Jinghong (JHG) to Kunming (KMG) flights
2 airlines fly nonstop from Jinghong (JHG) to Kunming (KMG): China Eastern Airlines and Shanghai Airlines. The two airports are 256 miles (412 km) apart. China Eastern Airlines is in SkyTeam. There are also 14 ways to fly it with one stop, through Dali City, Mangshi and Lijiang and more.
Airlines flying nonstop from JHG to KMG
- China Eastern AirlinesSkyTeam Β· bookable with 8 programsWho books it

- Shanghai AirlinesNot in an alliance

Book JHG 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
JHG to KMG with one stop
14 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Dali City (DLU)Lucky Air, then China Eastern Airlines8L

- Via Mangshi (LUM)Ruili Airlines the whole wayDR8LDR+4

- Via Lijiang (LJG)Ruili Airlines, Qingdao Airlines and 1 more, then China Eastern AirlinesDRQW


- Via Zhaotong (ZAT)Gestair, then China Eastern AirlinesG5

- Via Chiang Mai (CNX)Ruili Airlines, then China Eastern AirlinesDR

- Via Vientiane (VTE)Qingdao Airlines, then China Eastern Airlines and Lao AirlinesQW
QV - Via Nanning (NNG)Ruili Airlines and Air Guilin, then China Eastern AirlinesDRGT

- Via Luzhou (LZO)Lucky Air the whole way3U8L
8L - Via Chengdu (TFU)Sichuan Airlines, Air China and 4 more the whole way3U
8L+53U8L+3
- Via Chengdu (CTU)Sichuan Airlines and Tibet Airlines the whole way3UEU
3U
+1
- Via Chongqing (CKG)Chongqing Airlines, Sichuan Airlines and 1 more the whole way
OQ3U+33U8L+1
- Via Guilin (KWL)9 Air, then Air GuilinAQGT
- Via Mian Yang (MIG)Sichuan Airlines, then Lucky Air and Tianjin Airlines3U8LGS
- Via Zhanjiang (ZHA)LJ Air, then China Eastern Airlines and Ruili AirlinesLT
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JHG to KMG: common questions
Which airlines fly nonstop from JHG to KMG?
China Eastern Airlines (SkyTeam) and Shanghai Airlines fly nonstop from Jinghong (JHG) to Kunming (KMG).
How far is Jinghong from Kunming by plane?
Jinghong (JHG) and Kunming (KMG) are 256 miles (412 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
Which points programs can book JHG 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.
How many miles does JHG to KMG cost?
It depends on the program: each prices the route from its own chart or dynamically. The Award Flight Pricer compares 30+ programs for JHG to KMG with taxes and fees.
Where can I connect between Jinghong and Kunming?
The most direct connections are through Dali City (DLU), Mangshi (LUM), Lijiang (LJG), Zhaotong (ZAT) and Chiang Mai (CNX). On 5 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Ruili Airlines through Mangshi.
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.