Urumqi (URC) to Aksu (AKU) flights
An economy award from Urumqi (URC) to Aksu (AKU) starts at 8,000 miles one way with Air Canada Aeroplan on Air China, plus taxes and fees from $33. 5 airlines fly nonstop from Urumqi (URC) to Aksu (AKU): Air China, China Southern Airlines, Shandong Airlines, Tianjin Airlines and Urumqi Airlines. The two airports are 408 miles (657 km) apart. Air China is in Star Alliance. There are also 14 ways to fly it with one stop, through Kuqa, Zhaosu and Alaer and more.
How many miles URC to AKU 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 | $33–58 |
| ANA Mileage ClubOn Air China | 10,000 | $5–30 |
| Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerOn Air China | 14,500 | $5–30 |
| Avianca LifeMilesOn Air China | 15,000 | $30–55 |
| EVA Air Infinity MileageLandsOn Air China | 15,000 | $5–30 |
| Turkish Airlines Miles&SmilesOn Air China | 15,000 | $5–70 |
| American AAdvantageOn China Southern Airlines | 17,500 | $5–30 |
| Delta SkyMilesOn China Southern Airlines | 17,500 | $45–230 |
| Thai Royal Orchid PlusOn Air China | 17,500 | $5–30 |
| TAP Miles&GoOn Air China | 40,000 | $49.80–424.80 |
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 AKU
- Air ChinaStar Alliance · bookable with 11 programsWho books it
- China Southern AirlinesNot in an alliance · bookable with 3 programsWho books it
- Shandong AirlinesNot in an alliance
- GSTianjin AirlinesNot in an alliance
- UQUrumqi AirlinesNot in an alliance
Book URC to AKU 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 France-KLM Flying BlueBooks China Southern Airlines
- Air New Zealand AirpointsBooks Air China
- ANA Mileage ClubBooks Air China
- Avianca LifeMilesBooks Air China
- Delta SkyMilesBooks China Southern Airlines
- Emirates SkywardsBooks China Southern Airlines
- 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 AKU with one stop
14 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Kuqa (KCA)China Southern Airlines, Tianjin Airlines and 1 more, then Gestair and Chengdu AirlinesGS
G5EU - Via Zhaosu (ZFL)Urumqi Airlines, then GestairUQG5
- Via Alaer (ACF)China Southern Airlines, Tianjin Airlines and 1 more, then GestairGSEUG5
- Via Korla (KRL)Gestair the whole wayG5G5
- Via Yining (YIN)China Southern Airlines, Tianjin Airlines and 1 more, then Gestair and Chengdu AirlinesGS
G5EU - Via Bole (BPL)Tianjin Airlines and Urumqi Airlines, then Gestair and Chengdu AirlinesGSUQG5EU
- Via Karamay (KRY)Urumqi Airlines and Chengdu Airlines, then GestairUQEUG5
- Via Tumushuke (TWC)China Southern Airlines, Tianjin Airlines and 1 more, then Gestair and Air ChinaGSUQG5
- Via Altay (AAT)China Southern Airlines and Tianjin Airlines, then Chengdu AirlinesGSEU
- Via Yutian (YTW)China Southern Airlines, Urumqi Airlines and 2 more, then Chengdu AirlinesUQ+1
EU - Via Hotan (HTN)China Southern Airlines, Tianjin Airlines and 3 more, then GestairGSUQ+2G5
- Via Kashi (KHG)Chengdu Airlines the whole way8L+5G5EU
- Via Shache (QSZ)China Southern Airlines, then GestairG5
- Via Hami (HMI)Tianjin Airlines, then Chengdu AirlinesGSEU
URC to AKU: common questions
How many miles does URC to AKU 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 AKU?
Air China (Star Alliance), China Southern Airlines, Shandong Airlines, Tianjin Airlines and Urumqi Airlines fly nonstop from Urumqi (URC) to Aksu (AKU).
How far is Urumqi from Aksu by plane?
Urumqi (URC) and Aksu (AKU) are 408 miles (657 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 AKU award flights?
14 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Air Canada Aeroplan, Air France-KLM Flying Blue, Air New Zealand Airpoints, ANA Mileage Club, Avianca LifeMiles, Delta SkyMiles, Emirates Skywards, EVA Air Infinity MileageLands and 6 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 Aksu?
The most direct connections are through Kuqa (KCA), Zhaosu (ZFL), Alaer (ACF), Korla (KRL) and Yining (YIN). On 2 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.