Kunming (KMG) to Yantai (YNT) flights

An economy award from Kunming (KMG) to Yantai (YNT) starts at 10,000 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 Yantai (YNT): China Eastern Airlines. The two airports are 1,370 miles (2,204 km) apart. China Eastern Airlines is in SkyTeam. There are also 38 ways to fly it with one stop, through Zhengzhou, Yichang and Chongqing and more.
How many miles KMG to YNT 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 | 10,000 | $35β370 |
| Qantas Frequent FlyerOn China Eastern Airlines | 23,000 | $25β180 |
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 YNT
- China Eastern AirlinesSkyTeam Β· bookable with 8 programsWho books it

Book KMG to YNT 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 YNT with one stop
38 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Zhengzhou (CGO)China Eastern Airlines the whole way3U8L+6


- Via Yichang (YIH)Lucky Air and China Eastern Airlines, then Tianjin Airlines8L
GS - Via Chongqing (CKG)Sichuan Airlines the whole way3U8L+2
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- Via Wuhan (WUH)China Eastern Airlines the whole way8L
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- Via Hefei (HFE)China Eastern Airlines the whole way3U8LBK+2

- Via Chengdu (TFU)Sichuan Airlines, Air China and 1 more the whole way3U8L+3
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- Via Xian (XIY)Sichuan Airlines, Tianjin Airlines and 1 more the whole way3U8LDR+5
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- Via Changsha (CSX)China Eastern Airlines and Ruili Airlines the whole wayBK
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- Via Chengdu (CTU)Sichuan Airlines the whole way3U
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3U - Via Nanjing (NKG)Shandong Airlines the whole way3UA6BK+5

- Via Yangzhou (YTY)Spring Airlines and Kunming Airlines, then Shandong Airlines



- Via Taiyuan (TYN)China Eastern Airlines the whole way8LDR+2

GS - Via Nanchang (KHN)China Eastern Airlines the whole wayA6
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- Via Dalian (DLC)China Eastern Airlines and Shanghai Airlines, then Tianjin Airlines

GS - Via Beijing (PKX)Air China the whole way

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KMG to YNT: common questions
How many miles does KMG to YNT cost?
In economy it starts at 10,000 miles one way with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club on China Eastern Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $35. Next cheapest: Qantas Frequent Flyer (23,000). 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 YNT?
China Eastern Airlines (SkyTeam) flies nonstop from Kunming (KMG) to Yantai (YNT).
How far is Kunming from Yantai by plane?
Kunming (KMG) and Yantai (YNT) are 1,370 miles (2,204 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 YNT 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 Yantai?
The most direct connections are through Zhengzhou (CGO), Yichang (YIH), Chongqing (CKG), Wuhan (WUH) and Hefei (HFE). On 28 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example China Eastern Airlines through Zhengzhou.
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.
