Siem Reap (SAI) to Kunming (KMG) flights

An economy award from Siem Reap (SAI) to Kunming (KMG) starts at 7,000 miles one way with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club on China Eastern Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $45. One airline flies nonstop from Siem Reap (SAI) to Kunming (KMG): China Eastern Airlines. The two airports are 815 miles (1,312 km) apart. China Eastern Airlines is in SkyTeam. There are also 8 ways to fly it with one stop, through Luang Prabang, Hanoi and Bangkok and more.
How many miles SAI 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 | 7,000 | $45β400 |
| Qantas Frequent FlyerOn China Eastern Airlines | 16,100 | $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 SAI to KMG
- China Eastern AirlinesSkyTeam Β· bookable with 8 programsWho books it

Book SAI 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
SAI to KMG with one stop
8 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Luang Prabang (LPQ)Vietnam Airlines, then China Eastern Airlines


- Via Hanoi (HAN)VietJet Air and Vietnam Airlines, then China Eastern Airlines



- Via Bangkok (DMK)Thai AirAsia the whole way


- Via Bangkok (BKK)Thai Airways International the whole way






- Via Phnom Penh (KTI)Air Cambodia, then China Eastern AirlinesK6

- Via Sihanoukville (KOS)Air Cambodia, then Ruili AirlinesK6DR
- Via Phu Quoc (PQC)Mahogany Air, then Ruili AirlinesKTDR
- Via Ho Chi Minh City (SGN)Air Cambodia and Vietnam Airlines, then China Eastern AirlinesK6


SAI to KMG: common questions
How many miles does SAI to KMG cost?
In economy it starts at 7,000 miles one way with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club on China Eastern Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $45. Next cheapest: Qantas Frequent Flyer (16,100). 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 SAI to KMG?
China Eastern Airlines (SkyTeam) flies nonstop from Siem Reap (SAI) to Kunming (KMG).
How far is Siem Reap from Kunming by plane?
Siem Reap (SAI) and Kunming (KMG) are 815 miles (1,312 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
Which points programs can book SAI 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 Siem Reap and Kunming?
The most direct connections are through Luang Prabang (LPQ), Hanoi (HAN), Bangkok (DMK), Bangkok (BKK) and Phnom Penh (KTI). On 2 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Thai AirAsia through Bangkok.
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.
