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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best round-trip flight from Shanghai to Kunming Airport? If you want to travel next month, round-trip fares start from AED 680. Find the lowest prices on one-way and round-trip tickets right here.

Kunming.AED 511 per passenger.Departing Wed, Sep 9, returning Wed, Sep 16.Round-trip flight with Spring Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Spring Airlines, departing from Shanghai Pudong on Wed, Sep 9, arriving in Kunming.Inbound indirect flight with Spring Airlines, departing from Kunming on Wed, Sep 16, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From AED 511, select.

Kunming.AED 566 per passenger.Departing Wed, May 20, returning Mon, Jun 8.Round-trip flight with Spring Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Spring Airlines, departing from Shanghai Pudong on Wed, May 20, arriving in Kunming.Inbound indirect flight with Spring Airlines, departing from Kunming on Mon, Jun 8, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From AED 566, select.

Kunming.AED 571 per passenger.Departing Mon, May 18, returning Mon, May 25.Round-trip flight with Spring Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Spring Airlines, departing from Shanghai Pudong on Mon, May 18, arriving in Kunming.Inbound indirect flight with Spring Airlines, departing from Kunming on Mon, May 25, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From AED 571, select.

Kunming.AED 616 per passenger.Departing Thu, Oct 15, returning Sat, Oct 24.Round-trip flight with Spring Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Spring Airlines departing from Shanghai Hongqiao on Thu, Oct 15, arriving in Kunming.Inbound direct flight with Spring Airlines departing from Kunming on Sat, Oct 24, arriving in Shanghai Hongqiao.Price includes taxes and charges.From AED 616, select.

Kunming.AED 647 per passenger.Departing Mon, May 11, returning Wed, May 27.Round-trip flight with Spring Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Spring Airlines departing from Shanghai Hongqiao on Mon, May 11, arriving in Kunming.Inbound direct flight with Spring Airlines departing from Kunming on Wed, May 27, arriving in Shanghai Hongqiao.Price includes taxes and charges.From AED 647, select.

Kunming.AED 651 per passenger.Departing Mon, Jun 1, returning Sun, Jun 7.Round-trip flight with Spring Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Spring Airlines, departing from Shanghai Hongqiao on Mon, Jun 1, arriving in Kunming.Inbound indirect flight with Spring Airlines, departing from Kunming on Sun, Jun 7, arriving in Shanghai Hongqiao.Price includes taxes and charges.From AED 651, select.

Kunming.AED 651 per passenger.Departing Sun, May 31, returning Fri, Jun 5.Round-trip flight with Spring Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Spring Airlines departing from Shanghai Hongqiao on Sun, May 31, arriving in Kunming.Inbound direct flight with Spring Airlines departing from Kunming on Fri, Jun 5, arriving in Shanghai Hongqiao.Price includes taxes and charges.From AED 651, select.

Kunming.AED 680 per passenger.Departing Tue, Apr 7, returning Thu, Apr 16.Round-trip flight with Spring Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Spring Airlines, departing from Shanghai Hongqiao on Tue, Apr 7, arriving in Kunming.Inbound indirect flight with Spring Airlines, departing from Kunming on Thu, Apr 16, arriving in Shanghai Hongqiao.Price includes taxes and charges.From AED 680, select.

Kunming.AED 693 per passenger.Departing Mon, Jun 1, returning Fri, Jun 5.Round-trip flight with Spring Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Spring Airlines departing from Shanghai Hongqiao on Mon, Jun 1, arriving in Kunming.Inbound direct flight with Spring Airlines departing from Kunming on Fri, Jun 5, arriving in Shanghai Hongqiao.Price includes taxes and charges.From AED 693, select.

Kunming.AED 700 per passenger.Departing Mon, Mar 30, returning Fri, Apr 3.Round-trip flight with Spring Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Spring Airlines, departing from Shanghai Pudong on Mon, Mar 30, arriving in Kunming.Inbound indirect flight with Spring Airlines, departing from Kunming on Fri, Apr 3, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From AED 700, select.

Kunming.AED 720 per passenger.Departing Mon, Apr 20, returning Sat, May 9.Round-trip flight with Spring Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Spring Airlines, departing from Shanghai Hongqiao on Mon, Apr 20, arriving in Kunming.Inbound indirect flight with Spring Airlines, departing from Kunming on Sat, May 9, arriving in Shanghai Hongqiao.Price includes taxes and charges.From AED 720, select.

Kunming.AED 727 per passenger.Departing Sun, Mar 29, returning Fri, Apr 10.Round-trip flight with Spring Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Spring Airlines departing from Shanghai Hongqiao on Sun, Mar 29, arriving in Kunming.Inbound direct flight with Spring Airlines departing from Kunming on Fri, Apr 10, arriving in Shanghai Hongqiao.Price includes taxes and charges.From AED 727, select.

Kunming.AED 759 per passenger.Departing Wed, Mar 18, returning Sat, Mar 21.Round-trip flight with Spring Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Spring Airlines, departing from Shanghai Hongqiao on Wed, Mar 18, arriving in Kunming.Inbound indirect flight with Spring Airlines, departing from Kunming on Sat, Mar 21, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From AED 759, select.

Kunming.AED 771 per passenger.Departing Wed, Sep 9, returning Fri, Sep 25.Round-trip flight with Spring Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Spring Airlines departing from Shanghai Hongqiao on Wed, Sep 9, arriving in Kunming.Inbound direct flight with Spring Airlines departing from Kunming on Fri, Sep 25, arriving in Shanghai Hongqiao.Price includes taxes and charges.From AED 771, select.

Kunming.AED 799 per passenger.Departing Sun, Apr 5, returning Fri, Apr 10.Round-trip flight with Spring Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Spring Airlines departing from Shanghai Hongqiao on Sun, Apr 5, arriving in Kunming.Inbound direct flight with Spring Airlines departing from Kunming on Fri, Apr 10, arriving in Shanghai Hongqiao.Price includes taxes and charges.From AED 799, select.

Kunming.AED 803 per passenger.Departing Mon, Apr 20, returning Sat, May 9.Round-trip flight with Spring Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Spring Airlines departing from Shanghai Hongqiao on Mon, Apr 20, arriving in Kunming.Inbound direct flight with Spring Airlines departing from Kunming on Sat, May 9, arriving in Shanghai Hongqiao.Price includes taxes and charges.From AED 803, select.

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Shanghai to Kunming: Alternative routes

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Shanghai to Kunming: Flight information

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Cheapest flight found	AED 511
Cheapest month to fly	September
Average flight time	3 hrs, 40 mins
Most popular airline	China Eastern
Average flights per week	674

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Z Hotel (Kunming Dianchi Shenghuo Meixue)

6.24 km from city center

‎AED 159

Per night

Ananas Camelia Hotel (Kunming Old Street Dongfeng Square)

2.90 km from city center

‎AED 180

Per night

Yishang Banshan Hotel (Guangfu Road Haile World)

8.52 km from city center

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Finding cheap flights from Shanghai to Kunming: Frequently asked questions

How much are round-trip flights from Shanghai to Kunming?

The best price we found for a round-trip flight from Shanghai to Kunming is AED 511. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.

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

3 hours and 40 minutes is the average flight time from Shanghai to Kunming.

Which airlines fly direct from Shanghai to Kunming?

China Eastern, Xiamen Airlines and Sichuan Airlines fly direct from Shanghai to Kunming.

How many flights are there a week from Shanghai to Kunming?

There are 282 flights per week flying from Shanghai to Kunming, as of March 2026.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Shanghai to Kunming?

The cheapest month to fly from Shanghai to Kunming is usually September.

Which upcoming date is cheapest to fly from Shanghai to Kunming Airport on?

After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from Shanghai to Kunming Airport on Wednesday, September 9, 2026.

Can I get a direct flight from Shanghai to Kunming Airport?

Yes – the average flight time is 3 hours and 40 minutes.

How can I find the best flight deal to Kunming?

We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Kunming but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.

When is the best time to book flights to Kunming?

We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar, and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Kunming is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

Which is the cheapest airline to fly with from Shanghai to Kunming?

The cheapest airline that flies to Kunming is Spring Airlines.

Flying from Shanghai to Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG): What you need to know

Start planning your vacation by checking out where you'll catch your flight from Shanghai to Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG). Explore the options for setting off from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) or Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA), the city's main airports.
Around 3 hours 35 minutes is how long you'll be in the air on a direct Shanghai to Kunming Changshui International Airport flight.
Shanghai and Kunming (where Kunming Changshui International Airport is located) share the UTC+8 timezone. That means you won't need to adjust your watch when you land.
With 77 direct flights a week between the two airports, Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) is the most popular route. China Eastern Airlines operates the earliest flight at 6:40am. If you prefer to make the most of your day before flying, the latest departure from PVG to KMG is with Sichuan Airlines at 10:30pm.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are tried-and-true travel tips. Be at the airport on time to board your flight from Shanghai to KMG.
Show up at the airport even earlier during popular months like February. Aim for two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international journeys. After checking in, you can use any extra time to grab something to eat or simply relax.

Airports in Shanghai

Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)

You can hop on a direct flight from Shanghai to Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) departing from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG).
These are some of the most popular airlines offering direct flights from Shanghai to Kunming Changshui International Airport departing from PVG:
China Eastern is the most frequently booked airline offering flights from PVG to KMG.
With a reliable 95.71% of services arriving on schedule, China Southern ranks as the most on-time carrier flying this route.
PVG is around 48 kilometers from central Shanghai. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the center, it'll take you 1 hour 5 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the travel time to be around 50 minutes.
Want a hassle-free start to your vacation? Stay near Shanghai Pudong International Airport. Whether you've booked an early flight from Shanghai to Kunming Changshui International Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are just the thing:
Shanghai Pudong International Airport has an excellent on-time performance, so you're unlikely to face delays. Departures from PVG touch down on schedule 82% of the time.
You'll find PVG at No.300 Qihang Road.

Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)

Looking to fly out of Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)? Direct Shanghai to Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) plane tickets can be booked from here.
Popular airlines that have direct flights from Shanghai to KMG setting off from SHA include:
On the SHA to KMG route, China Eastern is the go-to airline for most travelers.
Go with China Eastern if punctual service is a priority. Its flights between Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport and Kunming Changshui International Airport arrive as scheduled 95.36% of the time.
With public transport, you can travel from central Shanghai to SHA in about 40 minutes. The airport is roughly 14 kilometers away, and making the trip by car will take approximately 30 minutes.
Kick off your vacation early with an extra night away from home. Before your Shanghai to KMG flight, stay in one of these hotels close to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport:
Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport has a track record for punctuality. 85% of flights taking off from here land when expected.
You'll find SHA at 700 Yingbin 1st Rd.

About Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG)

Consider staying in a hotel near KMG if you have a late flight from Shanghai to Kunming Changshui International Airport. Pick one of these options and get some sleep sooner:
KMG is located at 004 County Rd.

Getting from Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) to central Kunming

Kunming Changshui International Airport is around 24 kilometers from central Kunming. It takes around 35 minutes or so to get to the city by car.
It takes roughly 40 minutes if you're using public transport.

How to find the cheapest flights from Shanghai to Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG)

The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Shanghai to Kunming Changshui International Airport is AED 228. For a return flight on this route, the best price is AED 511. Depending on how early you book and the availability, these fares can change.
To find cheap flights from Shanghai to KMG, book in advance. Airlines typically offer the most competitive fares when tickets are first released.
If you're flexible with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the cheapest price across the month when searching for your Shanghai to Kunming Changshui International Airport ticket.
Locking in a cheap plane ticket from Shanghai to KMG is a piece of cake with Price Alerts. Simply create one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you when a better deal is available.
Tailor your flights using filters. Choose your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Shanghai to Kunming Changshui International Airport.

The best time to fly from Shanghai to Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG)

It's time to figure out when to book your flight from Shanghai to Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG). February is the most popular month to visit Kunming. If you like your getaways a little more chill, head there in December.
The warmest month in Kunming is May, with temperatures ranging between 13ºC (55ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF). Book your Shanghai to KMG plane ticket then if that's your ideal forecast.
Search for cheap tickets from Shanghai to Kunming Changshui International Airport in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 1ºC (34ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF).

More about Kunming

Start your Kunming trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Shanghai to Kunming Changshui International Airport, explore our selection of accommodation options including:
There are so many things to see and do in this city, it can be hard to figure out where to begin. Yunnan Grand View Garden, Colorful Yunnan Ancient City and Baosheng Temple are highlights which should feature on every Kunming itinerary.

Explore more of China

Kunming will leave a lasting impression, but there are so many other parts of China just waiting to be explored. About 161 kilometers south of Kunming, a visit to Kaiyuan will keep your itinerary packed. Start with leading attractions like Seven-hole Bridge, Honghe, Nandong Scenic Spot Protection Area and Xinjiang E'er Grassland.
Around 97 kilometers northeast of Kunming, Qujing is another favorite stop in China. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Zhujiangyuan Ancient Town, Cuifeng Mountain and Liaokuo Mountain.