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      Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from San Francisco International Airport to Kunming Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from $1,478. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
      Kunming.$1,472 per passenger.Departing Tue, 8 Sep, returning Mon, 21 Sep.Return flight with China Southern.Outbound indirect flight with China Southern, departs from San Francisco International on Tue, 8 Sep, arriving in Kunming.Inbound indirect flight with China Southern, departs from Kunming on Mon, 21 Sep, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,472, select.
      Kunming.$1,495 per passenger.Departing Sun, 23 Aug, returning Sun, 30 Aug.Return flight with Korean Air.Outbound indirect flight with Korean Air, departs from San Francisco International on Sun, 23 Aug, arriving in Kunming.Inbound indirect flight with Korean Air, departs from Kunming on Sun, 30 Aug, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,495, select.
      Kunming.$1,505 per passenger.Departing Tue, 20 Oct, returning Sun, 25 Oct.Return flight with Korean Air.Outbound indirect flight with Korean Air, departs from San Francisco International on Tue, 20 Oct, arriving in Kunming.Inbound indirect flight with Korean Air, departs from Kunming on Sun, 25 Oct, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,505, select.
      Kunming.$2,023 per passenger.Departing Thu, 25 Mar, returning Sun, 4 Apr.Return flight with Korean Air.Outbound indirect flight with Korean Air, departs from San Francisco International on Thu, 25 Mar, arriving in Kunming.Inbound indirect flight with Korean Air, departs from Kunming on Sun, 4 Apr, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $2,023, select.
      Kunming.$2,181 per passenger.Departing Mon, 1 Feb, returning Mon, 8 Feb.Return flight with China Southern.Outbound indirect flight with China Southern, departs from San Francisco International on Mon, 1 Feb, arriving in Kunming.Inbound indirect flight with China Southern, departs from Kunming on Mon, 8 Feb, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $2,181, select.
      Kunming.$2,192 per passenger.Departing Sat, 21 Nov, returning Fri, 4 Dec.Return flight with Korean Air.Outbound indirect flight with Korean Air, departs from San Francisco International on Sat, 21 Nov, arriving in Kunming.Inbound indirect flight with Korean Air, departs from Kunming on Fri, 4 Dec, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $2,192, select.
      Kunming.$2,233 per passenger.Departing Tue, 26 Jan, returning Thu, 11 Feb.Return flight with China Southern.Outbound indirect flight with China Southern, departs from San Francisco International on Tue, 26 Jan, arriving in Kunming.Inbound indirect flight with China Southern, departs from Kunming on Thu, 11 Feb, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $2,233, select.
      Kunming.$2,726 per passenger.Departing Mon, 7 Dec, returning Mon, 28 Dec.Return flight with China Southern.Outbound indirect flight with China Southern, departs from San Francisco International on Mon, 7 Dec, arriving in Kunming.Inbound indirect flight with China Southern, departs from Kunming on Mon, 28 Dec, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $2,726, select.
      Kunming.$3,222 per passenger.Departing Thu, 17 Dec, returning Thu, 7 Jan.Return flight with Air China.Outbound indirect flight with Air China, departs from San Francisco International on Thu, 17 Dec, arriving in Kunming.Inbound indirect flight with Air China, departs from Kunming on Thu, 7 Jan, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $3,222, select.
      Kunming.$3,858 per passenger.Departing Sun, 27 Jun, returning Sat, 10 Jul.Return flight with China Southern.Outbound indirect flight with China Southern, departs from San Francisco International on Sun, 27 Jun, arriving in Kunming.Inbound indirect flight with China Southern, departs from Kunming on Sat, 10 Jul, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $3,858, select.

      Find the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco International to Kunming

      We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like San Francisco International to Kunming flights are currently cheapest in September.
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      from $1,501
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      from $1,478
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      from $1,511
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      San Francisco International to Kunming: Alternative routes

      Compare routes from San Francisco International to Kunming below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Kunming.

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      San Francisco to Kunming: Flight information

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      Cheapest flight found$1,478
      Cheapest month to flySeptember

      Finding cheap flights from San Francisco International to Kunming: Frequently asked questions

      The best price we found for a return flight from San Francisco International to Kunming is $1,478. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
      Currently, there are no airlines that fly direct from San Francisco International to Kunming. But we found flights with one or more stops from $1,478.
      As of August 2026, there are no flights flying from San Francisco International to Kunming.
      The cheapest month to fly from San Francisco International to Kunming is usually September.
      After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from San Francisco International Airport to Kunming Airport on Tuesday, 8 September 2026.
      No airlines currently offer direct flights between San Francisco International Airport and Kunming Airport. Most routes have one or more stops.
      We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Kunming but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.

      We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Kunming is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

      Currently, China Southern offers the cheapest flight tickets to Kunming.

      Flying from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Kunming Airport (KMG): what you need to know

      • Kunming's timezone is UTC+8, making Kunming 16 hours ahead of San Francisco.

      • Leave plenty of time to catch your SFO to KMG flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.

      • Travelling during a peak time such as July? Public holidays and other high seasons can result in longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.

      • Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from San Francisco International Airport to Kunming Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or maybe even explore a new city along the way. Here's where you can stop between SFO and KMG:

        • Shanghai Pudong Airport

        • Incheon International Airport

        • Ho Chi Minh City Airport

      Handy information about San Francisco International Airport (SFO)

      • 78% of flights that leave from San Francisco International Airport land at their destination on schedule.

      • Central San Francisco to San Francisco International Airport is approximately 21 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 25 minutes to get there if you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving.

      • The journey when using public transport takes roughly 35 minutes.

      • Looking for a convenient hotel close to SFO? If you're catching an early flight from San Francisco International Airport to Kunming Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:

      Arriving at Kunming Airport (KMG)

      When to fly to Kunming Airport (KMG)

      • It's time to work out your dates for your flight from San Francisco International Airport to Kunming Airport. June is the most popular month to visit Kunming. If you like a more relaxed vibe, go in March.

      • The warmest month in Kunming is May, with temperatures ranging between 13ºC and 28ºC. Lock in your flights from San Francisco International Airport to Kunming Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.

      • If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from SFO to KMG in January. Average temperatures are between 1ºC and 16ºC then.

      Explore more of China

      • Guiyang is just one of the many places in China waiting to be discovered once you've seen Kunming. Around 434 kilometres away to the north-east, its best attractions include Jiaxiu Tower, Guanyin Cave and Yelang Ancient City.

      • If you're interested in discovering another major destination in China, head for Lijiang, about 338 kilometres north-west of Kunming. Elephant Mountain, Cherry Blossom Avenue and Hali Valley are key highlights.

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