Urumqi (URC) to Kuqa (KCA) flights
An economy award from Urumqi (URC) to Kuqa (KCA) starts at 6,000 miles one way with Etihad Guest on Hainan Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $5. 3 airlines fly nonstop from Urumqi (URC) to Kuqa (KCA): China Southern Airlines, Hainan Airlines and Tianjin Airlines. The two airports are 273 miles (439 km) apart. There are also 10 ways to fly it with one stop, through Korla, Karamay and Yining and more.
How many miles URC to KCA 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Etihad GuestOn Hainan Airlines | 6,000 | $5–280 |
| Alaska Atmos RewardsOn Hainan Airlines | 7,500 | $205–430 |
| American AAdvantageOn China Southern Airlines | 17,500 | $5–30 |
| Delta SkyMilesOn China Southern Airlines | 17,500 | $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.
Compare every program in the Award Flight PricerAirlines flying nonstop from URC to KCA
- China Southern AirlinesNot in an alliance · bookable with 3 programsWho books it
- Hainan AirlinesNot in an alliance · bookable with 1 programWho books it
- GSTianjin AirlinesNot in an alliance
Book URC to KCA 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 Southern Airlines
- Alaska Atmos RewardsBooks Hainan Airlines
- Delta SkyMilesBooks China Southern Airlines
- Emirates SkywardsBooks China Southern Airlines
URC to KCA with one stop
10 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Korla (KRL)Gestair the whole wayG5G5
- Via Karamay (KRY)Chengdu Airlines the whole wayUQEUEU
- Via Yining (YIN)China Southern Airlines, Tianjin Airlines and 1 more, then Gestair and Chengdu AirlinesGS
G5EU - Via Bole (BPL)Tianjin Airlines and Urumqi Airlines, then GestairGSUQG5
- Via Aksu (AKU)Air China, China Southern Airlines and 3 more, then Gestair and Chengdu Airlines
GS+2G5EU - Via Tacheng (TCG)Chengdu Airlines the whole wayGSEUEU
- Via Altay (AAT)China Southern Airlines and Tianjin Airlines, then GestairGSG5
- Via Hotan (HTN)China Southern Airlines, Tianjin Airlines and 3 more, then GestairGSUQ+2G5
- Via Kashi (KHG)Chengdu Airlines the whole way8L+5G5EU
- Via Shache (QSZ)China Southern Airlines, then Chengdu AirlinesEU
URC to KCA: common questions
How many miles does URC to KCA cost?
In economy it starts at 6,000 miles one way with Etihad Guest on Hainan Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $5. Next cheapest: Alaska Atmos Rewards (7,500), American AAdvantage (17,500) and 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 URC to KCA?
China Southern Airlines, Hainan Airlines and Tianjin Airlines fly nonstop from Urumqi (URC) to Kuqa (KCA).
How far is Urumqi from Kuqa by plane?
Urumqi (URC) and Kuqa (KCA) are 273 miles (439 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
Which points programs can book URC to KCA award flights?
4 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Air France-KLM Flying Blue, Alaska Atmos Rewards, 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 Urumqi and Kuqa?
The most direct connections are through Korla (KRL), Karamay (KRY), Yining (YIN), Bole (BPL) and Aksu (AKU). On 4 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Gestair through Korla.
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.