Urumqi (URC) to Tacheng (TCG) flights

An economy award from Urumqi (URC) to Tacheng (TCG) 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 Urumqi (URC) to Tacheng (TCG): 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 URC to TCG 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 TCG
- EUChengdu AirlinesNot in an alliance
- China Southern AirlinesNot in an alliance · bookable with 3 programsWho books it

- GSTianjin AirlinesNot in an alliance
Book URC to TCG 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
- Delta SkyMilesBooks China Southern Airlines
- Emirates SkywardsBooks China Southern Airlines
URC to TCG with one stop
4 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Altay (AAT)China Southern Airlines and Tianjin Airlines, then Chengdu Airlines
GSEU - Via Yining (YIN)China Southern Airlines, Tianjin Airlines and 1 more, then Chengdu Airlines
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EU - Via Kuqa (KCA)China Southern Airlines, Tianjin Airlines and 1 more, then Chengdu Airlines
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EU - Via Tumushuke (TWC)China Southern Airlines, Tianjin Airlines and 1 more, then Chengdu Airlines
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URC to TCG: common questions
How many miles does URC to TCG 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 URC to TCG?
Chengdu Airlines, China Southern Airlines and Tianjin Airlines fly nonstop from Urumqi (URC) to Tacheng (TCG).
How far is Urumqi from Tacheng by plane?
Urumqi (URC) and Tacheng (TCG) 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 URC to TCG 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 Urumqi and Tacheng?
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.
