Cheapest airlines flights from Shenzhen to Kunming

You can choose from 9 airlines that fly from Shenzhen to Kunming, including China Southern Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, and China Eastern Airlines. Donghai Airlines has lowest fares on this route.
China Southern Airlines logo China Southern Airlines
Shenzhen Airlines logo Shenzhen Airlines
China Eastern Airlines logo China Eastern Airlines
Donghai Airlines logo Donghai Airlines
Lucky Air logo Lucky Air
Kunming Airlines logo Kunming Airlines
Sichuan Airlines logo Sichuan Airlines
Air China logo Air China
Hainan Airlines logo Hainan Airlines
Airlines are determined based on actual purchased flight tickets from Shenzhen to Kunming according to previous 12 months data from Trip.com.

Search for direct flights from Shenzhen to Kunming in the next 3 months. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data, one-way direct flights start at US$88, and round-trip direct flights start at US$173.

Displayed flight fares from Shenzhen to Kunming are based on average prices across airlines for the next 3 months, according to the latest Trip.com database.

Shenzhen to Kunming Flight Details

The distance between Shenzhen and Kunming is about 1,139.02 km. The average flying time from Shenzhen to Kunming is around 2 hours 26 minutes. Based on Trip.com's latest data, travel demand is highest in July. The off-season for travel is October.

Cheapest one-way flight priceUS$88
Cheapest return ticket priceUS$173
Cheapest monthOctober
Peak season for travelJuly
Flight distance1,139.02 km
Average flight time2 hours 26 minutes
Popular airlineChina Southern Airlines
Flight statistics for the Shenzhen–Kunming route are based on aggregated booking data from Trip.com over the past 12 months.

Trip.com Price Insights on Flights from Shenzhen to Kunming

Which month has the cheapest one-way flights from Shenzhen to Kunming?

The average price of one-way flights from Shenzhen to Kunming purchased by Trip.com users by month over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com’s data, the cheapest month for flights from Shenzhen to Kunming is October, with an average price of US$75; while the month with the highest flight price is usually February, with an average price of up to US$185.

US$185
US$130
US$75
US$20
    Cheapest
  • US$117
    Apr
  • US$99
    May
  • US$95
    Jun
  • US$149
    Jul
  • US$120
    Aug
  • US$83
    Sep
  • US$75
    Oct
  • US$106
    Nov
  • US$90
    Dec
  • US$115
    Jan
  • US$185
    Feb
  • US$82
    Mar

What is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Shenzhen to Kunming?

Average weekly flight prices from Shenzhen to Kunming by travel date (Based on Trip.com’s past 12 months of data)

Based on Trip.com’s past 12 months of flight data, the cheapest day to fly from Shenzhen to Kunming is Monday, with average prices lower than on other days. Avoid Friday, as prices are usually highest then.

US$133
US$122
US$111
US$100
  • US$111
    Mon
  • US$115
    Tue
  • US$115
    Wed
  • US$128
    Thu
  • US$133
    Fri
  • US$126
    Sat
  • US$114
    Sun

When is the cheapest day to fly from Shenzhen to Kunming during International Workers' Day?

Based on Trip.com's data over the past 3 days, these are the lowest one-way flight prices from Shenzhen to Kunming during International Workers' Day.

International Workers' Day is scheduled for May 1. The cheapest flights from Shenzhen to Kunming are available on May 3, with fares starting at US$110.

US$219
US$165
US$110
US$56
    Cheapest
  • US$122
    27
    Apr
  • US$151
    28
  • US$219
    29
  • US$219
    30
  • US$204
    1
    May
  • US$154
    2
  • US$110
    3

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What are the cheapest flights from Shenzhen to Kunming (SZX-KMG)?

    Based on Trip.com data, Donghai Airlines offers one-way fares as low as US$88 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. SZX to KMG on Fri, May 8), while Kunming Airlines offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from US$173 departing on Fri, May 15 and returning on Sat, May 16.
  • At the moment, you can catch a nonstop flight from Shenzhen to Kunming with the following airlines, including: China Southern Airlines Shenzhen Airlines China Eastern Airlines Kunming Airlines Donghai Airlines Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.
  • It takes about 2 hours 26 minutes to fly from Shenzhen to Kunming.
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Shenzhen to Kunming is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.
  • Based on Trip.com data in the past 4 weeks, there is 77 flight per week flying from Shenzhen to Kunming. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: Shenzhen Airlines: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- ZH9451 (07:51) Shenzhen Airlines: S/M/T/-/-/F/S -- ZH9457 (16:24) Air China: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- CA3555 (07:51)
  • To find best deals on flights from Shenzhen to Kunming, you can use various tools on Trip.com:
    · Be flexible with your travel dates to get the cheapest flight deal. Now the cheapest flight deal is on Fri, May 8, with one-way flights priced at just US$88.
    · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is Donghai Airlines.
    · Set up price alerts to easily monitor ticket prices without having to check every day.
    · Check Trip.com flight deals and promo codes frequently.
    · Avoid peak season unless you book very early. It seems the peak season for Kunming travel is around July.
    · Get exclusive promo codes for Trip.com app users.
  • The cheapest months to fly from Shenzhen to Kunming is October, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our April flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Shenzhen to Kunming on April 23, 2026 with Donghai Airlines, with prices starting at US$96.
  • You can land at any one of the following hubs in Kunming, with Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport to Kunming Changshui International Airport (SZX-KMG) is by far the most common option on this route: Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG).
  • The time difference between Kunming and Shenzhen is 0h.
  • Tickets can only be changed or canceled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.

Trip.com Airline Insights on Flights from Shenzhen to Kunming

Which airline offers the cheapest direct flights from Shenzhen to Kunming?

Data is based on the average price of all nonstop flights from Shenzhen to Kunming on Trip.com over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com’s data from the past 12 months, Kunming Airlines provides the lowest-priced direct flights from Shenzhen to Kunming, with fares starting at US$111.

US$107
US$111
US$116
US$121
US$125
Kunming Airlines
US$111
Kunming Airlines
Hainan Airlines
US$112
Hainan Airlines
Lucky Air
US$117
Lucky Air
Shenzhen Airlines
US$119
Shenzhen Airlines
China Southern Airlines
US$123
China Southern Airlines
China Eastern Airlines
US$125
China Eastern Airlines

Which airline operates the most flights from Shenzhen to Kunming?

Total flights from Shenzhen to Kunming across all airlines. (Based on Trip.com data from the past month)

Based on Trip.com’s data from the past month, Xiamen Airlines operates the most frequent flights from Shenzhen to Kunming, with 44 flights per week.

25
31
38
44
Xiamen Airlines
44
Xiamen Airlines
Sichuan Airlines
43
Sichuan Airlines
Tibet Airlines
37
Tibet Airlines
Shenzhen Airlines
37
Shenzhen Airlines
Kunming Airlines
37
Kunming Airlines
Air China
31
Air China

How many flights fly from Shenzhen to Kunming daily?

The data is based on the flight numbers for each day of the week from Shenzhen to Kunming within the Trip.com database over the past month.

Based on the past month's historical data from Trip.com, the number of flights from Shenzhen to Kunming is the highest on Friday and the lowest on Tuesday.

238
198
158
118
Highest
177
Mon
158
Tue
177
Wed
176
Thu
238
Fri
222
Sat
182
Sun

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Change & Cancellation Policy

Trip.com shows the change and cancellation rules for each ticket during the booking process, including all related fees and conditions. Please refer to the following scenarios:
Voluntary cancellation/change:
To request a change or cancellation, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and flight segment, and submit your request. Please note that additional charges may apply based on the airline’s fare rules.
Cancellation/change due to a flight schedule change:
If your flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For full details of change and cancellation policies, please refer to the customer support pages.