Kunming (KMG) to Seoul (ICN) flights
An economy award from Kunming (KMG) to Seoul (ICN) starts at 11,500 miles one way with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club on Korean Air, plus taxes and fees from $53.50. 2 airlines fly nonstop from Kunming (KMG) to Seoul (ICN): China Eastern Airlines and Korean Air. The two airports are 1,623 miles (2,612 km) apart. China Eastern Airlines and Korean Air are in SkyTeam. There are also 45 ways to fly it with one stop, through Yichang, Dayong and Wuhan and more.
How many miles KMG to ICN 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 Korean Air | 11,500 | $53.50–120 |
| SAS EuroBonusOn Korean Air | 15,000 | $63.90–126.40 |
| Emirates SkywardsOn Korean Air | 17,000 | $13.50–370 |
| Delta SkyMilesOn Korean Air | 17,500 | $13.50–20 |
| Etihad GuestOn Korean Air | 23,000 | $13.50–270 |
| Qantas Frequent FlyerOn China Eastern Airlines | 23,000 | $33.50–210 |
| Alaska Atmos RewardsOn Korean Air | 25,000 | $33.50–40 |
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 KMG to ICN
- China Eastern AirlinesSkyTeam · bookable with 8 programsWho books it
- Korean AirSkyTeam · bookable with 10 programsWho books it
Book KMG to ICN with points
Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.
- Aeromexico RewardsBooks China Eastern Airlines, Korean Air
- Air France-KLM Flying BlueBooks China Eastern Airlines, Korean Air
- China Eastern Eastern MilesBooks China Eastern Airlines, Korean Air
- Delta SkyMilesBooks China Eastern Airlines, Korean Air
- Garuda Indonesia GarudaMilesBooks China Eastern Airlines, Korean Air
- Korean Air SKYPASSBooks China Eastern Airlines, Korean Air
- SAS EuroBonusBooks China Eastern Airlines, Korean Air
- Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubBooks China Eastern Airlines, Korean Air
- Alaska Atmos RewardsBooks Korean Air
- Emirates SkywardsBooks Korean Air
KMG to ICN with one stop
45 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Yichang (YIH)Lucky Air and China Eastern Airlines, then Jin Air8L
- Via Dayong (DYG)Kunming Airlines, then Korean Air, Air Seoul and 1 more
RS3U - Via Wuhan (WUH)China Southern Airlines the whole way8L
DR+2
- Via Hefei (HFE)Sichuan Airlines, Lucky Air and 3 more, then Korean Air3U8LBK+2
- Via Yancheng (YNZ)Lucky Air and Ruili Airlines, then Asiana Airlines8LDR
- Via Qingdao (TAO)China Eastern Airlines and Shandong Airlines the whole wayA6+3
+4 - Via Weihai (WEH)Ruili Airlines, then Jeju Air and China Eastern AirlinesDR
- Via Yangzhou (YTY)Spring Airlines the whole way
- Via Chongqing (CKG)Sichuan Airlines, Lucky Air and 3 more, then Air China and Asiana Airlines3U8L+2
- Via Zhengzhou (CGO)China Southern Airlines the whole way3U8L+6ZE
- Via Nanjing (NKG)China Eastern Airlines the whole way3UA6BK+5
- Via Changsha (CSX)China Southern Airlines the whole wayBK+6
- Via Yantai (YNT)China Eastern Airlines the whole wayZE+1
- Via Jinan (TNA)Shandong Airlines the whole way3U8L+2
- Via Wuxi (WUX)China Eastern Airlines the whole wayA6DR+1
KMG to ICN: common questions
How many miles does KMG to ICN cost?
In economy it starts at 11,500 miles one way with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club on Korean Air, plus taxes and fees from $53.50. Next cheapest: SAS EuroBonus (15,000), Emirates Skywards (17,000) and Delta SkyMiles (17,500). 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 KMG to ICN?
China Eastern Airlines (SkyTeam) and Korean Air (SkyTeam) fly nonstop from Kunming (KMG) to Seoul (ICN).
How far is Kunming from Seoul by plane?
Kunming (KMG) and Seoul (ICN) are 1,623 miles (2,612 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
Which points programs can book KMG to ICN award flights?
10 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, Virgin Atlantic Flying Club and 2 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.
Where can I connect between Kunming and Seoul?
The most direct connections are through Yichang (YIH), Dayong (DYG), Wuhan (WUH), Hefei (HFE) and Yancheng (YNZ). On 27 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example China Southern 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.