Cheapest airlines flights from Kunming to Los Angeles

You can choose from 5 airlines that fly from Kunming to Los Angeles, including Korean Air, Hainan Airlines, and China Southern Airlines. Sichuan Airlines has lowest fares on this route.
Korean Air logo Korean Air
Hainan Airlines logo Hainan Airlines
China Southern Airlines logo China Southern Airlines
Sichuan Airlines logo Sichuan Airlines
Air China logo Air China
Airlines are determined based on actual purchased flight tickets from Kunming to Los Angeles according to previous 12 months data from Trip.com.

Search cheap flights from Kunming to Los Angeles in the next 3 months. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day data, one-way fares start at US$440, and round-trip tickets start at US$1,308.

Displayed flight fares from Kunming to Los Angeles are based on average prices across airlines for the next 3 months, according to the latest Trip.com database.

Kunming to Los Angeles Flight Details

The distance between Kunming and Los Angeles is about 12,131.49 km. Based on Trip.com's latest data, travel demand is highest in January. The off-season for travel is October.

Cheapest one-way flight priceUS$440
Cheapest return ticket priceUS$1,308
Cheapest monthOctober
Peak season for travelJanuary
Flight distance12,131.49 km
Popular airlineKorean Air
Flight statistics for the Kunming–Los Angeles route are based on aggregated booking data from Trip.com over the past 12 months.

Trip.com Price Insights on Flights from Kunming to Los Angeles

Which month has the cheapest one-way flights from Kunming to Los Angeles?

Average monthly one-way flight prices from Kunming to Los Angeles, based on bookings made by Trip.com users over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com’s data, the cheapest month for flights from Kunming to Los Angeles is December, with an average price of US$373; while the month with the highest flight price is usually August, with an average price of up to US$869.

US$869
US$621
US$373
US$125
    Cheapest
  • US$504
    Jun
  • US$786
    Jul
  • US$869
    Aug
  • US$392
    Sep
  • US$471
    Oct
  • US$458
    Nov
  • US$373
    Dec
  • US$586
    Jan
  • US$525
    Feb
  • US$432
    Mar
  • US$648
    Apr
  • US$504
    May

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What are the cheapest flights from Kunming to Los Angeles (KMG-LAX)?

    Based on Trip.com data, Sichuan Airlines offers one-way fares as low as US$440 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. KMG to LAX on Mon, Jun 29), while Sichuan Airlines offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from US$1,308 departing on Tue, Jul 7 and returning on Fri, Jul 10.
  • At the moment, several airlines serve connecting flights from Kunming to Los Angeles, including: Korean Air Hainan Airlines China Southern Airlines Air China Sichuan Airlines Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings made by users 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 Kunming to Los Angeles 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 Kunming to Los Angeles, 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 Mon, Jun 29, with one-way flights priced at just US$440.
    · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is Sichuan Airlines.
    · 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 Los Angeles travel is around January.
    · Get exclusive promo codes for Trip.com app users.
  • The cheapest months to fly from Kunming to Los Angeles is October, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our June flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Kunming to Los Angeles on June 19, 2026 with Sichuan Airlines, with prices starting at US$441.
  • You can land at any one of the following hubs in Los Angeles, with Kunming Changshui International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport (KMG-LAX) is by far the most common option on this route: Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) Ontario International Airport (ONT) Van Nuys Airport (VNY).
  • The time difference between Los Angeles and Kunming 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.

Trip.com Airline Insights on Flights from Kunming to Los Angeles

Which airline offers the cheapest direct flights from Kunming to Los Angeles?

Data is based on the average price of all nonstop flights from Kunming to Los Angeles on Trip.com over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com’s data from the past 12 months, Sichuan Airlines provides the lowest-priced direct flights from Kunming to Los Angeles, with fares starting at US$439.

US$354
US$439
US$525
US$610
US$695
Sichuan Airlines
US$439
Sichuan Airlines
Korean Air
US$478
Korean Air
China Southern Airlines
US$506
China Southern Airlines
Air China
US$528
Air China
Xiamen Airlines
US$599
Xiamen Airlines
China Eastern Airlines
US$695
China Eastern Airlines

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Change & Cancellation Policy

Trip.com shows the change and cancellation rules for each ticket during the booking process, including all related fees and conditions. Please refer to the following scenarios:
Voluntary cancellation/change:
To request a change or cancellation, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and flight segment, and submit your request. Please note that additional charges may apply based on the airline’s fare rules.
Cancellation/change due to a flight schedule change:
If your flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For full details of change and cancellation policies, please refer to the customer support pages.