Huai'an (HIA) to Kunming (KMG) flights

An economy award from Huai'an (HIA) 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. One airline flies nonstop from Huai'an (HIA) to Kunming (KMG): China Eastern Airlines. The two airports are 1,142 miles (1,838 km) apart. China Eastern Airlines is in SkyTeam. There are also 20 ways to fly it with one stop, through Wuhan, Chongqing and Changsha and more.
How many miles HIA 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 | $35β370 |
| Qantas Frequent FlyerOn China Eastern Airlines | 16,100 | $25β180 |
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 HIA to KMG
- China Eastern AirlinesSkyTeam Β· bookable with 8 programsWho books it

Book HIA 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
HIA to KMG with one stop
20 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Wuhan (WUH)China Eastern Airlines the whole way
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- Via Changsha (CSX)Xiamen Airlines and Tianjin Airlines, then Okay Airways, China Southern Airlines and 7 more
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- Via Nanchang (KHN)Jiangxi Airlines the whole way
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- Via Guilin (KWL)Shanghai Airlines, then Air Guilin
GT - Via Chengdu (TFU)Colorful GuiZhou Airlines, then Sichuan Airlines, Lucky Air and 4 moreGY3U8L+3

- Via Xian (XIY)China Eastern Airlines the whole way
3U8LDR+5 - Via Nanning (NNG)GX Airlines, then China Eastern AirlinesGX

- Via Guangzhou (CAN)China Eastern Airlines and China Southern Airlines the whole way

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- Via Taiyuan (TYN)China Eastern Airlines the whole way
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- Via Shenzhen (SZX)China Southern Airlines the whole way

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DZ+6 - Via Wenzhou (WNZ)China Eastern Airlines the whole way
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- Via Zhuhai (ZUH)GX Airlines, then Lucky Air, China Southern Airlines and 2 moreGX8L
DR+1 - Via Jieyang (SWA)China Southern Airlines the whole way
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- Via Fuzhou (FOC)China Eastern Airlines the whole way
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HIA to KMG: common questions
How many miles does HIA 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 HIA to KMG?
China Eastern Airlines (SkyTeam) flies nonstop from Huai'an (HIA) to Kunming (KMG).
How far is Huai'an from Kunming by plane?
Huai'an (HIA) and Kunming (KMG) are 1,142 miles (1,838 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
Which points programs can book HIA 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 Huai'an and Kunming?
The most direct connections are through Wuhan (WUH), Chongqing (CKG), Changsha (CSX), Nanchang (KHN) and Guilin (KWL). On 12 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example China Eastern Airlines through Wuhan.
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.
