China Β· 280 miles (451 km)

Kunming (KMG) to Mangshi (LUM) flights

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

An economy award from Kunming (KMG) to Mangshi (LUM) starts at 5,500 miles one way with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club on China Eastern Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $35. 7 airlines fly nonstop from Kunming (KMG) to Mangshi (LUM): China Eastern Airlines, Kunming Airlines, LJ Air, Lucky Air, Ruili Airlines, Spring Airlines and Tibet Airlines. The two airports are 280 miles (451 km) apart. China Eastern Airlines is in SkyTeam. There are also 6 ways to fly it with one stop, through Lijiang, Jinghong and Mandalay and more.

How many miles KMG to LUM 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 KMG to LUM

  • China Eastern Airlines logo
    China Eastern AirlinesSkyTeam Β· bookable with 8 programsWho books it
  • Kunming Airlines logo
    Kunming AirlinesNot in an alliance
  • LT
    LJ AirNot in an alliance
  • 8L
    Lucky AirNot in an alliance
  • DR
    Ruili AirlinesNot in an alliance
  • Spring Airlines logo
    Spring AirlinesNot in an alliance
  • Tibet Airlines logo
    Tibet AirlinesNot in an alliance

Book KMG to LUM with points

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

KMG to LUM with one stop

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

  • Via Lijiang (LJG)China Eastern Airlines, then Ruili Airlines
    China Eastern Airlines logo
    DR
  • Via Jinghong (JHG)Shanghai Airlines and China Eastern Airlines, then Ruili Airlines
    Shanghai Airlines logo
    China Eastern Airlines logo
    DR
  • Via Mandalay (MDL)China Eastern Airlines, then Ruili Airlines
    China Eastern Airlines logo
    DR
  • Via Chengdu (TFU)Sichuan Airlines, Air China and 2 more the whole way
    3U
    8L
    Air China logo
    +3
    3U
    Air China logo
    China Eastern Airlines logo
    +1
  • Via Chengdu (CTU)Air China and Tibet Airlines the whole way
    3U
    Air China logo
    China Eastern Airlines logo
    +1
    Tibet Airlines logo
    Air China logo
  • Via Chongqing (CKG)Sichuan Airlines the whole way
    3U
    8L
    China Southern Airlines logo
    +2
    DR
    3U
    Air China logo

KMG to LUM: common questions

How many miles does KMG to LUM 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 LUM?

China Eastern Airlines (SkyTeam), Kunming Airlines, LJ Air, Lucky Air, Ruili Airlines, Spring Airlines and Tibet Airlines fly nonstop from Kunming (KMG) to Mangshi (LUM).

How far is Kunming from Mangshi by plane?

Kunming (KMG) and Mangshi (LUM) are 280 miles (451 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 LUM 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 Mangshi?

The most direct connections are through Lijiang (LJG), Jinghong (JHG), Mandalay (MDL), Chengdu (TFU) and Chengdu (CTU). On 3 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.