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Flights from San Francisco to Kunming

Explore the cheapest one-way and round-trip flights from San Francisco to Kunming over the next 90 days, with one-way fares from $472 and round-trip from $830. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

      • SFO 12:50 PM
        18h 20m
        1 stop
        KMG 10:10 PM
        San Francisco - Kunming | Mon, Sep 14 | Korean Air
        KMG 11:30 PM
        26h 10m
        1 stop
        SFO 10:40 AM
        Kunming - San Francisco | Thu, Sep 17 | Korean Air
        $830 $1,005
        17% off
        17% off
        $1,005 $830
      • SFO 12:00 PM
        19h 25m
        1 stop
        KMG 10:25 PM
        San Francisco - Kunming | Tue, Sep 22 | China Eastern Airlines
        KMG 6:55 AM
        17h 10m
        1 stop
        SFO 9:05 AM
        Kunming - San Francisco | Tue, Sep 29 | China Eastern Airlines
        $841 $1,005
        16% off
        16% off
        $1,005 $841
      • SFO 12:50 PM
        18h 20m
        1 stop
        KMG 10:10 PM
        San Francisco - Kunming | Fri, Oct 2 | Korean Air
        KMG 11:30 PM
        26h 10m
        1 stop
        SFO 10:40 AM
        Kunming - San Francisco | Thu, Oct 8 | Korean Air
        $844 $1,005
        16% off
        16% off
        $1,005 $844
      • SFO 12:45 PM
        19h
        1 stop
        KMG 10:45 PM
        San Francisco - Kunming | Mon, Oct 26 | Korean Air
        KMG 11:55 PM
        25h 40m
        1 stop
        SFO 10:35 AM
        Kunming - San Francisco | Thu, Oct 29 | Korean Air
        $844
        16% off
        $1,005 $844
      • SFO 12:45 PM
        19h
        1 stop
        KMG 10:45 PM
        San Francisco - Kunming | Wed, Oct 28 | Korean Air
        KMG 11:55 PM
        25h 40m
        1 stop
        SFO 9:35 AM
        Kunming - San Francisco | Tue, Nov 3 | Korean Air
        $844
        16% off
        $1,005 $844
      • SFO 12:45 PM
        19h
        1 stop
        KMG 10:45 PM
        San Francisco - Kunming | Fri, Oct 30 | Korean Air
        KMG 11:55 PM
        25h 40m
        1 stop
        SFO 9:35 AM
        Kunming - San Francisco | Thu, Nov 5 | Korean Air
        $844
        16% off
        $1,005 $844
      • SFO 12:50 PM
        18h 20m
        1 stop
        KMG 10:10 PM
        San Francisco - Kunming | Wed, Oct 21 | Korean Air
        KMG 11:55 PM
        25h 40m
        1 stop
        SFO 10:35 AM
        Kunming - San Francisco | Tue, Oct 27 | Korean Air
        $844
        16% off
        $1,005 $844
      • SFO 12:50 PM
        18h 20m
        1 stop
        KMG 10:10 PM
        San Francisco - Kunming | Fri, Oct 23 | Korean Air
        KMG 11:55 PM
        25h 40m
        1 stop
        SFO 10:35 AM
        Kunming - San Francisco | Mon, Oct 26 | Korean Air
        $844
        16% off
        $1,005 $844
      • SFO 12:50 PM
        18h 20m
        1 stop
        KMG 10:10 PM
        San Francisco - Kunming | Wed, Oct 14 | Korean Air
        KMG 11:30 PM
        26h 10m
        1 stop
        SFO 10:40 AM
        Kunming - San Francisco | Tue, Oct 20 | Korean Air
        $844
        16% off
        $1,005 $844
      • SFO 12:50 PM
        18h 20m
        1 stop
        KMG 10:10 PM
        San Francisco - Kunming | Wed, Sep 16 | Korean Air
        KMG 11:30 PM
        26h 10m
        1 stop
        SFO 10:40 AM
        Kunming - San Francisco | Tue, Sep 22 | Korean Air
        $844
        16% off
        $1,005 $844
      • SFO 1:00 PM
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        KMG 2:00 PM
        San Francisco - Kunming | Sat, Sep 12 | Normal Airline
        KMG 3:00 PM
        6h
        Nonstop
        SFO 4:00 PM
        Kunming - San Francisco | Mon, Sep 14 | Normal Airline
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      • SFO 1:00 PM
        38h 50m
        1 stop
        KMG 6:50 PM
        San Francisco - Kunming | Thu, Oct 1 | Air China
        $472 $568
        17% off
        17% off
        $568 $472
      • SFO 1:00 PM
        31h 35m
        1 stop
        KMG 11:35 AM
        San Francisco - Kunming | Thu, Sep 24 | Air China
        $472 $568
        17% off
        17% off
        $568 $472
      • SFO 12:35 AM
        19h 5m
        1 stop
        KMG 10:40 AM
        San Francisco - Kunming | Mon, Sep 28 | China Southern Airlines
        $476 $568
        16% off
        16% off
        $568 $476
      • SFO 12:35 AM
        22h 25m
        1 stop
        KMG 2:00 PM
        San Francisco - Kunming | Wed, Sep 30 | China Southern Airlines
        $477
        16% off
        $568 $477
      • SFO 12:35 AM
        27h 15m
        1 stop
        KMG 6:50 PM
        San Francisco - Kunming | Thu, Sep 24 | China Southern Airlines
        $477
        16% off
        $568 $477
      • SFO 12:35 AM
        20h 35m
        1 stop
        KMG 12:10 PM
        San Francisco - Kunming | Thu, Oct 1 | China Southern Airlines
        $477
        16% off
        $568 $477
      • SFO 12:00 PM
        41h 50m
        1 stop
        KMG 8:50 PM
        San Francisco - Kunming | Fri, Sep 11 | China Eastern Airlines
        $477
        16% off
        $568 $477
      • SFO 12:00 PM
        38h 25m
        1 stop
        KMG 5:25 PM
        San Francisco - Kunming | Tue, Sep 15 | China Eastern Airlines
        $477
        16% off
        $568 $477
      • SFO 12:00 PM
        41h 50m
        1 stop
        KMG 8:50 PM
        San Francisco - Kunming | Fri, Sep 25 | China Eastern Airlines
        $477
        16% off
        $568 $477
      • SFO 12:35 AM
        44h 35m
        1 stop
        KMG 12:10 PM
        San Francisco - Kunming | Sat, Sep 26 | China Southern Airlines
        $477
        16% off
        $568 $477
      • SFO 1:00 PM
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        KMG 2:00 PM
        San Francisco - Kunming | Sat, Sep 12 | Normal Airline
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Which airlines are the most popular for San Francisco to Kunming flights?

The most popular airlines flying from San Francisco to Kunming are China Southern Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, and Korean Air, among 3 carriers on this route. Air China offers the lowest fares. Based on Trip.com's flight booking data from the previous 12 months.
China Southern Airlines logo China Southern Airlines
China Eastern Airlines logo China Eastern Airlines
Korean Air logo Korean Air
Airlines are determined based on actual purchased flight tickets from San Francisco to Kunming according to previous 12 months data from Trip.com.

Flight Info | San Francisco to Kunming

The distance between San Francisco and Kunming is approximately 11,586.12 km. Based on Trip.com's data travel demand peaks in December. The off-season for travel is August.

Cheapest one-way flight price $472
Cheapest round-trip ticket price $830
Off-season for travel August
Peak season for travel December
Flight distance 11,586.12 km
Popular airline China Southern Airlines
Flight statistics for the San Francisco–Kunming route are based on aggregated booking data from Trip.com over the past 12 months.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What are the cheapest flights from San Francisco to Kunming (SFO-KMG)?

    Based on Trip.com data, Air China offers one-way fares as low as $472 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. SFO to KMG on Thu, Oct 1), while Korean Air offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from $830 departing on Mon, Sep 14 and returning on Thu, Sep 17.
  • At the moment, you can catch a nonstop flight from San Francisco to Kunming with the following airlines, including: Flair Airlines Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made 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.
  • To find best deals on flights from San Francisco to Kunming, you can use various tools on Trip.com:
    · Be flexible with your travel dates to get the cheapest flight deal. Now the cheapest flight deal is on Thu, Oct 1, with one-way flights priced at just $472.
    · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is Air China.
    · Set up price alerts to easily monitor ticket prices without having to check every day.
    · Check Trip.com flight deals and promo codes frequently.
    · Avoid peak season unless you book very early. It seems the peak season for Kunming travel is around December.
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  • The cheapest months to fly from San Francisco to Kunming is August, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our September flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from San Francisco to Kunming on September 24, 2026 with China Eastern Airlines, with prices starting at $481.
  • You can arrive at any of the following airports in Kunming: Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG). Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Kunming Changshui International Airport (SFO-KMG) are by far the most popular option for this route.
  • 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.
  • Based on Trip.com data for flights departing in the next 30 days, the average one-way fare from San Francisco to Kunming is $904. Fares vary by travel date, airline and availability.
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