China · 278 miles (447 km)

Tacheng (TCG) to Urumqi (URC) flights

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17,500 milesCheapest economy award, one way, with American AAdvantage

An economy award from Tacheng (TCG) to Urumqi (URC) starts at 17,500 miles one way with American AAdvantage on China Southern Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $5. Delta SkyMiles charges the same. 3 airlines fly nonstop from Tacheng (TCG) to Urumqi (URC): Chengdu Airlines, China Southern Airlines and Tianjin Airlines. The two airports are 278 miles (447 km) apart. There are also 4 ways to fly it with one stop, through Altay, Yining and Kuqa and more.

How many miles TCG 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.

ProgramEconomyTaxes and fees
American AAdvantageOn China Southern Airlines17,500$5–30
Delta SkyMilesOn China Southern Airlines17,500$45–230

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.

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Airlines flying nonstop from TCG to URC

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    Chengdu AirlinesNot in an alliance
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    China Southern AirlinesNot in an alliance · bookable with 3 programsWho books it
  • GS
    Tianjin AirlinesNot in an alliance

Book TCG to URC with points

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

TCG to URC with one stop

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

  • Via Altay (AAT)Chengdu Airlines, then China Southern Airlines and Tianjin Airlines
    EU
    China Southern Airlines logo
    GS
  • Via Yining (YIN)Chengdu Airlines, then China Southern Airlines, Tianjin Airlines and 1 more
    EU
    China Southern Airlines logo
    GS
    China Eastern Airlines logo
  • Via Kuqa (KCA)Chengdu Airlines, then China Southern Airlines and Tianjin Airlines
    EU
    China Southern Airlines logo
    GS
  • Via Tumushuke (TWC)Chengdu Airlines, then China Southern Airlines, Tianjin Airlines and 1 more
    EU
    China Southern Airlines logo
    GS
    UQ

TCG to URC: common questions

How many miles does TCG to URC cost?

In economy it starts at 17,500 miles one way with American AAdvantage on China Southern Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $5. Next cheapest: Delta SkyMiles (17,500). 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 TCG to URC?

Chengdu Airlines, China Southern Airlines and Tianjin Airlines fly nonstop from Tacheng (TCG) to Urumqi (URC).

How far is Tacheng from Urumqi by plane?

Tacheng (TCG) and Urumqi (URC) are 278 miles (447 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.

Which points programs can book TCG to URC award flights?

3 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Air France-KLM Flying Blue, Delta SkyMiles and Emirates Skywards. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.

Where can I connect between Tacheng and Urumqi?

The most direct connections are through Altay (AAT), Yining (YIN), Kuqa (KCA) and Tumushuke (TWC).

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.