Kunming (KMG) to Sanya (SYX) flights
An economy award from Kunming (KMG) to Sanya (SYX) starts at 7,000 miles one way with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club on China Eastern Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $35. 5 airlines fly nonstop from Kunming (KMG) to Sanya (SYX): Beijing Capital Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines, Lucky Air and Sichuan Airlines. The two airports are 627 miles (1,009 km) apart. China Eastern Airlines is in SkyTeam. There are also 21 ways to fly it with one stop, through Nanning, Qionghai and Zhanjiang and more.
How many miles KMG to SYX 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 |
| American AAdvantageOn China Southern Airlines | 17,500 | $5–30 |
| Delta SkyMilesOn China Southern Airlines | 17,500 | $45–230 |
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 SYX
- Beijing Capital AirlinesNot in an alliance
- China Eastern AirlinesSkyTeam · bookable with 8 programsWho books it
- China Southern AirlinesNot in an alliance · bookable with 3 programsWho books it
- 8LLucky AirNot in an alliance
- 3USichuan AirlinesNot in an alliance
Book KMG to SYX with points
Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.
- Air France-KLM Flying BlueBooks China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines
- Delta SkyMilesBooks China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines
- Aeromexico RewardsBooks China Eastern Airlines
- China Eastern Eastern MilesBooks China Eastern Airlines
- Emirates SkywardsBooks China Southern 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 SYX with one stop
21 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Nanning (NNG)China Eastern Airlines, then Okay Airways, GX Airlines and 2 moreBKGX+1
- Via Qionghai (BAR)China United Airlines, then Hainan Airlines and Grand China AirKN
CN - Via Zhanjiang (ZHA)China Eastern Airlines and Ruili Airlines, then China Southern AirlinesDR
- Via Guilin (KWL)Air Guilin the whole wayGT3UGT
- Via Zhuhai (ZUH)China Southern Airlines the whole way8LDR+1
- Via Luzhou (LZO)China Eastern Airlines and Lucky Air, then Sichuan Airlines8L3U
- Via Guangzhou (CAN)China Southern Airlines, Hainan Airlines and 1 more the whole way3U8L+4AQ
- Via Shenzhen (SZX)China Southern Airlines, Hainan Airlines and 1 more the whole way8LDZ+6
- Via Hong Kong (HKG)China Eastern Airlines and Greater Bay Airlines, then Hong Kong Airlines and HK ExpressHB
- Via Chongqing (CKG)Sichuan Airlines, China Southern Airlines and 1 more the whole way3U8L+23U
+4 - Via Hengyang (HNY)Shanghai Airlines, then Tianjin Airlines
GS - Via Chengdu (TFU)Sichuan Airlines, Lucky Air and 2 more the whole way3U8L+33U8L+4
- Via Chengdu (CTU)Sichuan Airlines, Air China and 1 more the whole way3U+13UEU+1
- Via Ganzhou (KOW)Lucky Air, then West Air (China)8LPN
- Via Changsha (CSX)Okay Airways, China Southern Airlines and 2 more the whole wayBK+63UEU+6
KMG to SYX: common questions
How many miles does KMG to SYX 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), American AAdvantage (17,500) 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 SYX?
Beijing Capital Airlines, China Eastern Airlines (SkyTeam), China Southern Airlines, Lucky Air and Sichuan Airlines fly nonstop from Kunming (KMG) to Sanya (SYX).
How far is Kunming from Sanya by plane?
Kunming (KMG) and Sanya (SYX) are 627 miles (1,009 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 SYX award flights?
9 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Air France-KLM Flying Blue, Delta SkyMiles, Aeromexico Rewards, China Eastern Eastern Miles, Emirates Skywards, Garuda Indonesia GarudaMiles, Korean Air SKYPASS, SAS EuroBonus and 1 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 Sanya?
The most direct connections are through Nanning (NNG), Qionghai (BAR), Zhanjiang (ZHA), Guilin (KWL) and Zhuhai (ZUH). On 8 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Air Guilin through Guilin.
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.