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Flight deals from Shanghai to Kunming

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Shanghai to Kunming? Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Kunming.£26 per passenger.Departing Sun, 2 Mar.One-way flight with Chengdu Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Chengdu Airlines, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Sun, 2 Mar, arriving in Kunming.Price includes taxes and charges.From £26, select.
Kunming.£33 per passenger.Departing Mon, 19 May.One-way flight with China Eastern.Outbound indirect flight with China Eastern, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Mon, 19 May, arriving in Kunming.Price includes taxes and charges.From £33, select.
Kunming.£50 per passenger.Departing Wed, 5 Mar.One-way flight with Sichuan Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Sichuan Airlines departs from Shanghai Pudong on Wed, 5 Mar, arriving in Kunming.Price includes taxes and charges.From £50, select.
Kunming.£58 per passenger.Departing Wed, 27 Aug.One-way flight with Spring Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Spring Airlines, departs from Shanghai Hongqiao on Wed, 27 Aug, arriving in Kunming.Price includes taxes and charges.From £58, select.
Kunming.£58 per passenger.Departing Sun, 1 Jun.One-way flight with Spring Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Spring Airlines, departs from Shanghai Hongqiao on Sun, 1 Jun, arriving in Kunming.Price includes taxes and charges.From £58, select.
Kunming.£58 per passenger.Departing Thu, 23 Oct.One-way flight with Spring Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Spring Airlines departs from Shanghai Hongqiao on Thu, 23 Oct, arriving in Kunming.Price includes taxes and charges.From £58, select.
Kunming.£58 per passenger.Departing Sat, 10 May.One-way flight with Spring Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Spring Airlines departs from Shanghai Hongqiao on Sat, 10 May, arriving in Kunming.Price includes taxes and charges.From £58, select.
Kunming.£58 per passenger.Departing Wed, 17 Sep.One-way flight with Spring Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Spring Airlines departs from Shanghai Hongqiao on Wed, 17 Sep, arriving in Kunming.Price includes taxes and charges.From £58, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Shanghai to Kunming

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Shanghai to Kunming flights are currently cheapest in March.
Feb
from £93
Mar
from £26
Apr
from £64
May
from £33
Jun
from £58
Jul
from £121
Aug
from £58
Sep
from £58
Oct
from £58
Nov
from £248
Dec
from £250
Jan
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Direct flights from Shanghai to Kunming

Shanghai to Kunming: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Shanghai to Kunming below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Kunming.

Shanghai to Kunming: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found£26
Cheapest month to flyMarch
Average flight time3 hrs, 39 mins
Most popular airlineChina Eastern
Average flights per week164

Finding cheap flights from Shanghai to Kunming: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Shanghai to Kunming is £108. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
3 hours and 38 minutes is the average flight time from Shanghai to Kunming.
China Eastern, Sichuan Airlines and Juneyao Airlines fly direct from Shanghai to Kunming.
As of February 2025, there are 155 flights per week flying from Shanghai to Kunming.
The cheapest month to fly from Shanghai to Kunming is usually February 2025.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from Shanghai to Kunming Airport on Sunday, 23 March 2025.
Yes – the average flight time is 3 hours and 38 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Kunming but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Kunming is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
The cheapest airline that flies to Kunming is Spring Airlines .

How to find cheap flights to Kunming from Shanghai

Looking for cheap tickets from Shanghai to Kunming? Here are a few tips on how to secure the best flight price and make your journey as smooth as possible.

  • Simply hit 'search'. From British Airways to international carriers like Emirates, we compare all major airlines along with the most popular online travel agents to find the cheapest plane tickets from Shanghai to Kunming. And with us there are no hidden fees - what you see is what you pay.
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  • Flex your dates to find the best Shanghai-Kunming ticket prices. If you are flexible when it comes to your travel dates, use Skyscanner's 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest month, and even day to fly to Kunming from Shanghai.
  • Set up a Price Alert. You can easily track the fare of your cheap Shanghai-Kunming flights by creating an alert. Whenever prices go down or up, you'll get an email or push notification to help make sure you get the best possible flight deal.
  • Fly without stops. Only interested in direct flights between Shanghai and Kunming? Make sure to tick 'Direct flights only' when performing a search. If there are direct flights available on the route, these will appear in the results.
  • Find the cheapest Business class flights from Shanghai and Kunming. We scour the internet for the best Business, Premium Economy and First Class flight fares to Kunming, too. Check the difference in price as you search – you might just chance upon a last-minute low fare. Note that not all cabin classes are available for every destination or airline.
  • Include nearby airports in your search. Widen your search for Shanghai to Kunming flight deals by selecting the "add nearby airports" option. This will allow you to see flight prices for all the nearest airports at your departure point and your destination and could help you save next time you travel.

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