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Flights from Shanghai to Kunming

Nonstop flights from Shanghai (PVG) to Kunming (KMG) take about 2h 57m (1,965 km). Spring Airlines, Lucky Air and Juneyao Airlines fly it. Lowest fare seen: $71 one-way, nonstop (22 Oct 2026).

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Airlines flying Shanghai to Kunming

Carriers on PVG–KMG according to our route data and nonstop fares seen as of 22 Oct 2026. Not a complete list.

✈ Spring Airlinesnonstop fare seen✈ Lucky Airnonstop fare seen✈ Juneyao Airlinesnonstop fare seen✈ Shanghai Airlinesnonstop fare seen

Shanghai to Kunming fares by month

Cheapest month seen for a nonstop flight: Nov 2026, from $71 one-way. Lowest one-way fares seen for departures in each month, read 22 Oct 2026.

DepartingNonstop fromCheaper with stops
Oct 2026$9329 Oct 2026 · Spring Airlines—
Nov 2026$717 Nov 2026 · Spring Airlines—
Dec 2026$7110 Dec 2026 · Spring Airlines—
Feb 2027$7118 Feb 2027 · Spring Airlines—
Mar 2027$7411 Mar 2027 · Spring Airlines—

When to go for the lowest fare

Fares were close across the months we saw: $71 for November 2026, $71 at best after that.

From Travelpayouts flight-search data, city to city (Shanghai to Kunming, any airport), USD, read 22 Oct 2026. These are fares that were on sale, not a guarantee of today's price; an airline is named only where we know it flies this route.

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Frequently asked questions — Shanghai to Kunming flights

How long is the flight from Shanghai to Kunming?
A nonstop flight from Shanghai (PVG) to Kunming (KMG) takes about 2h 57m, covering 1,965 km. That is an estimate from the distance — actual time varies with the airline, aircraft and winds, and connecting itineraries take longer.
How far is Shanghai from Kunming by air?
The great-circle distance between Shanghai Pudong International Airport and Kunming Changshui International Airport is 1,965 km (1,221 miles), a medium-haul route.
Which airlines fly from Shanghai to Kunming?
Airlines with flights or nonstop fares on the PVG–KMG route include Spring Airlines, Lucky Air, Juneyao Airlines and Shanghai Airlines. This is not a complete list — schedules change by season, so check the current options before booking.
How much does a flight from Shanghai to Kunming cost?
The lowest one-way fare seen recently on PVG–KMG was $71 USD with Spring Airlines (nonstop), departing 7 Nov 2026, found in fare searches as of 22 Oct 2026. Fares change constantly and depend on the date, so check the current price before booking.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Shanghai to Kunming?
In fares seen on 22 Oct 2026, departures in November 2026 were cheapest, from $71 one-way, against $93 for October 2026, the dearest month. Fares change daily, so check your own dates.
Do I need a visa to travel from China to Kunming?
It depends on your passport. Some nationalities can enter Kunming visa-free or get a visa on arrival; others must apply in advance. Use AirConnect's Visa Checker to see the rules for your passport.

Sources: fares from Travelpayouts flight-search data, seen 22 Oct 2026; airlines from each carrier's published network and nonstop fares on sale; distance from OurAirports coordinates; flight time estimated from distance. Fares change daily.

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