Kunming to Shanghai (Minhang) (KMG–SHA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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KMG–SHA is served by 5 airlines with nonstop service. China Eastern Airlines, Shanghai Airlines and Juneyao Air lead the route. The flight covers 1,195 miles in approximately 3h 5m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MU China Eastern Airlines Also: 3U | 70 | 320, 32N, 32Q, 737, 738, 7M8 | 2h45-3h15 | – | SkyTeam | 3U |
| FM Shanghai Airlines | 14 | 737, 738 | 2h42-3h10 | – | – | – |
| HO Juneyao Air Also: 3U, CA, ZH | 14 | 320 | 2h38-3h15 | – | – | 3U, CA, ZH |
| 8L Redhill Aviation | 7 | 73H | 3h10 | – | – | – |
| 9C Spring Airlines | 7 | 320 | 3h15 | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Shanghai (Minhang) from Kunming
| Metric | KMG→SHA | DLU→SHA |
|---|---|---|
| Distance from KMG | – | 168 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 5 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 140 | – |
| Flight time | 3h 5m | 3h 20m |
Travel Essentials
KMG: CST · SHA: CST
When it's 6:00 PM in Kunming, it's 6:00 PM in Shanghai (Minhang).
Kunming Metro Line 6 runs from Kunming South Railway Station and Guangfu Road to the airport in 40–55 minutes (¥6–8). Trains operate 6am to 11pm and bypass the expressway congestion that affects taxis during peak hours.
The airport is 26km northeast of central Kunming. Taxis cost ¥60–90 and take 40–60 minutes. Airport express coaches (¥25–30) serve major hotels. Traffic on the Kunming–Changshui Expressway can be heavy during holidays.
Metro Line 2 to People's Square costs ¥6 and takes 30 minutes; runs until midnight. The same line continues east to Pudong Airport (PVG), making cross-airport connections possible without a surface taxi. Line 10 serves additional city destinations.Taxis from SHA to downtown cost ¥40–70 (30–45 min metered). DiDi: ¥35–60. The integrated Hongqiao Railway Station (same terminal complex) connects directly to high-speed rail; this is SHA's major advantage over PVG for domestic connections and onward rail travel. Rental car desks are in the terminal.
Humid subtropical climate with hot, rainy summers and cold, damp winters. Typhoon season (July–September) is the primary disruption risk. Shanghai is regularly affected by typhoon remnants and occasionally by direct landfalls, causing ground stops of several hours. July and August are the hottest months at 32–38°C with high humidity.
Winter (December–February) brings temperatures of 2–10°C with persistent overcast, drizzle, and occasional freezing rain. Dense fog is a regular winter occurrence at SHA and can delay departures for hours. Spring (March–May) sees plum rain (meiyu season) with persistent light rain for weeks at a time. Autumn (October–November) is the most operationally stable period.
KMG–SHA Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from KMG to SHA
Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) are connected by nonstop service from China Eastern Airlines, Shanghai Airlines, Juneyao Air, Redhill Aviation and Spring Airlines. With 140 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
KMG to SHA Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from KMG to SHA is about 3 hours 5 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,195 miles (1,923 km). There are approximately 140 weekly flights outbound and 140 return, totaling 280 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Wuhan Tianhe, Changde Taohuayuan and Yichun Mingyueshan. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Dali (Xiaguan) (DLU).