Xining (XNN) to Kunming (KMG) flights
An economy award from Xining (XNN) 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. 4 airlines fly nonstop from Xining (XNN) to Kunming (KMG): China Eastern Airlines, Lucky Air, Ruili Airlines and Sichuan Airlines. The two airports are 791 miles (1,273 km) apart. China Eastern Airlines is in SkyTeam. There are also 22 ways to fly it with one stop, through Chengdu, Chengdu and Mian Yang and more.
How many miles XNN 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 |
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 XNN to KMG
- China Eastern AirlinesSkyTeam · bookable with 8 programsWho books it
- 8LLucky AirNot in an alliance
- DRRuili AirlinesNot in an alliance
- 3USichuan AirlinesNot in an alliance
Book XNN 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
XNN to KMG with one stop
22 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Chengdu (CTU)Air China and Tibet Airlines the whole way
3U+1 - Via Chengdu (TFU)Sichuan Airlines, China Eastern Airlines and 1 more the whole way3U+23U8L+3
- Via Mian Yang (MIG)Sichuan Airlines, then Lucky Air and Tianjin Airlines3U8LGS
- Via Luzhou (LZO)Sichuan Airlines and Tibet Airlines, then China Eastern Airlines and Lucky Air3U8L
- Via Chongqing (CKG)Sichuan Airlines the whole way3UPN+2
3U8L+1 - Via Zhongwei (ZHY)Beijing Capital Airlines, then Sichuan Airlines
3U - Via Xian (XIY)Hainan Airlines and China Eastern Airlines the whole way
3U8LDR+5 - Via Enshi (ENH)Loong Air, then Ruili AirlinesGJDR
- Via Yinchuan (INC)Shandong Airlines and Ruili Airlines, then Lucky Air, China Eastern Airlines and 1 more
DR8LLT - Via Shiyan (WDS)Fuzhou Airlines, then Air ChinaFU
- Via Yan'an (ENY)Beijing Capital Airlines, then GestairG5
- Via Yichang (YIH)Beijing Capital Airlines, then Lucky Air, China Eastern Airlines and 1 more8LDZ
- Via Nanning (NNG)GX Airlines, then China Eastern AirlinesGX
- Via Yulin (UYN)GX Airlines, then China Eastern AirlinesGX
- Via Luoyang (LYA)Xiamen Airlines, then China Eastern Airlines
XNN to KMG: common questions
How many miles does XNN 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). 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 XNN to KMG?
China Eastern Airlines (SkyTeam), Lucky Air, Ruili Airlines and Sichuan Airlines fly nonstop from Xining (XNN) to Kunming (KMG).
How far is Xining from Kunming by plane?
Xining (XNN) and Kunming (KMG) are 791 miles (1,273 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
Which points programs can book XNN 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 Xining and Kunming?
The most direct connections are through Chengdu (CTU), Chengdu (TFU), Mian Yang (MIG), Luzhou (LZO) and Chongqing (CKG). On 8 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Air China through Chengdu.
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.