Yichang (YIH) to Kunming (KMG) flights
3 airlines fly nonstop from Yichang (YIH) to Kunming (KMG): China Eastern Airlines, Donghai Airlines and Lucky Air. The two airports are 644 miles (1,036 km) apart. China Eastern Airlines is in SkyTeam. There are also 20 ways to fly it with one stop, through Chengdu, Chengdu and Nanning and more.
Airlines flying nonstop from YIH to KMG
- China Eastern AirlinesSkyTeam · bookable with 8 programsWho books it
- DZDonghai AirlinesNot in an alliance
- 8LLucky AirNot in an alliance
Book YIH to KMG 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
YIH to KMG with one stop
20 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Chengdu (TFU)China Eastern Airlines the whole way3U8L+3
- Via Chengdu (CTU)Chengdu Airlines, then Sichuan Airlines, Air China and 2 moreEU3U+1
- Via Nanning (NNG)GX Airlines and Donghai Airlines, then China Eastern AirlinesGXDZ
- Via Xian (XIY)Air Changan the whole way9H3U8LDR+5
- Via Guangzhou (CAN)China Southern Airlines the whole way
3U8L+4 - Via Shenzhen (SZX)Shenzhen Airlines and Donghai Airlines the whole way
DZ8LDZ+6 - Via Zhuhai (ZUH)Donghai Airlines, then Lucky Air, China Southern Airlines and 2 moreDZ8LDR+1
- Via Huizhou (HUZ)Tianjin Airlines, then Kunming Airlines and China Eastern AirlinesGS
- Via Hong Kong (HKG)Greater Bay Airlines the whole wayHBHB
- Via Haikou (HAK)Hainan Airlines the whole way
8L+3 - Via Lanzhou (LHW)Donghai Airlines, then Lucky Air, Ruili Airlines and 4 moreDZ8LDR+3
- Via Jieyang (SWA)China Southern Airlines the whole way8L+2
- Via Xining (XNN)Beijing Capital Airlines, then China Eastern Airlines, Sichuan Airlines and 2 more3UDR+1
- Via Sanya (SYX)Tianjin Airlines, then Lucky Air, China Southern Airlines and 3 moreGS8L+2
- Via Xuzhou (XUZ)Tianjin Airlines and Tibet Airlines, then Sichuan Airlines, Lucky Air and 1 moreGS
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YIH to KMG: common questions
Which airlines fly nonstop from YIH to KMG?
China Eastern Airlines (SkyTeam), Donghai Airlines and Lucky Air fly nonstop from Yichang (YIH) to Kunming (KMG).
How far is Yichang from Kunming by plane?
Yichang (YIH) and Kunming (KMG) are 644 miles (1,036 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
Which points programs can book YIH 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 YIH 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 YIH to KMG with taxes and fees.
Where can I connect between Yichang and Kunming?
The most direct connections are through Chengdu (TFU), Chengdu (CTU), Nanning (NNG), Xian (XIY) and Guangzhou (CAN). On 9 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example China Eastern Airlines through Chengdu.
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.