Which airline has the best punctuality record on Shanghai to Kunming flights?

Over the past year, Juneyao Airlines have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 4% of flights being delayed.

How often are flights from Shanghai to Kunming delayed?

About 7% of weekly flights between Shanghai and Kunming have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 112 minutes.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Monday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Sunday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

What is the most punctual flight time for Shanghai to Kunming flights?

Historically, flights departing in the morning are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the evening tend to experience delays more often.

How long is the flight from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Kunming?

Spring Airlines and China Eastern can get you from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Kunming in just under 3h 10m. Your travel time can differ by up to 2h 35m. There are 1194 mi between Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport and Kunming. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

Weekly flight availability from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Kunming

The most flights from SHA to KMG are scheduled on a Thursday (44 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Wednesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (33 on average).

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Kunming ranges from 10.0 - 200.0 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 200.0 mm. January is typically the driest time to visit Kunming when rainfall is around 10.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Kunming, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, June is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 20.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 8.0 C).

What are the most reliable airlines from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Kunming?

Consider Air China (95%), Shanghai Airlines (92%) or Spring Airlines (90%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Kunming.

What airport do you fly into for flights to Kunming from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl?

Most people fly into Kunming Changshui (KMG) if they book a flight to Kunming from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl. On average, Kunming Changshui has 38 inbound flights from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl per day from 0 airlines. Kunming Changshui is conveniently located just 14.8 mi from Kunming’s city center.

Can I find deals for flights from Hongqiao Intl to Kunming that include hotel bookings?

Yes. In addition to deals on Hongqiao Intl to Kunming flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Kunming?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Kunming (average of £96). Flying from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Kunming in February is currently the most expensive (average of £310). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SHA to KMG?

When flying from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Kunming, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

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What airport do you fly into for flights to Kunming from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl?
Most people fly into Kunming Changshui (KMG) if they book a flight to Kunming from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl. On average, Kunming Changshui has 38 inbound flights from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl per day from 0 airlines. Kunming Changshui is conveniently located just 14.8 mi from Kunming’s city center.
How long is the flight from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Kunming?
Spring Airlines and China Eastern can get you from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Kunming in just under 3h 10m. Your travel time can differ by up to 2h 35m. There are 1194 mi between Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport and Kunming. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.
What are the most reliable airlines from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Kunming?
Consider Air China (95%), Shanghai Airlines (92%) or Spring Airlines (90%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Kunming.
Can I find deals for flights from Hongqiao Intl to Kunming that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Hongqiao Intl to Kunming flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Hongqiao Intl to Kunming?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Hongqiao Intl to Kunming.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Hongqiao Intl to Kunming?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Hongqiao Intl to Kunming by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Kunming?
Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Kunming (average of £96). Flying from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Kunming in February is currently the most expensive (average of £310). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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The most flights from SHA to KMG are scheduled on a Thursday (44 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Wednesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (33 on average).

How often are flights from Shanghai to Kunming delayed?

About 7% of weekly flights between Shanghai and Kunming have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 112 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for Shanghai to Kunming flights?

Historically, flights departing in the morning are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the evening tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Monday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Sunday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Shanghai to Kunming flights?

Over the past year, Juneyao Airlines have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 4% of flights being delayed.

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