Question 1

How long does it take to travel from Shanghai to Kunming?

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A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Shanghai and Kunming takes around 3.4 hours.

Question 2

What is the flight distance between Shanghai and Kunming?

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The flight distance between Shanghai and Kunming is 1967 km.

Question 3

What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between Shanghai and Kunming?

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Several carriers operate flights between Shanghai and Kunming. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include Juneyao Airlines, Shanghai Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, Kunming Airlines, Air China, Spring Airlines, Sichuan Airlines.

Question 4

What are the most popular routes to and from Shanghai?

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Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Shanghai and Singapore, Taipei, London, Kuala Lumpur, Hong Kong, Manila, New Delhi, Shenzhen, Guangzhou, Beijing, Sydney, Melbourne, Bangkok, Tokyo, Dublin, Sanya, Qingdao, Kaohsiung, Chengdu, Osaka.

Question 5

What are the most popular routes to and from Kunming?

Accepted Answer

Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Kunming and Singapore, Taipei, Bangkok, Shenzhen, Hong Kong, Kuala Lumpur, Manila, Diqing Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, London, Beijing, Zhangjiajie, Kaohsiung, Chengdu, Guangzhou, Tokyo, Riga, Xi'an, Xiamen, Mumbai, Kuching.

Question 6

Which airports are there in Shanghai?

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Shanghai is mainly served by Shanghai Pudong International. But there are other airports nearby, including Shanghai Hongqiao International.

Question 7

What airports are near Shanghai?

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The main airport in Shanghai is Shanghai Pudong International. It is also served by Hangzhou Xiaoshan International, Ningbo Lishe International, Sunan Shuofang International, Yangzhou Taizhou International, Changzhou Benniu, Nantong Xingdong, Zhoushan Putuoshan.

Question 8

What airports are near Kunming?

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The main airport in Kunming is Kunming Changshui International. It is also served by Kunming Changshui International, Wenshan Puzhehei, Xingyi Wanfenglin, Panzhihua Bao anying.

Question 9

Is it possible to combine flights, buses, and trains in one itinerary when traveling between Shanghai and Kunming?

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Yes, it's possible to combine different modes of transport between Shanghai and Kunming thanks to our Virtual Interlining technology. Making use of not only flights but also trains and buses between Shanghai and Kunming can give rise to new adventures. Read more about how Virtual Interlining works on Kiwi.com Stories.

Question 10

What is Virtual Interlining and how do I use it?

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Virtual Interlining provides a revolutionary way of traveling. You can combine different modes of transport like flights, trains, and buses into one itinerary. And this often saves money. Thanks to the world's largest carrier database, the Kiwi.com search function enables anyone to mix and match different modes of transport easily.

Question 11

Which airlines fly between Shanghai and Kunming?

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Currently, you can fly between Shanghai and Kunming with China Eastern Airlines, Juneyao Airlines, Air China, Shanghai Airlines, Spring Airlines.

Question 12

When's the best time to travel between Shanghai and Kunming?

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If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Shanghai and Kunming, you can enter a date range into the departure and return fields. Most carriers on the Kiwi.com website allow you to search and book up to six months from the day of your search. Order the search results by the best, cheapest, or fastest route, or find the cheapest outbound and return combination in the pricing table.

Question 13

What flights operate between Shanghai and Kunming?

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Traveling between Shanghai and Kunming, you can choose between direct (nonstop) flights or flights with one or more stops. You can select the number of stops on your journey, including an overnight stopover, and the duration of the stopover. What's more, you can also select where you want to have your stopover. Want to say "Hi" to a friend in another city en route to your destination? Or fancy a quick round of shopping? Go Multi-City or Nomad and add places to your search that you wish to visit.

Question 14

How many airports are there near Shanghai?

Accepted Answer

There are a number of airports in and around Shanghai. The main one is Shanghai Pudong International and other nearby airports include Hangzhou Xiaoshan International, Ningbo Lishe International, Sunan Shuofang International, Yangzhou Taizhou International, Changzhou Benniu, Nantong Xingdong, Zhoushan Putuoshan

Question 15

How many airports are there near Kunming?

Accepted Answer

There are a number of airports in and around Kunming. The main one is Kunming Changshui International and other nearby airports include Kunming Changshui International, Wenshan Puzhehei, Xingyi Wanfenglin, Panzhihua Bao anying.

Question 16

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Shanghai and Kunming depart?

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This depends on the airline's flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from Shanghai, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 17

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Shanghai and Kunming arrive?

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This depends on the airline's flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred arrival time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to arrive at Kunming, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Question 18

What time do flights between Shanghai and Kunming depart?

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This depends on the airline's flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from Shanghai, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 19

What time do flights between Shanghai and Kunming arrive?

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This depends on the airline's flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred arrival time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to arrive at Kunming, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Cheapest one-way trip	£81
Cheapest nonstop round-trip	£76
Cheapest round-trip	£150
Average round-trip	£160
Nonstop flights in June	£76 – £410

Airline	Mon 27.05	Tue 28.05	Wed 29.05	Thu 30.05	Fri 31.05	Sat 01.06	Sun 02.06
China Eastern Airlines	7	8	10	9	---	4	8
Juneyao Airlines	1	2	3	3	---	3	3
Kunming Airlines	2	2	2	---	---	1	2
Spring Airlines	1	1	1	1	---	1	1
Sichuan Airlines	---	---	---	---	---	---	---
Air China	---	---	---	---	---	1	1
Shanghai Airlines	---	---	---	---	---	---	---

Airline	Mon 03.06	Tue 04.06	Wed 05.06	Thu 06.06	Fri 07.06	Sat 08.06	Sun 09.06
China Eastern Airlines	6	8	5	8	1	7	9
Juneyao Airlines	2	3	2	3	1	1	2
Kunming Airlines	2	2	2	2	---	2	2
Spring Airlines	1	1	1	1	1	---	1
Sichuan Airlines	---	---	---	---	---	---	---
Air China	1	1	1	---	1	---	1
Shanghai Airlines	---	---	---	---	---	---	---

Airline	Mon 10.06	Tue 11.06	Wed 12.06	Thu 13.06	Fri 14.06	Sat 15.06	Sun 16.06
China Eastern Airlines	11	8	11	2	1	1	4
Juneyao Airlines	2	3	2	2	2	1	2
Kunming Airlines	---	1	2	1	2	---	2
Spring Airlines	1	1	1	1	1	1	---
Sichuan Airlines	---	---	---	---	---	---	---
Air China	---	---	---	---	---	---	---
Shanghai Airlines	---	---	---	---	---	---	---

Airline	Mon 17.06	Tue 18.06	Wed 19.06	Thu 20.06	Fri 21.06	Sat 22.06	Sun 23.06
China Eastern Airlines	2	2	1	2	---	---	---
Juneyao Airlines	2	3	2	2	---	---	1
Kunming Airlines	2	2	2	---	---	---	---
Spring Airlines	1	1	1	---	---	---	---
Sichuan Airlines	---	---	---	---	---	---	---
Air China	---	---	---	---	---	---	---
Shanghai Airlines	---	---	---	---	---	---	---

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Month	Average monthly max temperature	Average monthly min temperature
January	14°C	4°C
February	18°C	6°C
March	22°C	9°C
April	24°C	13°C
May	25°C	15°C
June	24°C	16°C
July	24°C	16°C
August	24°C	15°C
September	22°C	14°C
October	20°C	11°C
November	17°C	8°C
December	14°C	5°C

Name	Carrier code	IATA Code	Passport needed during booking	Online check-in available
China Eastern Airlines	CES	MU	Yes	0 0
Juneyao Airlines	DKH	HO	Yes	No
Air China	CCA	CA	Yes	No
Shanghai Airlines	CSH	FM	Yes	No
Spring Airlines	CQH	9C	Yes	No