Kunming (KMG) to Chengdu (CTU) flights
An economy award from Kunming (KMG) to Chengdu (CTU) starts at 5,500 miles one way with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club on China Eastern Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $35. 4 airlines fly nonstop from Kunming (KMG) to Chengdu (CTU): Air China, China Eastern Airlines, Sichuan Airlines and Tibet Airlines. The two airports are 384 miles (618 km) apart. Air China is in Star Alliance and China Eastern Airlines is in SkyTeam. There are also 10 ways to fly it with one stop, through Lijiang, Dali City and Bazhong and more.
How many miles KMG to CTU 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 | 5,500 | $35–370 |
| Air Canada AeroplanOn Air China | 8,000 | $33–58 |
| ANA Mileage ClubOn Air China | 10,000 | $5–30 |
| Qantas Frequent FlyerOn China Eastern Airlines | 11,500 | $25–180 |
| Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerOn Air China | 14,500 | $5–30 |
| Avianca LifeMilesOn Air China | 15,000 | $30–55 |
| EVA Air Infinity MileageLandsOn Air China | 15,000 | $5–30 |
| Turkish Airlines Miles&SmilesOn Air China | 15,000 | $5–70 |
| Thai Royal Orchid PlusOn Air China | 17,500 | $5–30 |
| TAP Miles&GoOn Air China | 40,000 | $49.80–424.80 |
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 CTU
- Air ChinaStar Alliance · bookable with 11 programsWho books it
- China Eastern AirlinesSkyTeam · bookable with 8 programsWho books it
- 3USichuan AirlinesNot in an alliance
- Tibet AirlinesNot in an alliance
Book KMG to CTU 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 Canada AeroplanBooks Air China
- Air France-KLM Flying BlueBooks China Eastern Airlines
- Air New Zealand AirpointsBooks Air China
- ANA Mileage ClubBooks Air China
- Avianca LifeMilesBooks Air China
- China Eastern Eastern MilesBooks China Eastern Airlines
- Delta SkyMilesBooks China Eastern Airlines
- EVA Air Infinity MileageLandsBooks Air China
- Garuda Indonesia GarudaMilesBooks China Eastern Airlines
- Korean Air SKYPASSBooks China Eastern Airlines
- Lufthansa Miles & MoreBooks Air China
- SAS EuroBonusBooks China Eastern Airlines
- Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerBooks Air China
- TAP Miles&GoBooks Air China
- Thai Royal Orchid PlusBooks Air China
- Turkish Airlines Miles&SmilesBooks Air China
- United MileagePlusBooks Air China
- Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubBooks China Eastern Airlines
KMG to CTU with one stop
10 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Lijiang (LJG)China Eastern Airlines, then Air China, Chengdu Airlines and 1 moreEU
- Via Dali City (DLU)China Eastern Airlines, then Air China, Tibet Airlines and 1 more3U
- Via Bazhong (BZX)Sichuan Airlines, then Air China3U
- Via Mangshi (LUM)Tibet Airlines the whole way8LDR+4
- Via Jinghong (JHG)Shanghai Airlines and China Eastern Airlines, then Sichuan Airlines, Chengdu Airlines and 1 more
3UEU - Via Nanning (NNG)China Eastern Airlines, then Sichuan Airlines and Tibet Airlines3U
- Via Yichang (YIH)Lucky Air and China Eastern Airlines, then Chengdu Airlines8LEU
- Via Lanzhou (LHW)Lucky Air, Ruili Airlines and 4 more, then Sichuan Airlines, Air China and 1 more8LDR+33UEU
- Via Xining (XNN)China Eastern Airlines, Sichuan Airlines and 2 more, then Air China and Tibet Airlines3UDR+1
- Via Changsha (CSX)Chengdu Airlines the whole wayBK
+63UEU+1
KMG to CTU: common questions
How many miles does KMG to CTU cost?
In economy it starts at 5,500 miles one way with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club on China Eastern Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $35. Next cheapest: Air Canada Aeroplan (8,000), ANA Mileage Club (10,000) and Qantas Frequent Flyer (11,500). 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 CTU?
Air China (Star Alliance), China Eastern Airlines (SkyTeam), Sichuan Airlines and Tibet Airlines fly nonstop from Kunming (KMG) to Chengdu (CTU).
How far is Kunming from Chengdu by plane?
Kunming (KMG) and Chengdu (CTU) are 384 miles (618 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 CTU award flights?
19 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Aeromexico Rewards, Air Canada Aeroplan, Air France-KLM Flying Blue, Air New Zealand Airpoints, ANA Mileage Club, Avianca LifeMiles, China Eastern Eastern Miles, Delta SkyMiles and 11 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 Chengdu?
The most direct connections are through Lijiang (LJG), Dali City (DLU), Bazhong (BZX), Mangshi (LUM) and Jinghong (JHG). On 2 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Tibet Airlines through Mangshi.
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.