Cheap Flights from Kunming to Shanghai — $99

The Kunming — Shanghai route is served by a wide range of airlines: 6 in total, including Kunming Airlines, Spring Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, Juneyao Airlines, China Southern Airlines, and Shanghai Airlines. Competition among carriers gives passengers the opportunity to find tickets at attractive fares — with prices starting from $99. Our service helps compare all available offers within seconds and choose the most convenient option. You can filter flights by price, departure time, or baggage rules to make your trip as comfortable as possible. With so many airlines, there’s always a chance to catch special promotions and save.

Of the 4 airlines serving Kunming — Shanghai, only a handful fly every day — China Eastern Airlines and Shanghai Airlines. China Southern Airlines and Kunming Airlines fly on Monday and Friday.

Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) serves as Yunnan’s primary international and domestic gateway, functioning as a regional hub for full-service carriers and many domestic airlines. It typically handles long-haul and connecting flights as well as a large number of budget services, so fares can range from budget-friendly to premium depending on carrier and season. The airport lies about 24 km northeast of Kunming city center; taxis and app-based ride services usually take 30–45 minutes, with fares commonly falling in a moderate range, while airport express buses and shuttle services can take around 40–60 minutes for lower-cost options. Pros include modern terminals and good connectivity; cons can be travel time to downtown during peak traffic and occasional busy periods.

Shanghai is served by two main airports with distinct roles. Pudong International (PVG) functions as the city’s primary international hub, handling most long-haul and full-service carrier traffic such as China Eastern, Air China and many global airlines; it’s generally perceived as pricier for international routes. Pudong lies about 30–45 km east of downtown; transit options include the maglev plus metro (35–45 minutes from central districts, fares typically higher than regular metro), airport express trains and taxis (around 40–60 minutes depending on traffic). Shanghai Hongqiao (SHA) is nearer to the city center—roughly 10–15 km west—and is often used for domestic and regional flights, low-cost and some full-service carriers; it’s usually more convenient for business travelers, reachable by metro or taxi in 20–35 minutes with modest fares. Pros: Pudong offers extensive international connections and modern long-haul facilities, while Hongqiao is faster for city access and many domestic routes. Cons: Pudong can be farther and involve higher transfer costs; Hongqiao may have fewer long-haul options and can be busy during peak hours.

The minimum one-way ticket price from Kunming to Shanghai is $122 (July 2026), while the maximum is $377 (February 2027). On average, a ticket costs $156–$200.