China · 199 miles (321 km)

Kunming (KMG) to Lijiang (LJG) flights

One airline flies nonstop from Kunming (KMG) to Lijiang (LJG): China Eastern Airlines. The two airports are 199 miles (321 km) apart. China Eastern Airlines is in SkyTeam. There are also 11 ways to fly it with one stop, through Tengchong, Mangshi and Jinghong and more.

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Airlines flying nonstop from KMG to LJG

China Eastern AirlinesSkyTeam · bookable with 8 programsWho books it

Book KMG to LJG 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

KMG to LJG with one stop

11 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.

Via Tengchong (TCZ)Lucky Air, Kunming Airlines and 1 more, then Tibet Airlines
8L
Via Mangshi (LUM)Ruili Airlines the whole way
8L
DR
+4
DR
Via Jinghong (JHG)Shanghai Airlines and China Eastern Airlines, then Ruili Airlines, Qingdao Airlines and 1 more
DR
QW
Via Luzhou (LZO)Lucky Air the whole way
8L
8L
GJ
Via Chengdu (TFU)Sichuan Airlines, Lucky Air and 2 more the whole way
3U
8L
+3
3U
8L
+5
Via Chengdu (CTU)Air China and Tibet Airlines the whole way
3U
+1
EU
Via Chongqing (CKG)Sichuan Airlines and Lucky Air the whole way
3U
8L
+2
3U
8L
PN
+1
Via Mian Yang (MIG)Lucky Air and Tianjin Airlines, then Shandong Airlines and Tibet Airlines
8L
GS
Via Nanning (NNG)China Eastern Airlines, then Beijing Capital Airlines
Via Haiphong (HPH)Ruili Airlines, then Lucky Air
DR
8L
Via Guilin (KWL)Air Guilin, then Xiamen Airlines
GT

KMG to LJG: common questions

Which airlines fly nonstop from KMG to LJG?

China Eastern Airlines (SkyTeam) flies nonstop from Kunming (KMG) to Lijiang (LJG).

How far is Kunming from Lijiang by plane?

Kunming (KMG) and Lijiang (LJG) are 199 miles (321 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.

Which points programs can book KMG to LJG 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 KMG to LJG cost?

It depends on the program: each prices the route from its own chart or dynamically. The Award Flight Pricer compares 30+ programs for KMG to LJG with taxes and fees.

Where can I connect between Kunming and Lijiang?

The most direct connections are through Tengchong (TCZ), Mangshi (LUM), Jinghong (JHG), Luzhou (LZO) and Chengdu (TFU). On 5 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Ruili Airlines through Mangshi.

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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.