Kunming (KMG) to Xining (XNN) flights
An economy award from Kunming (KMG) to Xining (XNN) starts at 7,000 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 Xining (XNN): China Eastern Airlines, Lucky Air, Ruili Airlines and Sichuan Airlines. The two airports are 791 miles (1,273 km) apart. China Eastern Airlines is in SkyTeam. There are also 21 ways to fly it with one stop, through Chengdu, Chengdu and Mian Yang and more.
How many miles KMG to XNN 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 |
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 XNN
- China Eastern AirlinesSkyTeam · bookable with 8 programsWho books it
- 8LLucky AirNot in an alliance
- DRRuili AirlinesNot in an alliance
- 3USichuan AirlinesNot in an alliance
Book KMG to XNN 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 XNN with one stop
21 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Chengdu (CTU)Air China and Tibet Airlines the whole way3U
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- Via Chengdu (TFU)Sichuan Airlines, Air China and 1 more the whole way3U8L+33U+1
- Via Mian Yang (MIG)Lucky Air and Tianjin Airlines, then Sichuan Airlines8LGS3U
- Via Luzhou (LZO)China Eastern Airlines and Lucky Air, then Sichuan Airlines and Tibet Airlines8L3U
- Via Chongqing (CKG)Sichuan Airlines the whole way3U8L+2
3UPN+2
- Via Zhongwei (ZHY)Sichuan Airlines, then Beijing Capital Airlines3U
- Via Xian (XIY)China Eastern Airlines and Hainan Airlines the whole way3U8LDR+5
- Via Enshi (ENH)Ruili Airlines, then Loong AirDRGJ
- Via Yinchuan (INC)Lucky Air, China Eastern Airlines and 1 more, then Shandong Airlines and Ruili Airlines8LLT
DR - Via Shiyan (WDS)Air China, then Fuzhou AirlinesFU
- Via Yan'an (ENY)Gestair, then Beijing Capital AirlinesG5
- Via Yichang (YIH)Lucky Air and China Eastern Airlines, then Beijing Capital Airlines8L
- Via Nanning (NNG)China Eastern Airlines, then GX AirlinesGX
- Via Yulin (UYN)China Eastern Airlines, then GX AirlinesGX
- Via Luoyang (LYA)China Eastern Airlines, then Xiamen Airlines
KMG to XNN: common questions
How many miles does KMG to XNN 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). 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 XNN?
China Eastern Airlines (SkyTeam), Lucky Air, Ruili Airlines and Sichuan Airlines fly nonstop from Kunming (KMG) to Xining (XNN).
How far is Kunming from Xining by plane?
Kunming (KMG) and Xining (XNN) are 791 miles (1,273 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 XNN 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 Xining?
The most direct connections are through Chengdu (CTU), Chengdu (TFU), Mian Yang (MIG), Luzhou (LZO) and Chongqing (CKG). On 8 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Air China 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.