Qingdao (TAO) to Kunming (KMG) flights
An economy award from Qingdao (TAO) to Kunming (KMG) starts at 10,000 miles one way with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club on China Eastern Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $35. 5 airlines fly nonstop from Qingdao (TAO) to Kunming (KMG): Air Travel, China Eastern Airlines, Kunming Airlines, Lucky Air and Shandong Airlines. The two airports are 1,279 miles (2,058 km) apart. China Eastern Airlines is in SkyTeam. There are also 64 ways to fly it with one stop, through Enshi, Xiangyang and Xinyang and more.
How many miles TAO 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 | 10,000 | $35–370 |
| Qantas Frequent FlyerOn China Eastern Airlines | 23,000 | $25–180 |
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 TAO to KMG
- A6Air TravelNot in an alliance
- China Eastern AirlinesSkyTeam · bookable with 8 programsWho books it
- Kunming AirlinesNot in an alliance
- 8LLucky AirNot in an alliance
- Shandong AirlinesNot in an alliance
Book TAO 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
TAO to KMG with one stop
64 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Enshi (ENH)Beijing Capital Airlines, then Ruili Airlines
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- Via Xinyang (XAI)Lucky Air the whole way8L8L
- Via Yichang (YIH)Donghai Airlines the whole wayDZ8LDZ
- Via Nanyang (NNY)GX Airlines, then LJ AirGXLT
- Via Shashi (SHS)Beijing Capital Airlines, then Kunming Airlines
- Via Shiyan (WDS)Shandong Airlines, then Air China
- Via Chongqing (CKG)Sichuan Airlines, Chongqing Airlines and 1 more the whole way3UOQ+43U8L+1
- Via Zhengzhou (CGO)Qingdao Airlines, then Sichuan Airlines, Lucky Air and 7 moreQW3U8L+6
- Via Wuhan (WUH)China Southern Airlines and China Eastern Airlines the whole way+3
8LDR+2 - Via Hefei (HFE)China Eastern Airlines the whole wayQW+13U8LBK+2
- Via Yuncheng (YCU)Kunming Airlines the whole way
- Via Changsha (CSX)Okay Airways, China Southern Airlines and 1 more the whole wayBK+3
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- Via Chengdu (TFU)China Eastern Airlines, Sichuan Airlines and 2 more the whole wayQW+53U8L+3
- Via Changzhi (CIH)Donghai Airlines the whole wayDZDZ
TAO to KMG: common questions
How many miles does TAO to KMG cost?
In economy it starts at 10,000 miles one way with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club on China Eastern Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $35. Next cheapest: Qantas Frequent Flyer (23,000). 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 TAO to KMG?
Air Travel, China Eastern Airlines (SkyTeam), Kunming Airlines, Lucky Air and Shandong Airlines fly nonstop from Qingdao (TAO) to Kunming (KMG).
How far is Qingdao from Kunming by plane?
Qingdao (TAO) and Kunming (KMG) are 1,279 miles (2,058 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
Which points programs can book TAO 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 Qingdao and Kunming?
The most direct connections are through Enshi (ENH), Xiangyang (XFN), Xinyang (XAI), Yichang (YIH) and Nanyang (NNY). On 46 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Lucky Air through Xinyang.
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.