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Cheap flights Kunming — Shanghai

from $74 1 957 km ~2h 48m 16 flights found 3 airlines cheapest on Thursday
How many travellers?
Adults
12+ years
1
Children
2–11 years
0
Infants
under 2
0
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Cheapest: $74 on 19.11.2026
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Prices found for 25 of 90 days. Prices update as more travellers search. Click any date to search live.
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Cheapest flights found
19 Nov 2026, Thu
Spring Airlines 9C 6456
14:05
KMG Kunming Changshui International Airport
19:05
PVG Shanghai Pudong International Airport
5h Direct
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27 Nov 2026, Fri
Spring Airlines 9C 8830
14:00
KMG Kunming Changshui International Airport
18:35
SHA Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport
4h 35m Direct
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02 Dec 2026, Wed
Spring Airlines 9C 8830
14:00
KMG Kunming Changshui International Airport
18:35
SHA Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport
4h 35m Direct
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24 Nov 2026, Tue
Lucky Air 8L 9837
02:05
KMG Kunming Changshui International Airport
06:45
SHA Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport
4h 40m Direct
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21 Nov 2026, Sat
Lucky Air 8L 9837
02:05
KMG Kunming Changshui International Airport
06:45
SHA Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport
4h 40m Direct
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25 Nov 2026, Wed
Spring Airlines 9C 8830
14:00
KMG Kunming Changshui International Airport
18:35
SHA Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport
4h 35m Direct
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Route characteristics
Distance
1 957 km
Flight time
2h 48m
Time difference
+0h
Minimum price
from $74 (19.11.2026)
Average price
$96
Maximum price
$105
Departures per week
1
Cheapest day
Thursday
Departure airports (1)
KMG Kunming Changshui International Airport
Arrival airports (2)
PVG Shanghai Pudong International Airport SHA Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport
Airlines (3)
9C Spring Airlines 8L Lucky Air MU China Eastern
Agencies (6)
Clickavia Aviakassa Kiwi.com Onetwotrip.kz Авиасейлс Biletix
Prices by day of week
Price trend by month
Airlines — cheapest prices 3
Spring Airlines
Spring Airlines
Low-cost 11 flights · 11 days
$74
Lucky Air
Lucky Air
Low-cost 4 flights · 4 days
$89
China Eastern
China Eastern
1 flights · 1 days
$102
Where to buy tickets 6
Clickavia
7 tickets · 7 days
from $74
Aviakassa
2 tickets · 2 days
from $89
Kiwi.com
3 tickets · 2 days
from $92
Onetwotrip.kz
1 tickets · 1 days
from $94
Авиасейлс
1 tickets · 1 days
from $97
Biletix
2 tickets · 2 days
from $98
Airports

From — Kunming (1)

  • KMG Kunming Changshui International Airport

To — Shanghai (2)

  • PVG Shanghai Pudong International Airport
  • SHA Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport
Other destinations from Kunming
Frequently asked questions about the route Kunming — Shanghai
How long is the flight from Kunming to Shanghai?
Approximate flight time — 2h 48m. This is an average for a direct flight. With connections, the time may be longer.
What is the distance from Kunming to Shanghai?
The straight-line distance — 1 957 km.
How much do flights from Kunming to Shanghai cost?
The minimum price over 3 months — from $74 on 19.11.2026.
What is the average ticket price?
The average price — $96. Range: $74 — $105.
What is the time difference between Kunming and Shanghai?
The difference — +0h.
From which airports does Kunming operate flights?
From Kunming: KMG (Kunming Changshui International Airport).
To which airports in Shanghai do flights arrive?
To Shanghai: PVG (Shanghai Pudong International Airport), SHA (Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport).
Which airlines fly this route?
This route is served by 3 airlines: Spring Airlines, Lucky Air, China Eastern.
Are there direct flights?
Yes, there are direct flights. Minimum direct price — from $74. Total direct flights found: 6.
Which day of the week is cheapest?
The cheapest day of the week — Thursday.
When is the best time to buy tickets?
Optimal — 1–3 months before departure. Check the calendar above — it shows the best dates.
How do I book flights?
Click "View this ticket" on any flight card — you'll be redirected to the booking page with this specific ticket pre-selected.
About the route Kunming — Shanghai

Flights Kunming — Shanghai is a popular route. The straight-line distance is 1 957 km. Flight time 2h 48m. Time difference +0h.

From Kunming (KMG) flights depart from 1 airport: KMG. To Shanghai (SHA) — 2 arrival airports: PVG, SHA.

3 airlines operate on this route: Spring Airlines, Lucky Air, China Eastern.

The minimum price for the next 3 months — from $74 (19.11.2026). The cheapest dates are highlighted in the calendar above.

The average ticket price — $96, ranging from $74 to $105. Book 1–3 months in advance to get the best deals.

Cheapest day to fly — Thursday.

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