Kunming to Shenzhen (KMG–SZX) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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KMG–SZX is served by 8 airlines with nonstop service. China Southern Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines and China Eastern Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 707 miles in approximately 1h 50m. Beyond nonstop, 93 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CZ China Southern Airlines Also: 3U | 28 | 320, 321, 32N | 2h15-2h25 | – | SkyTeam | 3U |
| ZH Shenzhen Airlines Also: CA, SC | 28 | 320, 738 | 2h-2h20 | – | Star Alliance | CA, SC |
| MU China Eastern Airlines Also: 3U | 14 | 738 | 1h52-2h25 | – | SkyTeam | 3U |
| 8L Redhill Aviation | 11 | 320, 333 | 1h52-2h15 | – | – | – |
| DZ Donghai Airlines | 7 | 733 | 1h50 | – | – | – |
| HU Hainan Airlines | 7 | 789 | 2h05 | – | – | – |
| KY Kunming Airlines | 7 | 738 | 2h25 | – | – | – |
| FU Fuzhou Airlines | 4 | 737 | 2h | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Shenzhen from Kunming
| Metric | KMG→SZX | DLU→SZX | LJG→SZX |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from KMG | – | 168 mi | 199 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 8 | 1 | 5 |
| Weekly flights | 190 | 10 | 33 |
| Flight time | 1h 50m | 2h 25m | 2h 30m |
Travel Essentials
KMG: CST · SZX: CST
When it's 6:00 PM in Kunming, it's 6:00 PM in Shenzhen.
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 11 (Airport Express) connects to Futian station (30 min, ¥20) and Luohu (45 min, ¥28); from Futian you can cross to Hong Kong via the Futian/Lok Ma Chau checkpoint. Trains run 6am to midnight.Taxis to the city centre cost ¥60–100. Ferries to Hong Kong run from the adjacent Fuyong Ferry Terminal (45 min, HK$300–350); a convenient alternative to land crossings. Car rentals are limited; private car hire with driver is common for business travel.
Subtropical monsoon climate. Summers (May–September) are hot and very humid (28–34°C) with heavy monsoon rainfall and frequent typhoons. Typhoon season peaks July through September and can close the airport for 12–24 hours. Thunderstorms cause delays throughout the wet season.
Winters are mild and mostly dry (10–20°C). Spring brings persistent fog and drizzle (February–April) that can disrupt morning departures. October and November are the most pleasant months.
KMG–SZX Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from KMG to SZX
Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) and Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) are connected by nonstop service from Redhill Aviation, China Southern Airlines, Donghai Airlines, Fuzhou Airlines, Hainan Airlines, Kunming Airlines, China Eastern Airlines and Shenzhen Airlines. With 190 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
KMG to SZX Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from KMG to SZX ranges from 1 hours 50 minutes to 2 hours 25 minutes. The route covers a distance of 707 miles (1,138 km). There are approximately 190 weekly flights outbound and 190 return, totaling 380 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
93 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via TEN. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Dali (Xiaguan) (DLU) and Lijiang (LJG).