Kunming (KMG) to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) flights
An economy award from Kunming (KMG) to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) starts at 10,000 miles one way with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club on China Eastern Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $43.50. One airline flies nonstop from Kunming (KMG) to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN): China Eastern Airlines. The two airports are 1,017 miles (1,637 km) apart. China Eastern Airlines is in SkyTeam. There are also 19 ways to fly it with one stop, through Hanoi, Siem Reap and Vientiane and more.
How many miles KMG to SGN 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 | $43.50–360 |
| Qantas Frequent FlyerOn China Eastern Airlines | 16,100 | $33.50–170 |
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 SGN
- China Eastern AirlinesSkyTeam · bookable with 8 programsWho books it
Book KMG to SGN 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 SGN with one stop
19 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Hanoi (HAN)China Eastern Airlines, then VietJet Air, Vietnam Airlines and 2 more
VU+1 - Via Siem Reap (SAI)China Eastern Airlines, then Air Cambodia and Vietnam AirlinesK6
- Via Vientiane (VTE)China Eastern Airlines and Lao Airlines, then VietJet AirQV
- Via Haiphong (HPH)Ruili Airlines, then VietJet Air, Vietnam Airlines and 1 moreDR9G
- Via Phnom Penh (KTI)China Eastern Airlines, then Air Cambodia, Qatar Airways and 1 moreK6
- Via Sihanoukville (KOS)Ruili Airlines, then Air CambodiaDRK6
- Via Phu Quoc (PQC)Ruili Airlines, then VietJet Air, Vietnam Airlines and 2 moreDRVU+1
- Via Bangkok (BKK)Thai Airways International the whole way
+2 - Via Bangkok (DMK)Thai AirAsia the whole way
- Via Chiang Mai (CNX)China Eastern Airlines, then VietJet Air
- Via Haikou (HAK)Hainan Airlines the whole way8L
+3
- Via Lijiang (LJG)China Eastern Airlines, then Ruili AirlinesDR
- Via Yangon (RGN)Air China and China Eastern Airlines, then Myanmar Airways International
8M - Via Guangzhou (CAN)China Southern Airlines the whole way3U8L+4+1
- Via Shenzhen (SZX)China Southern Airlines and Shenzhen Airlines the whole way8LDZ+6
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KMG to SGN: common questions
How many miles does KMG to SGN 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 $43.50. Next cheapest: 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 SGN?
China Eastern Airlines (SkyTeam) flies nonstop from Kunming (KMG) to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN).
How far is Kunming from Ho Chi Minh City by plane?
Kunming (KMG) and Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) are 1,017 miles (1,637 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 SGN 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 Ho Chi Minh City?
The most direct connections are through Hanoi (HAN), Siem Reap (SAI), Vientiane (VTE), Haiphong (HPH) and Phnom Penh (KTI). On 6 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Thai Airways International through Bangkok.
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.