Shanghai (PVG) to Kunming (KMG) flights
An economy award from Shanghai (PVG) 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 Shanghai (PVG) to Kunming (KMG): Air China, China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines, Juneyao Airlines, Kunming Airlines, Shanghai Airlines and Sichuan Airlines. The two airports are 1,222 miles (1,966 km) apart. Air China is in Star Alliance and China Eastern Airlines is in SkyTeam. There are also 90 ways to fly it with one stop, through Tongren, Yueyang and Changsha and more.
How many miles PVG 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 PVG to KMG
- Air ChinaStar Alliance · bookable with 11 programsWho books it
- China Eastern AirlinesSkyTeam · bookable with 8 programsWho books it
- China Southern AirlinesNot in an alliance · bookable with 3 programsWho books it
- Juneyao AirlinesNot in an alliance · bookable with 1 programWho books it
- Kunming AirlinesNot in an alliance
- Shanghai AirlinesNot in an alliance
- 3USichuan AirlinesNot in an alliance
Book PVG 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, Juneyao Airlines
- Air France-KLM Flying BlueBooks China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines
- Delta SkyMilesBooks China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines
- Aeromexico RewardsBooks China Eastern Airlines
- Air New Zealand AirpointsBooks Air China
- ANA Mileage ClubBooks Air China
- Avianca LifeMilesBooks Air China
- China Eastern Eastern MilesBooks China Eastern Airlines
- Emirates SkywardsBooks China Southern Airlines
- EVA Air Infinity MileageLandsBooks Air China
- Garuda Indonesia GarudaMilesBooks China Eastern Airlines
- Korean Air SKYPASSBooks China Eastern Airlines
- Lufthansa Miles & MoreBooks Air China
- SAS EuroBonusBooks China Eastern Airlines
- 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
- Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubBooks China Eastern Airlines
PVG to KMG with one stop
90 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Tongren (TEN)Juneyao Airlines, then Air TravelA6
- Via Yueyang (YYA)Juneyao Airlines, then GX AirlinesGX
- Via Changsha (CSX)China Southern Airlines, Shanghai Airlines and 1 more the whole way+1
BK+6 - Via Nanchang (KHN)China Eastern Airlines the whole wayA6+3
- Via Hangzhou (HGH)China Eastern Airlines the whole way3U8L+6
- Via Dayong (DYG)Shanghai Airlines and Juneyao Airlines, then Kunming Airlines
- Via Wuhan (WUH)China Southern Airlines and China Eastern Airlines the whole way8LDR+2
- Via Shashi (SHS)China Eastern Airlines, then Kunming Airlines
- Via Hengyang (HNY)Shanghai Airlines the whole way
- Via Yongzhou (LLF)China Eastern Airlines the whole way
- Via Nanjing (NKG)China Eastern Airlines the whole way3UA6BK+5
- Via Yiwu (YIW)China Eastern Airlines the whole way
- Via Qianjiang (JIQ)Spring Airlines the whole way
- Via Yichang (YIH)China Eastern Airlines the whole wayGS8LDZ
- Via Ji'An (JGS)China Eastern Airlines the whole way
PVG to KMG: common questions
How many miles does PVG 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), 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 PVG to KMG?
Air China (Star Alliance), China Eastern Airlines (SkyTeam), China Southern Airlines, Juneyao Airlines, Kunming Airlines, Shanghai Airlines and Sichuan Airlines fly nonstop from Shanghai (PVG) to Kunming (KMG).
How far is Shanghai from Kunming by plane?
Shanghai (PVG) and Kunming (KMG) are 1,222 miles (1,966 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
Which points programs can book PVG to KMG award flights?
20 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Air Canada Aeroplan, Air France-KLM Flying Blue, Delta SkyMiles, Aeromexico Rewards, Air New Zealand Airpoints, ANA Mileage Club, Avianca LifeMiles, China Eastern Eastern Miles 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 Shanghai and Kunming?
The most direct connections are through Tongren (TEN), Yueyang (YYA), Changsha (CSX), Nanchang (KHN) and Hangzhou (HGH). On 57 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example China Southern Airlines through Changsha.
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.