Beijing (PEK) to Kunming (KMG) flights
An economy award from Beijing (PEK) to Kunming (KMG) starts at 7,500 miles one way with Alaska Atmos Rewards on Hainan Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $205. 6 airlines fly nonstop from Beijing (PEK) to Kunming (KMG): Air China, Hainan Airlines, Kunming Airlines, Lucky Air, Shandong Airlines and Sichuan Airlines. The two airports are 1,302 miles (2,095 km) apart. Air China is in Star Alliance. There are also 85 ways to fly it with one stop, through Chongqing, Yuncheng and Luzhou and more.
How many miles PEK 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Alaska Atmos RewardsOn Hainan Airlines | 7,500 | $205–430 |
| ANA Mileage ClubOn Air China | 10,000 | $5–30 |
| Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerOn Air China | 14,500 | $5–30 |
| Air Canada AeroplanOn Air China | 15,000 | $33–58 |
| Avianca LifeMilesOn Air China | 15,000 | $30–55 |
| Etihad GuestOn Hainan Airlines | 15,000 | $5–280 |
| EVA Air Infinity MileageLandsOn Air China | 15,000 | $5–30 |
| Turkish Airlines Miles&SmilesOn Air China | 15,000 | $5–70 |
| Thai Royal Orchid PlusOn Air China | 25,000 | $5–30 |
| TAP Miles&GoOn Air China | 40,000 | $49.80–424.80 |
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 PEK to KMG
- Air ChinaStar Alliance · bookable with 11 programsWho books it
- Hainan AirlinesNot in an alliance · bookable with 1 programWho books it
- Kunming AirlinesNot in an alliance
- 8LLucky AirNot in an alliance
- Shandong AirlinesNot in an alliance
- 3USichuan AirlinesNot in an alliance
Book PEK to KMG with points
Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.
- Air Canada AeroplanBooks Air China
- Air New Zealand AirpointsBooks Air China
- Alaska Atmos RewardsBooks Hainan Airlines
- ANA Mileage ClubBooks Air China
- Avianca LifeMilesBooks Air China
- EVA Air Infinity MileageLandsBooks Air China
- Lufthansa Miles & MoreBooks Air China
- Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerBooks Air China
- TAP Miles&GoBooks Air China
- Thai Royal Orchid PlusBooks Air China
- Turkish Airlines Miles&SmilesBooks Air China
- United MileagePlusBooks Air China
PEK to KMG with one stop
85 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Chongqing (CKG)Sichuan Airlines the whole way3U+13U8L+1
- Via Yuncheng (YCU)Air China, then Kunming Airlines and Tibet Airlines
- Via Luzhou (LZO)Air China, then China Eastern Airlines and Lucky Air8L
- Via Changzhi (CIH)Air China, then Donghai AirlinesDZ
- Via Qiaoli (LFQ)Air China, then Sichuan Airlines3U
- Via Wanxian (WXN)Sichuan Airlines the whole way3U3U
- Via Taiyuan (TYN)Air China, then Lucky Air, Ruili Airlines and 3 more8LDR+2
- Via Shiyan (WDS)Air China the whole way
- Via Xian (XIY)Hainan Airlines the whole way3U8LDR+5
- Via Luliang (LLV)Air China, then China United AirlinesKN
- Via Chengdu (TFU)Sichuan Airlines and Air China the whole way3U+13U8L+3
- Via Zhengzhou (CGO)Air China, then Sichuan Airlines, Lucky Air and 7 more3U8L+6
- Via Yan'an (ENY)Air China, then GestairG5
- Via Guangyuan (GYS)Air China, then Sichuan Airlines3U
- Via Mian Yang (MIG)Air China and Sichuan Airlines, then Lucky Air and Tianjin Airlines3U8LGS
PEK to KMG: common questions
How many miles does PEK to KMG cost?
In economy it starts at 7,500 miles one way with Alaska Atmos Rewards on Hainan Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $205. Next cheapest: ANA Mileage Club (10,000), Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer (14,500) and Air Canada Aeroplan (15,000). 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 PEK to KMG?
Air China (Star Alliance), Hainan Airlines, Kunming Airlines, Lucky Air, Shandong Airlines and Sichuan Airlines fly nonstop from Beijing (PEK) to Kunming (KMG).
How far is Beijing from Kunming by plane?
Beijing (PEK) and Kunming (KMG) are 1,302 miles (2,095 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
Which points programs can book PEK to KMG award flights?
12 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Air Canada Aeroplan, Air New Zealand Airpoints, Alaska Atmos Rewards, ANA Mileage Club, Avianca LifeMiles, EVA Air Infinity MileageLands, Lufthansa Miles & More, Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer and 4 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.
Where can I connect between Beijing and Kunming?
The most direct connections are through Chongqing (CKG), Yuncheng (YCU), Luzhou (LZO), Changzhi (CIH) and Qiaoli (LFQ). On 22 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Sichuan 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.