Xian (XIY) to Urumqi (URC) flights
An economy award from Xian (XIY) to Urumqi (URC) starts at 7,500 miles one way with Alaska Atmos Rewards on Hainan Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $205. 9 airlines fly nonstop from Xian (XIY) to Urumqi (URC): Air Changan, China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines, Hainan Airlines, Jiangxi Airlines, Okay Airways, Sichuan Airlines, Spring Airlines and Tianjin Airlines. The two airports are 1,309 miles (2,106 km) apart. China Eastern Airlines is in SkyTeam. There are also 46 ways to fly it with one stop, through Jiayuguan, Zhangye and Guyuan and more.
How many miles XIY 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.
| Program | Economy | Taxes and fees |
|---|---|---|
| Alaska Atmos RewardsOn Hainan Airlines | 7,500 | $205–430 |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubOn China Eastern Airlines | 10,000 | $35–370 |
| Etihad GuestOn Hainan Airlines | 15,000 | $5–280 |
| 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 XIY to URC
- 9HAir ChanganNot in an alliance
- China Eastern AirlinesSkyTeam · bookable with 8 programsWho books it
- China Southern AirlinesNot in an alliance · bookable with 3 programsWho books it
- Hainan AirlinesNot in an alliance · bookable with 1 programWho books it
- Jiangxi AirlinesNot in an alliance
- BKOkay AirwaysNot in an alliance
- 3USichuan AirlinesNot in an alliance
- Spring AirlinesNot in an alliance
- GSTianjin AirlinesNot in an alliance
Book XIY to URC 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
- Alaska Atmos RewardsBooks Hainan 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
XIY to URC with one stop
46 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Jiayuguan (JGN)China Eastern Airlines, then 9 AirAQ
- Via Zhangye (YZY)China Eastern Airlines, then Tianjin AirlinesGS
- Via Guyuan (GYU)Juneyao Airlines and Xiamen Airlines, then Urumqi Airlines
UQ - Via Jinchang (JIC)China Eastern Airlines, then Tianjin AirlinesGS
- Via Zhongwei (ZHY)Juneyao Airlines, then West Air (China)PN
- Via Hami (HMI)Tianjin Airlines the whole wayGSGS
- Via Dunhuang (DNH)China Eastern Airlines, Air Changan and 1 more, then Tianjin Airlines9HFUGS
- Via Xining (XNN)Hainan Airlines and China Eastern Airlines, then Sichuan Airlines, Air China and 1 more3U
GS - Via Hami (DHH)Chengdu Airlines the whole wayEUEU
- Via Longan (LNL)Shandong Airlines, then Urumqi Airlines
UQ - Via Yulin (UYN)Tianjin Airlines the whole wayGSGX+2GS
- Via Korla (KRL)China Eastern Airlines, Shandong Airlines and 3 more, then China Southern Airlines and GestairGS+2G5
- Via Dongsheng (DSN)China Eastern Airlines, then Urumqi AirlinesUQ
- Via Karamay (KRY)China Eastern Airlines, then Urumqi Airlines and Chengdu AirlinesUQEU
- Via Altay (AAT)China Eastern Airlines and Air Changan, then China Southern Airlines and Tianjin Airlines9HGS
XIY to URC: common questions
How many miles does XIY to URC cost?
In economy it starts at 7,500 miles one way with Alaska Atmos Rewards on Hainan Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $205. Next cheapest: Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (10,000), Etihad Guest (15,000) and American AAdvantage (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 XIY to URC?
Air Changan, China Eastern Airlines (SkyTeam), China Southern Airlines, Hainan Airlines, Jiangxi Airlines, Okay Airways, Sichuan Airlines, Spring Airlines and Tianjin Airlines fly nonstop from Xian (XIY) to Urumqi (URC).
How far is Xian from Urumqi by plane?
Xian (XIY) and Urumqi (URC) are 1,309 miles (2,106 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
Which points programs can book XIY to URC award flights?
10 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Air France-KLM Flying Blue, Delta SkyMiles, Aeromexico Rewards, Alaska Atmos Rewards, China Eastern Eastern Miles, Emirates Skywards, Garuda Indonesia GarudaMiles, Korean Air SKYPASS and 2 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.
Where can I connect between Xian and Urumqi?
The most direct connections are through Jiayuguan (JGN), Zhangye (YZY), Guyuan (GYU), Jinchang (JIC) and Zhongwei (ZHY). On 22 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Tianjin Airlines through Hami.
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.