Tengchong (TCZ) to Kunming (KMG) flights
An economy award from Tengchong (TCZ) 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. 3 airlines fly nonstop from Tengchong (TCZ) to Kunming (KMG): China Eastern Airlines, Kunming Airlines and Lucky Air. The two airports are 278 miles (448 km) apart. China Eastern Airlines is in SkyTeam. There are also 4 ways to fly it with one stop, through Lijiang, Jinghong and Chengdu and more.
How many miles TCZ 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 TCZ to KMG
- China Eastern AirlinesSkyTeam · bookable with 8 programsWho books it
- Kunming AirlinesNot in an alliance
- 8LLucky AirNot in an alliance
Book TCZ 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
TCZ to KMG with one stop
4 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Lijiang (LJG)Tibet Airlines, then China Eastern Airlines
- Via Jinghong (JHG)Lucky Air, then Shanghai Airlines and China Eastern Airlines8L
- Via Chengdu (TFU)China Eastern Airlines, Sichuan Airlines and 1 more the whole way3U3U8L+3
- Via Chongqing (CKG)Kunming Airlines and Tibet Airlines, then Sichuan Airlines, Lucky Air and 2 more3U8L+1
TCZ to KMG: common questions
How many miles does TCZ 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 TCZ to KMG?
China Eastern Airlines (SkyTeam), Kunming Airlines and Lucky Air fly nonstop from Tengchong (TCZ) to Kunming (KMG).
How far is Tengchong from Kunming by plane?
Tengchong (TCZ) and Kunming (KMG) are 278 miles (448 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
Which points programs can book TCZ 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 Tengchong and Kunming?
The most direct connections are through Lijiang (LJG), Jinghong (JHG), Chengdu (TFU) and Chongqing (CKG). On 1 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.