Which airports can I use when flying from San Francisco to Kunming?

Flights from San Francisco to Kunming usually depart from San Francisco (SFO) and arrive at Kunming Changshui (KMG).

What cabin classes can I book on flights from San Francisco to Kunming?

Three cabin classes are available on flights from San Francisco to Kunming: • Economy Class • Premium Economy Class • Business Class

Which airports do connecting flights from San Francisco to Kunming pass through?

One-stop flights from San Francisco to Kunming most commonly connect through: • Shanghai Pu Dong (PVG) - 50% of one-stop connections • Incheon Intl (ICN) - 24% of one-stop connections • Wuhan (WUH) - 15% of one-stop connections • Beijing Capital (PEK) - 10% of one-stop connections Shanghai Pu Dong (PVG) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from San Francisco to Kunming?

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 51% on the San Francisco to Kunming route. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $780 round-trip on average, while Friday is the most expensive at $1,584, a difference of $804. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

What popular places can I visit in Kunming?

Some of the most popular sights in Kunming are Green Lake (Kunming) and Yunnan University. These are among the most viewed places in Kunming on KAYAK.

How long is a flight from San Francisco to Kunming?

A nonstop flight from San Francisco to Kunming takes 0h 00m, covering 7,195 miles.

Do I need a passport to fly from San Francisco to Kunming?

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Have flight prices from San Francisco to Kunming changed much recently?

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $841 to $6,114. That means the highest observed fare was about 7x higher than the lowest one.

How are flight prices from San Francisco to Kunming looking right now?

One-way fares from San Francisco to Kunming are currently in line with typical prices for this route. Average one-way fares are about $518.

How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from San Francisco to Kunming?

Flying via Guangzhou Baiyun (CAN) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 18h 39m, compared with 19h 01m via Shanghai Pu Dong (PVG) and 19h 16m via Wuhan (WUH).

What is the time difference between San Francisco and Kunming?

Kunming is 15 hours ahead of San Francisco (China Time vs Pacific Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

How much should I expect to pay for a San Francisco to Kunming flight?

Round-trip flights from San Francisco to Kunming range from $803 to $1,324, with an average of $1,008 over the past 12 months. Anything below $803 counts as a good deal.

What is the cheapest airline to fly from San Francisco to Kunming?

China Southern ($876) and Korean Air ($884) are the cheapest airlines to fly round-trip from San Francisco to Kunming according to KAYAK data over the last 5 days.

What is the most popular layover airport when flying from San Francisco to Kunming?

Shanghai Pu Dong (PVG) is the most popular layover for the San Francisco to Kunming route. 50% of KAYAK users who booked 1-stop round-trips over the past 3 months connected via PVG.

What is the cheapest layover airport when flying from San Francisco to Kunming?

Flights via Guangzhou Baiyun (CAN) offer the most affordable fares, with an average round-trip price of $743. Based on KAYAK data over the past 3 months.

When flying from San Francisco to Kunming which airport offers the shortest layover?

Guangzhou Baiyun (CAN) had the shortest average connection time for San Francisco to Kunming layovers at 602 minutes over the past 3 months.

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Sun, Sep 20 - Wed, Sep 30

3:41 pm - 10:25 pmSFO San Francisco-KMG Kunming Changshui

39h 44m2 stops Los Angeles Shanghai Pu Dong

10:05 pm - 9:05 amKMG Kunming Changshui-SFO San Francisco

26h 00m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong

$841Multiple Airlines

Mon, Oct 19 - Sun, Nov 8

12:35 am - 5:35 pmSFO San Francisco-KMG Kunming Changshui

26h 00m1 stop Wuhan

8:15 pm - 7:40 pmKMG Kunming Changshui-SFO San Francisco

39h 25m2 stops Guangzhou Baiyun Wuhan

$876China Southern

Mon, Oct 19 - Sun, Nov 8

12:35 am - 8:20 pmSFO San Francisco-KMG Kunming Changshui

28h 45m2 stops Wuhan Guangzhou Baiyun

10:35 pm - 7:40 pmKMG Kunming Changshui-SFO San Francisco

37h 05m2 stops Guangzhou Baiyun Wuhan

$876China Southern

Thu, Sep 10 - Mon, Sep 28

12:50 pm - 10:10 pmSFO San Francisco-KMG Kunming Changshui

18h 20m1 stop Incheon Intl

11:30 pm - 10:40 amKMG Kunming Changshui-SFO San Francisco

26h 10m1 stop Incheon Intl

$884Korean Air

Thu, Sep 10 - Sun, Sep 27

12:50 pm - 10:10 pmSFO San Francisco-KMG Kunming Changshui

18h 20m1 stop Incheon Intl

11:30 pm - 10:40 amKMG Kunming Changshui-SFO San Francisco

26h 10m1 stop Incheon Intl

$884Korean Air

Mon, Sep 28 - Wed, Sep 30

12:00 pm - 11:00 amSFO San Francisco-KMG Kunming Changshui

32h 00m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong

8:30 pm - 9:05 amKMG Kunming Changshui-SFO San Francisco

27h 35m1 stop Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

$892China Eastern

Mon, Sep 28 - Wed, Sep 30

12:00 pm - 2:55 pmSFO San Francisco-KMG Kunming Changshui

35h 55m2 stops Shanghai Pu Dong Fuzhou

5:00 pm - 9:05 amKMG Kunming Changshui-SFO San Francisco

31h 05m1 stop Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

$892China Eastern

Sun, Nov 1 - Sat, Nov 14

6:40 am - 1:15 amSFO San Francisco-KMG Kunming Changshui

26h 35m2 stops Los Angeles Shanghai Pu Dong

7:10 am - 1:39 pmKMG Kunming Changshui-SFO San Francisco

22h 29m2 stops Shanghai Pu Dong Los Angeles

$902Multiple Airlines

Wed, Sep 9 - Wed, Sep 30

1:00 pm - 1:50 amSFO San Francisco-KMG Kunming Changshui

21h 50m1 stop Beijing Capital

7:00 am - 10:30 amKMG Kunming Changshui-SFO San Francisco

18h 30m1 stop Beijing Capital

$992Air China

Wed, Sep 9 - Tue, Sep 29

1:00 pm - 10:20 amSFO San Francisco-KMG Kunming Changshui

30h 20m1 stop Beijing Capital

10:20 pm - 10:30 amKMG Kunming Changshui-SFO San Francisco

27h 10m1 stop Beijing Capital

$996Air China

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Thu, Sep 3 - Mon, Oct 19

12:00 pm - 12:50 amSFO San Francisco-KMG Kunming Changshui

21h 50m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong

7:30 am - 9:05 amKMG Kunming Changshui-SFO San Francisco

16h 35m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong

$777China Eastern

Thu, Sep 3 - Mon, Oct 19

12:00 pm - 11:20 pmSFO San Francisco-KMG Kunming Changshui

20h 20m2 stops Shanghai Pu Dong Ji'an Ji An/Jing Gang Shan

6:55 am - 9:05 amKMG Kunming Changshui-SFO San Francisco

17h 10m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong

$777China Eastern

Thu, Sep 3 - Mon, Oct 19

12:00 pm - 2:10 pmSFO San Francisco-KMG Kunming Changshui

35h 10m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong

6:55 am - 9:05 amKMG Kunming Changshui-SFO San Francisco

17h 10m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong

$778China Eastern

Thu, Sep 3 - Mon, Oct 19

12:00 pm - 5:05 pmSFO San Francisco-KMG Kunming Changshui

38h 05m2 stops Shanghai Pu Dong Hengyang

7:30 am - 9:05 amKMG Kunming Changshui-SFO San Francisco

16h 35m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong

$778Multiple Airlines

Thu, Sep 3 - Mon, Oct 19

12:00 pm - 12:50 amSFO San Francisco-KMG Kunming Changshui

21h 50m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong

7:30 am - 9:05 amKMG Kunming Changshui-SFO San Francisco

16h 35m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong

$810China Eastern

Thu, Sep 3 - Mon, Oct 19

12:00 pm - 5:05 pmSFO San Francisco-KMG Kunming Changshui

38h 05m2 stops Shanghai Pu Dong Hengyang

6:10 pm - 7:42 pmKMG Kunming Changshui-SFO San Francisco

40h 32m3 stops Hengyang Shanghai Pu Dong Los Angeles

$913Multiple Airlines

Thu, Sep 3 - Mon, Oct 19

12:00 pm - 5:05 pmSFO San Francisco-KMG Kunming Changshui

38h 05m2 stops Shanghai Pu Dong Hengyang

7:30 am - 7:46 pmKMG Kunming Changshui-SFO San Francisco

27h 16m2 stops Shanghai Pu Dong Los Angeles

$913Multiple Airlines

Wed, Sep 2 - Fri, Sep 11

1:00 pm - 11:35 amSFO San Francisco-KMG Kunming Changshui

31h 35m1 stop Beijing Capital

12:50 pm - 9:33 amKMG Kunming Changshui-SFO San Francisco

35h 43m2 stops Beijing Capital Los Angeles

$1,113Air China

Wed, Sep 2 - Fri, Sep 11

1:00 pm - 9:15 pmSFO San Francisco-KMG Kunming Changshui

41h 15m1 stop Beijing Capital

11:35 am - 9:33 amKMG Kunming Changshui-SFO San Francisco

36h 58m2 stops Beijing Capital Los Angeles

$1,184Air China

Wed, Sep 2 - Fri, Sep 11

1:00 pm - 6:50 pmSFO San Francisco-KMG Kunming Changshui

38h 50m1 stop Beijing Capital

3:30 pm - 10:30 amKMG Kunming Changshui-SFO San Francisco

34h 00m1 stop Beijing Capital

$1,326Air China

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What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from San Francisco to Kunming?

Tuesday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from San Francisco to Kunming, it is 23% cheaper than the average day. Friday is the most expensive day with flight prices 57% higher than average. Based on deals found by KAYAK users in the last 12 months.

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Low season	December
High season	August
Cheapest flight	$430

Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 63% increase in price.

Most popular time to fly and prices are also 19% lower on average.

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Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from San Francisco to Kunming based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.

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Which airports can I use when flying from San Francisco to Kunming?
Flights from San Francisco to Kunming usually depart from San Francisco (SFO) and arrive at Kunming Changshui (KMG).
What cabin classes can I book on flights from San Francisco to Kunming?
Three cabin classes are available on flights from San Francisco to Kunming:

• Economy Class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class
Which airports do connecting flights from San Francisco to Kunming pass through?
One-stop flights from San Francisco to Kunming most commonly connect through:

• Shanghai Pu Dong (PVG) - 50% of one-stop connections
• Incheon Intl (ICN) - 24% of one-stop connections
• Wuhan (WUH) - 15% of one-stop connections
• Beijing Capital (PEK) - 10% of one-stop connections

Shanghai Pu Dong (PVG) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.
Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from San Francisco to Kunming?
Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 51% on the San Francisco to Kunming route. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $780 round-trip on average, while Friday is the most expensive at $1,584, a difference of $804. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.
What popular places can I visit in Kunming?
Some of the most popular sights in Kunming are Green Lake (Kunming) and Yunnan University. These are among the most viewed places in Kunming on KAYAK.
How long is a flight from San Francisco to Kunming?
A nonstop flight from San Francisco to Kunming takes 0h 00m, covering 7,195 miles.
Do I need a passport to fly from San Francisco to Kunming?
Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.
Have flight prices from San Francisco to Kunming changed much recently?
Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $841 to $6,114. That means the highest observed fare was about 7x higher than the lowest one.
How are flight prices from San Francisco to Kunming looking right now?
One-way fares from San Francisco to Kunming are currently in line with typical prices for this route. Average one-way fares are about $518.
How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from San Francisco to Kunming?
Flying via Guangzhou Baiyun (CAN) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 18h 39m, compared with 19h 01m via Shanghai Pu Dong (PVG) and 19h 16m via Wuhan (WUH).
What is the time difference between San Francisco and Kunming?
Kunming is 15 hours ahead of San Francisco (China Time vs Pacific Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.
How much should I expect to pay for a San Francisco to Kunming flight?
Round-trip flights from San Francisco to Kunming range from $803 to $1,324, with an average of $1,008 over the past 12 months. Anything below $803 counts as a good deal.

If your dates can be flexible, aim for a Tuesday departure instead of Friday. On this route, Tuesday flights average $780 - about $804 less than Friday (51% savings) based on the last 12 months.
If you can choose when to travel, plan your San Francisco to Kunming trip for March. Fares historically average $739 round-trip in that month - typically $1,159 less than the most expensive month, which is June (based on the last 12 months).
If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, check out these hotels close to Kunming Changshui Airport.
- Best Yue Hang Hotel

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