Datong (DAT) to Kunming (KMG) flights
An economy award from Datong (DAT) 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. One airline flies nonstop from Datong (DAT) to Kunming (KMG): China Eastern Airlines. The two airports are 1,200 miles (1,931 km) apart. China Eastern Airlines is in SkyTeam. There are also 18 ways to fly it with one stop, through Chongqing, Chengdu and Zhengzhou and more.
How many miles DAT 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 |
| Qantas Frequent FlyerOn China Eastern Airlines | 16,100 | $25–180 |
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 DAT to KMG
- China Eastern AirlinesSkyTeam · bookable with 8 programsWho books it
Book DAT 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 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
DAT to KMG with one stop
18 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Chongqing (CKG)West Air (China), then Sichuan Airlines, Lucky Air and 2 morePN3U8L+1
- Via Chengdu (TFU)Ruili Airlines, then Sichuan Airlines, Lucky Air and 4 moreDR3U8L+3
- Via Zhengzhou (CGO)Donghai Airlines, then Sichuan Airlines, Lucky Air and 7 moreDZ3U8L+6
- Via Wuhan (WUH)China Eastern Airlines the whole way8LDR+2
- Via Changsha (CSX)Air Travel the whole wayA6BK+6
- Via Hefei (HFE)China Eastern Airlines the whole way3U8LBK+2
- Via Nanchang (KHN)China Eastern Airlines the whole wayA6
+3 - Via Nanjing (NKG)Juneyao Airlines and China Eastern Airlines the whole way
3UA6BK+5 - Via Qingdao (TAO)China Eastern Airlines the whole wayA6+2
- Via Guangzhou (CAN)9 Air the whole wayAQ3U8L+4
- Via Dalian (DLC)West Air (China), then China Eastern Airlines and Shanghai AirlinesPN
- Via Shenzhen (SZX)Donghai Airlines the whole wayDZ8LDZ+6
- Via Hangzhou (HGH)Juneyao Airlines, then Sichuan Airlines, Lucky Air and 7 more3U8L+6
- Via Hong Kong (HKG)Greater Bay Airlines the whole wayHBHB
- Via Shanghai (SHA)Juneyao Airlines the whole way
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DAT to KMG: common questions
How many miles does DAT 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: Qantas Frequent Flyer (16,100). 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 DAT to KMG?
China Eastern Airlines (SkyTeam) flies nonstop from Datong (DAT) to Kunming (KMG).
How far is Datong from Kunming by plane?
Datong (DAT) and Kunming (KMG) are 1,200 miles (1,931 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
Which points programs can book DAT to KMG award flights?
8 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Aeromexico Rewards, Air France-KLM Flying Blue, China Eastern Eastern Miles, Delta SkyMiles, Garuda Indonesia GarudaMiles, Korean Air SKYPASS, SAS EuroBonus and Virgin Atlantic Flying Club. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.
Where can I connect between Datong and Kunming?
The most direct connections are through Chongqing (CKG), Chengdu (TFU), Zhengzhou (CGO), Wuhan (WUH) and Changsha (CSX). On 11 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example China Eastern Airlines through Wuhan.
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.