Urumqi (URC) to Kunming (KMG) flights
An economy award from Urumqi (URC) to Kunming (KMG) starts at 11,500 miles one way with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club on China Eastern Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $35. 2 airlines fly nonstop from Urumqi (URC) to Kunming (KMG): China Eastern Airlines and China Southern Airlines. The two airports are 1,563 miles (2,515 km) apart. China Eastern Airlines is in SkyTeam. There are also 43 ways to fly it with one stop, through Chengdu, Chengdu and Xining and more.
How many miles URC to KMG 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 URC to KMG
- China Eastern AirlinesSkyTeam · bookable with 8 programsWho books it
- China Southern AirlinesNot in an alliance · bookable with 3 programsWho books it
Book URC to KMG 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
URC to KMG with one stop
43 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Chengdu (CTU)Sichuan Airlines and Air China the whole way3U
+13U+1 - Via Chengdu (TFU)Sichuan Airlines, Lucky Air and 1 more the whole way3U8L+73U8L+3
- Via Xining (XNN)Sichuan Airlines the whole way3UGS3UDR+1
- Via Mian Yang (MIG)Urumqi Airlines and Sichuan Airlines, then Lucky Air and Tianjin AirlinesUQ3U8LGS
- Via Luzhou (LZO)Sichuan Airlines, then China Eastern Airlines and Lucky Air3U8L
- Via Lanzhou (LHW)Lucky Air, China Southern Airlines and 1 more the whole way8L+4
8LDR+3 - Via Guangyuan (GYS)Sichuan Airlines the whole way3U3U
- Via Chongqing (CKG)Sichuan Airlines and Chongqing Airlines the whole way3UGS+53U8L+1
- Via Zhongwei (ZHY)West Air (China), then Sichuan AirlinesPN3U
- Via Wanxian (WXN)Tianjin Airlines, then Sichuan AirlinesGS3U
- Via Yinchuan (INC)Urumqi Airlines, Loong Air and 2 more, then Lucky Air, China Eastern Airlines and 1 moreUQGJ+1
8LLT - Via Ankang (AKA)Tianjin Airlines, then West Air (China)GSPN
- Via Xian (XIY)Sichuan Airlines, Tianjin Airlines and 3 more the whole way3U
BK+63U8LDR+5 - Via Shiyan (WDS)Tianjin Airlines, then Air ChinaGS
- Via Yulin (UYN)Tianjin Airlines, then China Eastern AirlinesGS
URC to KMG: common questions
How many miles does URC to KMG 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 URC to KMG?
China Eastern Airlines (SkyTeam) and China Southern Airlines fly nonstop from Urumqi (URC) to Kunming (KMG).
How far is Urumqi from Kunming by plane?
Urumqi (URC) and Kunming (KMG) are 1,563 miles (2,515 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 KMG 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 Urumqi and Kunming?
The most direct connections are through Chengdu (CTU), Chengdu (TFU), Xining (XNN), Mian Yang (MIG) and Luzhou (LZO). On 24 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Sichuan 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.