Find Cheap Flights from Shanghai to Kunming (SHA - KMG)

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Useful information for finding cheap flights from Shanghai to Kunming and booking your next trip

Cheapest round-trip flights	$169	Spring Nonstop 6 hr Sun, Mar 8 — Tue, Mar 17	The cheapest round-trip flight from Shanghai to Kunming is currently $169
Cheapest one-way flight	$54	Spring Nonstop 6 hr Fri, Mar 6	The cheapest one-way flight from Shanghai to Kunming is currently $54
Last-minute weekend getaway	$250	Spring Nonstop 6 hr Thu, Jan 29 — Sun, Feb 1	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Shanghai to Kunming is currently $250
Cheapest business class flights	$1,614	China Southern 1 stop 21 hr Sat, Jan 24 — Fri, Jan 30	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Shanghai to Kunming is currently $1,614

Fastest flight	3 hr 15 min	The fastest nonstop flight from Shanghai to Kunming takes 3 hr 15 min
Nonstop flights	Every day	There are direct flights on this route every day.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from Shanghai to Kunming is typically October. The most expensive month to fly is typically July.

October Cheapest	Typical prices: $165–410
July Most expensive	Typical prices: $320–440

Popular airlines from Shanghai to Kunming

China Eastern

Nonstop

Typical price: $390–465

89 weekly nonstop flights

PVG, SHA - KMG Every day

349 weekly connecting flights

PVG, SHA - KMG Every day
Juneyao Airlines

Nonstop

20 weekly nonstop flights

PVG, SHA - KMG Every day
Shanghai Airlines

Nonstop

14 weekly nonstop flights

SHA - KMG Every day

28 weekly connecting flights

PVG, SHA - KMG Every day
Kunming Airlines

Nonstop

10 weekly nonstop flights

PVG - KMG Every day
China Southern

Nonstop

from $633

7 weekly nonstop flights

PVG - KMG Every day

115 weekly connecting flights

PVG, SHA - KMG Every day
Air China

Nonstop

7 weekly nonstop flights

PVG - KMG Every day

32 weekly connecting flights

PVG, SHA - KMG Every day

Popular airports near Shanghai

Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)

Shanghai China 44 min 20 mi
Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)

Shanghai China 28 min 8 mi
Hangzhou International Airport (HGH)

Hangzhou China 2 hr 12 min 93 mi
Sunan Shuofang International Airport (WUX)

Wuxi China 1 hr 35 min 64 mi

Popular airports near Kunming

Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG)

Kunming China 43 min 16 mi
Dali Airport (DLU)

Dali China 4 hr 5 min 165 mi
Xingyi Airport (ACX)

Xingyi China 3 hr 49 min 134 mi
Zhaotong Airport (ZAT)

Zhaotong China 4 hr 2 min 178 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Shanghai to Kunming

The cheapest flights from Shanghai to Kunming are usually in October. Typical ticket prices in October range from $165 to $410.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Shanghai to Kunming recently found on Google Flights was with Spring from $169. The cheapest one-way flight was with Spring from $54.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest China Southern flight from Shanghai to Kunming is $633, flying from Feb 26 to Mar 4.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Shanghai to Kunming starts at $169 from Sun, Mar 8 to Tue, Mar 17. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $54 and departs on Fri, Mar 6.

3 hr 15 min is the shortest flight time from Shanghai to Kunming.

Most visitors arrive in summer (Jun–Aug), when the weather is warm, though the rainy season runs May–Oct and temperatures remain mild year-round. Local events include the Kunming International Cultural Tourism Festival (Apr/May) and the Torch Festival (Jul), a cultural celebration of the Yi people.

It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Shanghai to Kunming.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.

You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.

What counts as the best airline for your flights from Shanghai to Kunming really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from Shanghai to Kunming.

In terms of nonstop flights, China Eastern is the most popular. China Eastern offers 89 nonstop flights and 349 connecting flights per week. China Eastern flies from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) , Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) to Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) .

Other popular airlines flying from Shanghai to Kunming are:

Juneyao Airlines offers 20 nonstop flights per week. Juneyao Airlines flies from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) , Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) to Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) .
Shanghai Airlines offers 14 nonstop flights and 28 connecting flights per week. Shanghai Airlines flies from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) , Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) to Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) .
Kunming Airlines offers 10 nonstop flights per week. Kunming Airlines flies from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) .
China Southern offers 7 nonstop flights and 115 connecting flights per week. China Southern flies from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) , Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) to Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) .
Air China offers 7 nonstop flights and 32 connecting flights per week. Air China flies from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) , Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) to Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) .

The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Shanghai and Kunming.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Shanghai to Kunming recently found on Google Flights was with Spring from $169. The cheapest one-way flight was with Spring from $54.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest China Southern flight from Shanghai to Kunming is $633, flying from Feb 26 to Mar 4.

China Eastern, Kunming Airlines, Air China, China Southern, Sichuan Airlines, Juneyao Airlines, Shanghai Airlines and Lucky Air fly direct from Shanghai to Kunming.

There are 89 China Eastern direct flights from Shanghai to Kunming per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 20 Juneyao Airlines direct flights from Shanghai to Kunming per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 14 Shanghai Airlines direct flights from Shanghai to Kunming per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 10 Kunming Airlines direct flights from Shanghai to Kunming per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 7 China Southern direct flights from Shanghai to Kunming per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 7 Air China direct flights from Shanghai to Kunming per week. Flights are available every day.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Shanghai and Kunming at price $250 is offered by Spring from Thu, Jan 29 to Sun, Feb 1.

China Eastern, Kunming Airlines, Air China, China Southern, Sichuan Airlines, Juneyao Airlines, Shanghai Airlines and Lucky Air fly direct from Shanghai to Kunming.

There are 89 China Eastern direct flights from Shanghai to Kunming per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 20 Juneyao Airlines direct flights from Shanghai to Kunming per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 14 Shanghai Airlines direct flights from Shanghai to Kunming per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 10 Kunming Airlines direct flights from Shanghai to Kunming per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 7 China Southern direct flights from Shanghai to Kunming per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 7 Air China direct flights from Shanghai to Kunming per week. Flights are available every day.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

There are direct flights from Shanghai to Kunming on a daily basis.

The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Shanghai and Kunming start at $169 from Sun, Mar 8 to Tue, Mar 17 with Spring.

It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Shanghai to Kunming, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.

The cheapest business class round-trip flights between Shanghai and Kunming start at $1,614 from Sat, Jan 24 to Fri, Jan 30 with China Southern.

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Shanghai and Kunming start at $169 from Sun, Mar 8 to Tue, Mar 17.

To book business class trips from Shanghai to Kunming, look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.

You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.

The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Shanghai and Kunming starts at $250 from Thu, Jan 29 to Sun, Feb 1 with Spring.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Shanghai and Kunming at price $250 is offered by Spring from Thu, Jan 29 to Sun, Feb 1.

To find last-minute flight deals from Shanghai to Kunming, start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.

You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.