Shenzhen (SZX) to Kunming (KMG) flights

An economy award from Shenzhen (SZX) 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. 9 airlines fly nonstop from Shenzhen (SZX) to Kunming (KMG): China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines, Donghai Airlines, Fuzhou Airlines, Hainan Airlines, Kunming Airlines, Lucky Air, Shenzhen Airlines and Sichuan Airlines. The two airports are 708 miles (1,139 km) apart. China Eastern Airlines is in SkyTeam. There are also 37 ways to fly it with one stop, through Nanning, Zhanjiang and Hanoi and more.
How many miles SZX 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 | $35β370 |
| Alaska Atmos RewardsOn Hainan Airlines | 7,500 | $205β430 |
| Air Canada AeroplanOn Shenzhen Airlines | 8,000 | $33β58 |
| ANA Mileage ClubOn Shenzhen Airlines | 10,000 | $25β430 |
| Etihad GuestOn Hainan Airlines | 12,000 | $5β280 |
| Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerOn Shenzhen Airlines | 14,500 | $25β430 |
| Avianca LifeMilesOn Shenzhen Airlines | 15,000 | $30β55 |
| EVA Air Infinity MileageLandsOn Shenzhen Airlines | 15,000 | $25β430 |
| Turkish Airlines Miles&SmilesOn Shenzhen Airlines | 15,000 | $5β70 |
| Qantas Frequent FlyerOn China Eastern Airlines | 16,100 | $25β180 |
| American AAdvantageOn China Southern Airlines | 17,500 | $5β30 |
| Delta SkyMilesOn China Southern Airlines | 17,500 | $45β230 |
Business and first class prices, and 2 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 SZX to KMG
- China Eastern AirlinesSkyTeam Β· bookable with 8 programsWho books it

- China Southern AirlinesNot in an alliance Β· bookable with 3 programsWho books it

- DZDonghai AirlinesNot in an alliance
- FUFuzhou AirlinesNot in an alliance
- Hainan AirlinesNot in an alliance Β· bookable with 1 programWho books it

- Kunming AirlinesNot in an alliance

- 8LLucky AirNot in an alliance
- Shenzhen AirlinesNot in an alliance

- 3USichuan AirlinesNot in an alliance
Book SZX 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
- Alaska Atmos RewardsBooks Hainan 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
SZX to KMG with one stop
37 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Nanning (NNG)Shenzhen Airlines, then China Eastern Airlines


- Via Zhanjiang (ZHA)Shenzhen Airlines, then China Eastern Airlines and Ruili Airlines

DR - Via Hanoi (HAN)China Southern Airlines and Shenzhen Airlines, then China Eastern Airlines



- Via Haikou (HAK)China Southern Airlines and Hainan Airlines the whole way
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- Via Luzhou (LZO)China Southern Airlines and Xiamen Airlines, then China Eastern Airlines and Lucky Air


8L - Via Dayong (DYG)Suparna Airlines, then Kunming AirlinesY8

- Via Sanya (SYX)China Southern Airlines the whole way


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- Via Dali City (DLU)China Eastern Airlines the whole way



- Via Chongqing (CKG)Sichuan Airlines, Chongqing Airlines and 1 more the whole way3U
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- Via Changde (CGD)China Southern Airlines, then Spring Airlines


- Via Yichun (YIC)Shenzhen Airlines, then Lucky Air
8L - Via Jinghong (JHG)China Southern Airlines, Donghai Airlines and 2 more, then Shanghai Airlines and China Eastern Airlines
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- Via Lijiang (LJG)China Southern Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines and 3 more, then China Eastern Airlines

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- Via Enshi (ENH)Loong Air, then Ruili AirlinesGJDR
- Via Chengdu (TFU)Air China, China Eastern Airlines and 1 more the whole way

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SZX to KMG: common questions
How many miles does SZX 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: Alaska Atmos Rewards (7,500), Air Canada Aeroplan (8,000) and ANA Mileage Club (10,000). 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 SZX to KMG?
China Eastern Airlines (SkyTeam), China Southern Airlines, Donghai Airlines, Fuzhou Airlines, Hainan Airlines, Kunming Airlines, Lucky Air, Shenzhen Airlines and Sichuan Airlines fly nonstop from Shenzhen (SZX) to Kunming (KMG).
How far is Shenzhen from Kunming by plane?
Shenzhen (SZX) and Kunming (KMG) are 708 miles (1,139 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
Which points programs can book SZX to KMG award flights?
10 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Air France-KLM Flying Blue, Delta SkyMiles, Aeromexico Rewards, Alaska Atmos Rewards, China Eastern Eastern Miles, Emirates Skywards, Garuda Indonesia GarudaMiles, Korean Air SKYPASS and 2 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.
Where can I connect between Shenzhen and Kunming?
The most direct connections are through Nanning (NNG), Zhanjiang (ZHA), Hanoi (HAN), Haikou (HAK) and Luzhou (LZO). On 13 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example China Southern Airlines through Haikou.
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.










