Urumqi (URC) to Xining (XNN) flights

An economy award from Urumqi (URC) to Xining (XNN) starts at 8,000 miles one way with Air Canada Aeroplan on Air China, plus taxes and fees from $33. 3 airlines fly nonstop from Urumqi (URC) to Xining (XNN): Air China, Sichuan Airlines and Tianjin Airlines. The two airports are 920 miles (1,481 km) apart. Air China is in Star Alliance. There are also 10 ways to fly it with one stop, through Dunhuang, Zhongwei and Yinchuan and more.
How many miles URC to XNN 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Air Canada AeroplanOn Air China | 8,000 | $33β58 |
| ANA Mileage ClubOn Air China | 10,000 | $5β30 |
| Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerOn Air China | 14,500 | $5β30 |
| Avianca LifeMilesOn Air China | 15,000 | $30β55 |
| EVA Air Infinity MileageLandsOn Air China | 15,000 | $5β30 |
| Turkish Airlines Miles&SmilesOn Air China | 15,000 | $5β70 |
| Thai Royal Orchid PlusOn Air China | 17,500 | $5β30 |
| TAP Miles&GoOn Air China | 40,000 | $49.80β424.80 |
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 XNN
- Air ChinaStar Alliance Β· bookable with 11 programsWho books it

- 3USichuan AirlinesNot in an alliance
- GSTianjin AirlinesNot in an alliance
Book URC to XNN with points
Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.
- Air Canada AeroplanBooks Air China
- Air New Zealand AirpointsBooks Air China
- ANA Mileage ClubBooks Air China
- Avianca LifeMilesBooks Air China
- EVA Air Infinity MileageLandsBooks Air China
- Lufthansa Miles & MoreBooks Air China
- Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerBooks Air China
- TAP Miles&GoBooks Air China
- Thai Royal Orchid PlusBooks Air China
- Turkish Airlines Miles&SmilesBooks Air China
- United MileagePlusBooks Air China
URC to XNN with one stop
10 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Dunhuang (DNH)Tianjin Airlines, then Sichuan AirlinesGS3U
- Via Zhongwei (ZHY)West Air (China), then Beijing Capital AirlinesPN

- Via Yinchuan (INC)Urumqi Airlines, Loong Air and 2 more, then Shandong Airlines and Ruili AirlinesUQGJ+1

DR - Via Longan (LNL)Urumqi Airlines, then Fuzhou AirlinesUQFU
- Via Yulin (UYN)Tianjin Airlines, then GX AirlinesGSGX
- Via Mian Yang (MIG)Sichuan Airlines the whole wayUQ3U3U
- Via Chengdu (CTU)Air China the whole way3U
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- Via Xian (XIY)Hainan Airlines and China Eastern Airlines the whole way3U
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- Via Chengdu (TFU)Sichuan Airlines and Air China the whole way3U8L+7
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- Via Nanchong (NAO)Urumqi Airlines, then Tibet AirlinesUQ

URC to XNN: common questions
How many miles does URC to XNN cost?
In economy it starts at 8,000 miles one way with Air Canada Aeroplan on Air China, plus taxes and fees from $33. Next cheapest: ANA Mileage Club (10,000), Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer (14,500) and Avianca LifeMiles (15,000). 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 XNN?
Air China (Star Alliance), Sichuan Airlines and Tianjin Airlines fly nonstop from Urumqi (URC) to Xining (XNN).
How far is Urumqi from Xining by plane?
Urumqi (URC) and Xining (XNN) are 920 miles (1,481 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 XNN award flights?
11 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Air Canada Aeroplan, Air New Zealand Airpoints, ANA Mileage Club, Avianca LifeMiles, EVA Air Infinity MileageLands, Lufthansa Miles & More, Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer, TAP Miles&Go and 3 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 Xining?
The most direct connections are through Dunhuang (DNH), Zhongwei (ZHY), Yinchuan (INC), Longan (LNL) and Yulin (UYN). On 4 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Sichuan Airlines through Mian Yang.
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.






