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?

Two cabin classes are available on flights from San Francisco to Kunming: • 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) - 41% of one-stop connections • Beijing Capital (PEK) - 26% of one-stop connections • Incheon Intl (ICN) - 22% of one-stop connections • Wuhan (WUH) - 9% of one-stop connections

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

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 62% on flights from San Francisco to Kunming. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $785 round-trip on average, while Friday is the most expensive at $2,034, a difference of $1,249. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

How long is a flight from San Francisco to Kunming?

A nonstop flight from San Francisco to Kunming takes 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.

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 $561.

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

Flying via Wuhan (WUH) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 18h 37m, compared with 18h 39m via Guangzhou Baiyun (CAN) and 19h 04m via Shanghai Pu Dong (PVG).

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 $867 to $1,329, with an average of $1,015 over the past 12 months. Anything below $867 counts as a good deal.

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

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Tuesday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from San Francisco to Kunming. It’s 23% cheaper than the average day, while Friday is the most expensive, with prices 100% higher.

What’s the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco to Kunming?

•March is the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco to Kunming at $739 round-trip. •June ($1,898) and December ($1,647) are the most expensive months. •The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 156% on average. This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

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

China Eastern ($1,051) and Air China ($1,120) are the cheapest airlines to fly round-trip from San Francisco to Kunming according to KAYAK data over the last 5 days.

What’s 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. 41% 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 10h 02m over the past 3 months.

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What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from San Francisco to Kunming?: Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Tuesday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from San Francisco to Kunming. It’s 23% cheaper than the average day, while Friday is the most expensive, with prices 100% higher.
What’s the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco to Kunming? KAYAK internal proprietary data takes all prices for each month over the last 12 months for round-trip flights from San Francisco to Kunming, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers and then takes the median of all values for each month.: •March is the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco to Kunming at $739 round-trip.
•June ($1,898) and December ($1,647) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 156% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

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What cabin classes can I book on flights from San Francisco to Kunming?
Two cabin classes are available on flights from San Francisco to Kunming:

• Economy Class
• Business Class
How long is a flight from San Francisco to Kunming?
A nonstop flight from San Francisco to Kunming takes 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.
How much should I expect to pay for a San Francisco to Kunming flight?
Round-trip flights from San Francisco to Kunming range from $867 to $1,329, with an average of $1,015 over the past 12 months. Anything below $867 counts as a good deal.
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 $561.
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).
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) - 41% of one-stop connections
• Beijing Capital (PEK) - 26% of one-stop connections
• Incheon Intl (ICN) - 22% of one-stop connections
• Wuhan (WUH) - 9% of one-stop connections
Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from San Francisco to Kunming?
Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 62% on flights from San Francisco to Kunming. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $785 round-trip on average, while Friday is the most expensive at $2,034, a difference of $1,249.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.
How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from San Francisco to Kunming?
Flying via Wuhan (WUH) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 18h 37m, compared with 18h 39m via Guangzhou Baiyun (CAN) and 19h 04m via Shanghai Pu Dong (PVG).
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.

If your dates are flexible, aim for a Tuesday departure and avoid flying on Friday. On this route, Tuesday flights average $785, about $1,249 less than Friday fares (61% 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).
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