China Β· 372 miles (598 km)

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 China logo
    Air ChinaStar Alliance Β· bookable with 11 programsWho books it
  • EU
    Chengdu AirlinesNot in an alliance
  • China Eastern Airlines logo
    China Eastern AirlinesSkyTeam Β· bookable with 8 programsWho books it
  • Kunming Airlines logo
    Kunming AirlinesNot in an alliance
  • 8L
    Lucky AirNot in an alliance
  • 3U
    Sichuan 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.

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
    China Eastern Airlines logo
    3U
    Air China logo
    EU
    +5
  • Via Dali City (DLU)China Eastern Airlines the whole way
    China Eastern Airlines logo
    Air China logo
    China Eastern Airlines logo
    3U
    +2
  • Via Wenshan (WNH)Gestair, then Sichuan Airlines
    G5
    3U
  • Via Diqing (DIG)China Eastern Airlines the whole way
    8L
    China Eastern Airlines logo
    3U
    China Eastern Airlines logo
  • Via Bazhong (BZX)Sichuan Airlines, then Lucky Air
    3U
    8L
  • Via Baoshan (BSD)China Eastern Airlines the whole way
    China Eastern Airlines logo
    A6
    China Eastern Airlines logo
  • Via Lincang (LNJ)China Eastern Airlines the whole way
    China Eastern Airlines logo
    China Eastern Airlines logo
  • Via Tengchong (TCZ)Kunming Airlines and China Eastern Airlines the whole way
    8L
    Kunming Airlines logo
    China Eastern Airlines logo
    China Eastern Airlines logo
    3U
    Kunming Airlines logo
  • Via Biancheng (DXJ)Ruili Airlines, then Tianjin Airlines
    DR
    GS
  • Via Mangshi (LUM)Kunming Airlines and China Eastern Airlines the whole way
    8L
    DR
    Kunming Airlines logo
    +4
    3U
    Air China logo
    China Eastern Airlines logo
    +1
  • Via Enshi (ENH)Ruili Airlines, then Spring Airlines
    DR
    Spring Airlines logo
  • Via Jinghong (JHG)China Eastern Airlines the whole way
    Shanghai Airlines logo
    China Eastern Airlines logo
    3U
    Air China logo
    8L
    +5
  • Via Dayong (DYG)Kunming Airlines, then Air China and Sichuan Airlines
    Kunming Airlines logo
    Air China logo
    3U
  • Via Guilin (KWL)Air Guilin the whole way
    GT
    Air China logo
    GT
  • Via Nanning (NNG)China Eastern Airlines, then Sichuan Airlines, GX Airlines and 3 more
    China Eastern Airlines logo
    3U
    GX
    Shenzhen Airlines logo
    +2
See all 29 in Routes

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.