Shanghai (Minhang) to Kunming (SHA–KMG) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
SHA–KMG is served by 6 airlines with nonstop service. China Eastern Airlines, Air China and Shanghai Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 1,195 miles in approximately 3h 20m. Beyond nonstop, 45 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MU China Eastern Airlines | 42 | 737, 738, 789 | 3h35-4h | – | SkyTeam | – |
| CA Air China | 14 | 320 | 3h40-3h45 | – | Star Alliance | – |
| FM Shanghai Airlines | 14 | 737, 738 | 3h30-3h35 | – | – | – |
| HO Juneyao Air | 14 | 320 | 3h20-3h40 | – | – | – |
| 3U Sichuan Airlines | 7 | 320 | 3h40 | – | – | – |
| 8L Lucky Air | 4 | 736 | 3h30 | – | – | – |
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 | 6 | 9 | 4 |
| Weekly flights | 95 | 137 | 42 |
| Flight time | 3h 20m | 3h 2m | 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 Sichuan Airlines, Lucky Air, Air China, Shanghai Airlines, Juneyao Air and China Eastern Airlines. With 95 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
SHA to KMG Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from SHA to KMG ranges from 3 hours 20 minutes to 4 hours 0 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,195 miles (1,923 km). There are approximately 95 weekly flights outbound and 91 return, totaling 186 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
45 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via CGD. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Shanghai (Pudong) (PVG), Wuxi (WUX) and Nantong (Tongzhou) (NTG).