Kunming to Shanghai (Minhang) (KMG–SHA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
KMG–SHA is served by 4 airlines with nonstop service. Shanghai Airlines, Juneyao Air and Spring Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 1,195 miles in approximately 2h 47m. Beyond nonstop, 48 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FM Shanghai Airlines Also: MU | 14 | 737, 738 | 2h55-3h10 | – | – | MU |
| HO Juneyao Air Also: 3U, CA, MU | 14 | 320 | 2h55-3h05 | – | – | 3U, CA, MU |
| 9C Spring Airlines | 7 | 320 | 3h15 | – | – | – |
| 8L Redhill Aviation | 4 | 737 | 3h10 | – | – | – |
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 | 4 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 130 | – |
| Flight time | 2h 47m | 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 Redhill Aviation, Spring Airlines, Shanghai Airlines and Juneyao Air. With 130 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
KMG to SHA Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from KMG to SHA ranges from 2 hours 47 minutes to 3 hours 15 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,195 miles (1,923 km). There are approximately 130 weekly flights outbound and 130 return, totaling 260 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
48 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via CGD. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Dali (Xiaguan) (DLU).