China Β· 1,282 miles (2,063 km)

Kunming (KMG) to Tianjin (TSN) flights

6 airlines fly nonstop from Kunming (KMG) to Tianjin (TSN): Air China, China Eastern Airlines, Qingdao Airlines, Shanghai Airlines, Sichuan Airlines and Tianjin Airlines. The two airports are 1,282 miles (2,063 km) apart. Air China is in Star Alliance and China Eastern Airlines is in SkyTeam. There are also 63 ways to fly it with one stop, through Chongqing, Changzhi and Shiyan and more.

Airlines flying nonstop from KMG to TSN

  • Air China logo
    Air ChinaStar Alliance Β· bookable with 11 programsWho books it
  • China Eastern Airlines logo
    China Eastern AirlinesSkyTeam Β· bookable with 8 programsWho books it
  • QW
    Qingdao AirlinesNot in an alliance
  • Shanghai Airlines logo
    Shanghai AirlinesNot in an alliance
  • 3U
    Sichuan AirlinesNot in an alliance
  • GS
    Tianjin AirlinesNot in an alliance

Book KMG to TSN with points

Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.

KMG to TSN with one stop

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

  • Via Chongqing (CKG)Sichuan Airlines the whole way
    3U
    8L
    China Southern Airlines logo
    +2
    3U
    Air China logo
    GS
    +2
  • Via Changzhi (CIH)Donghai Airlines, then Gestair
    DZ
    G5
  • Via Shiyan (WDS)Air China, then Tianjin Airlines
    Air China logo
    GS
  • Via Luzhou (LZO)Lucky Air the whole way
    China Eastern Airlines logo
    8L
    8L
  • Via Yuncheng (YCU)Kunming Airlines and Tibet Airlines, then Xiamen Airlines
    Kunming Airlines logo
    Tibet Airlines logo
    Xiamen Airlines logo
  • Via Enshi (ENH)Ruili Airlines the whole way
    DR
    DR
  • Via Qiaoli (LFQ)Sichuan Airlines, then Gestair
    3U
    G5
  • Via Nanyang (NNY)LJ Air, then Tianjin Airlines
    LT
    GS
  • Via Xian (XIY)Tianjin Airlines and China Eastern Airlines the whole way
    3U
    8L
    DR
    +5
    BK
    Air China logo
    GS
    +2
  • Via Taiyuan (TYN)Lucky Air, Ruili Airlines and 3 more, then Air China and Tianjin Airlines
    8L
    DR
    China Eastern Airlines logo
    +2
    Air China logo
    GS
  • Via Chengdu (TFU)Sichuan Airlines, Air China and 1 more the whole way
    3U
    8L
    Air China logo
    +3
    3U
    Air China logo
    BK
    +3
  • Via Yichang (YIH)Lucky Air and China Eastern Airlines, then Tianjin Airlines
    8L
    China Eastern Airlines logo
    GS
  • Via Dayong (DYG)Kunming Airlines, then Gestair
    Kunming Airlines logo
    G5
  • Via Mian Yang (MIG)Lucky Air and Tianjin Airlines the whole way
    8L
    GS
    8L
    GS
  • Via Xinyang (XAI)Lucky Air, then Okay Airways
    8L
    BK
See all 63 in Routes

KMG to TSN: common questions

Which airlines fly nonstop from KMG to TSN?

Air China (Star Alliance), China Eastern Airlines (SkyTeam), Qingdao Airlines, Shanghai Airlines, Sichuan Airlines and Tianjin Airlines fly nonstop from Kunming (KMG) to Tianjin (TSN).

How far is Kunming from Tianjin by plane?

Kunming (KMG) and Tianjin (TSN) are 1,282 miles (2,063 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 TSN 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 TSN 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 TSN with taxes and fees.

Where can I connect between Kunming and Tianjin?

The most direct connections are through Chongqing (CKG), Changzhi (CIH), Shiyan (WDS), Luzhou (LZO) and Yuncheng (YCU). On 25 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Sichuan Airlines through Chongqing.

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.