China Β· 931 miles (1,499 km)

Sanming (SQJ) to Kunming (KMG) flights

One airline flies nonstop from Sanming (SQJ) to Kunming (KMG): 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 SQJ to KMG

  • China Eastern Airlines logo
    China Eastern AirlinesSkyTeam Β· bookable with 8 programsWho books it

Book SQJ to KMG with points

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

SQJ to KMG 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 way
    China Southern Airlines logo
    3U
    8L
    China Southern Airlines logo
    +4
  • Via Chongqing (CKG)Gestair, then Sichuan Airlines, Lucky Air and 2 more
    G5
    3U
    8L
    China Eastern Airlines logo
    +1
  • Via Chengdu (CTU)Tibet Airlines the whole way
    Tibet Airlines logo
    3U
    Air China logo
    China Eastern Airlines logo
    +1
  • Via Shanghai (SHA)China Eastern Airlines the whole way
    China Eastern Airlines logo
    Spring Airlines logo
    Shanghai Airlines logo
    Juneyao Airlines logo
    +2

SQJ to KMG: common questions

Which airlines fly nonstop from SQJ to KMG?

China Eastern Airlines (SkyTeam) flies nonstop from Sanming (SQJ) to Kunming (KMG).

How far is Sanming from Kunming by plane?

Sanming (SQJ) and Kunming (KMG) 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 SQJ to KMG 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 SQJ to KMG cost?

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

Where can I connect between Sanming and Kunming?

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.