Shenzhen to Kunming (SZX–KMG) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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SZX–KMG is served by 8 airlines with nonstop service. China Southern Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines and Kunming Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 707 miles in approximately 2h 25m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CZ China Southern Airlines Also: 3U | 28 | 321 | 2h20-2h35 | – | SkyTeam | 3U |
| ZH Shenzhen Airlines Also: CA, SC | 28 | 320, 738 | 2h15-2h35 | – | Star Alliance | CA, SC |
| KY Kunming Airlines | 14 | 738 | 1h48-2h25 | – | – | – |
| MU China Eastern Airlines Also: 3U | 14 | 738 | 2h10-2h25 | – | SkyTeam | 3U |
| 8L Redhill Aviation | 11 | 320, 737 | 2h20-2h30 | – | – | – |
| DZ Donghai Airlines | 7 | 733 | 2h25 | – | – | – |
| HU Hainan Airlines | 7 | 73H | 2h10 | – | – | – |
| FU Fuzhou Airlines | 1 | 737 | 1h55 | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Kunming from Shenzhen
| Metric | SZX→KMG | HKG→KMG | ZUH→KMG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from SZX | – | 24 mi | 52 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 8 | 3 | 6 |
| Weekly flights | 184 | 24 | 63 |
| Flight time | 2h 25m | 2h 30m | 2h 5m |
Travel Essentials
SZX: CST · KMG: CST
When it's 6:00 PM in Shenzhen, it's 6:00 PM in Kunming.
Shenzhen Metro Line 11 (Airport Express) runs from Futian or Luohu to the airport in 35–50 minutes (¥20–30). Trains run from 6am to around midnight. This is the standard option for arrivals from central Shenzhen and the Hong Kong border crossing at Futian.
Taxis from downtown Shenzhen (Luohu/Futian) cost ¥60–100 and take 30–50 minutes depending on expressway traffic. High-speed rail connections exist but require a shuttle or metro link from Shenzhen North station.
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.
SZX–KMG Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from SZX to KMG
Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) and Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) are connected by nonstop service from China Southern Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Kunming Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, Redhill Aviation, Donghai Airlines, Hainan Airlines and Fuzhou Airlines. With 184 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
SZX to KMG Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from SZX to KMG is about 2 hours 25 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 707 miles (1,138 km). There are approximately 184 weekly flights outbound and 192 return, totaling 376 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Haikou Meilan, Sanya Phoenix and Chengdu Shuangliu. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Hong Kong (HKG), Zhuhai (Jinwan) (ZUH) and Huizhou (Pingtan) (HUZ).