Are there nonstop flights from Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) to Kunming (KMG)?

Yes. China Eastern Airlines, Vietnam Airlines, Kunming Airlines fly this route. Flight time is about 2h 26m.

What is the fastest connection from Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) to Kunming (KMG)?

via Hanoi ≈ 2h 59m, via Siem Reap ≈ 3h, via Vientiane ≈ 3h (estimated flying time, excluding layovers).

How many miles is an award flight from Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) to Kunming (KMG)?

from 15,000 JAL miles, from 18,000 ANA miles (economy, one way, based on the published award charts).

Ho Chi Minh City → Kunming

Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) to Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG)・1,637 km

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Nonstop flights available (3 airlines). Flight time about 2h 26m. Nonstop return flights also operate.

With milesJAL 15,000 miles+ (nonstop)ANA 18,000 miles+ (via BKK)Economy, one way, estimate. Tap a connection for miles by cabin.

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Award miles (one way, estimate)

JAL Mileage Bank — partner airline award
MU only · total distance ≈ 1,017 mi (band 1,001–2,000) · close to a band boundary
Economy
15,000
Business
30,000
First
45,000

Estimates from the airlines' published award charts (as of 2026-11-02). Seat availability, fuel surcharges and stopover rules are not included — always check with the airline before booking.

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