Lijiang (LJG) to Kunming (KMG) flights
An economy award from Lijiang (LJG) to Kunming (KMG) starts at 5,500 miles one way with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club on China Eastern Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $35. One airline flies nonstop from Lijiang (LJG) to Kunming (KMG): China Eastern Airlines. The two airports are 199 miles (321 km) apart. China Eastern Airlines is in SkyTeam. There are also 10 ways to fly it with one stop, through Mangshi, Jinghong and Luzhou and more.
How many miles LJG to KMG 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 | 5,500 | $35–370 |
| Qantas Frequent FlyerOn China Eastern Airlines | 11,500 | $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 LJG to KMG
- China Eastern AirlinesSkyTeam · bookable with 8 programsWho books it
Book LJG to KMG 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
LJG to KMG with one stop
10 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Mangshi (LUM)Ruili Airlines the whole wayDR8LDR+4
- Via Jinghong (JHG)Ruili Airlines, Kunming Airlines and 1 more, then Shanghai Airlines and China Eastern AirlinesDRQW
- Via Luzhou (LZO)Lucky Air the whole way8LGJ8L
- Via Chengdu (TFU)Sichuan Airlines, Air China and 3 more the whole way3U
EU+53U8L+3 - Via Chengdu (CTU)Air China and Tibet Airlines the whole wayEU
3U+1 - Via Chongqing (CKG)Sichuan Airlines and Lucky Air the whole way3U8LPN+13U8L+1
- Via Mian Yang (MIG)Shandong Airlines and Tibet Airlines, then Lucky Air and Tianjin Airlines
8LGS - Via Nanning (NNG)Beijing Capital Airlines, then China Eastern Airlines
- Via Haiphong (HPH)Lucky Air, then Ruili Airlines8LDR
- Via Guilin (KWL)Xiamen Airlines, then Air Guilin
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LJG to KMG: common questions
How many miles does LJG to KMG cost?
In economy it starts at 5,500 miles one way with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club on China Eastern Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $35. Next cheapest: Qantas Frequent Flyer (11,500). 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 LJG to KMG?
China Eastern Airlines (SkyTeam) flies nonstop from Lijiang (LJG) to Kunming (KMG).
How far is Lijiang from Kunming by plane?
Lijiang (LJG) and Kunming (KMG) are 199 miles (321 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
Which points programs can book LJG to KMG 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 Lijiang and Kunming?
The most direct connections are through Mangshi (LUM), Jinghong (JHG), Luzhou (LZO), Chengdu (TFU) and Chengdu (CTU). On 5 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Ruili Airlines through Mangshi.
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.