Good to know - Cheap tickets Shanghai — Kunming
| Minimal flight time | 3h 20m |
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| Flight distance | 1938 km |
| Most popular airline | China Eastern Airlines |
| Round-trip from | $53 |
Airfare Shanghai – Kunming by month
Here you can find out in what months how much a ticket Shanghai – Kunming costs to buy cheap plane tickets.
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Remember that the optimal time for booking air tickets is 59 days before the departure date, this is the average time at which air tickets were sold at the lowest prices.
Schedule of direct flights Shanghai — Kunming
| Departure | Arrival | Flight days | Flight | Airlines | Flight time | Airports | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06:45 | 10:40 | mon, thu, sun | MU5820 | China Eastern Airlines | 3h 55m | Shanghai Pudong International Airport — Kunming Changshui International Airport | Select dates |
| 06:55 | 10:40 | wed, fri | MU5820 | China Eastern Airlines | 3h 45m | Shanghai Pudong International Airport — Kunming Changshui International Airport | Select dates |
| 07:15 | 10:50 | tue, thu, sat | FM9453 | Shanghai Airlines | 3h 35m | Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport — Kunming Changshui International Airport | Select dates |
| 07:15 | 10:45 | mon, wed, fri, sun | FM9453 | Shanghai Airlines | 3h 30m | Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport — Kunming Changshui International Airport | Select dates |
| 07:25 | 11:15 | daily | CZ3677 | China Southern Airlines | 3h 50m | Shanghai Pudong International Airport — Kunming Changshui International Airport | Select dates |
| 08:05 | 11:40 | mon, wed, fri, sun | MU5822 | China Eastern Airlines | 3h 35m | Shanghai Pudong International Airport — Kunming Changshui International Airport | Select dates |
| 08:10 | 11:50 | daily | HO1121 | Juneyao Air | 3h 40m | Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport — Kunming Changshui International Airport | Select dates |
| 08:15 | 11:55 | daily | MU5814 | China Eastern Airlines | 3h 40m | Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport — Kunming Changshui International Airport | Select dates |
| 08:25 | 11:55 | mon, tue, wed, thu, sat, sun | MU5814 | China Eastern Airlines | 3h 30m | Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport — Kunming Changshui International Airport | Select dates |
| 08:25 | 11:50 | fri | MU5814 | China Eastern Airlines | 3h 25m | Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport — Kunming Changshui International Airport | Select dates |
Popular airlines flying Shanghai — Kunming
Flight Shanghai – Kunming is served by 21 airlines. 8 airlines operate direct flights.
Airlines with direct flights
Other airlines flying with transfers
Dynamics airfare Shanghai — Kunming by month for the last year
according to LowCost.Club for the last year
The airfare depends on the departure date. Our chart shows the low season prices on route Shanghai — Kunming
The graph shows that booking flights Shanghai — Kunming is best planned for October and flights Shanghai — Kunming — Shanghai in the month of December.
Flights Shanghai — Kunming
The selection of cheap flights Shanghai — Kunming
The price of the flight Shanghai — Kunming (China) — Shanghai from $53 (round-trip).
The average price of the flight Shanghai — Kunming (China) — Shanghai $308 (round-trip).
- Departure city: Shanghai
- IATA code of the city of origin: SHA
- Departure airports: Shanghai Pudong International Airport, Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport
- Departure country: China
- Destination city: Kunming
- IATA code of the destination city: KMG
- Destination airports: Kunming Changshui International Airport
- Destination country: China
Low cost flights Shanghai — Kunming (SHA — KMG)
The distance between Shanghai and Kunming 1204 miles (or 1938 kilometres).
The time difference between Shanghai and Kunming is 0 h.
Minimal flight time from Shanghai to Kunming 3h 20m.
Routes from nearby cities to Kunming
A flight from a neighbouring city can help you save money on plane tickets.
The closest airports to Shanghai with a flight to Kunming are in Nanjing.
Popular International routes from Shanghai
Popular routes from Kunming
If you are going to fly from Kunming, then study the popular flights. The most popular flights from Kunming:
Popular domestic routes from Shanghai
FAQ about Shanghai — Kunming
Are there any direct flights Shanghai — Kunming?
Yes, they do: MU5820, FM9453, CZ3677, MU5822, HO1121, MU5814, FM9451, 3U8202, MU5802, MU9710, 8L9888, HO2351, HO1083, MU5437, MU5806, MU5824, HO1099, KY8210, MU5808, CA8537, MU5810, MU5816, MU5818, MU5804, 3U8204, MU5812
Can we fly from Shanghai to Kunming?
Yes, you can fly from Shanghai to Kunming. Shanghai has 2 airports (Shanghai Pudong International Airport, Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport) for flights. China Eastern Airlines, Shanghai Airlines, China Southern Airlines, Juneyao Air, Sichuan Airlines, Lucky Air, Kunming Airlines, Air China depart from Shanghai on mon, tue, wed, thu, fri, sat, sun. There are non-direct flights through 9 Air, AirAsia, Capital Airlines, Chengdu Airlines, China Postal Airlines, China United Airlines, Chongqing Airlines, Dalian Airlines, Hainan Airlines, Hebei Airlines, Korean Air, Loong Air (Hundred Flowers Livery), Pan American Airways, Shandong Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Spring Airlines, Thai Airways, Tianjin Airlines, Tibet Airlines, West Air, Xiamen Air.
How long does it take to fly from Shanghai to Kunming?
A direct flight lasts an average of 3h 20m, during which time the aircraft covers a distance of 1938 km.
How much do flights Shanghai — Kunming cost?
The price of flights Shanghai — Kunming starts from $53.
What days does the plane fly Shanghai — Kunming?
Planes fly Shanghai — Kunming 7 times a week on the following days: mon, tue, wed, thu, fri, sat, sun
What airports are there in Shanghai and Kunming?
In Shanghai — Shanghai Pudong International Airport, Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport. In Kunming — Kunming Changshui International Airport.
What flights are currently flying from Shanghai to Kunming?
The following flights fly between Shanghai and Kunming: MU5820, MU5820, FM9453, FM9453, CZ3677, MU5822, HO1121, MU5814, MU5814, MU5814, FM9451, MU5820, 3U8202, MU5820, MU5802, MU9710, 8L9888, HO2351, HO2351, HO2351, HO1083, MU5437, MU5437, MU5806, MU5824, HO1099, KY8210, MU5808, MU5808, CA8537, MU5810, MU5810, MU5816, MU5816, MU5816, MU5816, MU5818, MU5818, MU5804, MU5804, MU5804, 3U8204, MU5812, MU5818, MU5818, MU5818, MU5818, 3U8204
What month is the cheapest to fly from Shanghai to Kunming?
High season is considered to be May and the cheapest month is October. Enter your preferred airports (or cities) and dates into the search form above to unlock the latest Shanghai — Kunming flight deals.
Which airlines direct fly from Shanghai to Kunming?
The following airlines have direct flights Shanghai — Kunming: China Eastern Airlines, Shanghai Airlines, China Southern Airlines, Juneyao Air, Sichuan Airlines, Lucky Air, Kunming Airlines, Air China.
Which airlines fly from Shanghai to Kunming?
All the following airlines flights Shanghai — Kunming: 9 Air, Air China, AirAsia, Capital Airlines, Chengdu Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, China Postal Airlines, China Southern Airlines, China United Airlines, Chongqing Airlines, Dalian Airlines, Hainan Airlines, Hebei Airlines, Juneyao Air, Korean Air, Kunming Airlines, Loong Air (Hundred Flowers Livery), Lucky Air, Pan American Airways, Shandong Airlines, Shanghai Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Sichuan Airlines, Spring Airlines, Thai Airways, Tianjin Airlines, Tibet Airlines, West Air, Xiamen Air.