Pudong Shanghai November 2017 panorama, Shanghai — flights from Kunming to Shanghai
KunmingShanghai, China

Flights from Kunming to Shanghai

Nonstop flights from Kunming (KMG) to Shanghai (PVG) take about 2h 57m (1,965 km). Spring Airlines, Shanghai Airlines and China Eastern fly it. Lowest fare seen: $69 one-way, nonstop (12 Oct 2026).

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When you land in Shanghai

The airport transfer and the few things worth sorting before you fly.

Air Canada airplane being serviced at Shanghai Pudong Airport. Busy tarmac with multiple aircraft. — arriving in Shanghai

Airport transfer

PVG → Shanghai, booked before you fly

A private driver meets you in arrivals at a price agreed when you book. Book with Welcome Pickups.

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Airlines flying Kunming to Shanghai

Carriers on KMG–PVG according to our route data and nonstop fares seen as of 12 Oct 2026. Not a complete list.

✈ Spring Airlinesnonstop fare seen✈ Shanghai Airlinesnonstop fare seen✈ China Easternnonstop fare seen✈ Lucky Airnonstop fare seen

Best time to fly to Shanghai

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China is a great destination year-round. Check local weather patterns before booking and consider shoulder seasons for lower prices and fewer crowds.

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Frequently asked questions — Kunming to Shanghai flights

How long is the flight from Kunming to Shanghai?
A nonstop flight from Kunming (KMG) to Shanghai (PVG) 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 Kunming from Shanghai by air?
The great-circle distance between Kunming Changshui International Airport and Shanghai Pudong International Airport is 1,965 km (1,221 miles), a medium-haul route.
Which airlines fly from Kunming to Shanghai?
Airlines with flights or nonstop fares on the KMG–PVG route include Spring Airlines, Shanghai Airlines, China Eastern and Lucky Air. This is not a complete list — schedules change by season, so check the current options before booking.
How much does a flight from Kunming to Shanghai cost?
The lowest one-way fare seen recently on KMG–PVG was $69 USD with Spring Airlines (nonstop), departing 10 Nov 2026, found in fare searches as of 12 Oct 2026. Fares change constantly and depend on the date, so check the current price before booking.
Do I need a visa to travel from Kunming to China?
It depends on your passport. Some nationalities can enter China 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.
What is the best time to visit Shanghai?
China is a great destination year-round. Check local weather patterns before booking and consider shoulder seasons for lower prices and fewer crowds.

Sources: fares from Travelpayouts flight-search data, seen 12 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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