Qingdao (TAO) to Urumqi (URC) flights
An economy award from Qingdao (TAO) to Urumqi (URC) starts at 11,500 miles one way with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club on China Eastern Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $35. 4 airlines fly nonstop from Qingdao (TAO) to Urumqi (URC): China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines, Shandong Airlines and Tianjin Airlines. The two airports are 1,786 miles (2,875 km) apart. China Eastern Airlines is in SkyTeam. There are also 43 ways to fly it with one stop, through Dongsheng, Taiyuan and Hohhot and more.
How many miles TAO to URC costs
Economy, one way, on the nonstop flights, from the Award Flight Pricer's award charts. Ranges run off-peak to peak; "from" is the floor of a dynamic price.
| Program | Economy | Taxes and fees |
|---|---|---|
| Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubOn China Eastern Airlines | 11,500 | $35–370 |
| American AAdvantageOn China Southern Airlines | 17,500 | $5–30 |
| Delta SkyMilesOn China Southern Airlines | 17,500 | $45–230 |
| Qantas Frequent FlyerOn China Eastern Airlines | 23,000 | $25–180 |
Business and first class prices are in the Award Flight Pricer. Chart prices need award space on your date, so search it before you transfer points.
Compare every program in the Award Flight PricerAirlines flying nonstop from TAO to URC
- China Eastern AirlinesSkyTeam · bookable with 8 programsWho books it
- China Southern AirlinesNot in an alliance · bookable with 3 programsWho books it
- Shandong AirlinesNot in an alliance
- GSTianjin AirlinesNot in an alliance
Book TAO to URC with points
Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.
- Air France-KLM Flying BlueBooks China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines
- Delta SkyMilesBooks China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines
- Aeromexico RewardsBooks China Eastern Airlines
- China Eastern Eastern MilesBooks China Eastern Airlines
- Emirates SkywardsBooks China Southern 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
TAO to URC with one stop
43 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Dongsheng (DSN)China Eastern Airlines, then Urumqi AirlinesUQ
- Via Taiyuan (TYN)China Eastern Airlines, Shandong Airlines and 1 more the whole way+1
+2 - Via Hohhot (HET)China Southern Airlines the whole way+2GS
- Via Yulin (UYN)Tianjin Airlines the whole wayGSGS
- Via Yinchuan (INC)Shandong Airlines and Xiamen Airlines the whole way
UQGJ+2 - Via Beijing (PEK)Air China and Shandong Airlines the whole way
3U+1 - Via Yuncheng (YCU)Kunming Airlines, then Air China
- Via Lanzhou (LHW)Qingdao Airlines and Shandong Airlines the whole wayQW8L+4
- Via Zhengzhou (CGO)Qingdao Airlines, then China Southern Airlines, Tianjin Airlines and 7 moreQWGS+6
- Via Xining (XNN)Shandong Airlines, Qingdao Airlines and 1 more, then Sichuan Airlines, Air China and 1 moreQW3UGS
- Via Xian (XIY)China Eastern Airlines, Sichuan Airlines and 2 more the whole way
+33U
BK+6 - Via Dalian (DLC)China Southern Airlines the whole way+2
- Via Korla (KRL)China Eastern Airlines, then China Southern Airlines and GestairG5
- Via Nanyang (NNY)GX Airlines, then China Southern AirlinesGX
- Via Shiyan (WDS)Shandong Airlines, then Tianjin AirlinesGS
TAO to URC: common questions
How many miles does TAO to URC cost?
In economy it starts at 11,500 miles one way with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club on China Eastern Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $35. Next cheapest: American AAdvantage (17,500), Delta SkyMiles (17,500) and Qantas Frequent Flyer (23,000). These are award chart prices from the Award Flight Pricer. Programs that price dynamically can cost more on busy dates, so check yours before you transfer points. Business and first class prices are in the pricer too.
Which airlines fly nonstop from TAO to URC?
China Eastern Airlines (SkyTeam), China Southern Airlines, Shandong Airlines and Tianjin Airlines fly nonstop from Qingdao (TAO) to Urumqi (URC).
How far is Qingdao from Urumqi by plane?
Qingdao (TAO) and Urumqi (URC) are 1,786 miles (2,875 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
Which points programs can book TAO to URC award flights?
9 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Air France-KLM Flying Blue, Delta SkyMiles, Aeromexico Rewards, China Eastern Eastern Miles, Emirates Skywards, Garuda Indonesia GarudaMiles, Korean Air SKYPASS, SAS EuroBonus and 1 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.
Where can I connect between Qingdao and Urumqi?
The most direct connections are through Dongsheng (DSN), Taiyuan (TYN), Hohhot (HET), Yulin (UYN) and Yinchuan (INC). On 28 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example China Eastern Airlines through Taiyuan.
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.