Cheap flights from Kunming to Shanghai (KMG–SHA)
KMGKunming Changshui International Airport
China
China
SHAShanghai Hongqiao International Airport
China
China
China Eastern Airlines, Juneyao Air, Lucky Air, Shanghai Airlines and Spring Airlines fly Kunming to Shanghai (KMG–SHA) nonstop and back, a great-circle distance of 1,920 km (1,200 mi).
- From
- KMG
- Kunming
- To
- SHA
- Shanghai
- Nonstop
- Yes · 5 airlines
- Airlines
- MU · HO · 8L · FM · 9C
- Cheapest fare found
- CN¥523 one-way
- Distance
- 1,920 km (1,200 mi)
Network data imported from airport and airline sources:· How we verify
Kunming to Shanghai fares by month
Cheapest one-way fare found: CN¥523 for October 2026 on Spring Airlines, nonstop. Nonstop from CN¥523.
- Oct ’26CN¥523
- Dec ’26CN¥679
Cheapest one-way fares per month of departure in the Aviasales price cache, found . Fares change by the hour: the live fare is shown when you search.
When to fly KMG–SHA
Days in Shanghai average 18–28 °C in April, May and October.
Kunming to Shanghai: frequently asked questions
Fares: Aviasales price cache, 8 October 2026.
How much is a flight from Kunming Changshui (KMG) to Shanghai Hongqiao (SHA)?
From CN¥523 one-way, the cheapest fare found for October 2026 on Spring Airlines, nonstop; nonstop from CN¥523 (found 8 October 2026).
Which airlines fly KMG–SHA direct?
China Eastern Airlines, Juneyao Air, Lucky Air, Shanghai Airlines and Spring Airlines.
What is the time difference between Kunming and Shanghai?
None: Kunming and Shanghai keep the same time.
Shanghai to Kunming: the return flight (SHA–KMG)
All 5 airlines also fly SHA–KMG nonstop.
Airlines flying KMG–SHA nonstop
| Airline | Usually takes off (KMG time) | Type | Alliance | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| China Eastern Airlines MU | — | full-service | SkyTeam | — |
| Juneyao Air HO | — | full-service | Star Alliance | — |
| Lucky Air 8L | — | full-service | — | — |
| Shanghai Airlines FM | — | full-service | Star Alliance | — |
| Spring Airlines 9C | — | low-cost | — | — |
One-stop alternatives to flying KMG–SHA nonstop
One airline on both legs; check it's sold as one ticket.
- Via Changsha (CSX) with China Eastern Airlines and Shanghai Airlines: 1,930 km (1,200 mi) flown, almost no further than nonstop.
- Via Nanchang (KHN) with China Eastern Airlines: 1,930 km (1,200 mi) flown, 1% further than nonstop.
- Via Wuhan (WUH) with China Eastern Airlines: 1,950 km (1,210 mi) flown, 2% further than nonstop.
- Via Chongqing (CKG) with China Eastern Airlines: 2,050 km (1,270 mi) flown, 6% further than nonstop.
- Via Sanming (SQJ) with China Eastern Airlines: 2,130 km (1,320 mi) flown, 11% further than nonstop.
KMG–SHA route map
More from Kunming and Shanghai
Other arrivals in China
Also nonstop from KMG, nearest to SHA first (straight-line distance):
- KMG–PVG: Shanghai · 45 km (28 mi) from SHA
- Jiaxing (JNH) · 85 km (53 mi) from SHA
- KMG–WUX: Wuxi · 92 km (57 mi) from SHA
- Nantong (NTG) airport guide · 103 km (64 mi) from SHA
- KMG–HGH: Hangzhou · 138 km (85 mi) from SHA
Explore the airlines’ route maps
- China Eastern Airlines route map and destinations
- Juneyao Air route map and destinations
- Lucky Air route map and destinations
- Shanghai Airlines route map and destinations
- Spring Airlines route map and destinations
Plan your arrival at Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)
Also consider Pudong
Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) also has nonstop flights from KMG: Air China, China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines, Juneyao Air, Kunming Airlines, Lucky Air, Shanghai Airlines, Sichuan Airlines and Spring Airlines.
Departure
Kunming Changshui International Airport
Kunming Changshui (KMG), Kunming. In our data, 42 airlines fly nonstop from KMG to 141 destinations.
View KMG airport guide →Arrival
Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport
Hongqiao (SHA), Shanghai.
Weather in Shanghai vs Kunming
Shanghai is warmer than Kunming in 5 months and cooler in 5; the biggest gap is in July (33°C against 25°C). In October it averages 24°C in Shanghai and 21°C in Kunming.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shanghai | 9° | 11° | 15° | 21° | 26° | 29° | 33° | 33° | 29° | 24° | 18° | 11° |
| Kunming | 16° | 19° | 22° | 24° | 25° | 25° | 25° | 25° | 24° | 21° | 19° | 16° |
Average daily highs. Climate normals from Shanghai and Kunming (Wikipedia, CC BY-SA), which cite the national weather services.
Other nonstop airport pairs, Kunming to Shanghai
Kunming and Shanghai are connected nonstop from more than one airport. Compare the pairs by airline count:
Onward from Shanghai
Places you can't fly to nonstop from KMG, but can from SHA — for a stopover or a second leg.
Related routes
Sources
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