Flying from Kunming Airport (KMG) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO): what you need to know
San Francisco is 16 hours behind Kunming and is in the UTC-8 timezone.
Your KMG to SFO flight won't wait if you're late, so don't forget to check in on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
During popular months such as June, it's best to get to the airport earlier than usual. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're travelling during a peak period in general.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Kunming Airport to San Francisco International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Popular stopovers between KMG and SFO include:
Shanghai Pudong Airport
Hong Kong Intl Airport
Wuhan Tianhe International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Kunming Airport (KMG) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Kunming Airport to San Francisco International Airport flight is R 7,996. A round-trip plane ticket is currently R 22,131. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from KMG to SFO if you book early. Airlines often offer some fantastic early bird rates.
If you're flexible with your travel plans, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll give you the lowest price in every month when looking for your flight from Kunming Airport to San Francisco International Airport.
There's no need to check every day to find out if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll send you an update as soon as the price changes on cheap flights from KMG to SFO.
Tailor your trip using filters. Select your departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Kunming Airport to San Francisco International Airport.
Handy information about Kunming Airport (KMG)
KMG is located at 004 County Rd.
Kunming Airport scores high marks for on-time performance. 86% of flights that take off from KMG arrive at their destination as scheduled.
To reach Kunming Airport from central Kunming, it takes about 35 minutes by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 24 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The trip when using public transport takes about 40 minutes.
Taking an early flight from Kunming Airport to San Francisco International Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels close to KMG:
Arriving at San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a Kunming Airport to San Francisco International Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near SFO instead:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a San Francisco International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Dollar, Thrifty or Hertz and experience the lesser-explored corners of San Francisco and beyond.
Reserving your ride from San Francisco International Airport around one week ahead gives you the best shot at securing a great deal.
Getting from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to central San Francisco
San Francisco International Airport is roughly 21 kilometres from central San Francisco. Driving there takes about 25 minutes.
It takes around 35 minutes when travelling by public transport.
When to fly to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
July is the most popular month for flights from Kunming Airport to San Francisco International Airport. For smaller crowds, go to San Francisco in March.
When reserving your flight from Kunming Airport to San Francisco International Airport, think about the type of weather you like. September is the warmest month in San Francisco, with the temperature ranging from 12ºC (54ºF) to 24ºC (75ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from KMG to SFO in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 5ºC (41ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF) on average.
Explore more of the United States
San Francisco has plenty going for it, but there are so many other corners of the United States just waiting to be discovered. Around 64 kilometres south-east of San Francisco, a trip to San Jose will keep your itinerary busy. Start with popular sights like Winchester Mystery House, The Tech Interactive and Santa Clara Valley.
Fresno is another well-known destination in the United States and is around 257 kilometres south-east of San Francisco. No trip is complete without a visit to Forestiere Underground Gardens, Shinzen Japanese Garden and Fresno Chaffee Zoo.
