Urumqi (URC) to Yining (YIN) flights
An economy award from Urumqi (URC) to Yining (YIN) starts at 5,500 miles one way with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club on China Eastern Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $35. 3 airlines fly nonstop from Urumqi (URC) to Yining (YIN): China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines and Tianjin Airlines. The two airports are 306 miles (492 km) apart. China Eastern Airlines is in SkyTeam. There are also 16 ways to fly it with one stop, through Karamay, Kuqa and Luntai and more.
How many miles URC to YIN 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubOn China Eastern Airlines | 5,500 | $35–370 |
| Qantas Frequent FlyerOn China Eastern Airlines | 11,500 | $25–180 |
| 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 URC to YIN
- China Eastern AirlinesSkyTeam · bookable with 8 programsWho books it
- China Southern AirlinesNot in an alliance · bookable with 3 programsWho books it
- GSTianjin AirlinesNot in an alliance
Book URC to YIN 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
- 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
URC to YIN with one stop
16 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Karamay (KRY)Urumqi Airlines and Chengdu Airlines, then Air China and GestairUQEU
G5 - Via Kuqa (KCA)China Southern Airlines, Tianjin Airlines and 1 more, then Gestair and Chengdu AirlinesGS
G5EU - Via Luntai (LTJ)Tianjin Airlines, then GestairGSG5
- Via Korla (KRL)Gestair the whole wayG5G5
- Via Tacheng (TCG)Chengdu Airlines the whole wayGSEUEU
- Via Aksu (AKU)Air China, China Southern Airlines and 3 more, then Gestair and Chengdu AirlinesGS+2G5EU
- Via Alaer (ACF)China Southern Airlines, Tianjin Airlines and 1 more, then GestairGSEUG5
- Via Fuyun (FYN)Urumqi Airlines, then Chengdu AirlinesUQEU
- Via Altay (AAT)China Southern Airlines and Tianjin Airlines, then Gestair and Chengdu AirlinesGSG5EU
- Via Almaty (ALA)China Southern Airlines and Air Astana, then FlyArystan
FS - Via Tumushuke (TWC)China Southern Airlines, Tianjin Airlines and 1 more, then Gestair and Chengdu AirlinesGSUQG5EU
- Via Hami (HMI)Tianjin Airlines, then Gestair and Chengdu AirlinesGSG5EU
- Via Yutian (YTW)China Southern Airlines, Urumqi Airlines and 2 more, then Chengdu AirlinesUQ+1
EU - Via Kashi (KHG)Chengdu Airlines the whole way8L+5EUG5
- Via Hotan (HTN)China Southern Airlines, Tianjin Airlines and 3 more, then Chengdu AirlinesGSUQ+2EU
URC to YIN: common questions
How many miles does URC to YIN cost?
In economy it starts at 5,500 miles one way with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club on China Eastern Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $35. Next cheapest: Qantas Frequent Flyer (11,500), American AAdvantage (17,500) and 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 URC to YIN?
China Eastern Airlines (SkyTeam), China Southern Airlines and Tianjin Airlines fly nonstop from Urumqi (URC) to Yining (YIN).
How far is Urumqi from Yining by plane?
Urumqi (URC) and Yining (YIN) are 306 miles (492 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 YIN award flights?
9 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Air France-KLM Flying Blue, Delta SkyMiles, Aeromexico Rewards, China Eastern Eastern Miles, Emirates Skywards, Garuda Indonesia GarudaMiles, Korean Air SKYPASS, SAS EuroBonus and 1 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 Yining?
The most direct connections are through Karamay (KRY), Kuqa (KCA), Luntai (LTJ), Korla (KRL) and Tacheng (TCG). On 3 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.