Flights Shanghai → Kunming

As of November 2026, economy flights from Shanghai to Kunming have a typical range CNY 1514–1799, median CNY 1700. Full range across all 679 offers: CNY 1034–2339. We analyzed 679 offers from 15 airlines in a single price check.

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Best offers by airline: Shanghai → Kunming

Based on 679 offers · November 2026. Prices and availability change — run a live search to confirm.

Bag & seat fees: Shanghai → Kunming

Add-on pricing from the cheapest available offer per airline · November 2026 · CNY

Fees are estimates from the prices we checked and may not reflect your specific itinerary, booking class, or payment method. Run a live search for exact pricing.

How much do flights from Shanghai to Kunming cost?

Based on 679 offers · November 2026

Shanghai to Kunming flights ranged from CNY 1034 to CNY 2339 across 679 offers analyzed in November 2026. The chart below shows how prices distributed across all 679 offers.

What hidden fees do Shanghai to Kunming flights charge?

Ancillary fees — bags, seat selection, and payment surcharges — can add 10–25% to the base fare on Shanghai to Kunming routes. The breakdown below is based on 679 offers analyzed in November 2026.

9C: base ~CNY 334 + fees CNY 700 = ~CNY 1034 total. China Southern: base ~CNY 1669 + fees CNY 30 = ~CNY 1699 total.

9C's CNY 700 ancillary fees narrow the gap with China Southern's lower-fee model — the CNY 1335 base difference shrinks to CNY 665 after fees. Always compare total cost, not just the advertised base fare.

Fee levels vary significantly across carriers on this route — some carriers charge 50%+ above the base fare in ancillary fees.

Which airline is cheapest from Shanghai to Kunming?

15 airlines flew Shanghai to Kunming in this dataset. Knowing the airline isn't enough — the typical fare range below shows how far prices swing on each one. Median and range include all fees we recorded.

Airline	Offers	Typical range (CNY)	Median (CNY)	Fees (CNY)
9C	1	—	1034	700 (68%)
KY	28	1456–1770	1565	n/a
Lucky Air	28	1471–1785	1580	130 (8%)
HO	73	1488–1777	1621	0 (0%)
China Eastern	234	1515–1779	1680	31 (2%)
China Southern	31	1600–1780	1699	30 (2%)
EU	14	1638–1966	1735	n/a
G5	16	1630–1990	1737	n/a
QW	14	1648–1973	1745	n/a
FM	16	1657–1775	1747	n/a
3U	135	1480–1780	1755	n/a
MF	70	1688–1795	1770	n/a
Air China	4	2008–2167	2058	30 (1%)
TV	4	2008–2167	2058	n/a
ZH	11	1940–2290	2100	n/a

Where do the best Shanghai → Kunming prices come from?

We checked direct airlines, travel agencies, and meta-search for this route. On this route the lowest median came from meta-search sources, but the cheapest channel shifts by route and date — which is exactly why a live search across all of them wins.

We compare every airline and the major booking sites but never disclose which — that's our edge. Prices are the ones we observed and aren't official data from any platform. Run a live search and we bring you the cheapest, wherever it is.

Key facts: Shanghai to Kunming flights

• Shanghai–Kunming had 679 offers analyzed. Median price: CNY 1700.
• 9C charges 23.3x more in ancillary fees than CA — CNY 700 vs CNY 30 avg per booking.
• The same route priced CNY 440 apart depending on where it was booked — the lowest median was CNY 1267. We search every airline and the major booking sites at once so you always see that lowest price.

Frequently asked questions

How much does a flight from Shanghai to Kunming cost?

Based on 679 offers analyzed, Shanghai to Kunming flights range from CNY 1034 to CNY 2339, with a median price of CNY 1700. Search for your specific dates →

What hidden fees should I expect on Shanghai to Kunming flights?

On average, ancillary fees (bags, seat selection) add CNY 41 to the base fare on Shanghai to Kunming flights. See itemized fees for your itinerary →

Which airline is cheapest on Shanghai to Kunming including all fees?

9C has the lowest median fare on Shanghai to Kunming at CNY 1034 (median across 1 offers in our snapshot). Check which airline wins on your dates →

Which booking site has the cheapest Shanghai–Kunming flights?

It depends on your dates — no single site is always cheapest. We search every airline and the major booking sites at once (travel agencies and meta-search included) and surface whichever is lowest; the best median in this snapshot was CNY 1267. Run a live search and we'll find the cheapest for you →

Why do prices vary so much on Shanghai to Kunming routes?

Shanghai to Kunming has 15 airlines competing, creating a price range from CNY 1034 to CNY 2339 across 679 offers. Prices on this route change with booking timing, advance purchase, and ancillary add-ons. Find where your trip lands in the distribution →

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