Beijing (PKX) to Kunming (KMG) flights
An economy award from Beijing (PKX) to Kunming (KMG) starts at 10,000 miles one way with ANA Mileage Club on Air China, plus taxes and fees from $5. Virgin Atlantic Flying Club charges the same. 7 airlines fly nonstop from Beijing (PKX) to Kunming (KMG): Air China, Beijing Capital Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines, China United Airlines, Hebei Airlines and Xiamen Airlines. The two airports are 1,266 miles (2,037 km) apart. Air China is in Star Alliance and China Eastern Airlines and Xiamen Airlines are in SkyTeam. There are also 79 ways to fly it with one stop, through Chongqing, Changzhi and Ankang and more.
How many miles PKX 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 |
|---|---|---|
| ANA Mileage ClubOn Air China | 10,000 | $5–30 |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubOn China Eastern Airlines | 10,000 | $35–370 |
| Qatar Airways Privilege ClubOn Xiamen Airlines | 11,000 | $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 |
| EVA Air Infinity MileageLandsOn Air China | 15,000 | $5–30 |
| Turkish Airlines Miles&SmilesOn Air China | 15,000 | $5–70 |
| American AAdvantageOn China Southern Airlines | 17,500 | $5–30 |
| Delta SkyMilesOn China Southern Airlines | 17,500 | $45–230 |
| Qantas Frequent FlyerOn China Eastern Airlines | 23,000 | $25–180 |
| Thai Royal Orchid PlusOn Air China | 25,000 | $5–30 |
Business and first class prices, and 1 more programs, 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 PKX to KMG
- Air ChinaStar Alliance · bookable with 11 programsWho books it
- Beijing Capital AirlinesNot in an alliance
- China Eastern AirlinesSkyTeam · bookable with 8 programsWho books it
- China Southern AirlinesNot in an alliance · bookable with 3 programsWho books it
- KNChina United AirlinesNot in an alliance
- Hebei AirlinesNot in an alliance
- Xiamen AirlinesSkyTeam · bookable with 8 programsWho books it
Book PKX to KMG with points
Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.
- Air France-KLM Flying BlueBooks China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines, Xiamen Airlines
- Delta SkyMilesBooks China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines, Xiamen Airlines
- Aeromexico RewardsBooks China Eastern Airlines, Xiamen Airlines
- China Eastern Eastern MilesBooks China Eastern Airlines, Xiamen Airlines
- Garuda Indonesia GarudaMilesBooks China Eastern Airlines, Xiamen Airlines
- Korean Air SKYPASSBooks China Eastern Airlines, Xiamen Airlines
- SAS EuroBonusBooks China Eastern Airlines, Xiamen Airlines
- Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubBooks China Eastern Airlines, Xiamen Airlines
- Air Canada AeroplanBooks Air China
- Air New Zealand AirpointsBooks Air China
- ANA Mileage ClubBooks Air China
- Avianca LifeMilesBooks Air China
- Emirates SkywardsBooks China Southern Airlines
- 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
PKX to KMG with one stop
79 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Chongqing (CKG)China Eastern Airlines and Chongqing Airlines the whole way+43U8L+1
- Via Changzhi (CIH)Donghai Airlines the whole wayDZDZ
- Via Ankang (AKA)China United Airlines, then West Air (China)KNPN
- Via Luzhou (LZO)Xiamen Airlines, then China Eastern Airlines and Lucky Air8L
- Via Yuncheng (YCU)Air China, then Kunming Airlines and Tibet Airlines
- Via Zhaotong (ZAT)China Eastern Airlines the whole way
- Via Shiyan (WDS)Air China the whole way
- Via Bazhong (BZX)Air China, then Sichuan Airlines3U
- Via Xian (XIY)China Eastern Airlines the whole way3U8LDR+5
- Via Enshi (ENH)China Eastern Airlines, then Ruili AirlinesDR
- Via Chengdu (TFU)China Eastern Airlines the whole way+33U8L+3
- Via Luliang (LLV)China United Airlines the whole wayKNKN
- Via Mian Yang (MIG)Air China, then Lucky Air and Tianjin Airlines8LGS
- Via Chengdu (CTU)China Eastern Airlines the whole wayEU3U+1
- Via Yichang (YIH)Donghai Airlines the whole wayDZ8LDZ
PKX to KMG: common questions
How many miles does PKX to KMG cost?
In economy it starts at 10,000 miles one way with ANA Mileage Club on Air China, plus taxes and fees from $5. Next cheapest: Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (10,000), Qatar Airways Privilege Club (11,000) and Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer (14,500). 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 PKX to KMG?
Air China (Star Alliance), Beijing Capital Airlines, China Eastern Airlines (SkyTeam), China Southern Airlines, China United Airlines, Hebei Airlines and Xiamen Airlines (SkyTeam) fly nonstop from Beijing (PKX) to Kunming (KMG).
How far is Beijing from Kunming by plane?
Beijing (PKX) and Kunming (KMG) are 1,266 miles (2,037 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
Which points programs can book PKX to KMG award flights?
20 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Air France-KLM Flying Blue, Delta SkyMiles, Aeromexico Rewards, China Eastern Eastern Miles, Garuda Indonesia GarudaMiles, Korean Air SKYPASS, SAS EuroBonus, Virgin Atlantic Flying Club and 12 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), Changzhi (CIH), Ankang (AKA), Luzhou (LZO) and Yuncheng (YCU). On 43 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.