Ningbo (NGB) to Kunming (KMG) flights
An economy award from Ningbo (NGB) to Kunming (KMG) starts at 10,000 miles one way with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club on China Eastern Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $35. 4 airlines fly nonstop from Ningbo (NGB) to Kunming (KMG): China Eastern Airlines, Ruili Airlines, Sichuan Airlines and Spring Airlines. The two airports are 1,181 miles (1,900 km) apart. China Eastern Airlines is in SkyTeam. There are also 59 ways to fly it with one stop, through Changsha, Nanchang and Yichun and more.
How many miles NGB 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 | 10,000 | $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 NGB to KMG
- China Eastern AirlinesSkyTeam · bookable with 8 programsWho books it
- DRRuili AirlinesNot in an alliance
- 3USichuan AirlinesNot in an alliance
- Spring AirlinesNot in an alliance
Book NGB 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
NGB to KMG with one stop
59 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Changsha (CSX)China Southern Airlines, Hainan Airlines and 2 more the whole way
+2BK+6
- Via Nanchang (KHN)China Eastern Airlines the whole wayA6
+3 - Via Yichun (YIC)West Air (China), then Lucky AirPN8L
- Via Tongren (TEN)Colorful GuiZhou Airlines, then Air TravelGYA6
- Via Yueyang (YYA)Colorful GuiZhou Airlines, then GX AirlinesGYGX
- Via Biancheng (DXJ)Colorful GuiZhou Airlines and LJ Air, then Ruili AirlinesGYLTDR
- Via Ji'An (JGS)Spring Airlines, then China Eastern Airlines
- Via Dayong (DYG)Loong Air and Spring Airlines, then Kunming AirlinesGJ
- Via Guilin (KWL)China Eastern Airlines and Spring Airlines, then Air GuilinGT
- Via Chenzhou (HCZ)Gestair, then Ruili AirlinesG5DR
- Via Shashi (SHS)Gestair, then Kunming AirlinesG5
- Via Wuhan (WUH)China Southern Airlines and China Eastern Airlines the whole way
8LDR+2 - Via Ganzhou (KOW)Loong Air, then Lucky AirGJ8L
- Via Yichang (YIH)Lucky Air the whole way8L8LDZ
- Via Enshi (ENH)Loong Air, then Ruili AirlinesGJDR
NGB to KMG: common questions
How many miles does NGB to KMG 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 (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 NGB to KMG?
China Eastern Airlines (SkyTeam), Ruili Airlines, Sichuan Airlines and Spring Airlines fly nonstop from Ningbo (NGB) to Kunming (KMG).
How far is Ningbo from Kunming by plane?
Ningbo (NGB) and Kunming (KMG) are 1,181 miles (1,900 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
Which points programs can book NGB 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 Ningbo and Kunming?
The most direct connections are through Changsha (CSX), Nanchang (KHN), Yichun (YIC), Tongren (TEN) and Yueyang (YYA). On 32 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example China Southern Airlines through Changsha.
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.