Luang Prabang (LPQ) to Kunming (KMG) flights

An economy award from Luang Prabang (LPQ) to Kunming (KMG) starts at 5,500 miles one way with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club on China Eastern Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $45. One airline flies nonstop from Luang Prabang (LPQ) to Kunming (KMG): China Eastern Airlines. The two airports are 363 miles (584 km) apart. China Eastern Airlines is in SkyTeam. There are also 6 ways to fly it with one stop, through Hanoi, Vientiane and Chiang Mai and more.
How many miles LPQ to KMG 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 | 5,500 | $45β400 |
| Qantas Frequent FlyerOn China Eastern Airlines | 11,500 | $35β210 |
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 LPQ to KMG
- China Eastern AirlinesSkyTeam Β· bookable with 8 programsWho books it

Book LPQ to KMG 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
LPQ to KMG with one stop
6 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Hanoi (HAN)Lao Airlines and Vietnam Airlines, then China Eastern AirlinesQV


- Via Vientiane (VTE)Lao Airlines the whole wayQV
QV - Via Chiang Mai (CNX)Lao Airlines, then China Eastern AirlinesQV

- Via Bangkok (DMK)Thai AirAsia the whole way


- Via Bangkok (BKK)Bangkok Airways and Lao Airlines, then China Eastern Airlines, Thai Airways International and 1 more
QV


- Via Siem Reap (SAI)Vietnam Airlines, then China Eastern Airlines


LPQ to KMG: common questions
How many miles does LPQ to KMG 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 $45. 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 LPQ to KMG?
China Eastern Airlines (SkyTeam) flies nonstop from Luang Prabang (LPQ) to Kunming (KMG).
How far is Luang Prabang from Kunming by plane?
Luang Prabang (LPQ) and Kunming (KMG) are 363 miles (584 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
Which points programs can book LPQ to KMG 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 Luang Prabang and Kunming?
The most direct connections are through Hanoi (HAN), Vientiane (VTE), Chiang Mai (CNX), Bangkok (DMK) and Bangkok (BKK). On 2 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Lao Airlines through Vientiane.
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.
