Kunming (KMG) to Xian (XIY) flights
An economy award from Kunming (KMG) to Xian (XIY) starts at 7,000 miles one way with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club on China Eastern Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $35. 8 airlines fly nonstop from Kunming (KMG) to Xian (XIY): Air Changan, China Eastern Airlines, Hainan Airlines, Kunming Airlines, Lucky Air, Ruili Airlines, Sichuan Airlines and Tianjin Airlines. The two airports are 733 miles (1,180 km) apart. China Eastern Airlines is in SkyTeam. There are also 49 ways to fly it with one stop, through Luzhou, Bazhong and Zhaotong and more.
How many miles KMG to XIY 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 |
| Alaska Atmos RewardsOn Hainan Airlines | 7,500 | $205–430 |
| Etihad GuestOn Hainan Airlines | 12,000 | $5–280 |
| 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 XIY
- 9HAir ChanganNot in an alliance
- China Eastern AirlinesSkyTeam · bookable with 8 programsWho books it
- Hainan AirlinesNot in an alliance · bookable with 1 programWho books it
- Kunming AirlinesNot in an alliance
- 8LLucky AirNot in an alliance
- DRRuili AirlinesNot in an alliance
- 3USichuan AirlinesNot in an alliance
- GSTianjin AirlinesNot in an alliance
Book KMG to XIY 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
- Alaska Atmos RewardsBooks Hainan 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 XIY with one stop
49 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Luzhou (LZO)China Eastern Airlines and Lucky Air, then Sichuan Airlines8L3U
- Via Bazhong (BZX)Sichuan Airlines, then Air Changan3U9H
- Via Zhaotong (ZAT)China Eastern Airlines, then Tibet Airlines
- Via Chongqing (CKG)China Eastern Airlines the whole way3U8L+2
GS
+1 - Via Chengdu (TFU)Sichuan Airlines the whole way3U8L+3
3U - Via Enshi (ENH)Ruili Airlines, then Loong Air and Beijing Capital AirlinesDRGJ
- Via Biancheng (DXJ)Ruili Airlines, then Tianjin AirlinesDRGS
- Via Tongren (TEN)Air Travel, then Air ChanganA69H
- Via Dayong (DYG)Kunming Airlines, then Sichuan Airlines, China Eastern Airlines and 3 more3UFU+2
- Via Lijiang (LJG)China Eastern Airlines, then Lucky Air, Beijing Capital Airlines and 3 more8LGS+2
- Via Yichang (YIH)Lucky Air and China Eastern Airlines, then Air Changan8L9H
- Via Dali City (DLU)China Eastern Airlines the whole way
- Via Changde (CGD)Spring Airlines, then Tianjin Airlines
GS - Via Yan'an (ENY)Gestair the whole wayG5G5
- Via Shashi (SHS)Kunming Airlines, then Donghai AirlinesDZ
KMG to XIY: common questions
How many miles does KMG to XIY 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: Alaska Atmos Rewards (7,500), Etihad Guest (12,000) and 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 XIY?
Air Changan, China Eastern Airlines (SkyTeam), Hainan Airlines, Kunming Airlines, Lucky Air, Ruili Airlines, Sichuan Airlines and Tianjin Airlines fly nonstop from Kunming (KMG) to Xian (XIY).
How far is Kunming from Xian by plane?
Kunming (KMG) and Xian (XIY) are 733 miles (1,180 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 XIY award flights?
9 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Aeromexico Rewards, Air France-KLM Flying Blue, Alaska Atmos Rewards, China Eastern Eastern Miles, Delta SkyMiles, 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 Xian?
The most direct connections are through Luzhou (LZO), Bazhong (BZX), Zhaotong (ZAT), Chongqing (CKG) and Chengdu (TFU). On 21 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example China Eastern Airlines through Chongqing.
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.