Find cheap airlines flights from San Francisco to Kunming

Choose from 3 carriers that fly from San Francisco to Kunming, including China Eastern Airlines, Korean Air, and Delta Air Lines. Enjoy the cheapest tickets on this route with China Southern Airlines.

Find flight deals from San Francisco to Kunming for the next 3 months. Book one way flights from $394 or round trip flights from $754.

Crossed out prices are calculated based on the average price of the corresponding route on Trip.com.

Flight Info | San Francisco to Kunming

The distance between San Francisco and Kunming is about 11,586.12 km. The most popular month to Kunming is December. The off-season for travel is August.

Cheapest one-way flight price$394
Cheapest round-trip ticket price$754
Off-season for travelAugust
Peak season for travelDecember
Flight distance11,586.12 km
Popular airlineChina Eastern Airlines

When is the cheapest time to fly from San Francisco to Kunming?

The cheapest time for San Francisco to Kunming flights: Nov 9 to Nov 16 — one way flight prices from $368.

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Displayed prices are calculated based on the cheapest average weekly prices of the corresponding route on Trip.com.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Which airlines offer flights from San Francisco to Kunming?

    At the moment, several airlines serve connecting flights from San Francisco to Kunming, including: China Eastern Airlines Korean Air Delta Air Lines Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings made by users on Trip.com within the last 90 days.
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from San Francisco to Kunming is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.
  • The cheapest months to fly from San Francisco to Kunming is August, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our November flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from San Francisco to Kunming on November 10, 2025 with China Eastern Airlines, with prices starting at $744.
  • You can land at any one of the following hubs in Kunming, with San Francisco International Airport to Kunming Changshui International Airport (SFO-KMG) is by far the most common option on this route: Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG).
  • The time difference between Kunming and San Francisco is 16h.
  • Tickets can only be changed or canceled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.