Kunming (KMG) to Lijiang (LJG) flights
An economy award from Kunming (KMG) to Lijiang (LJG) 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 Kunming (KMG) to Lijiang (LJG): China Eastern Airlines. The two airports are 199 miles (321 km) apart. China Eastern Airlines is in SkyTeam. There are also 11 ways to fly it with one stop, through Tengchong, Mangshi and Jinghong and more.
How many miles KMG to LJG 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 | 5,500 | $35–370 |
| Qantas Frequent FlyerOn China Eastern Airlines | 11,500 | $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.
Compare every program in the Award Flight PricerAirlines flying nonstop from KMG to LJG
- China Eastern AirlinesSkyTeam · bookable with 8 programsWho books it
Book KMG to LJG 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 LJG with one stop
11 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Tengchong (TCZ)Lucky Air, Kunming Airlines and 1 more, then Tibet Airlines8L
- Via Mangshi (LUM)Ruili Airlines the whole way8LDR+4DR
- Via Jinghong (JHG)Shanghai Airlines and China Eastern Airlines, then Ruili Airlines, Qingdao Airlines and 1 more
DRQW - Via Luzhou (LZO)Lucky Air the whole way8L8LGJ
- Via Chengdu (TFU)Sichuan Airlines, Lucky Air and 2 more the whole way3U8L+3
3U8L+5 - Via Chengdu (CTU)Air China and Tibet Airlines the whole way3U+1EU
- Via Chongqing (CKG)Sichuan Airlines and Lucky Air the whole way3U8L+2
3U8LPN+1 - Via Mian Yang (MIG)Lucky Air and Tianjin Airlines, then Shandong Airlines and Tibet Airlines8LGS
- Via Nanning (NNG)China Eastern Airlines, then Beijing Capital Airlines
- Via Haiphong (HPH)Ruili Airlines, then Lucky AirDR8L
- Via Guilin (KWL)Air Guilin, then Xiamen AirlinesGT
KMG to LJG: common questions
How many miles does KMG to LJG 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 KMG to LJG?
China Eastern Airlines (SkyTeam) flies nonstop from Kunming (KMG) to Lijiang (LJG).
How far is Kunming from Lijiang by plane?
Kunming (KMG) and Lijiang (LJG) are 199 miles (321 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 LJG 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 Lijiang?
The most direct connections are through Tengchong (TCZ), Mangshi (LUM), Jinghong (JHG), Luzhou (LZO) and Chengdu (TFU). On 5 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Ruili Airlines through Mangshi.
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.