China Β· 1,370 miles (2,204 km)

Kunming (KMG) to Yantai (YNT) flights

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10,000 milesCheapest economy award, one way, with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club

An economy award from Kunming (KMG) to Yantai (YNT) starts at 10,000 miles one way with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club on China Eastern Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $35. One airline flies nonstop from Kunming (KMG) to Yantai (YNT): China Eastern Airlines. The two airports are 1,370 miles (2,204 km) apart. China Eastern Airlines is in SkyTeam. There are also 38 ways to fly it with one stop, through Zhengzhou, Yichang and Chongqing and more.

How many miles KMG to YNT 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.

ProgramEconomyTaxes and fees
Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubOn China Eastern Airlines10,000$35–370
Qantas Frequent FlyerOn China Eastern Airlines23,000$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.

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Airlines flying nonstop from KMG to YNT

  • China Eastern Airlines logo
    China Eastern AirlinesSkyTeam Β· bookable with 8 programsWho books it

Book KMG to YNT with points

Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.

KMG to YNT with one stop

38 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.

  • Via Zhengzhou (CGO)China Eastern Airlines the whole way
    3U
    8L
    China Southern Airlines logo
    +6
    China Eastern Airlines logo
  • Via Yichang (YIH)Lucky Air and China Eastern Airlines, then Tianjin Airlines
    8L
    China Eastern Airlines logo
    GS
  • Via Chongqing (CKG)Sichuan Airlines the whole way
    3U
    8L
    China Southern Airlines logo
    +2
    3U
    QW
    Shandong Airlines logo
  • Via Wuhan (WUH)China Eastern Airlines the whole way
    8L
    China Southern Airlines logo
    DR
    +2
    China Eastern Airlines logo
    Shandong Airlines logo
    Beijing Capital Airlines logo
  • Via Hefei (HFE)China Eastern Airlines the whole way
    3U
    8L
    BK
    +2
    China Eastern Airlines logo
  • Via Chengdu (TFU)Sichuan Airlines, Air China and 1 more the whole way
    3U
    8L
    Air China logo
    +3
    3U
    Air China logo
    Shenzhen Airlines logo
    +2
  • Via Xian (XIY)Sichuan Airlines, Tianjin Airlines and 1 more the whole way
    3U
    8L
    DR
    +5
    China Eastern Airlines logo
    GS
    Shandong Airlines logo
    +2
  • Via Changsha (CSX)China Eastern Airlines and Ruili Airlines the whole way
    BK
    China Southern Airlines logo
    Shanghai Airlines logo
    +6
    China Eastern Airlines logo
    DR
    Shandong Airlines logo
  • Via Chengdu (CTU)Sichuan Airlines the whole way
    3U
    Air China logo
    China Eastern Airlines logo
    +1
    3U
  • Via Nanjing (NKG)Shandong Airlines the whole way
    3U
    A6
    BK
    +5
    Shandong Airlines logo
  • Via Yangzhou (YTY)Spring Airlines and Kunming Airlines, then Shandong Airlines
    Spring Airlines logo
    Kunming Airlines logo
    Shandong Airlines logo
  • Via Taiyuan (TYN)China Eastern Airlines the whole way
    8L
    DR
    China Eastern Airlines logo
    +2
    China Eastern Airlines logo
    GS
  • Via Nanchang (KHN)China Eastern Airlines the whole way
    A6
    Kunming Airlines logo
    China Eastern Airlines logo
    +3
    China Eastern Airlines logo
  • Via Dalian (DLC)China Eastern Airlines and Shanghai Airlines, then Tianjin Airlines
    China Eastern Airlines logo
    Shanghai Airlines logo
    GS
  • Via Beijing (PKX)Air China the whole way
    China Southern Airlines logo
    Air China logo
    China Eastern Airlines logo
    +4
    Air China logo
See all 38 in Routes

KMG to YNT: common questions

How many miles does KMG to YNT 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 $35. Next cheapest: Qantas Frequent Flyer (23,000). 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 YNT?

China Eastern Airlines (SkyTeam) flies nonstop from Kunming (KMG) to Yantai (YNT).

How far is Kunming from Yantai by plane?

Kunming (KMG) and Yantai (YNT) are 1,370 miles (2,204 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 YNT 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 Yantai?

The most direct connections are through Zhengzhou (CGO), Yichang (YIH), Chongqing (CKG), Wuhan (WUH) and Hefei (HFE). On 28 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example China Eastern Airlines through Zhengzhou.

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.