Travelling from Kunming Airport (KMG) to Shanghai Pudong Airport (PVG): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Kunming Airport to Shanghai Pudong Airport is 3 hours 10 minutes.
Kunming and Shanghai are in the UTC+8 timezone. That means you won't have to change your watch on arrival.
Every week, there are 89 Kunming Airport to Shanghai Pudong Airport flights. If you want to jet off early, take the 07:05 Juneyao Airlines flight. If you'd rather make the most of your day before you fly, the latest flight is at 22:05 with Shanghai Airlines.
Your KMG to PVG flight won't wait if you're running late, so get to the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
Flying during a peak time such as June? Major public holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer queues at check-in and security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
You'll find plenty of airlines that operate direct flights from Kunming Airport to Shanghai Pudong Airport. Fly nonstop to Shanghai with one of these carriers and discover this exciting part of China:
The airline most travellers prefer to fly with on this route is China Eastern.
China Southern is the most punctual carrier offering KMG to PVG flights. A dependable 97.14% of its services on this route land on time.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Kunming Airport to Shanghai Pudong Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or even explore someplace new along the way. Check out these options between KMG and PVG:
Wuhan Tianhe International Airport
Liuzhou Airport
Zhaotong Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Kunming Airport (KMG) to Shanghai Pudong Airport (PVG)
$97 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Kunming Airport to Shanghai Pudong Airport flight. A return flight starts from $177. These fares can change depending on demand.
Score cheap tickets from KMG to PVG by booking at least one month ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for bagging a bargain.
The cheapest month for flights from Kunming Airport to Shanghai Pudong Airport is June. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest prices if you have flexible dates.
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Handy information about Kunming Airport (KMG)
The address for KMG is 004 County Rd.
Kunming Airport scores top marks for on-time performance. 86% of flights that depart KMG land on time.
Kunming Airport is about 24 kilometres from central Kunming. If you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 35 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Expect a trip time of around 40 minutes when using public transport.
Looking for a convenient hotel near KMG? If you've booked an early flight from Kunming Airport to Shanghai Pudong Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Shanghai Pudong Airport (PVG)
Reserve a hotel close to PVG if you're on a late Kunming Airport to Shanghai Pudong Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Pick up a Shanghai Pudong Airport rental car and explore corners of Shanghai that aren't on every traveller's list. Find your ideal set of wheels with Hertz.
To lock in the best rate, reserve your vehicle from Shanghai Pudong Airport at least a couple of weeks in advance. Rates generally rise closer to your departure date.
When to fly to Shanghai Pudong Airport (PVG)
It's time to choose your travel dates for your flight from Kunming Airport to Shanghai Pudong Airport. April is the most popular month to head to Shanghai. If you like a more laid-back vibe, go in March.
The warmest month in Shanghai is August, with the temperature ranging between 23ºC (73ºF) and 34ºC (93ºF). Book your flights from Kunming Airport to Shanghai Pudong Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
January sees average temperatures of between -1ºC (30ºF) and 10ºC (50ºF). Search for cheap tickets from KMG to PVG sometime around then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of China
Shanghai has loads to offer, but there are so many other parts of China you'll want to see. Around 274 kilometres west of Shanghai, a visit to Nanjing will keep you on the move. Check out popular attractions like Nanjing City Wall, Zijin Tower and Nanjing Massacre Memorial Hall.
Around 80 kilometres west of Shanghai, Suzhou is another favourite stop in China. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Humble Administrator's Garden, Lingering Garden and Pingjiang Road.


















