Shanghai (Minhang) to Kunming (SHA–KMG) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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SHA–KMG 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 15m. 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, 737, 738, 7M8 | 3h05-3h35 | – | SkyTeam | 3U |
| FM Shanghai Airlines | 14 | 737, 738 | 3h10-3h40 | – | – | – |
| HO Juneyao Air Also: 3U, CA, ZH | 14 | 320 | 3h15-3h20 | – | – | 3U, CA, ZH |
| 8L Redhill Aviation | 7 | 737 | 3h35 | – | – | – |
| 9C Spring Airlines | 7 | 320 | 3h10 | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Kunming from Shanghai (Minhang)
| Metric | SHA→KMG | PVG→KMG | WUX→KMG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from SHA | – | 28 mi | 57 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 5 | 13 | 5 |
| Weekly flights | 133 | 207 | 35 |
| Flight time | 3h 15m | 2h 57m | 2h 55m |
Travel Essentials
SHA: CST · KMG: CST
When it's 6:00 PM in Shanghai (Minhang), it's 6:00 PM in Kunming.
Metro Lines 2 and 10 both serve Hongqiao Airport Terminal 2. Line 2 connects to People's Square (city center) in about 30 minutes (¥6) and continues to Pudong Airport; the most direct transit link in Shanghai. Line 10 serves the western and southern city.Taxis from the city center cost ¥40–70 (30–45 min). DiDi runs ¥35–60. The Hongqiao Railway Station is integrated into the same complex; high-speed rail connections to Nanjing, Hangzhou, and Beijing are direct from the same building, making SHA the best-connected inter-modal hub in China.
Metro Line 6 connects central Kunming; journey to Guangfu Road takes 40–55 minutes (¥6–8), running 6am to 11pm. Transfer at Guangfu Road for Lines 1 and 3 to reach most city areas. Road travel runs long in traffic; the metro avoids that.Taxis from the airport to the city centre cost ¥60–90 and should use the meter. Airport express coaches run to major hotels (¥25–30). Car rental is available at the airport. Kunming is a major domestic hub for Yunnan province; many travelers use it as a gateway to Southeast Asian destinations.
Kunming sits at 1,895m elevation and has one of China's most temperate climates. Nicknamed the "Spring City." Year-round temperatures are mild (8–25°C) and rarely extreme.
Wet season (June–October) brings afternoon monsoon showers, which can cause delays but rarely severe disruptions. The airport's high elevation means thinner air affects aircraft performance in summer heat. Winter (December–February) is dry and sunny. Fog is uncommon.
SHA–KMG Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from SHA to KMG
Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) and Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) are connected by nonstop service from China Eastern Airlines, Shanghai Airlines, Juneyao Air, Redhill Aviation and Spring Airlines. With 133 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
SHA to KMG Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from SHA to KMG is about 3 hours 15 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,195 miles (1,923 km). There are approximately 133 weekly flights outbound and 133 return, totaling 266 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Changde Taohuayuan, Yichun Mingyueshan and Wuhan Tianhe. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Shanghai (Pudong) (PVG), Wuxi (WUX) and Nantong (Tongzhou) (NTG).