China Β· 162 miles (261 km)

Zhaotong (ZAT) to Kunming (KMG) flights

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5,500 milesCheapest economy award, one way, with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club

An economy award from Zhaotong (ZAT) 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 Zhaotong (ZAT) to Kunming (KMG): China Eastern Airlines. The two airports are 162 miles (261 km) apart. China Eastern Airlines is in SkyTeam. There are also 2 ways to fly it with one stop, through Chongqing and Jinghong.

How many miles ZAT 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.

ProgramEconomyTaxes and fees
Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubOn China Eastern Airlines5,500$35–370
Qantas Frequent FlyerOn China Eastern Airlines11,500$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.

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Airlines flying nonstop from ZAT to KMG

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    China Eastern AirlinesSkyTeam Β· bookable with 8 programsWho books it

Book ZAT to KMG with points

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

ZAT to KMG with one stop

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

  • Via Chongqing (CKG)Gestair, then Sichuan Airlines, Lucky Air and 2 more
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  • Via Jinghong (JHG)Gestair, then Shanghai Airlines and China Eastern Airlines
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ZAT to KMG: common questions

How many miles does ZAT 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 ZAT to KMG?

China Eastern Airlines (SkyTeam) flies nonstop from Zhaotong (ZAT) to Kunming (KMG).

How far is Zhaotong from Kunming by plane?

Zhaotong (ZAT) and Kunming (KMG) are 162 miles (261 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.

Which points programs can book ZAT 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 Zhaotong and Kunming?

The most direct connections are through Chongqing (CKG) and Jinghong (JHG).

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.