Kunming (KMG) to Guangzhou (CAN) flights

An economy award from Kunming (KMG) to Guangzhou (CAN) starts at 7,000 miles one way with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club on China Eastern Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $35. 7 airlines fly nonstop from Kunming (KMG) to Guangzhou (CAN): 9 Air, China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines, Hainan Airlines, Kunming Airlines, Lucky Air and Sichuan Airlines. The two airports are 664 miles (1,068 km) apart. China Eastern Airlines is in SkyTeam. There are also 48 ways to fly it with one stop, through Nanning, Wenshan and Zhanjiang and more.
How many miles KMG to CAN 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 | 7,000 | $35β370 |
| Alaska Atmos RewardsOn Hainan Airlines | 7,500 | $205β430 |
| Etihad GuestOn Hainan Airlines | 12,000 | $5β280 |
| Qantas Frequent FlyerOn China Eastern Airlines | 16,100 | $25β180 |
| American AAdvantageOn China Southern Airlines | 17,500 | $5β30 |
| Delta SkyMilesOn China Southern Airlines | 17,500 | $45β230 |
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 KMG to CAN
- AQ9 AirNot in an alliance
- China Eastern AirlinesSkyTeam Β· bookable with 8 programsWho books it

- China Southern AirlinesNot in an alliance Β· bookable with 3 programsWho books it

- Hainan AirlinesNot in an alliance Β· bookable with 1 programWho books it

- Kunming AirlinesNot in an alliance

- 8LLucky AirNot in an alliance
- 3USichuan AirlinesNot in an alliance
Book KMG to CAN with points
Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.
- Air France-KLM Flying BlueBooks China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines
- Delta SkyMilesBooks China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines
- Aeromexico RewardsBooks China Eastern Airlines
- Alaska Atmos RewardsBooks Hainan Airlines
- China Eastern Eastern MilesBooks China Eastern Airlines
- Emirates SkywardsBooks China Southern 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
KMG to CAN with one stop
48 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Nanning (NNG)China Eastern Airlines, then China Southern Airlines


- Via Wenshan (WNH)Gestair, then China Southern AirlinesG5

- Via Zhanjiang (ZHA)China Eastern Airlines and Ruili Airlines, then China Southern Airlines
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- Via Hong Kong (HKG)China Eastern Airlines and Greater Bay Airlines, then Cathay Pacific
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- Via Zhaotong (ZAT)China Eastern Airlines, then China Southern Airlines


- Via Hanoi (HAN)China Eastern Airlines, then China Southern Airlines, Vietnam Airlines and 2 more


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- Via Haiphong (HPH)Ruili Airlines, then Shenzhen AirlinesDR

- Via Haikou (HAK)China Southern Airlines and Hainan Airlines the whole way8L
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- Via Luzhou (LZO)China Eastern Airlines and Lucky Air, then Air China, China Southern Airlines and 1 more
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3U - Via Dayong (DYG)Kunming Airlines, then China Southern Airlines


- Via Qionghai (BAR)China United Airlines, then 9 AirKNAQ
- Via Chongqing (CKG)Sichuan Airlines, China Southern Airlines and 2 more the whole way3U8L+2
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- Via Changde (CGD)Spring Airlines, then China Southern Airlines


- Via Dali City (DLU)China Eastern Airlines the whole way

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- Via Changsha (CSX)China Southern Airlines the whole wayBK
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KMG to CAN: common questions
How many miles does KMG to CAN cost?
In economy it starts at 7,000 miles one way with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club on China Eastern Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $35. Next cheapest: Alaska Atmos Rewards (7,500), Etihad Guest (12,000) and 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 KMG to CAN?
9 Air, China Eastern Airlines (SkyTeam), China Southern Airlines, Hainan Airlines, Kunming Airlines, Lucky Air and Sichuan Airlines fly nonstop from Kunming (KMG) to Guangzhou (CAN).
How far is Kunming from Guangzhou by plane?
Kunming (KMG) and Guangzhou (CAN) are 664 miles (1,068 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
Which points programs can book KMG to CAN award flights?
10 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Air France-KLM Flying Blue, Delta SkyMiles, Aeromexico Rewards, Alaska Atmos Rewards, China Eastern Eastern Miles, Emirates Skywards, Garuda Indonesia GarudaMiles, Korean Air SKYPASS and 2 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.
Where can I connect between Kunming and Guangzhou?
The most direct connections are through Nanning (NNG), Wenshan (WNH), Zhanjiang (ZHA), Hong Kong (HKG) and Zhaotong (ZAT). On 18 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example China Southern Airlines through Haikou.
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.




