China Β· 280 miles (451 km)

Mangshi (LUM) to Kunming (KMG) flights

Virgin Atlantic Flying Club logo
5,500 milesCheapest economy award, one way, with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club

An economy award from Mangshi (LUM) to Kunming (KMG) starts at 5,500 miles one way with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club on China Eastern Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $35. 7 airlines fly nonstop from Mangshi (LUM) to Kunming (KMG): China Eastern Airlines, Kunming Airlines, LJ Air, Lucky Air, Ruili Airlines, Spring Airlines and Tibet Airlines. The two airports are 280 miles (451 km) apart. China Eastern Airlines is in SkyTeam. There are also 6 ways to fly it with one stop, through Lijiang, Jinghong and Mandalay and more.

How many miles LUM 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.

ProgramEconomyTaxes and fees
Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubOn China Eastern Airlines5,500$35–370
Qantas Frequent FlyerOn China Eastern Airlines11,500$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.

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Airlines flying nonstop from LUM to KMG

  • China Eastern Airlines logo
    China Eastern AirlinesSkyTeam Β· bookable with 8 programsWho books it
  • Kunming Airlines logo
    Kunming AirlinesNot in an alliance
  • LT
    LJ AirNot in an alliance
  • 8L
    Lucky AirNot in an alliance
  • DR
    Ruili AirlinesNot in an alliance
  • Spring Airlines logo
    Spring AirlinesNot in an alliance
  • Tibet Airlines logo
    Tibet AirlinesNot in an alliance

Book LUM to KMG with points

Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.

LUM to KMG with one stop

6 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.

  • Via Lijiang (LJG)Ruili Airlines, then China Eastern Airlines
    DR
    China Eastern Airlines logo
  • Via Jinghong (JHG)Ruili Airlines, then Shanghai Airlines and China Eastern Airlines
    DR
    Shanghai Airlines logo
    China Eastern Airlines logo
  • Via Mandalay (MDL)Ruili Airlines, then China Eastern Airlines
    DR
    China Eastern Airlines logo
  • Via Chengdu (TFU)Sichuan Airlines, Air China and 2 more the whole way
    3U
    Air China logo
    China Eastern Airlines logo
    +1
    3U
    8L
    Air China logo
    +3
  • Via Chengdu (CTU)Tibet Airlines and Air China the whole way
    Tibet Airlines logo
    Air China logo
    3U
    Air China logo
    China Eastern Airlines logo
    +1
  • Via Chongqing (CKG)Sichuan Airlines the whole way
    DR
    3U
    Air China logo
    +1
    3U
    8L
    China Eastern Airlines logo
    +1

LUM to KMG: common questions

How many miles does LUM 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 $35. 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 LUM to KMG?

China Eastern Airlines (SkyTeam), Kunming Airlines, LJ Air, Lucky Air, Ruili Airlines, Spring Airlines and Tibet Airlines fly nonstop from Mangshi (LUM) to Kunming (KMG).

How far is Mangshi from Kunming by plane?

Mangshi (LUM) and Kunming (KMG) are 280 miles (451 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.

Which points programs can book LUM 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 Mangshi and Kunming?

The most direct connections are through Lijiang (LJG), Jinghong (JHG), Mandalay (MDL), Chengdu (TFU) and Chengdu (CTU). On 3 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Sichuan Airlines through Chengdu.

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.