Chengdu (CTU) to Urumqi (URC) flights

An economy award from Chengdu (CTU) to Urumqi (URC) starts at 10,000 miles one way with ANA Mileage Club on Air China, plus taxes and fees from $5. 3 airlines fly nonstop from Chengdu (CTU) to Urumqi (URC): Air China, Chengdu Airlines and Sichuan Airlines. The two airports are 1,287 miles (2,071 km) apart. Air China is in Star Alliance. There are also 26 ways to fly it with one stop, through Dunhuang, Xining and Lanzhou and more.
How many miles CTU 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 |
|---|---|---|
| ANA Mileage ClubOn Air China | 10,000 | $5β30 |
| Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerOn Air China | 14,500 | $5β30 |
| Air Canada AeroplanOn Air China | 15,000 | $33β58 |
| 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 | 25,000 | $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 CTU to URC
- Air ChinaStar Alliance Β· bookable with 11 programsWho books it

- EUChengdu AirlinesNot in an alliance
- 3USichuan AirlinesNot in an alliance
Book CTU to URC 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
CTU to URC with one stop
26 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Dunhuang (DNH)Chengdu Airlines, then Tianjin AirlinesEUGS
- Via Xining (XNN)Air China the whole way

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GS - Via Lanzhou (LHW)Sichuan Airlines, Air China and 1 more, then Lucky Air, China Southern Airlines and 5 more3U
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- Via Guyuan (GYU)Chengdu Airlines, then Urumqi AirlinesEUUQ
- Via Yinchuan (INC)Air China, then Shandong Airlines, Urumqi Airlines and 3 more

UQGJ+2 - Via Dazhou (DZH)Chengdu Airlines, then Urumqi AirlinesEUUQ
- Via Yining (YIN)Sichuan Airlines and Chengdu Airlines, then China Southern Airlines, Tianjin Airlines and 1 more3UEU
GS
- Via Yuncheng (YCU)Tibet Airlines, then Air China


- Via Aksu (AKU)Chengdu Airlines, then Air China, China Southern Airlines and 1 moreEU

GS - Via Kunming (KMG)China Eastern Airlines the whole way3U
+1


- Via Yichang (YIH)Chengdu Airlines, then Tianjin AirlinesEUGS
- Via Taiyuan (TYN)Sichuan Airlines and Tibet Airlines, then China Southern Airlines, China Eastern Airlines and 3 more3U


+2
- Via Hohhot (HET)Sichuan Airlines, Air China and 1 more, then China Southern Airlines, Hainan Airlines and 1 more3U
EU
GS - Via Zhengzhou (CGO)Sichuan Airlines and Air China, then China Southern Airlines, Tianjin Airlines and 7 more3U

GS+6
- Via Shijiazhuang (SJW)Chengdu Airlines and Tibet Airlines, then Spring Airlines, China Southern Airlines and 3 moreEU


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CTU to URC: common questions
How many miles does CTU to URC cost?
In economy it starts at 10,000 miles one way with ANA Mileage Club on Air China, plus taxes and fees from $5. Next cheapest: Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer (14,500), Air Canada Aeroplan (15,000) 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 CTU to URC?
Air China (Star Alliance), Chengdu Airlines and Sichuan Airlines fly nonstop from Chengdu (CTU) to Urumqi (URC).
How far is Chengdu from Urumqi by plane?
Chengdu (CTU) and Urumqi (URC) are 1,287 miles (2,071 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
Which points programs can book CTU to URC 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 Chengdu and Urumqi?
The most direct connections are through Dunhuang (DNH), Xining (XNN), Lanzhou (LHW), Guyuan (GYU) and Yinchuan (INC). On 6 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Air China through Xining.
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.






