Kunming (KMG) to Sanming (SQJ) flights
One airline flies nonstop from Kunming (KMG) to Sanming (SQJ): China Eastern Airlines. The two airports are 931 miles (1,499 km) apart. China Eastern Airlines is in SkyTeam. There are also 4 ways to fly it with one stop, through Guangzhou, Chongqing and Chengdu and more.
Airlines flying nonstop from KMG to SQJ
- China Eastern AirlinesSkyTeam Β· bookable with 8 programsWho books it

Book KMG to SQJ 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 SQJ with one stop
4 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Guangzhou (CAN)China Southern Airlines the whole way3U8L+4


- Via Chongqing (CKG)Sichuan Airlines, Lucky Air and 3 more, then Gestair3U8L+2
G5 - Via Chengdu (CTU)Tibet Airlines the whole way3U
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- Via Shanghai (SHA)China Eastern Airlines the whole way

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KMG to SQJ: common questions
Which airlines fly nonstop from KMG to SQJ?
China Eastern Airlines (SkyTeam) flies nonstop from Kunming (KMG) to Sanming (SQJ).
How far is Kunming from Sanming by plane?
Kunming (KMG) and Sanming (SQJ) are 931 miles (1,499 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 SQJ 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 SQJ 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 SQJ with taxes and fees.
Where can I connect between Kunming and Sanming?
The most direct connections are through Guangzhou (CAN), Chongqing (CKG), Chengdu (CTU) and Shanghai (SHA). On 3 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example China Southern Airlines through Guangzhou.
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.