Phuket (HKT) to Kunming (KMG) flights
An economy award from Phuket (HKT) to Kunming (KMG) starts at 10,000 miles one way with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club on China Eastern Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $63. One airline flies nonstop from Phuket (HKT) to Kunming (KMG): China Eastern Airlines. The two airports are 1,213 miles (1,952 km) apart. China Eastern Airlines is in SkyTeam. There are also 13 ways to fly it with one stop, through Bangkok, Bangkok and Chiang Mai and more.
How many miles HKT 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 | $63–380 |
| Qantas Frequent FlyerOn China Eastern Airlines | 23,000 | $53–190 |
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 HKT to KMG
- China Eastern AirlinesSkyTeam · bookable with 8 programsWho books it
Book HKT 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
HKT to KMG with one stop
13 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Bangkok (DMK)Thai AirAsia the whole wayDD
- Via Bangkok (BKK)Thai Airways International the whole way
VZ+1
- Via Chiang Mai (CNX)Thai AirAsia and Thai Vietjet Air, then China Eastern AirlinesVZ
- Via Yangon (RGN)Myanmar Airways International, then China Eastern Airlines8M
- Via Siem Reap (SAI)Thai AirAsia, then China Eastern Airlines
- Via Ho Chi Minh City (SGN)VietJet Air and Vietnam Airlines, then China Eastern Airlines
- Via Chengdu (TFU)Sichuan Airlines and Air China the whole way3U
3U8L+3 - Via Kuala Lumpur (KUL)AirAsia and Batik Air Malaysia the whole way
- Via Guangzhou (CAN)China Southern Airlines the whole way
3U8L+4 - Via Kolkata (CCU)IndiGo, then China Eastern Airlines
- Via Shenzhen (SZX)Spring Airlines, then Lucky Air, China Southern Airlines and 7 more8LDZ+6
- Via Hong Kong (HKG)HK Express, Cathay Pacific and 1 more, then China Eastern Airlines and Greater Bay Airlines
HB - Via Singapore (SIN)Scoot the whole way
HKT to KMG: common questions
How many miles does HKT 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 $63. Next cheapest: Qantas Frequent Flyer (23,000). 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 HKT to KMG?
China Eastern Airlines (SkyTeam) flies nonstop from Phuket (HKT) to Kunming (KMG).
How far is Phuket from Kunming by plane?
Phuket (HKT) and Kunming (KMG) are 1,213 miles (1,952 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
Which points programs can book HKT 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 Phuket and Kunming?
The most direct connections are through Bangkok (DMK), Bangkok (BKK), Chiang Mai (CNX), Yangon (RGN) and Siem Reap (SAI). On 6 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Thai AirAsia through Bangkok.
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.