Shanghai (SHA) to Kunming (KMG) flights
An economy award from Shanghai (SHA) to Kunming (KMG) starts at 10,000 miles one way with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club on China Eastern Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $35. 5 airlines fly nonstop from Shanghai (SHA) to Kunming (KMG): China Eastern Airlines, Juneyao Airlines, Lucky Air, Shanghai Airlines and Spring Airlines. The two airports are 1,196 miles (1,924 km) apart. China Eastern Airlines is in SkyTeam. There are also 49 ways to fly it with one stop, through Changde, Changsha and Nanchang and more.
How many miles SHA to KMG costs
Economy, one way, on the nonstop flights, from the Award Flight Pricer's award charts. Ranges run off-peak to peak; "from" is the floor of a dynamic price.
| Program | Economy | Taxes and fees |
|---|---|---|
| Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubOn China Eastern Airlines | 10,000 | $35–370 |
| Air Canada AeroplanOn Juneyao Airlines | 15,000 | $33–58 |
| Qantas Frequent FlyerOn China Eastern Airlines | 16,100 | $25–180 |
| Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerOn Juneyao Airlines | 17,000 | $25–430 |
Business and first class prices are in the Award Flight Pricer. Chart prices need award space on your date, so search it before you transfer points.
Compare every program in the Award Flight PricerAirlines flying nonstop from SHA to KMG
- China Eastern AirlinesSkyTeam · bookable with 8 programsWho books it
- Juneyao AirlinesNot in an alliance · bookable with 1 programWho books it
- 8LLucky AirNot in an alliance
- Shanghai AirlinesNot in an alliance
- Spring AirlinesNot in an alliance
Book SHA to KMG with points
Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.
- Aeromexico RewardsBooks China Eastern Airlines
- Air Canada AeroplanBooks Juneyao Airlines
- Air France-KLM Flying BlueBooks China Eastern Airlines
- China Eastern Eastern MilesBooks China Eastern Airlines
- Delta SkyMilesBooks China Eastern Airlines
- Garuda Indonesia GarudaMilesBooks China Eastern Airlines
- Korean Air SKYPASSBooks China Eastern Airlines
- SAS EuroBonusBooks China Eastern Airlines
- Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubBooks China Eastern Airlines
SHA to KMG with one stop
49 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Changde (CGD)Spring Airlines the whole way
- Via Changsha (CSX)Shanghai Airlines, China Eastern Airlines and 1 more the whole way+1BK
+6 - Via Nanchang (KHN)China Eastern Airlines the whole wayA6
+3 - Via Yichun (YIC)Lucky Air the whole way8L8L
- Via Wuhan (WUH)China Eastern Airlines and China Southern Airlines the whole way8LDR+2
- Via Hengyang (HNY)Spring Airlines, then Shanghai Airlines
- Via Ji'An (JGS)Shanghai Airlines, then China Eastern Airlines
- Via Guilin (KWL)Shanghai Airlines, Juneyao Airlines and 1 more, then Air GuilinGT
- Via Chongqing (CKG)China Eastern Airlines the whole way
+33U8L+1 - Via Luzhou (LZO)Xiamen Airlines, then China Eastern Airlines and Lucky Air
8L - Via Xiangyang (XFN)Juneyao Airlines, then Kunming Airlines
- Via Ganzhou (KOW)China Eastern Airlines, then Lucky Air8L
- Via Sanming (SQJ)China Eastern Airlines the whole way
- Via Chengdu (TFU)China Eastern Airlines the whole way+13U8L+3
- Via Nanning (NNG)China Southern Airlines, Shanghai Airlines and 1 more, then China Eastern Airlines
SHA to KMG: common questions
How many miles does SHA to KMG cost?
In economy it starts at 10,000 miles one way with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club on China Eastern Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $35. Next cheapest: Air Canada Aeroplan (15,000), Qantas Frequent Flyer (16,100) and Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer (17,000). These are award chart prices from the Award Flight Pricer. Programs that price dynamically can cost more on busy dates, so check yours before you transfer points. Business and first class prices are in the pricer too.
Which airlines fly nonstop from SHA to KMG?
China Eastern Airlines (SkyTeam), Juneyao Airlines, Lucky Air, Shanghai Airlines and Spring Airlines fly nonstop from Shanghai (SHA) to Kunming (KMG).
How far is Shanghai from Kunming by plane?
Shanghai (SHA) and Kunming (KMG) are 1,196 miles (1,924 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
Which points programs can book SHA to KMG award flights?
9 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Aeromexico Rewards, Air Canada Aeroplan, Air France-KLM Flying Blue, China Eastern Eastern Miles, Delta SkyMiles, Garuda Indonesia GarudaMiles, Korean Air SKYPASS, SAS EuroBonus and 1 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.
Where can I connect between Shanghai and Kunming?
The most direct connections are through Changde (CGD), Changsha (CSX), Nanchang (KHN), Yichun (YIC) and Wuhan (WUH). On 37 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Spring Airlines through Changde.
More routes
Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.