Kunming (KMG) to Chengdu (TFU) flights
6 airlines fly nonstop from Kunming (KMG) to Chengdu (TFU): Air China, Chengdu Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, Kunming Airlines, Lucky Air and Sichuan Airlines. The two airports are 372 miles (598 km) apart. Air China is in Star Alliance and China Eastern Airlines is in SkyTeam. There are also 29 ways to fly it with one stop, through Lijiang, Dali City and Wenshan and more.
Airlines flying nonstop from KMG to TFU
- Air ChinaStar Alliance Β· bookable with 11 programsWho books it

- EUChengdu AirlinesNot in an alliance
- China Eastern AirlinesSkyTeam Β· bookable with 8 programsWho books it

- Kunming AirlinesNot in an alliance

- 8LLucky AirNot in an alliance
- 3USichuan AirlinesNot in an alliance
Book KMG to TFU 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 Canada AeroplanBooks Air China
- Air France-KLM Flying BlueBooks China Eastern Airlines
- Air New Zealand AirpointsBooks Air China
- ANA Mileage ClubBooks Air China
- Avianca LifeMilesBooks Air China
- China Eastern Eastern MilesBooks China Eastern Airlines
- Delta SkyMilesBooks China Eastern Airlines
- EVA Air Infinity MileageLandsBooks Air China
- Garuda Indonesia GarudaMilesBooks China Eastern Airlines
- Korean Air SKYPASSBooks China Eastern Airlines
- Lufthansa Miles & MoreBooks Air China
- SAS EuroBonusBooks China Eastern Airlines
- Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerBooks Air China
- TAP Miles&GoBooks Air China
- Thai Royal Orchid PlusBooks Air China
- Turkish Airlines Miles&SmilesBooks Air China
- United MileagePlusBooks Air China
- Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubBooks China Eastern Airlines
KMG to TFU with one stop
29 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Lijiang (LJG)China Eastern Airlines, then Sichuan Airlines, Air China and 6 more
3U
EU+5 - Via Dali City (DLU)China Eastern Airlines the whole way


3U+2 - Via Wenshan (WNH)Gestair, then Sichuan AirlinesG53U
- Via Diqing (DIG)China Eastern Airlines the whole way8L
3U
- Via Bazhong (BZX)Sichuan Airlines, then Lucky Air3U8L
- Via Baoshan (BSD)China Eastern Airlines the whole way
A6
- Via Lincang (LNJ)China Eastern Airlines the whole way


- Via Tengchong (TCZ)Kunming Airlines and China Eastern Airlines the whole way8L


3U
- Via Biancheng (DXJ)Ruili Airlines, then Tianjin AirlinesDRGS
- Via Mangshi (LUM)Kunming Airlines and China Eastern Airlines the whole way8LDR+4
3U
+1
- Via Enshi (ENH)Ruili Airlines, then Spring AirlinesDR

- Via Jinghong (JHG)China Eastern Airlines the whole way

3U
8L+5 - Via Dayong (DYG)Kunming Airlines, then Air China and Sichuan Airlines

3U - Via Guilin (KWL)Air Guilin the whole wayGT
GT - Via Nanning (NNG)China Eastern Airlines, then Sichuan Airlines, GX Airlines and 3 more
3UGX+2
KMG to TFU: common questions
Which airlines fly nonstop from KMG to TFU?
Air China (Star Alliance), Chengdu Airlines, China Eastern Airlines (SkyTeam), Kunming Airlines, Lucky Air and Sichuan Airlines fly nonstop from Kunming (KMG) to Chengdu (TFU).
How far is Kunming from Chengdu by plane?
Kunming (KMG) and Chengdu (TFU) are 372 miles (598 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 TFU award flights?
19 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Aeromexico Rewards, Air Canada Aeroplan, Air France-KLM Flying Blue, Air New Zealand Airpoints, ANA Mileage Club, Avianca LifeMiles, China Eastern Eastern Miles, Delta SkyMiles and 11 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.
How many miles does KMG to TFU 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 TFU with taxes and fees.
Where can I connect between Kunming and Chengdu?
The most direct connections are through Lijiang (LJG), Dali City (DLU), Wenshan (WNH), Diqing (DIG) and Bazhong (BZX). On 14 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example China Eastern Airlines through Dali City.
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.