Cheap Flights from Shanghai to Kunming
Cheap Flights from Shanghai to Kunming
Looking for cheap flights from Shanghai to Kunming? PointsYeah scans award availability across major airline and bank transfer programs in one place, so travelers can compare the lowest points and cash routes faster. Instead of searching each airline separately, users can see pricing from programs like Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt side by side.
Award prices from Shanghai to Kunming vary by season, cabin, and date, but available award flights can start around 14,500–17,500 points one way, with premium cabins available at higher mileage levels. The live search above allows filtering by cabin, airline, stops, or maximum points to find the best award flights from Shanghai to Kunming for specific travel dates.
2026-12-19
SHA - KMG
Economy | Non stop | 5 left
From 14,500 Pts + $21
2026-12-19
PVG - KMG
Economy | Non stop | 5 left
From 14,500 Pts + $21
2026-11-25
PVG - KMG
Economy | 1 Stop | 9+ left
From 15,000 Pts + $42.9
2026-11-26
PVG - KMG
Economy | 1 Stop | 9+ left
From 15,000 Pts + $42.9
2026-11-25
PVG - KMG
Economy | 1 Stop | 4 left
From 17,500 Pts + $15
2026-11-26
PVG - KMG
Economy | 1 Stop | 4 left
From 17,500 Pts + $15
Shanghai to Kunming flight facts
Distance
1,210 mi
1,947 km in a straight line
Estimated flight time
about 3h
In the air, for the straight-line distance
Time difference
Same time zone
Kunming is in the same time zone as Shanghai.
Airports in Shanghai
PVG · Shanghai Pudong Intl
SHA · Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport
Airports in Kunming
KMG · Kunming Changshui Intl
Nearby airport alternatives
Flights Hangzhou - Kunming · Hangzhou is 86 mi from Shanghai
Flights Shanghai - Dali · Dali is 158 mi from Kunming
Premium cabin flights from Shanghai to Kunming
Premium cabin
2026-12-19
SHA - KMG
Business | Non stop | 1 left
From 45,000 Pts + $7.5
Premium cabin
2026-12-19
PVG - KMG
Business | 1 Stop | 1 left
From 45,000 Pts + $15
Premium cabin
2026-11-25
PVG - KMG
Business | Non stop
From 46,200 Pts + $21
Premium cabin
2026-11-26
PVG - KMG
Business | Non stop
From 46,200 Pts + $21
Premium cabin
2026-11-25
PVG - KMG
Business | 1 Stop | 4 left
From 50,000 Pts + $62
Premium cabin
2026-11-26
PVG - KMG
Business | 1 Stop | 4 left
From 50,000 Pts + $62
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Frequently Asked Questions
The cheapest route from Shanghai to Kunming depends on award space, transfer bonuses, and travel dates. PointsYeah compares bank and airline programs in one place so you can find the best points and cash combinations faster.
Yes. Transferable points from Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt can often be moved to airline partners for flights from Shanghai to Kunming.
Yes. Searching metro codes when available helps compare nearby airport combinations for flights from Shanghai to Kunming.
Shanghai and Kunming are about 1,210 miles (1,947 km) apart in a straight line.
Flying the 1,210-mile straight-line distance takes about 3h in the air, estimated from typical cruising speed. Actual travel time depends on the routing; itineraries with connections take longer.
Kunming is in the same time zone as Shanghai.
Departures from Shanghai: Shanghai Pudong Intl (PVG), Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA). Arrivals in Kunming: Kunming Changshui Intl (KMG).
Travelers searching this route also look at other popular routes into Kunming, plus the return trip when we track it. Fares and award space change daily.
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