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	$144	Spring Nonstop 6 hr Thu, Jan 8 — Wed, Jan 14	The cheapest round-trip flight from Shanghai to Kunming is currently $144
Cheapest one-way flight	$73	Spring Nonstop 6 hr Wed, Oct 29	The cheapest one-way flight from Shanghai to Kunming is currently $73
Last-minute weekend getaway	$184	Spring Nonstop 5 hr Fri, Oct 24 — Mon, Oct 27	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Shanghai to Kunming is currently $184
Cheapest business class flights	$903	China Eastern 1 stop 9 hr Sat, Oct 18 — Fri, Oct 24	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Shanghai to Kunming is currently $903

Fastest flight	3 hr 5 min	The fastest nonstop flight from Shanghai to Kunming takes 3 hr 5 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 November. The most expensive month to fly is typically July.

November Cheapest	Typical prices: $125–385
July Most expensive	Typical prices: $310–430

Popular airlines from Shanghai to Kunming

China Eastern

Nonstop

from $423

Typical price: $370–495

74 weekly nonstop flights

PVG, SHA - KMG Every day

441 weekly connecting flights

PVG, SHA - KMG Every day
Shanghai Airlines

Nonstop

21 weekly nonstop flights

PVG, SHA - KMG Every day

21 weekly connecting flights

PVG, SHA - KMG Every day
China Southern

Nonstop

from $677

Typical price: $670–690

14 weekly nonstop flights

PVG - KMG Every day

134 weekly connecting flights

PVG, SHA - KMG Every day
Juneyao Airlines

Nonstop

10 weekly nonstop flights

PVG, SHA - KMG Every day
Air China

Nonstop

7 weekly nonstop flights

PVG - KMG Every day

38 weekly connecting flights

PVG, SHA - KMG Every day
Spring

Nonstop

from $121

Typical price: $160–345

7 weekly nonstop flights

SHA - KMG Every day

16 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 29 min 8 mi
Hangzhou International Airport (HGH)

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

Wuxi China 1 hr 34 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 6 min 165 mi
Xingyi Airport (ACX)

Xingyi China 3 hr 51 min 134 mi
Zhaotong Airport (ZAT)

Zhaotong China 3 hr 57 min 178 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Shanghai to Kunming

When are the cheapest days to fly from Shanghai to Kunming?

The cheapest flights from Shanghai to Kunming are usually in November. Typical ticket prices in November range from $125 to $385.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Shanghai to Kunming?

The cheapest round-trip flight from Shanghai to Kunming recently found on Google Flights was with Spring from $144. The cheapest one-way flight was with Spring from $73.

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

The cheapest China Eastern flight from Shanghai to Kunming is $423, flying from Oct 23 to Oct 29.
The cheapest China Southern flight from Shanghai to Kunming is $677, flying from Oct 23 to Oct 29.
The cheapest Spring flight from Shanghai to Kunming is $121, flying from Dec 18 to Dec 27.

What are the cheapest flights from Shanghai to Kunming?

The cheapest round-trip flight from Shanghai to Kunming starts at $144 from Thu, Jan 8 to Wed, Jan 14. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $73 and departs on Wed, Oct 29.

How long does it take to fly from Shanghai to Kunming?

3 hr 5 min is the shortest flight time from Shanghai to Kunming.

When should you fly to Kunming, China?

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.

How do I find cheap dates to fly from Shanghai to Kunming?

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 is the best airline to fly from Shanghai to Kunming?

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 74 nonstop flights and 441 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:

Shanghai Airlines offers 21 nonstop flights and 21 connecting flights per week. Shanghai Airlines flies from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) , Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) to Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) .
China Southern offers 14 nonstop flights and 134 connecting flights per week. China Southern flies from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) , Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) to Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) .
Juneyao Airlines offers 10 nonstop flights per week. Juneyao Airlines 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 38 connecting flights per week. Air China flies from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) , Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) to Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) .
Spring offers 7 nonstop flights and 16 connecting flights per week. Spring 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.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Shanghai to Kunming?

The cheapest round-trip flight from Shanghai to Kunming recently found on Google Flights was with Spring from $144. The cheapest one-way flight was with Spring from $73.

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

The cheapest China Eastern flight from Shanghai to Kunming is $423, flying from Oct 23 to Oct 29.
The cheapest China Southern flight from Shanghai to Kunming is $677, flying from Oct 23 to Oct 29.
The cheapest Spring flight from Shanghai to Kunming is $121, flying from Dec 18 to Dec 27.

Which airlines have direct flights from Shanghai to Kunming?

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

There are 74 China Eastern direct flights from Shanghai to Kunming per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 21 Shanghai Airlines direct flights from Shanghai to Kunming per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 14 China Southern direct flights from Shanghai to Kunming per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 10 Juneyao Airlines 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.
There are 7 Spring 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.

Which airline provides the cheapest last-minute getaway flight from Shanghai to Kunming?

The cheapest last-minute deal between Shanghai and Kunming at price $184 is offered by Spring from Fri, Oct 24 to Mon, Oct 27.

Which airlines have direct flights from Shanghai to Kunming?

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

There are 74 China Eastern direct flights from Shanghai to Kunming per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 21 Shanghai Airlines direct flights from Shanghai to Kunming per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 14 China Southern direct flights from Shanghai to Kunming per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 10 Juneyao Airlines 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.
There are 7 Spring 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.

When are direct flights from Shanghai to Kunming available?

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

What are the cheapest direct flights from Shanghai to Kunming?

The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Shanghai and Kunming start at $144 from Thu, Jan 8 to Wed, Jan 14 with Spring.

How can I find nonstop flights from Shanghai to Kunming?

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.

What are the cheapest business class flights from Shanghai to Kunming?

The cheapest business class round-trip flights between Shanghai and Kunming start at $903 from Sat, Oct 18 to Fri, Oct 24 with China Eastern.

What are the cheapest economy class flights from Shanghai to Kunming?

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Shanghai and Kunming start at $144 from Thu, Jan 8 to Wed, Jan 14.

How can I book business class trips from Shanghai to Kunming?

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.

Are there any last-minute deals from Shanghai to Kunming next weekend?

The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Shanghai and Kunming starts at $184 from Fri, Oct 24 to Mon, Oct 27 with Spring.

Which airline provides the cheapest last-minute getaway flight from Shanghai to Kunming?

The cheapest last-minute deal between Shanghai and Kunming at price $184 is offered by Spring from Fri, Oct 24 to Mon, Oct 27.

How can I find last-minute flight deals from Shanghai to Kunming?

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.