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The Kunming — Shanghai route is served by a wide range of airlines: 5 in total, including Lucky Air, Spring Airlines, Shanghai Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, and Juneyao Airlines. Competition among carriers gives passengers the opportunity to find tickets at attractive fares — with prices starting from $72. Our service helps compare all available offers within seconds and choose the most convenient option. You can filter flights by price, departure time, or baggage rules to make your trip as comfortable as possible. With so many airlines, there’s always a chance to catch special promotions and save.
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Kunming — Shanghai
02/03/2026
Departure
Direct flight
8L9887
starting at $72
Kunming — Shanghai
02/02/2026
Departure
Direct flight
8L9887
starting at $75
Kunming — Shanghai
02/09/2026
Departure
Direct flight
8L9887
starting at $79
Kunming — Shanghai
02/06/2026
Departure
Direct flight
8L9887
starting at $80
Kunming — Shanghai
01/30/2026
Departure
Direct flight
8L9837
starting at $82
Kunming — Shanghai
03/17/2026
Departure
Direct flight
9C6456
starting at $122
Kunming — Shanghai
03/12/2026
Departure
Direct flight
9C6456
starting at $143
Kunming — Shanghai
03/11/2026
Departure
Direct flight
9C8830
starting at $143
Kunming — Shanghai
03/13/2026
Departure
Direct flight
8L9887
starting at $147
Kunming — Shanghai
04/29/2026
Departure
Direct flight
FM9430
starting at $148
Shanghai Airlines
Mo, Tu, We, Th, Fr, and Sa
starting at $148
The cheapest one-way flight from Kunming to Shanghai departs on 02/03/2026, is operated by Lucky Air and costs $72
The cheapest roundtrip flight from Kunming to Shanghai departs on 02/09/2026, is operated by Kunming Airlines and costs $182
Fastest flight from Kunming to Shanghai takes 2h 55m
There are direct flights on this route 5 days a week: Mo, Tu, We, Th, and Fr
The distance between Kunming and Shanghai is 1938km (1202 miles). There are 153 direct flights from Kunming to Shanghai. Kunming and Shanghai are in the same time zone. Flights from Kunming begin at 7:10 AM. The latest flight from Kunming departs at 10:15 PM
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The cheapest flight ticket from Kunming to Shanghai according to data for the last 48 hours costs $72
Often the best time to buy tickets from Kunming to Shanghai is 2 months before departure.
Based on statistics over the past years, the lowest prices for flights from Kunming to Shanghai can be found flying in these months: February, January, March.
The fastest flights from Kunming to Shanghai start from 2 hours 55 minutes in the air.
The following airlines operate direct flights on the route Kunming — Shanghai: Lucky Air, Spring Airlines, Shanghai Airlines
The minimum one-way ticket price from Kunming to Shanghai is $72 (February 2026), while the maximum is $251 (November 2026). On average, a ticket costs $137–$148.