China Β· 274 miles (441 km)

Diqing (DIG) to Kunming (KMG) flights

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

An economy award from Diqing (DIG) 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. 2 airlines fly nonstop from Diqing (DIG) to Kunming (KMG): China Eastern Airlines and Lucky Air. The two airports are 274 miles (441 km) apart. China Eastern Airlines is in SkyTeam. There are also 2 ways to fly it with one stop, through Chengdu and Chongqing.

How many miles DIG 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 DIG to KMG

  • China Eastern Airlines logo
    China Eastern AirlinesSkyTeam Β· bookable with 8 programsWho books it
  • 8L
    Lucky AirNot in an alliance

Book DIG to KMG with points

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

DIG to KMG with one stop

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

  • Via Chengdu (TFU)Sichuan Airlines and China Eastern Airlines the whole way
    3U
    China Eastern Airlines logo
    3U
    8L
    Air China logo
    +3
  • Via Chongqing (CKG)Chongqing Airlines the whole way
    OQ
    China Southern Airlines logo
    3U
    8L
    China Eastern Airlines logo
    +1

DIG to KMG: common questions

How many miles does DIG 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 DIG to KMG?

China Eastern Airlines (SkyTeam) and Lucky Air fly nonstop from Diqing (DIG) to Kunming (KMG).

How far is Diqing from Kunming by plane?

Diqing (DIG) and Kunming (KMG) are 274 miles (441 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.

Which points programs can book DIG 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 Diqing and Kunming?

The most direct connections are through Chengdu (TFU) and Chongqing (CKG). On 2 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Sichuan 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.