Kunming (KMG) to Yichang (YIH) flights
An economy award from Kunming (KMG) to Yichang (YIH) starts at 7,000 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 Yichang (YIH): China Eastern Airlines and Lucky Air. The two airports are 644 miles (1,036 km) apart. China Eastern Airlines is in SkyTeam. There are also 20 ways to fly it with one stop, through Chengdu, Chengdu and Nanning and more.
How many miles KMG to YIH 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 YIH
- China Eastern AirlinesSkyTeam · bookable with 8 programsWho books it
- 8LLucky AirNot in an alliance
Book KMG to YIH 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 YIH with one stop
20 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Chengdu (TFU)China Eastern Airlines the whole way3U8L+3
- Via Chengdu (CTU)Sichuan Airlines, Air China and 2 more, then Chengdu Airlines3U+1EU
- Via Nanning (NNG)China Eastern Airlines, then GX Airlines and Donghai AirlinesGXDZ
- Via Xian (XIY)Air Changan the whole way3U8LDR+59H
- Via Guangzhou (CAN)China Southern Airlines the whole way3U8L+4
- Via Shenzhen (SZX)Donghai Airlines and Shenzhen Airlines the whole way8LDZ+6
DZ - Via Zhuhai (ZUH)Lucky Air, China Southern Airlines and 2 more, then Donghai Airlines8LDR+1DZ
- Via Huizhou (HUZ)Kunming Airlines and China Eastern Airlines, then Tianjin Airlines
GS - Via Hong Kong (HKG)Greater Bay Airlines the whole wayHBHB
- Via Haikou (HAK)Hainan Airlines the whole way8L+3
- Via Lanzhou (LHW)Lucky Air, Ruili Airlines and 4 more, then Donghai Airlines8LDR+3DZ
- Via Jieyang (SWA)China Southern Airlines the whole way8L+2
- Via Xining (XNN)China Eastern Airlines, Sichuan Airlines and 2 more, then Beijing Capital Airlines3UDR+1
- Via Sanya (SYX)Lucky Air, China Southern Airlines and 3 more, then Tianjin Airlines8L+2GS
- Via Xuzhou (XUZ)Sichuan Airlines, Lucky Air and 1 more, then Tianjin Airlines and Tibet Airlines3U8LGJGS
KMG to YIH: common questions
How many miles does KMG to YIH 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 YIH?
China Eastern Airlines (SkyTeam) and Lucky Air fly nonstop from Kunming (KMG) to Yichang (YIH).
How far is Kunming from Yichang by plane?
Kunming (KMG) and Yichang (YIH) are 644 miles (1,036 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 YIH 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 Yichang?
The most direct connections are through Chengdu (TFU), Chengdu (CTU), Nanning (NNG), Xian (XIY) and Guangzhou (CAN). On 9 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example China Eastern 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.