Compare prices to get from Shanghai to Kunming
VND 1,901,000|3h 25m
VND 1,103,616|9h 35m
VND 2,180,000
VND 1,707,000
VND 2,017,000
VND 2,095,000
VND 2,017,000
VND 1,901,000
VND 2,091,000
VND 2,289,000
VND 2,366,000
VND 2,331,000
VND 2,289,000
VND 2,560,000
VND 2,483,000
VND 2,386,000
Spring Airlines5h 5m
Pudong Intl. AirportKunming Changshui International Airport
VND 1,707,000One way
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1 stop
China Eastern Airlines3h 25m
Shanghai Hongqiao AirportKunming Changshui International Airport
VND 2,250,000One way
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Nonstop
- Prices shown from Shanghai to Kunming are the estimated lowest fares found in the last 24 hours for travel within the next 7 days.
Compare Flights and Trains from Shanghai to Kunming
The cheapest way to get from Shanghai to Kunming costs only VND 1,095,428 on average via Trains, and the quickest way takes just 4h 4m by Flights. Find the travel option that best suits you.
Flights
Fastest
Average price
VND 2,335,000
Average duration
4h 4m
Departure time
06:45 - 21:40
Direct options
Trains
Cheapest
Average price
VND 1,095,428
Average duration
20h 34m
Departure time
07:21 - 08:18
Direct options
· Total pre-departure time: Estimated travel time to the departure point, plus standard check-in, security, and waiting time
When is the cheapest time to travel from Shanghai to Kunming?
Which month has the cheapest one-way flights from Shanghai to Kunming?
Based on Trip.com’s data, the cheapest month for flights from Shanghai to Kunming is March, with an average price of VND 2,881,000; while the month with the highest flight price is usually February, with an average price of up to VND 5,718,000.
VND 5,718,000
VND 4,299,500
VND 2,881,000
VND 1,462,500
What is the cheapest day to travel by train from Shanghai to Kunming?
Based on Trip.com's data, the cheapest day to travel by train from Shanghai to Kunming is Monday, with an average price of VND 1,095,428.
VND 1,095,428
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Shanghai to Kunming travel tips
Companies operating from Shanghai to Kunming
Find departure & arrival points near Shanghai and Kunming
Popular airports near Shanghai
Pudong Intl. Airport (PVG)
Shanghai Hongqiao Airport (SHA)
Jiaxing Nanhu Airport (JNH)
Nearby
Popular airports near Kunming
Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG)
Panzhihua Baoanying Airport (PZI)
Nearby
Popular train stations near Shanghai
Shanghai
Pudong
Shanghaixi(Shanghai West)
Shanghainan(Shanghai South)
Shanghai Hongqiao
Popular train stations near Kunming
Chenggong District
Kunmingnan(Kunming South)
Guangnanwei
Qidian Subdistrict
Qidian
How to travel from Shanghai to Kunming: FAQs
How far is it from Shanghai to Kunming?
It’s about 1,924 km (1,196 mi) from Shanghai to Kunming.How do I get from Shanghai to Kunming?
You can travel from Shanghai to Kunming in 2 different ways: Flights, Trains.What’s the fastest way to get from Shanghai to Kunming?
The fastest way to get from Shanghai to Kunming is by Flights, with an average journey time of 4 hours 4 minutes. Other modes of transport take longer: Trains takes on average 20h 34m.What’s the most budget-friendly way to travel from Shanghai to Kunming?
The cheapest way to get from Shanghai to Kunming is by Trains, with an average price of VND 1,095,428. Other modes of transport are more expensive: Flights costs around VND 2,335,000 on avergae.What are the main departure and arrival points for trips between Shanghai and Kunming?
For trips between Shanghai and Kunming, travelers typically use the following departure and arrival points: Most Flights depart from Pudong Intl. Airport and arrive at Kunming Changshui International Airport; Trains depart from Shanghai and arrive at Chenggong District.How far in advance should I book tickets from Shanghai to Kunming to get the best deal?
Train, bus, and flight schedules vary by season and day of the week. Based on Trip.com data: Flights from Shanghai to Kunming are typically cheapest March, with an average fare of VND 2,881,000. Flights from Shanghai to Kunming are typically cheapest Monday, with an average fare of VND 1,095,428Are Shanghai and Kunming in the same time zone?
There is a 0m time difference between Shanghai and Kunming.



