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Shanghai to Kunming

Compare prices to get from Shanghai to Kunming

Search for tickets from Shanghai to Kunming in the next 7 days. Flights start at IDR 1,338,500. Trains start at IDR 777,033.
Flights
IDR 1,338,500|3h 25m
Trains
IDR 777,033|9h 35m
IDR 1,535,100
IDR 1,584,300
IDR 1,420,400
IDR 1,475,000
IDR 1,420,400
IDR 1,338,500
IDR 1,472,300
IDR 1,611,600
IDR 1,666,200
IDR 1,641,700
IDR 1,611,600
IDR 1,802,800
IDR 1,748,200
IDR 1,679,900
China Eastern Airlines
Cheapest
3h 45m
Pudong Intl. AirportKunming Changshui International Airport
IDR 1,584,300One way
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China Eastern Airlines
Fastest
3h 25m
Shanghai Hongqiao AirportKunming Changshui International Airport
IDR 1,584,300One 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 IDR 772,448 on average via Trains, and the quickest way takes just 4h 4m by Flights. Find the travel option that best suits you.

Flight
Flights Fastest
Average price IDR 1,644,400
Average duration 4h 4m
Departure time 06:45 - 21:40
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Train
Trains Cheapest
Average price IDR 772,448
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?

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 IDR 2,029,000; while the month with the highest flight price is usually February, with an average price of up to IDR 4,027,300.

IDR 4,027,300
IDR 3,028,150
IDR 2,029,000
IDR 1,029,850
    Cheapest
  • IDR 2,627,000
    Nov
  • IDR 2,361,200
    Dec
  • IDR 2,655,900
    Jan
  • IDR 4,027,300
    Feb
  • IDR 2,029,000
    Mar
  • IDR 2,801,500
    Apr
  • IDR 2,521,800
    May
  • IDR 2,753,000
    Jun
  • IDR 3,022,600
    Jul
  • IDR 3,031,900
    Aug
  • IDR 2,266,200
    Sep
  • IDR 2,146,900
    Oct

What is the cheapest day to travel by train from Shanghai to Kunming?

Average train fares from Shanghai to Kunming for the next 7 days, based on Trip.com user searches.

Based on Trip.com's data, the cheapest day to travel by train from Shanghai to Kunming is Monday, with an average price of IDR 772,448.

IDR 772,448
  • Nov 2
  • Nov 3
  • Nov 4
  • Nov 5
  • Nov 6
  • Nov 7
  • Nov 8

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Shanghai to Kunming travel tips

Find departure & arrival points near Shanghai and Kunming

Popular airports near Shanghai

Pudong Intl. Airport (PVG) Shanghai China
Shanghai Hongqiao Airport (SHA) Shanghai China
Jiaxing Nanhu Airport (JNH) Nearby Jiaxing China

Popular airports near Kunming

Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) Kunming China
Panzhihua Baoanying Airport (PZI) Nearby Panzhihua China

Popular train stations near Shanghai

Shanghai Shanghai China
Pudong Shanghai China
Shanghaixi(Shanghai West) Shanghai China
Shanghainan(Shanghai South) Shanghai China
Shanghai Hongqiao Shanghai China

Popular train stations near Kunming

Chenggong District Kunming China
Kunmingnan(Kunming South) Kunming China
Guangnanwei Kunming China
Qidian Subdistrict Kunming China
Qidian Kunming China

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.
  • You can travel from Shanghai to Kunming in 2 different ways: Flights, Trains.
  • 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.
  • The cheapest way to get from Shanghai to Kunming is by Trains, with an average price of IDR 772,448. Other modes of transport are more expensive: Flights costs around IDR 1,644,400 on avergae.
  • 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.
  • 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 IDR 2,029,000. Flights from Shanghai to Kunming are typically cheapest Monday, with an average fare of IDR 772,448
  • There is a 0m time difference between Shanghai and Kunming.