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More than 10 airlines operate flights from Shanghai to Kunming, including Spring Airlines, Kunming Airlines, Sichuan Airlines, China Southern Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, Shanghai Airlines, VietjetAir, Thai AirAsia X, AirAsia X, and Korean Air. This is a popular route, so passengers can choose tickets based on budget and preferences. Ticket prices start from $68, and our service lets you instantly compare all options. The variety of offers simplifies planning: you can choose budget fares or more comfortable options with baggage included or extra services. We help you find the best deals so your trip is cost-efficient.
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Shanghai — Kunming
03/05/2026
Departure
Direct flight
9C6455
starting at $68
Shanghai — Kunming
03/08/2026
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Direct flight
9C8829
starting at $71
Shanghai — Kunming
03/06/2026
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Direct flight
9C8829
starting at $72
Shanghai — Kunming
03/26/2026
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Direct flight
9C6455
starting at $78
Shanghai — Kunming
03/10/2026
Departure
Direct flight
9C8829
starting at $80
Shanghai — Kunming
03/11/2026
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KY8210
starting at $81
Shanghai — Kunming
03/28/2026
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Direct flight
9C6455
starting at $93
Shanghai — Kunming
03/25/2026
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Direct flight
3U8204
starting at $97
Shanghai — Kunming
03/27/2026
Departure
Direct flight
9C8829
starting at $101
Shanghai — Kunming
04/03/2026
Departure
Direct flight
CZ3677
starting at $131
Spring Airlines
Every day
starting at $82
China Eastern Airlines
Every day
starting at $183
Lucky Air
Every day
starting at $106
Sichuan Airlines
Su, Mo, We, and Fr
starting at $89
We couldn't find any special offers for flights from Shanghai to Kunming
The cheapest one-way flight from Shanghai to Kunming departs on 03/05/2026, is operated by Spring Airlines and costs $68
The cheapest roundtrip flight from Shanghai to Kunming departs on 03/16/2026, is operated by Juneyao Airlines and costs $225
Fastest flight from Shanghai to Kunming takes 3h 20m
There are direct flights on this route 6 days a week: Su, Tu, We, Th, Fr, and Sa
The distance between Shanghai and Kunming is 1938km (1202 miles). The average flight duration is 3h 55m. There are 217 direct flights from Shanghai to Kunming. Shanghai and Kunming are in the same time zone. Flights from Shanghai begin at 6:55 AM. The latest flight from Shanghai departs at 9:20 PM
The cheapest flight ticket from Shanghai to Kunming according to data for the last 48 hours costs $68
Often the best time to buy tickets from Shanghai to Kunming is 2 months before departure.
Based on statistics over the past years, the lowest prices for flights from Shanghai to Kunming can be found flying in these months: March, April, February.
The fastest flights from Shanghai to Kunming start from 3 hours 20 minutes in the air.
The following airlines operate direct flights on the route Shanghai — Kunming: Spring Airlines, Kunming Airlines, Sichuan Airlines
The cost of a one-way flight from Shanghai to Kunming ranges from $68 (March 2026) to $265 (August 2026). On average, the ticket price is about $179–$204.