Kunming (KMG) to Kuala Lumpur (KUL) flights
An economy award from Kunming (KMG) to Kuala Lumpur (KUL) starts at 11,500 miles one way with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club on China Eastern Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $43.50. 3 airlines fly nonstop from Kunming (KMG) to Kuala Lumpur (KUL): AirAsia, Batik Air Malaysia and China Eastern Airlines. The two airports are 1,547 miles (2,489 km) apart. China Eastern Airlines is in SkyTeam. There are also 36 ways to fly it with one stop, through Vientiane, Bangkok and Sihanoukville and more.
How many miles KMG to KUL 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 | 11,500 | $43.50–360 |
| Qantas Frequent FlyerOn China Eastern Airlines | 23,000 | $33.50–170 |
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 KUL
- AirAsiaNot in an alliance
- Batik Air MalaysiaNot in an alliance
- China Eastern AirlinesSkyTeam · bookable with 8 programsWho books it
Book KMG to KUL 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
KMG to KUL with one stop
36 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Vientiane (VTE)China Eastern Airlines and Lao Airlines, then AirAsiaQV
- Via Bangkok (BKK)Thai Airways International the whole way
VZ - Via Sihanoukville (KOS)Ruili Airlines, then AirAsia and Mahogany AirDRKT
- Via Bangkok (DMK)Thai AirAsia the whole way
- Via Siem Reap (SAI)China Eastern Airlines, then Mahogany AirKT
- Via Phu Quoc (PQC)Ruili Airlines, then AirAsia and 9G RailDR9G
- Via Phnom Penh (KTI)China Eastern Airlines, then Mahogany Air and Malaysia AirlinesKT
- Via Chiang Mai (CNX)China Eastern Airlines, then AirAsia and Malaysia Airlines
- Via Hanoi (HAN)China Eastern Airlines, then AirAsia, Malaysia Airlines and 3 more+2
- Via Phuket (HKT)China Eastern Airlines, then AirAsia, Malaysia Airlines and 1 more
- Via Ho Chi Minh City (SGN)China Eastern Airlines, then AirAsia, Malaysia Airlines and 2 more+1
- Via Yangon (RGN)Air China and China Eastern Airlines, then Malaysia Airlines and Myanmar Airways International
8M - Via Johor Bharu (JHB)AirAsia the whole way+2
- Via Nanning (NNG)China Eastern Airlines, then AirAsia
- Via Sanya (SYX)Lucky Air, China Southern Airlines and 3 more, then Firefly8L
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KMG to KUL: common questions
How many miles does KMG to KUL cost?
In economy it starts at 11,500 miles one way with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club on China Eastern Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $43.50. Next cheapest: Qantas Frequent Flyer (23,000). 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 KUL?
AirAsia, Batik Air Malaysia and China Eastern Airlines (SkyTeam) fly nonstop from Kunming (KMG) to Kuala Lumpur (KUL).
How far is Kunming from Kuala Lumpur by plane?
Kunming (KMG) and Kuala Lumpur (KUL) are 1,547 miles (2,489 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 KUL 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 Kunming and Kuala Lumpur?
The most direct connections are through Vientiane (VTE), Bangkok (BKK), Sihanoukville (KOS), Bangkok (DMK) and Siem Reap (SAI). On 15 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Thai Airways International 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.