Sanya (SYX) to Kunming (KMG) flights
An economy award from Sanya (SYX) to Kunming (KMG) starts at 7,000 miles one way with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club on China Eastern Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $35. 5 airlines fly nonstop from Sanya (SYX) to Kunming (KMG): Beijing Capital Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines, Lucky Air and Sichuan Airlines. The two airports are 627 miles (1,009 km) apart. China Eastern Airlines is in SkyTeam. There are also 21 ways to fly it with one stop, through Nanning, Qionghai and Zhanjiang and more.
How many miles SYX 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 | $35–370 |
| Qantas Frequent FlyerOn China Eastern Airlines | 16,100 | $25–180 |
| American AAdvantageOn China Southern Airlines | 17,500 | $5–30 |
| Delta SkyMilesOn China Southern Airlines | 17,500 | $45–230 |
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 SYX to KMG
- 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
- 8LLucky AirNot in an alliance
- 3USichuan AirlinesNot in an alliance
Book SYX 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
- Delta SkyMilesBooks China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines
- Aeromexico RewardsBooks China Eastern Airlines
- China Eastern Eastern MilesBooks China Eastern Airlines
- Emirates SkywardsBooks China Southern 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
SYX to KMG with one stop
21 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Nanning (NNG)Okay Airways, Beijing Capital Airlines and 1 more, then China Eastern AirlinesBK
- Via Qionghai (BAR)Hainan Airlines and Grand China Air, then China United AirlinesCNKN
- Via Zhanjiang (ZHA)China Southern Airlines, then China Eastern Airlines and Ruili AirlinesDR
- Via Guilin (KWL)Air Guilin the whole way3UGTGT
- Via Zhuhai (ZUH)China Southern Airlines the whole way8LDR+1
- Via Luzhou (LZO)Sichuan Airlines, then China Eastern Airlines and Lucky Air3U8L
- Via Guangzhou (CAN)China Southern Airlines, Hainan Airlines and 1 more the whole wayAQ3U8L+4
- Via Shenzhen (SZX)China Southern Airlines, Hainan Airlines and 1 more the whole way
8LDZ+6 - Via Hong Kong (HKG)Hong Kong Airlines and HK Express, then China Eastern Airlines and Greater Bay Airlines
HB - Via Chongqing (CKG)Sichuan Airlines and Chongqing Airlines the whole way3U
+43U8L+1 - Via Hengyang (HNY)Tianjin Airlines, then Shanghai AirlinesGS
- Via Chengdu (TFU)Sichuan Airlines, Lucky Air and 2 more the whole way3U8L+43U8L+3
- Via Chengdu (CTU)Sichuan Airlines, Air China and 1 more the whole way3UEU+13U+1
- Via Ganzhou (KOW)West Air (China), then Lucky AirPN8L
- Via Changsha (CSX)China Southern Airlines, Chengdu Airlines and 2 more the whole way3UEU+6BK+6
SYX to KMG: common questions
How many miles does SYX 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 $35. Next cheapest: Qantas Frequent Flyer (16,100), American AAdvantage (17,500) and Delta SkyMiles (17,500). 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 SYX to KMG?
Beijing Capital Airlines, China Eastern Airlines (SkyTeam), China Southern Airlines, Lucky Air and Sichuan Airlines fly nonstop from Sanya (SYX) to Kunming (KMG).
How far is Sanya from Kunming by plane?
Sanya (SYX) and Kunming (KMG) are 627 miles (1,009 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
Which points programs can book SYX to KMG award flights?
9 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Air France-KLM Flying Blue, Delta SkyMiles, Aeromexico Rewards, China Eastern Eastern Miles, Emirates Skywards, Garuda Indonesia GarudaMiles, Korean Air SKYPASS, SAS EuroBonus and 1 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.
Where can I connect between Sanya and Kunming?
The most direct connections are through Nanning (NNG), Qionghai (BAR), Zhanjiang (ZHA), Guilin (KWL) and Zhuhai (ZUH). On 8 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Air Guilin through Guilin.
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.