Flying from Shenyang Airport (SHE) to Kunming Airport (KMG): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Shenyang Airport to Kunming Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 4 hours 50 minutes.
Shenyang and Kunming are in the same timezone, UTC+8.
There are 39 Shenyang Airport to Kunming Airport flights every week.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your SHE to KMG flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid any last-minute rush.
You can expect longer queues during popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
There's a good range of direct flights from Shenyang Airport to Kunming Airport to pick from. When organizing your Kunming journey, these airlines can fly you nonstop to this unmissable corner of China:
Most travellers choose to fly with China Southern on this route.
With a dependable 91.18% of services arriving as scheduled, China Southern is the most punctual carrier offering SHE to KMG flights.
If you'd like to explore another city along the way, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Shenyang Airport to Kunming Airport. Here are the top stopovers between SHE and KMG:
Nanking / Nanjing Airport
Jinan Yaoqiang Airport
Huai'an Lianshui Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Shenyang Airport (SHE) to Kunming Airport (KMG)
At the moment, C$193 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Shenyang Airport to Kunming Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is C$399. Remember that fares could change due to availability at the time of booking.
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from SHE to KMG if you book early. Airlines often have some great early bird rates.
If you're flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the cheapest price across each month when searching for your flight from Shenyang Airport to Kunming Airport.
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Select your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Shenyang Airport to Kunming Airport.
Handy information about Shenyang Airport (SHE)
You'll find SHE at 2 Baishan East Rd.
87% of flights departing from Shenyang Airport arrive at their destination on schedule. With its dependable on-time performance, you're unlikely to be delayed when taking off from SHE.
Central Shenyang to Shenyang Airport is approximately 32 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 35 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
The journey on public transport usually takes 50 minutes.
Get your break off to a relaxed start by staying near SHE. Whether you've booked an early flight from Shenyang Airport to Kunming Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these stays are perfect:
Arriving at Kunming Airport (KMG)
Book a hotel close to KMG if you're taking a late Shenyang Airport to Kunming Airport flight. Select one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Getting from Kunming Airport (KMG) to central Kunming
KMG is located at 004 County Rd.
Kunming Airport to central Kunming has a drive time of around 35 minutes. It's approximately 24 kilometres away.
Travelling to the centre on public transport takes around 40 minutes.
When to fly to Kunming Airport (KMG)
The quietest month for a flight from Shenyang Airport to Kunming Airport is March, while June is the most popular. Choose the ideal time to go to Kunming based on whether you prefer a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
Book your flight from Shenyang Airport to Kunming Airport for May if you'd like to visit Kunming during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 13ºC (55ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from SHE to KMG in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 1ºC (34ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF) on average.
Explore more of China
Guiyang is just one of the many places in China waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Kunming. Around 434 kilometres away to the north-east, its top attractions include Jiaxiu Tower, Guanyin Cave and Yelang Ancient City.
Around 338 kilometres north-west of Kunming, Lijiang is another favourite stop in China. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Elephant Mountain, Cherry Blossom Avenue and Hali Valley.
