SFO - KMG

$418 Find Cheap Flights from San Francisco to Kunming

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from San Francisco to Kunming departing on 3/30. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from San Francisco to Kunming, as well as popular online travel agencies
These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from San Francisco to Kunming, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Cheapest round-trip
$736
Korean Air
Tue 4/14Mon 5/25
SFO - KMG • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$418
Typical prices: $484-$508
Multiple Airlines
Mon 3/30
SFO - KMG • 2 stops
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Korean Air
Cheapest • from $736 (round-trip)
Korean Air
Best reviews • 8.4 score
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Nonstop flights
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There are currently no direct flights between San Francisco and Kunming. You'll need at least 1 connection.
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Incheon (ICN)
Cheapest • Avg $846 (round-trip)
Incheon (ICN)
Shortest trip • 19h 05m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from San Francisco to Kunming (SFO-KMG)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from San Francisco to Kunming that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent round-trip flight deals from San Francisco to Kunming

Tue, Apr 14 - Mon, May 25
Korean Air Logo
12:40 pm - 10:10 pm
SFO
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KMG
18h 30m
1 stop
Korean Air Logo
11:30 pm - 10:40 am
KMG
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SFO
26h 10m
1 stop
$736Korean Air
Tue, Apr 14 - Wed, May 27
Korean Air Logo
12:40 pm - 10:10 pm
SFO
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KMG
18h 30m
1 stop
Korean Air Logo
11:30 pm - 9:34 am
KMG
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SFO
49h 04m
2 stops
$753Korean Air
Mon, Apr 13 - Tue, May 26
China Southern Logo
12:35 am - 4:35 pm
SFO
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KMG
25h 00m
2 stops
China Southern Logo
6:40 pm - 8:40 pm
KMG
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SFO
17h 00m
1 stop
$775China Southern
Mon, Apr 13 - Mon, May 25
China Southern Logo
12:35 am - 4:45 pm
SFO
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KMG
25h 10m
1 stop
China Southern Logo
7:15 am - 8:30 pm
KMG
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SFO
28h 15m
1 stop
$785China Southern
Mon, Apr 13 - Mon, May 25
China Southern Logo
12:35 am - 4:35 pm
SFO
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KMG
25h 00m
2 stops
China Southern Logo
2:40 pm - 8:30 pm
KMG
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SFO
20h 50m
2 stops
$801China Southern
Mon, Apr 13 - Thu, May 28
China Southern Logo
12:35 am - 4:45 pm
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KMG
25h 10m
1 stop
China Southern Logo
10:45 am - 8:30 pm
KMG
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SFO
24h 45m
1 stop
$802China Southern
Mon, Apr 13 - Tue, May 26
China Southern Logo
12:35 am - 4:45 pm
SFO
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KMG
25h 10m
1 stop
China Southern Logo
6:40 pm - 8:40 pm
KMG
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SFO
17h 00m
1 stop
$807China Southern
Mon, Apr 13 - Wed, May 27
China Eastern Logo
12:00 pm - 10:35 pm
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KMG
19h 35m
1 stop
China Eastern Logo
6:10 pm - 9:05 am
KMG
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SFO
29h 55m
2 stops
$819China Eastern
Sat, Apr 18 - Wed, May 13
China Southern Logo
12:35 am - 8:45 pm
SFO
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KMG
29h 10m
2 stops
China Southern Logo
5:40 pm - 8:30 pm
KMG
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SFO
41h 50m
2 stops
$827China Southern
Wed, Apr 15 - Wed, May 27
Air China Logo
1:00 pm - 11:35 am
SFO
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KMG
31h 35m
1 stop
Air China Logo
7:00 am - 10:30 am
KMG
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SFO
18h 30m
1 stop
$828Air China
Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for San Francisco to Kunming flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from San Francisco to Kunming to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from San Francisco to Kunming?

The cheapest round-trip price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.

In the past 3 days, the cheapest round-trip tickets from San Francisco to Kunming were found on Korean Air ($736) and China Southern ($775).

Good to know

Low seasonSeptember
Cheapest flight$418
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 30% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 14% increase in price.
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FAQs for booking flights from San Francisco to Kunming

  • What is the cheapest flight from San Francisco to Kunming?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from San Francisco to Kunming was $418 for a one-way ticket and $736 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between San Francisco and Kunming?

    Yes

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from San Francisco to Kunming?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from San Francisco to Kunming?

    Star Alliance, and SkyTeam are the airline alliances operating flights between San Francisco and Kunming, with Star Alliance being the most commonly used for this route.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from San Francisco to Kunming, Korean Air or China Southern?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from San Francisco to Kunming are Korean Air and China Southern. With an average price for the route of $735 and an overall rating of 8.4, Korean Air is the most popular choice. China Southern is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $1,067 and an overall rating of 7.4.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from San Francisco to Kunming?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from San Francisco to Kunming.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from San Francisco to Kunming?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Kunming from San Francisco is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from San Francisco to Kunming?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Kunming with an airline and back to San Francisco with another airline. Booking your flights between San Francisco and KMG can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from San Francisco to Kunming?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Kunming from San Francisco up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Reviews of the top 4 airlines serving from San Francisco to Kunming

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from San Francisco to Kunming. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
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8.4
Korean AirOverall score based on 1195 reviews
8.5Boarding
8.2Entertainment
8.7Crew
8.1Food
8.3Comfort
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The boarding process was efficient and quick. The seats were comfortable. The food was good. The service was excellent. We had a lovely flight from Seattle on Korean air

10.0 ExcellentVivian, Nov 2025
SEA - ICN
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The boarding process was efficient and quick. The seats were comfortable. The food was good. The service was excellent. We had a lovely flight from Seattle on Korean air

Flight crew was fantastic. The aircraft was meticulously cleaned at all times. The crew was continuously checking to see if the passengers were ok.

They were trying to get people to check luggage because the over head compartments were full but when we boarded there were lots of empty places that people could have put the luggage.

I can't believe they put my wife and I in the two middle seats! It is a very long flight and we had single flyers on either side of us blocking the way to the bathroom! There's no reason to not give one of us the isle seat so we could have managed bathroom needs and snacks with convenience. So I think very poorly of Korean air to put us both in the middle, I've never had that happen before and will probably avoid this airline in the future because of this. We tried to have them change it but they didn't so you pretty much lost a customer because of it.

It was good, I liked the self-serve snacks but it was a little difficult to get the alcohol, which is understandable since I wouldn't want kids sneaking it.

Friendly flight attendants and gate agents. Very clean plane and food was good!

I was unable to select decent seats, and so I was stuck in the middle seat because it was selected for me

There was a lot of partial tv shows but not enough to last the flight. The food was incredible! The crew were so helpful and patient. Lots more space than what I usually get on an international flight. Very comfortable!

Stingy on the drinks - 15 hour direct flight and could barely get attention for some water

Not many people, so you can lay down on two seats

did not get a notification about seat selection ahead of time. We didn't end up sitting together.

I was denied boarding at the Brisbane airport and it seems like I won’t get any refunds from the airline

In my return flight they couldn’t identify my ticket or boarding pass, I had to go to 3 different counters until I was able to get my boarding pass. The food was on, it was the bear minimum. They didn’t even recognise that I was a Muslim and can’t eat meat, chicken or pork. In one of the trays I believe they served me pork. The staff were very pleasant, but they need to be aware of their surroundings more carefully, one of them stuck her lower belly right into my face! I was shocked and very uncomfortable.

Overall I had good experience with China Southern airline. Nothing to claim. I hoped they could improve the meal quality that is.

Wow very impressed by the quality and attentiveness of service of China Southern. Lived the blankets! Will definitely fly with them again. Despite language barriers, a few attendants know enough English to understand our rudimentary Mandarin and respond to basic questions. Although they don’t explain the beverage and meal service on the website or ticketing documents, they offered regular beverage cart and snacks during the beginning hours and end hours of the long, transoceanic flight. A full meal at the beginning and end of the flight as well, and a midflight small sandwich (dinner roll sized) but we weren’t hungry and didn’t try that one. The expectation is that every sleeps during the middle of the flight. We were on a “redeye” departure from LAX with a morning arrival in China, so I don’t know if this service pattern is the same for other flights. The domestic flight we took from Guangzhou to Harbin offered conventional refreshments and meals like a US flight service. Note that they didn’t offer diet sodas. If you like to stay hydrated, I recommend bringing plenty of your own. It is served in small cups like any other drink. You can ask for a bottle but they’re tiny - about 6 ounces.

China Southern was not the problem. I booked my flight through Kayak and also received a booking reference and alert details regarding departure time and gate numbers… however Kayak NEVER actually booked my flight! We were stranded at the airport without a flight for a long awaited holiday!

The connection between LA and Atlanta was too much stress

Terrible boarding experience,,food is very poor that I I . Never going book this airline again.

The crew were kind, patient and responsive. The service was excellent, even though we travelled the cheapest economy class. We arrived at our destination 40 min early, which for a 15+ hour flight is a great bonus. The boarding seemed a bit "loose", but got us boarded on time, and the plane was off exactly @ 0:30 hrs.

The airport didn‘t give me the ticket. I called customer service to ask for a refund but they kept giving me a perfunctory response and refused to refund me.

The ticket was last minute buy so no concerns about the pricing this time, but the crew in general could have been more accommodating, helpful.

CTU-KMG-CNX with 1.5 hr connection at KMG. Doable but just barely bc immigration exit from China is at the last flight leg, here: KMG to CNX. We hauled out of the domestic terminal to reenter at the international departures (luggage checked thru to CNX thankfully). Immigration had only two agents, even though KMG gets a HUGE number of foreigners. It took forever for such a shot line. Then security also took a while, so I just just made the connection. Recommend if you exit China with domestic international transfer, plan for 2+ hrs to avoid a heart attack. Airline personnel don’t suffer if you miss the flight, you do. Plan accordingly.

China Eastern as a member of Sky Alliance airlines should have the same standards overall of their partners, Besides the seats comforts everything else is bellow the standard for a business class travelers. A BIG ISSUE FOR NON-CHINESE PASSENGERS IS THE ABILITY TO CHECK IN ONLINE, by making so difficult or almost impossible there is no chance to get a seat assignment ahead of time then go to the airport and get what is left. THIS IS NOT a SKY TEAM modality.

China Eastern as a member of Sky Alliance airlines should have the same standards overall of their partners, Besides the seats comforts everything else is bellow the standard for a business class travelers.

2 parts to the journey. First leg covered in a newer plane with decent staff + POOR FOOD QUALITY but the second half didn’t leave a positive impression at all as the plane itself was an older built and the crew didn’t serve properly. Language is an issue with China Eastern flights as always, but unmotivated crew just makes it even bad.

Small plane with only two lavatories at the back. You must have a good plan to use it before or after the meal, if you make a bad decision, you will end up with standing in front of the toilet for a while till the food carts empty. The good thing is even there’s a slightly delayed, the plane is still arriving on time which is superb!!

The only personel that smiled at all were the flights attendants. Desk agents, lounge people none of them had a smile or even a hello. They were like dealing with dead fish. Again flight attendants were good. All other personnel looked like they didn’t want to be there or help.

good flight. food is only so so. I actually did not eat the snack. it does not look too good on the passenger next to me.

Food no variations only beef of chicken no veggie meals

Super surprised with the entire experience. Business class is incredible. Flight attendants around the world could learn customer service from these people. Simply fabulous experience all the way around.

On time. Friendly and helpful flight attendants. The plane was clean. Having a wine available would have been nice.

Your staff was exceptional. Could teach the other airlines-rules on etiquette, and service. Excellent landings on flights, carried out by your pilots. Only complaint is long delay on return flight in Beijing, onto Vancouver.

Worst than I expected, crew was not attentive, meal was as disgusting , they didn’t even drink selections as they would to other passengers. I felt discriminated

cannot get seat information for LAX to IAH when check in in XI,AN

UA is ok. But check in was a very bad experience

I hate that you cannot check in online and when you are at the airport, there aren't any aisle seats left. Also, they could work a little on subtitles for their movies (not everyone is a native English speaker).

Nothing to complain of, the only reason I am not giving better marks is that I am used to flying with ANA and they are the top.

It's terrible that we can't do online check in because we didn't buy the tickets directly from Air china. It was not explained until I contacted Chatdeal and we could not sit together.

Communication between the captain/crew and the passengers needs to be improved.

Food and service are good. Bathroom was lack of lotions and cleaning. That should be improved.

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