Kuqa (KCA) to Urumqi (URC) flights

An economy award from Kuqa (KCA) to Urumqi (URC) 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. 2 airlines fly nonstop from Kuqa (KCA) to Urumqi (URC): China Southern Airlines and Tianjin Airlines. The two airports are 273 miles (439 km) apart. There are also 10 ways to fly it with one stop, through Korla, Karamay and Yining and more.
How many miles KCA 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 KCA to URC
- China Southern AirlinesNot in an alliance · bookable with 3 programsWho books it

- GSTianjin AirlinesNot in an alliance
Book KCA 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 Southern Airlines
- Delta SkyMilesBooks China Southern Airlines
- Emirates SkywardsBooks China Southern Airlines
KCA to URC with one stop
10 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Korla (KRL)Gestair the whole wayG5
G5 - Via Karamay (KRY)Chengdu Airlines the whole wayEUUQEU
- Via Yining (YIN)Gestair and Chengdu Airlines, then China Southern Airlines, Tianjin Airlines and 1 moreG5EU
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- Via Bole (BPL)Gestair, then China Southern Airlines, Tianjin Airlines and 1 moreG5
GSUQ - Via Aksu (AKU)Gestair and Chengdu Airlines, then Air China, China Southern Airlines and 1 moreG5EU

GS - Via Tacheng (TCG)Chengdu Airlines the whole wayEU
GSEU - Via Altay (AAT)Gestair, then China Southern Airlines and Tianjin AirlinesG5
GS - Via Hotan (HTN)Gestair, then China Southern Airlines, Tianjin Airlines and 3 moreG5
GSUQ+2 - Via Kashi (KHG)Chengdu Airlines the whole wayG5EU8L
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- Via Shache (QSZ)Chengdu Airlines, then China Southern AirlinesEU

KCA to URC: common questions
How many miles does KCA to URC 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 KCA to URC?
China Southern Airlines and Tianjin Airlines fly nonstop from Kuqa (KCA) to Urumqi (URC).
How far is Kuqa from Urumqi by plane?
Kuqa (KCA) and Urumqi (URC) are 273 miles (439 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
Which points programs can book KCA to URC 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 Kuqa and Urumqi?
The most direct connections are through Korla (KRL), Karamay (KRY), Yining (YIN), Bole (BPL) and Aksu (AKU). On 4 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Gestair through Korla.
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.
