,229
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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 February 22, 2025.

This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/22. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/2412:00 pmSFO - KMG
2 stops20h 25mChina Eastern
Thu 5/87:20 amKMG - SFO
1 stop17h 10mChina Eastern
Deal found 2/22$768
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/21. 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.
Mon 3/34:27 pmSFO - KMG
2 stops30h 38mAir China
Mon 3/104:10 pmKMG - SFO
2 stops56h 30mAir China
Deal found 2/21$897
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/21. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/311:35 pmSFO - KMG
1 stop29h 55mChina Southern
Mon 3/108:05 amKMG - SFO
1 stop27h 35mChina Southern
Deal found 2/21$920
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/22. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/712:35 amSFO - KMG
1 stop18h 45mMultiple Airlines
Tue 4/157:20 amKMG - SFO
2 stops22h 48mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/22$935
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/21. 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.
Mon 3/39:40 amSFO - KMG
1 stop24h 20mSingapore Airlines
Sun 3/93:00 amKMG - SFO
1 stop44h 50mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 2/21$1,327

Find flights from San Francisco to Kunming within your budget

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 February 22, 2025.

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Price

San FranciscoKunming

SFO - KMG

SFOKMG

San Francisco

Thu 4/24

12:00 pm-11:25 pm

2 stops20h 25m

Kunming Changshui

Thu 5/8

7:20 am-9:30 am

1 stop17h 10m

$768

San FranciscoKunming

SFO - KMG

SFOKMG

San Francisco

Mon 4/7

12:35 am-10:20 am

1 stop18h 45m

Kunming Changshui

Tue 4/15

7:20 am-3:08 pm

2 stops22h 48m

$935

San FranciscoKunming

SFO - KMG

SFOKMG

San Francisco

Tue 4/8

4:10 pm-10:25 am

2 stops27h 15m

Kunming Changshui

Tue 4/15

7:55 pm-10:30 am

1 stop29h 35m

$988

San FranciscoKunming

SFO - KMG

SFOKMG

San Francisco

Mon 4/7

12:35 am-7:05 pm

3 stops27h 30m

Kunming Changshui

Tue 4/15

3:05 pm-8:40 pm

2 stops20h 35m

$1,123

San FranciscoKunming

SFO - KMG

SFOKMG

San Francisco

Fri 4/25

11:30 am-2:00 am

1 stop23h 30m

Kunming Changshui

Thu 5/1

3:00 am-9:40 am

1 stop21h 40m

$1,572

San FranciscoKunming

SFO - KMG

SFOKMG

San Francisco

Wed 3/12

1:05 pm-1:00 am

1 stop20h 55m

$461

San FranciscoKunming

SFO - KMG

SFOKMG

San Francisco

Wed 3/12

3:30 pm-6:15 pm

3 stops35h 45m

$543

San FranciscoKunming

SFO - KMG

SFOKMG

San Francisco

Mon 4/7

5:59 pm-10:10 pm

2 stops37h 11m

$620

San FranciscoKunming

SFO - KMG

SFOKMG

San Francisco

Thu 4/3

10:35 am-1:50 am

1 stop24h 15m

$760

San FranciscoKunming

SFO - KMG

SFOKMG

San Francisco

Mon 4/7

11:30 am-2:00 am

1 stop23h 30m

$1,039

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Deals found on 2/21

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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 February.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice 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.

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Travel insights for flights from San Francisco to Kunming

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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 February 14, 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 February 22, 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 February 22, 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from San Francisco to Kunming, see what other customers have to say about Korean Air, Singapore Airlines and China Southern. 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
1,036 reviews

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

8.2

Food

8.1

Boarding

8.5

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0
Good

Anonymous,Feb 2025

ATL - SBN

Regional jets are small and uncomfortable. When flying in or out of South Bend airport, that's usually what I'm on. It's the price one pays for the great convenience of using a small airport (cheap parking, no lines). The CRJ900 has engines attached to the fuselage near the rear of the plane. So, very loud in the back of the plane, and I happened to have the far back corner that also had no window. Oh well, a short flight and pleasant neighbor and cheerful attendant.

Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,036 reviews
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,036 reviews

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

8.2

Food

8.1

Boarding

8.5

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0
Good

Anonymous,Feb 2025

ATL - SBN

Regional jets are small and uncomfortable. When flying in or out of South Bend airport, that's usually what I'm on. It's the price one pays for the great convenience of using a small airport (cheap parking, no lines). The CRJ900 has engines attached to the fuselage near the rear of the plane. So, very loud in the back of the plane, and I happened to have the far back corner that also had no window. Oh well, a short flight and pleasant neighbor and cheerful attendant.

Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,297 reviews
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,036 reviews

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

8.2

Food

8.1

Boarding

8.5

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0
Good

Anonymous,Feb 2025

ATL - SBN

Regional jets are small and uncomfortable. When flying in or out of South Bend airport, that's usually what I'm on. It's the price one pays for the great convenience of using a small airport (cheap parking, no lines). The CRJ900 has engines attached to the fuselage near the rear of the plane. So, very loud in the back of the plane, and I happened to have the far back corner that also had no window. Oh well, a short flight and pleasant neighbor and cheerful attendant.

China Southern
7.6
Good
87 reviews
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,036 reviews

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

8.2

Food

8.1

Boarding

8.5

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0
Good

Anonymous,Feb 2025

ATL - SBN

Regional jets are small and uncomfortable. When flying in or out of South Bend airport, that's usually what I'm on. It's the price one pays for the great convenience of using a small airport (cheap parking, no lines). The CRJ900 has engines attached to the fuselage near the rear of the plane. So, very loud in the back of the plane, and I happened to have the far back corner that also had no window. Oh well, a short flight and pleasant neighbor and cheerful attendant.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,754 reviews
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,036 reviews

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

8.2

Food

8.1

Boarding

8.5

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0
Good

Anonymous,Feb 2025

ATL - SBN

Regional jets are small and uncomfortable. When flying in or out of South Bend airport, that's usually what I'm on. It's the price one pays for the great convenience of using a small airport (cheap parking, no lines). The CRJ900 has engines attached to the fuselage near the rear of the plane. So, very loud in the back of the plane, and I happened to have the far back corner that also had no window. Oh well, a short flight and pleasant neighbor and cheerful attendant.

Related info for your journey

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  • 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 $768 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Air China and China Southern, starting at $988 and $1,123 round-trip. These flights start at 44% 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 Air China, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $461. However, be on the lookout for offers from Korean Air 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 February 22, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
China EasternCheapest$788Average$1,335FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Air ChinaCheapest$847Average$1,569FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
China SouthernCheapest$1,227Average$1,703FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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