Kunming (KMG) to Lhasa/Lasa (LXA) flights
An economy award from Kunming (KMG) to Lhasa/Lasa (LXA) starts at 7,000 miles one way with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club on China Eastern Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $35. 3 airlines fly nonstop from Kunming (KMG) to Lhasa/Lasa (LXA): China Eastern Airlines, Lucky Air and Tibet Airlines. The two airports are 793 miles (1,276 km) apart. China Eastern Airlines is in SkyTeam. There are also 12 ways to fly it with one stop, through Lijiang, Diqing and Chengdu and more.
How many miles KMG to LXA 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 | 7,000 | $35–370 |
| Qantas Frequent FlyerOn China Eastern Airlines | 16,100 | $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 LXA
- China Eastern AirlinesSkyTeam · bookable with 8 programsWho books it
- 8LLucky AirNot in an alliance
- Tibet AirlinesNot in an alliance
Book KMG to LXA 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 LXA with one stop
12 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Lijiang (LJG)China Eastern Airlines, then Tibet Airlines
- Via Diqing (DIG)China Eastern Airlines the whole way8L
- Via Chengdu (CTU)Sichuan Airlines, Air China and 1 more the whole way3U
+13U+1 - Via Chengdu (TFU)Sichuan Airlines, Lucky Air and 3 more the whole way3U8L+33U8L+3
- Via Luzhou (LZO)China Eastern Airlines and Lucky Air, then Tibet Airlines8L
- Via Mian Yang (MIG)Lucky Air the whole way8LGS3U8L
- Via Chongqing (CKG)Sichuan Airlines, China Southern Airlines and 1 more the whole way3U8L+2
3U+4 - Via Guangyuan (GYS)Sichuan Airlines, then Tibet Airlines3U
- Via Kathmandu (KTM)China Eastern Airlines, then Himalaya AirlinesH9
- Via Bazhong (BZX)Sichuan Airlines, then Tibet Airlines3U
- Via Xining (XNN)Sichuan Airlines and Lucky Air the whole way3UDR+13U8L
- Via Lanzhou (LHW)Lucky Air, Ruili Airlines and 4 more, then Tibet Airlines8LDR+3
KMG to LXA: common questions
How many miles does KMG to LXA cost?
In economy it starts at 7,000 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 KMG to LXA?
China Eastern Airlines (SkyTeam), Lucky Air and Tibet Airlines fly nonstop from Kunming (KMG) to Lhasa/Lasa (LXA).
How far is Kunming from Lhasa/Lasa by plane?
Kunming (KMG) and Lhasa/Lasa (LXA) are 793 miles (1,276 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 LXA 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 Lhasa/Lasa?
The most direct connections are through Lijiang (LJG), Diqing (DIG), Chengdu (CTU), Chengdu (TFU) and Luzhou (LZO). On 6 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example China Eastern Airlines through Diqing.
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.