Vientiane (VTE) to Kunming (KMG) flights
An economy award from Vientiane (VTE) to Kunming (KMG) starts at 5,500 miles one way with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club on China Eastern Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $45. 2 airlines fly nonstop from Vientiane (VTE) to Kunming (KMG): China Eastern Airlines and Lao Airlines. The two airports are 493 miles (793 km) apart. China Eastern Airlines is in SkyTeam. There are also 10 ways to fly it with one stop, through Luang Prabang, Jinghong and Hanoi and more.
How many miles VTE 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 | $45–400 |
| Qantas Frequent FlyerOn China Eastern Airlines | 11,500 | $35–210 |
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 VTE to KMG
- China Eastern AirlinesSkyTeam · bookable with 8 programsWho books it
- QVLao AirlinesNot in an alliance
Book VTE 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
VTE to KMG with one stop
10 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Luang Prabang (LPQ)Lao Airlines, then China Eastern AirlinesQV
- Via Jinghong (JHG)Qingdao Airlines, then Shanghai Airlines and China Eastern AirlinesQW
- Via Hanoi (HAN)Lao Airlines and Vietnam Airlines, then China Eastern AirlinesQV
- Via Nanning (NNG)Lao Airlines and GX Airlines, then China Eastern AirlinesQVGX
- Via Bangkok (DMK)Thai AirAsia the whole way
- Via Bangkok (BKK)Thai Airways International the whole wayQV
- Via Haikou (HAK)Hainan Airlines the whole way
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+3 - Via Yangon (RGN)Myanmar Airways International, then China Eastern Airlines8M
- Via Chengdu (TFU)Sichuan Airlines the whole way3U3U8L+3
- Via Chongqing (CKG)Gestair and West Air (China), then Sichuan Airlines, Lucky Air and 2 moreG5PN3U8L+1
VTE to KMG: common questions
How many miles does VTE 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 $45. 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 VTE to KMG?
China Eastern Airlines (SkyTeam) and Lao Airlines fly nonstop from Vientiane (VTE) to Kunming (KMG).
How far is Vientiane from Kunming by plane?
Vientiane (VTE) and Kunming (KMG) are 493 miles (793 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
Which points programs can book VTE 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 Vientiane and Kunming?
The most direct connections are through Luang Prabang (LPQ), Jinghong (JHG), Hanoi (HAN), Nanning (NNG) and Bangkok (DMK). On 4 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Thai AirAsia through Bangkok.
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.