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Cheapest one-way

$ 68
China Southern Airlines Thu, Sep 17

55% below next 30d avg. ($150)

Cheapest round-trip

$ 160
China Southern Airlines Thu, Sep 17

47% below next 30d avg. ($301)

Fastest flight

3h 20m2m faster than avg. (3h 22m)

Recommended airlines

When to travel

OctoberCheapest month
JulyPeak month

With a lowest one-way fare of $68 , travelers can expect an average price of $150 for upcoming trips, while round-trip tickets start at $160 . Flights typically take around 3h 22m , but the fastest nonstop option completes the journey in just 3h 20m minutes. There are 269 flights weekly on this route. You can arrive at any of the following airports in Kunming: Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) . Flights from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Kunming Changshui International Airport (PVG-KMG) are by far the most popular option for this route. To secure the best rates, booking 40 days in advance is recommended, and the cheapest travel days are Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday .

Updated 16h ago · This content is an AI-powered summary based on Trip.com data. Prices and availability are subject to change. Please refer to actual prices, availability, and travel conditions.

Explore the cheapest one-way and round-trip flights from Shanghai to Kunming over the next 90 days, with one-way fares from $68 and round-trip from $160. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

      • Cheapest nonstop
        PVG 1:20 PM
        3h 20m
        Nonstop
        KMG 4:40 PM
        Shanghai - Kunming | Wed, Sep 16 | Kunming Airlines
        KMG 7:10 AM
        3h 10m
        Nonstop
        PVG 10:20 AM
        Kunming - Shanghai | Wed, Sep 23 | Juneyao Airlines
        $161 $181
        11% off
        11% off
        $181 $161
      • PVG 7:40 AM
        3h 30m
        Nonstop
        KMG 11:10 AM
        Shanghai - Kunming | Fri, Sep 18 | China Southern Airlines
        KMG 10:05 PM
        3h 5m
        Nonstop
        PVG 1:10 AM
        Kunming - Shanghai | Fri, Sep 25 | Shanghai Airlines
        $163 $181
        10% off
        10% off
        $181 $163
      • PVG 2:45 PM
        3h 35m
        Nonstop
        KMG 6:20 PM
        Shanghai - Kunming | Wed, Sep 16 | China Southern Airlines
        KMG 7:10 AM
        3h 10m
        Nonstop
        PVG 10:20 AM
        Kunming - Shanghai | Wed, Sep 23 | Juneyao Airlines
        $163 $181
        10% off
        10% off
        $181 $163
      • PVG 8:25 PM
        3h 20m
        Nonstop
        KMG 11:45 PM
        Shanghai - Kunming | Fri, Sep 18 | Juneyao Airlines
        KMG 10:05 PM
        3h 5m
        Nonstop
        PVG 1:10 AM
        Kunming - Shanghai | Fri, Sep 25 | Shanghai Airlines
        $164
        9% off
        $181 $164
      • PVG 7:15 PM
        3h 35m
        Nonstop
        KMG 10:50 PM
        Shanghai - Kunming | Fri, Sep 18 | Kunming Airlines
        KMG 10:05 PM
        3h 5m
        Nonstop
        PVG 1:10 AM
        Kunming - Shanghai | Fri, Sep 25 | Shanghai Airlines
        $164
        9% off
        $181 $164
      • PVG 7:40 AM
        3h 30m
        Nonstop
        KMG 11:10 AM
        Shanghai - Kunming | Thu, Sep 17 | China Southern Airlines
        KMG 7:20 AM
        4h 40m
        Nonstop
        SHA 12:00 PM
        Kunming - Shanghai | Thu, Sep 24 | Lucky Air
        $160
        12% off
        $181 $160
      • SHA 1:25 PM
        4h 45m
        Nonstop
        KMG 6:10 PM
        Shanghai - Kunming | Thu, Sep 17 | Lucky Air
        KMG 9:00 AM
        3h 10m
        Nonstop
        SHA 12:10 PM
        Kunming - Shanghai | Fri, Sep 25 | Lucky Air
        $163
        10% off
        $181 $163
      • PVG 5:35 PM
        3h 15m
        Nonstop
        KMG 8:50 PM
        Shanghai - Kunming | Thu, Sep 17 | Kunming Airlines
        KMG 7:20 AM
        4h 40m
        Nonstop
        SHA 12:00 PM
        Kunming - Shanghai | Thu, Sep 24 | Lucky Air
        $163
        10% off
        $181 $163
      • SHA 1:25 PM
        4h 45m
        Nonstop
        KMG 6:10 PM
        Shanghai - Kunming | Sat, Sep 19 | Lucky Air
        KMG 7:20 AM
        4h 40m
        Nonstop
        SHA 12:00 PM
        Kunming - Shanghai | Sat, Sep 26 | Lucky Air
        $163
        10% off
        $181 $163
      • SHA 1:25 PM
        3h 35m
        Nonstop
        KMG 5:00 PM
        Shanghai - Kunming | Mon, Sep 21 | Lucky Air
        KMG 7:20 AM
        4h 40m
        Nonstop
        SHA 12:00 PM
        Kunming - Shanghai | Tue, Sep 22 | Lucky Air
        $163
        10% off
        $181 $163
      • SHA 1:00 PM
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        KMG 2:00 PM
        Shanghai - Kunming | Thu, Sep 17 | Normal Airline
        KMG 3:00 PM
        6h
        Nonstop
        SHA 4:00 PM
        Kunming - Shanghai | Sat, Sep 19 | Normal Airline
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      • Cheapest nonstop
        PVG 7:40 AM
        3h 30m
        Nonstop
        KMG 11:10 AM
        Shanghai - Kunming | Thu, Sep 17 | China Southern Airlines
        $68 $77
        12% off
        12% off
        $77 $68
      • PVG 7:40 AM
        3h 30m
        Nonstop
        KMG 11:10 AM
        Shanghai - Kunming | Fri, Sep 18 | China Southern Airlines
        $68 $77
        12% off
        12% off
        $77 $68
      • PVG 8:25 PM
        3h 20m
        Nonstop
        KMG 11:45 PM
        Shanghai - Kunming | Thu, Sep 17 | Juneyao Airlines
        $68 $77
        12% off
        12% off
        $77 $68
      • PVG 8:25 PM
        3h 20m
        Nonstop
        KMG 11:45 PM
        Shanghai - Kunming | Fri, Sep 18 | Juneyao Airlines
        $68
        12% off
        $77 $68
      • PVG 8:25 PM
        3h 20m
        Nonstop
        KMG 11:45 PM
        Shanghai - Kunming | Thu, Oct 8 | Juneyao Airlines
        $69
        10% off
        $77 $69
      • PVG 8:25 PM
        3h 20m
        Nonstop
        KMG 11:45 PM
        Shanghai - Kunming | Sat, Oct 10 | Juneyao Airlines
        $69
        10% off
        $77 $69
      • PVG 8:25 PM
        3h 20m
        Nonstop
        KMG 11:45 PM
        Shanghai - Kunming | Sun, Oct 11 | Juneyao Airlines
        $69
        10% off
        $77 $69
      • PVG 8:25 PM
        3h 20m
        Nonstop
        KMG 11:45 PM
        Shanghai - Kunming | Mon, Sep 21 | Juneyao Airlines
        $70
        9% off
        $77 $70
      • PVG 2:55 PM
        3h 40m
        Nonstop
        KMG 6:35 PM
        Shanghai - Kunming | Fri, Sep 18 | Air China
        $70
        9% off
        $77 $70
      • PVG 2:55 PM
        3h 40m
        Nonstop
        KMG 6:35 PM
        Shanghai - Kunming | Mon, Sep 21 | Air China
        $70
        9% off
        $77 $70
      • SHA 1:00 PM
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        KMG 2:00 PM
        Shanghai - Kunming | Thu, Sep 17 | Normal Airline
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Flight.News
Flights from Shanghai to Kunming operate an average of 107 times per day over the past 7 days, with a 44.6% on-time departure rate and a 98.8% on-time arrival rate.

Which airlines are the most popular for Shanghai to Kunming flights?

The most popular airlines flying from Shanghai to Kunming are China Eastern Airlines, Kunming Airlines, and Juneyao Airlines, among 12 carriers on this route. China Southern Airlines offers the lowest fares. Based on Trip.com's flight booking data from the previous 12 months.
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Trip.com price insights on flights from Shanghai to Kunming

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

The average price of one-way flights from Shanghai to Kunming purchased by Trip.com users by month over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com’s data, the cheapest month for flights from Shanghai to Kunming is March, with an average price of $111; while the month with the highest flight price is usually February, with an average price of up to $220.

$220
$166
$111
$57
    Cheapest
  • $155
    Sep
  • $120
    Oct
  • $143
    Nov
  • $129
    Dec
  • $145
    Jan
  • $220
    Feb
  • $111
    Mar
  • $153
    Apr
  • $138
    May
  • $151
    Jun
  • $165
    Jul
  • $166
    Aug

When is the cheapest day to fly from Shanghai to Kunming during Columbus Day?

Data is based on the lowest one-way price from Shanghai to Kunming during Columbus Day on Trip.com in the past 3 days.

Columbus Day is scheduled for Oct 12. The cheapest flights from Shanghai to Kunming are available on Oct 10, with fares starting at $69.

$97
$83
$69
$55
    Cheapest
  • $97
    8
    Oct
  • $70
    9
  • $69
    10
  • $69
    11
  • $78
    12
  • $78
    13
  • $78
    14

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What are the cheapest flights from Shanghai to Kunming (SHA-KMG)?

    Based on Trip.com data, China Southern Airlines offers one-way fares as low as $68 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. PVG to KMG on Thu, Sep 17), while China Southern Airlines offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from $160 departing on Thu, Sep 17 and returning on Thu, Sep 24.
  • At the moment, you can catch a nonstop flight from Shanghai to Kunming with the following airlines, including: China Eastern Airlines Juneyao Airlines Kunming Airlines China Southern Airlines Shanghai Airlines Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.
  • It takes around 3 hours 22 minutes to fly from Shanghai (SHA) to Kunming (KMG).
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Shanghai to Kunming 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.
  • Based on Trip.com data in the past 4 weeks, there is 269 flight per week flying from Shanghai to Kunming. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: China Eastern Airlines: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- MU5802 (12:27) Xiamen Airlines: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- MF7318 (17:38)
  • To find best deals on flights from Shanghai to Kunming, 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 Thu, Sep 17, with one-way flights priced at just $68.
    · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is China Southern 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 Kunming travel is around July.
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  • The cheapest months to fly from Shanghai to Kunming is October, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our September flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Shanghai to Kunming on September 17, 2026 with China Southern Airlines, with prices starting at $68.
  • You can arrive at any of the following airports in Kunming: Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG). Flights from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Kunming Changshui International Airport (PVG-KMG) are by far the most popular option for this route.
  • The time difference between Kunming and Shanghai is 0m.
  • 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.
  • Based on Trip.com data for flights departing in the next 30 days, the average one-way fare from Shanghai to Kunming is $150. Fares vary by travel date, airline and availability.
  • Based on Trip.com data for travel in the next 30 days, the average round-trip fare from Shanghai to Kunming is $301. The final price depends on the outbound and return dates, airline and fare conditions.
  • Enter Shanghai and Kunming, choose your travel dates and passengers, then compare flights by price, duration and baggage. Select a fare, review the change and cancellation rules, enter traveler details and complete payment to receive your confirmation.
  • Spring Airlinesare the most popular budget airlines flying from Shanghai to Kunming. Check baggage, seat and payment fees before comparing the final price.

Flight from Shanghai to Kunming

Kunming is the capital and the largest city of Yunnan and also known as Yunnan-Fu. It is the political, cultural and economic capital of the province.  Located at the edge of Dian lake and surrounded by temples and landscapes, the city has a large student population. It is also a transportation hub of Yunnan. The weather in Kunming is spring throughout the year which is nor too hot in summers not too cold in winters. The best time to visit Kunming is from March to October when you will not only enjoy stunning landscapes but also the fascinating minority cultures.

The airport in Kunming is called Kunming Changshui Airport. There are Direct flights connecting Shanghai to Kunming. There are around 16 Airlines that service in Kunming so you can compare the multiple airlines and Shanghai-Kunming flight booking can be done based on the comparison between all Shanghai to Kunming flights.

Tips-Kunming experiences temperate climate throughout the year, so visiting Kunming is an all year around the recommendation.

What to see in Kunming

Kunming is one of the top tourist attractions in China. Airways being the best way to reach Kunming from all parts of the world makes it popular among tourists.

Kunming Dragon Gate is a popular sightseeing place in Kunming

Green lake is an excellent place for bird watching, flowers, and dancing groups.

Dian lake is also nicknamed ‘sparkling pearl embedded in the night' is pure natural bliss that charms every visitor. 

Yuantong Temple is an ancient Buddhist temple

Yunnan ethnic village is a theme park that displays various folklores, cultural and architectural sites of Yunnan. Other places worth visiting include Qiongzhu temple, Kunming golden temple and many more. 

Tips-Avoid visiting these places on weekends as you may find a heavy rush.

Getting around in Kunming

Getting around in Kunming is very easy. You will find buses, subways, taxis.  You can select any of your preferred transport among these. 

Tip-Select the transport to get around in Kunming depending upon your time of arrival in Kunming.

Shopping and Dining in Kunming

Shopping is a must to do a thing when in Kunming. From Flowers and birds’ markets to Yunnan wholesale tea market, from malls to trade centres, from pedestrian streets for buying gifts to famous flea markets; Kunming offers everything for its visitors.

While being a culturally diverse city, the food in Kunming is as mouth-watering as it could be, Stinky Tofu is a popular food among locals but hard to sell it to foreigners. Xuanmui Hams are worth tasting too. 

Ri Bing is pan-fried goat cheese. Some other dishes recommended while in Kunming are Pineapple rice. Pu’Er tea and Yunnan mashed potato

Tip-Pu’Er tea is a native tea of Yunnan which is a must to go for if you happen to visit Kunming

So, if you plan for a trip to Kunming from Shanghai, don’t forget to check the cheap flight from Shanghai to Kunming on trip.com. Along with fewer prices for flights, there various deals on discounted Hotels are available too. The website provides 24-hour customer care services and quality services.

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