Kunming (KMG) to Jinghong (JHG) flights
An economy award from Kunming (KMG) to Jinghong (JHG) starts at 5,500 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 Jinghong (JHG): China Eastern Airlines and Shanghai Airlines. The two airports are 256 miles (412 km) apart. China Eastern Airlines is in SkyTeam. There are also 14 ways to fly it with one stop, through Dali City, Mangshi and Lijiang and more.
How many miles KMG to JHG 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 |
| Qantas Frequent FlyerOn China Eastern Airlines | 11,500 | $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 JHG
- China Eastern AirlinesSkyTeam · bookable with 8 programsWho books it
- Shanghai AirlinesNot in an alliance
Book KMG to JHG 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 JHG with one stop
14 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Dali City (DLU)China Eastern Airlines, then Lucky Air8L
- Via Mangshi (LUM)Ruili Airlines the whole way8LDR+4
DR - Via Lijiang (LJG)China Eastern Airlines, then Ruili Airlines, Kunming Airlines and 1 moreDRQW
- Via Tengchong (TCZ)Lucky Air the whole way8L8L
- Via Zhaotong (ZAT)China Eastern Airlines, then GestairG5
- Via Vientiane (VTE)China Eastern Airlines and Lao Airlines, then Qingdao AirlinesQVQW
- Via Nanning (NNG)China Eastern Airlines, then Ruili Airlines and Air GuilinDRGT
- Via Luzhou (LZO)Lucky Air the whole way8L3U8L
- Via Chengdu (TFU)Sichuan Airlines, Lucky Air and 4 more the whole way3U8L+3
3U8L+5 - Via Chengdu (CTU)Sichuan Airlines and Tibet Airlines the whole way3U+13UEU
- Via Chongqing (CKG)Sichuan Airlines, Lucky Air and 1 more the whole way3U8L+2
OQ3UG5+2 - Via Guilin (KWL)Air Guilin, then 9 AirGTAQ
- Via Mian Yang (MIG)Lucky Air and Tianjin Airlines, then Sichuan Airlines8LGS3U
- Via Zhanjiang (ZHA)China Eastern Airlines and Ruili Airlines, then LJ AirDRLT
KMG to JHG: common questions
How many miles does KMG to JHG 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: 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 JHG?
China Eastern Airlines (SkyTeam) and Shanghai Airlines fly nonstop from Kunming (KMG) to Jinghong (JHG).
How far is Kunming from Jinghong by plane?
Kunming (KMG) and Jinghong (JHG) are 256 miles (412 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 JHG 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 Jinghong?
The most direct connections are through Dali City (DLU), Mangshi (LUM), Lijiang (LJG), Tengchong (TCZ) and Zhaotong (ZAT). On 6 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Ruili 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.