Kunming (KMG) to Lanzhou (LHW) flights
An economy award from Kunming (KMG) to Lanzhou (LHW) starts at 7,000 miles one way with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club on China Eastern Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $35. 6 airlines fly nonstop from Kunming (KMG) to Lanzhou (LHW): China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines, Lucky Air, Okay Airways, Ruili Airlines and Spring Airlines. The two airports are 789 miles (1,270 km) apart. China Eastern Airlines is in SkyTeam. There are also 22 ways to fly it with one stop, through Chengdu, Chengdu and Mian Yang and more.
How many miles KMG to LHW 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 | $35–370 |
| Qantas Frequent FlyerOn China Eastern Airlines | 16,100 | $25–180 |
| American AAdvantageOn China Southern Airlines | 17,500 | $5–30 |
| Delta SkyMilesOn China Southern Airlines | 17,500 | $45–230 |
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 LHW
- China Eastern AirlinesSkyTeam · bookable with 8 programsWho books it
- China Southern AirlinesNot in an alliance · bookable with 3 programsWho books it
- 8LLucky AirNot in an alliance
- BKOkay AirwaysNot in an alliance
- DRRuili AirlinesNot in an alliance
- Spring AirlinesNot in an alliance
Book KMG to LHW 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
- 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 LHW with one stop
22 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Chengdu (CTU)Sichuan Airlines and Air China the whole way3U
+13UEU - Via Chengdu (TFU)Sichuan Airlines, Air China and 2 more the whole way3U8L+33UEU+3
- Via Mian Yang (MIG)Lucky Air and Tianjin Airlines, then GX Airlines8LGSGX
- Via Luzhou (LZO)China Eastern Airlines and Lucky Air, then Sichuan Airlines8L3U
- Via Chongqing (CKG)Sichuan Airlines the whole way3U8L+23UG5
- Via Lijiang (LJG)China Eastern Airlines, then Ruili AirlinesDR
- Via Wanxian (WXN)Sichuan Airlines, then Xiamen Airlines3U
- Via Enshi (ENH)Ruili Airlines, then Loong AirDRGJ
- Via Shiyan (WDS)Air China, then Spring Airlines
- Via Yichang (YIH)Lucky Air and China Eastern Airlines, then Donghai Airlines8LDZ
- Via Guilin (KWL)Air Guilin, then China Eastern Airlines and Spring AirlinesGT
- Via Xiangyang (XFN)Kunming Airlines, then Loong Air
GJ - Via Shashi (SHS)Kunming Airlines, then Loong AirGJ
- Via Yulin (UYN)China Eastern Airlines, then China United AirlinesKN
- Via Nanning (NNG)China Eastern Airlines, then China Southern Airlines
KMG to LHW: common questions
How many miles does KMG to LHW 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: Qantas Frequent Flyer (16,100), American AAdvantage (17,500) and Delta SkyMiles (17,500). 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 LHW?
China Eastern Airlines (SkyTeam), China Southern Airlines, Lucky Air, Okay Airways, Ruili Airlines and Spring Airlines fly nonstop from Kunming (KMG) to Lanzhou (LHW).
How far is Kunming from Lanzhou by plane?
Kunming (KMG) and Lanzhou (LHW) are 789 miles (1,270 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 LHW award flights?
9 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Air France-KLM Flying Blue, Delta SkyMiles, Aeromexico Rewards, China Eastern Eastern Miles, Emirates Skywards, Garuda Indonesia GarudaMiles, Korean Air SKYPASS, SAS EuroBonus and 1 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 Lanzhou?
The most direct connections are through Chengdu (CTU), Chengdu (TFU), Mian Yang (MIG), Luzhou (LZO) and Chongqing (CKG). On 9 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Sichuan Airlines through Chengdu.
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.