Compare prices to get from Shanghai to Kunming
INR 6,423|3h 25m
INR 4,062|9h 35m
INR 7,308
INR 8,279
INR 8,279
INR 7,679
INR 7,693
INR 6,423
INR 7,137
INR 8,421
INR 7,693
INR 8,421
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INR 8,578
INR 8,421
INR 9,706
China Eastern Airlines3h 25m
Shanghai Hongqiao International AirportKunming Changshui International Airport
INR 8,279One way
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- Prices shown from Shanghai to Kunming are the estimated lowest fares found in the last 24 hours for travel within the next 7 days.
Compare transport options from Shanghai to Kunming
The cheapest way to get from Shanghai to Kunming costs only INR 4,035 on average via Trains, and the quickest way takes just 4h 4m by Flights. Find the travel option that best suits you.
Flights
Fastest
Average price
INR 8,493
Average duration
4h 4m
Departure time
06:45 - 21:40
Direct options
Trains
Cheapest
Average price
INR 4,035
Average duration
21h 53m
Departure time
07:21 - 08:18
Direct options
· Total pre-departure time: Estimated travel time to the departure point, plus standard check-in, security, and waiting time
When is the cheapest time to travel from Shanghai to Kunming?
What is the cheapest month to book a one-way flight from Shanghai to Kunming?
For a one-way flight from Shanghai to Kunming, fares are lowest in March (INR 10,602) and highest in February (INR 21,044).
INR 21,044
INR 15,823
INR 10,602
INR 5,381
What is the cheapest day to travel by train from Shanghai to Kunming?
Based on Trip.com's data, the cheapest day to travel by train from Shanghai to Kunming is Monday, with an average price of INR 4,035.
INR 4,035
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From Shanghai to Kunming: Travel Information
Companies operating from Shanghai to Kunming
Find stations and airports near Shanghai and Kunming
Popular airports near Shanghai
Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)
Jiaxing Nanhu Airport (JNH)
Nearby
Popular airports near Kunming
Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG)
Panzhihua Baoanying Airport (PZI)
Nearby
Popular train stations near Shanghai
Shanghai
Pudong
Shanghaixi(Shanghai West)
Shanghainan(Shanghai South)
Shanghai Hongqiao
Popular train stations near Kunming
Chenggong District
Kunmingnan(Kunming South)
Guangnanwei
Qidian Subdistrict
Qidian
FAQ – How to Get from Shanghai to Kunming
What’s the distance between Shanghai and Kunming?
It’s about 1,924km (1,196 mi) from Shanghai to Kunming.How do I get from Shanghai to Kunming?
You can travel from Shanghai to Kunming in 2 different ways: Flights, Trains.What’s the fastest way to get from Shanghai to Kunming?
The fastest way to get from Shanghai to Kunming is by Flights, with an average journey time of 4 hours 4 minutes. Other modes of transport take longer: Trains takes on average 21h 53m.What’s the cheapest way to travel from Shanghai to Kunming?
The cheapest way to get from Shanghai to Kunming is by Trains, with an average price of INR 4,035. Other modes of transport are more expensive: Flights costs around INR 8,493 on avergae.What are the main departure and arrival points between Shanghai and Kunming?
When traveling from Shanghai to Kunming, travelers usually depart from and arrive to the following locations: Flights typically departs from Shanghai Pudong International Airport and arrives at Kunming Changshui International Airport , Trains typically departs from Shanghai and arrives at Chenggong District .When should you book tickets from Shanghai to Kunming to get the best deal?
Train, bus, and flight schedules vary by season and day of the week. Based on Trip.com data: Flights from Shanghai to Kunming are usually cheapest (March), with an average price of INR 10,602 Flights from Shanghai to Kunming are usually cheapest (Monday), with an average price of INR 4,035 .Are Shanghai and Kunming in the same time zone?
The time difference between Shanghai and Kunming is 0m.


