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Flights from Shenzhen to Kunming

Nonstop flights from Shenzhen (SZX) to Kunming (KMG) take about 1h 55m (1,138 km). Lucky Air, Kunming Airlines and China Eastern fly it. Lowest fare seen: $107 one-way, nonstop (22 Oct 2026).

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Airlines flying Shenzhen to Kunming

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

✈ Lucky Airnonstop fare seen✈ Kunming Airlinesnonstop fare seen✈ China Easternnonstop fare seen

Shenzhen to Kunming fares by month

Cheapest month seen for a nonstop flight: Oct 2026, from $80 one-way. Lowest one-way fares seen for departures in each month, read 22 Oct 2026.

DepartingNonstop fromCheaper with stops
Oct 2026$8029 Oct 2026—
Dec 2026$14924 Dec 2026 · Kunming Airlines—
Jan 2027$1074 Jan 2027 · Lucky Air—

When to go for the lowest fare

The next few weeks were the cheapest to fly: from $80 in October 2026, against $107 at best later on.

From Travelpayouts flight-search data, city to city (Shenzhen 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 — Shenzhen to Kunming flights

How long is the flight from Shenzhen to Kunming?
A nonstop flight from Shenzhen (SZX) to Kunming (KMG) takes about 1h 55m, covering 1,138 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 Shenzhen from Kunming by air?
The great-circle distance between Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport and Kunming Changshui International Airport is 1,138 km (707 miles), a short-haul route.
Which airlines fly from Shenzhen to Kunming?
Airlines with flights or nonstop fares on the SZX–KMG route include Lucky Air, Kunming Airlines and China Eastern. This is not a complete list — schedules change by season, so check the current options before booking.
How much does a flight from Shenzhen to Kunming cost?
The lowest one-way fare seen recently on SZX–KMG was $107 USD with Lucky Air (nonstop), departing 4 Jan 2027, 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 Shenzhen to Kunming?
In fares seen on 22 Oct 2026, departures in October 2026 were cheapest, from $80 one-way, against $149 for December 2026, the dearest month. Fares change daily, so check your own dates.
Do I need a visa to travel from Shenzhen 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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