Traveling from Kunming Airport (KMG) to Shenyang Airport (SHE): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Kunming Airport to Shenyang Airport and you'll be traveling for an average of 4 hours.
Kunming and Shenyang follow the same timezone, UTC+8.
You can take your pick of 39 weekly Kunming Airport to Shenyang Airport flights.
Your KMG to SHE flight won't wait if you're 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.
Be prepared for bigger queues during popular months such as June. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
There are direct flights from Kunming Airport to Shenyang Airport, so getting to Shenyang (and then seeing more of China!) is a cinch. Popular carriers that fly nonstop include:
Most passengers choose to fly with China Southern on this route.
Lucky Air ranks as the leading on-time carrier for KMG to SHE flights, with 94.12% of its services landing as scheduled.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Kunming Airport to Shenyang Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Top stopovers between KMG and SHE include:
Nanking / Nanjing Airport
Wuhan Tianhe International Airport
Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Kunming Airport (KMG) to Shenyang Airport (SHE)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Kunming Airport to Shenyang Airport flight is $117. A round-trip plane ticket is currently $294. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from KMG to SHE if you book in advance. Airlines often have some amazing early bird deals.
The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest flights from Kunming Airport to Shenyang Airport across the entire month. It's a good way to find a bargain if your travel plans are flexible.
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Select your ideal 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 Kunming Airport to Shenyang Airport.
Handy information about Kunming Airport (KMG)
KMG is located at 004 County Rd.
Kunming Airport has an excellent on-time performance, so you're less likely to experience disruptions. Departures from KMG land at their destination as scheduled 86% of the time.
To get to Kunming Airport from central Kunming, it'll take around 35 minutes if you're traveling by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 24 kilometers from the airport to the city center.
Catching public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 40 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Kunming Airport to Shenyang Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these stays close to KMG:
Arriving at Shenyang Airport (SHE)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Kunming Airport to Shenyang Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near SHE instead:
Set your own pace with a Shenyang Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Hertz to explore beyond Shenyang's usual tourist stops.
Increase the odds of getting the lowest price by booking as soon as possible. Reserving your vehicle from Shenyang Airport at least a couple of weeks ahead is a smart idea.
When to fly to Shenyang Airport (SHE)
It's time to work out your dates for your flight from Kunming Airport to Shenyang Airport. July is the busiest month to head to Shenyang. If you want a more relaxed vibe, go in March.
Lock in your flight from Kunming Airport to Shenyang Airport for July if you want to go to Shenyang during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 19ºC (66ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between -16ºC (3ºF) and -2ºC (28ºF). Look for cheap tickets from KMG to SHE sometime then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of China
Shenyang has plenty going for it, but there are so many other corners of China you should also see. Around 274 kilometers north-east of Shenyang, a visit to Changchun will keep your itinerary busy. Start with leading sights like Changchun Film Studio, Jingyuetan Ski Resort and Zoological and Botanical Garden of Changchun.
Around 338 kilometers north-east of Shenyang, Jilin is another favorite stop in China. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Lotus Temple, Northeast China Tiger and Leopard National Park and Longtan Mountain.