Kunming (KMG) to Dalian (DLC) flights
An economy award from Kunming (KMG) to Dalian (DLC) starts at 10,000 miles one way with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club on China Eastern Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $35. 2 airlines fly nonstop from Kunming (KMG) to Dalian (DLC): China Eastern Airlines and Shanghai Airlines. The two airports are 1,445 miles (2,326 km) apart. China Eastern Airlines is in SkyTeam. There are also 62 ways to fly it with one stop, through Zhengzhou, Jining and Jinan and more.
How many miles KMG to DLC 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 | 23,000 | $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 KMG to DLC
- China Eastern AirlinesSkyTeam · bookable with 8 programsWho books it
- Shanghai AirlinesNot in an alliance
Book KMG to DLC 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
KMG to DLC with one stop
62 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Zhengzhou (CGO)China Southern Airlines, Shanghai Airlines and 1 more the whole way3U8L+6
+4 - Via Jining (JNG)Air Travel, then Chengdu Airlines and GestairA6EUG5
- Via Jinan (TNA)Shandong Airlines the whole way3U8L+2
- Via Shiyan (WDS)Air China the whole way
- Via Chongqing (CKG)Sichuan Airlines, China Southern Airlines and 1 more the whole way3U8L+23U+2
- Via Luoyang (LYA)China Eastern Airlines, then GX AirlinesGX
- Via Yichang (YIH)Lucky Air and China Eastern Airlines, then Air Changan8L9H
- Via Yantai (YNT)China Eastern Airlines, then Tianjin AirlinesGS
- Via Linyi (LYI)Loong Air, then Chongqing AirlinesGJOQ
- Via Fuyang (FUG)China Eastern Airlines, then GX AirlinesGX
- Via Qingdao (TAO)China Eastern Airlines and Shandong Airlines the whole wayA6+3+2
- Via Changzhi (CIH)Donghai Airlines, then Gestair and LJ AirDZG5LT
- Via Xuzhou (XUZ)Loong Air the whole way3U8LGJGJG5
- Via Yuncheng (YCU)Kunming Airlines and Tibet Airlines, then Xiamen Airlines
- Via Wuhan (WUH)China Southern Airlines and China Eastern Airlines the whole way8LDR+2+2
KMG to DLC: common questions
How many miles does KMG to DLC 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 (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 KMG to DLC?
China Eastern Airlines (SkyTeam) and Shanghai Airlines fly nonstop from Kunming (KMG) to Dalian (DLC).
How far is Kunming from Dalian by plane?
Kunming (KMG) and Dalian (DLC) are 1,445 miles (2,326 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 DLC 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 Kunming and Dalian?
The most direct connections are through Zhengzhou (CGO), Jining (JNG), Jinan (TNA), Shiyan (WDS) and Chongqing (CKG). On 36 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example China Southern Airlines through Zhengzhou.
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.