Xian (XIY) to Kuqa (KCA) flights
An economy award from Xian (XIY) to Kuqa (KCA) starts at 10,000 miles one way with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club on China Eastern Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $35. One airline flies nonstop from Xian (XIY) to Kuqa (KCA): China Eastern Airlines. The two airports are 1,483 miles (2,386 km) apart. China Eastern Airlines is in SkyTeam. There are also 12 ways to fly it with one stop, through Korla, Turpan and Urumqi and more.
How many miles XIY to KCA 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 | 10,000 | $35–370 |
| 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 KCA
- China Eastern AirlinesSkyTeam · bookable with 8 programsWho books it
Book XIY to KCA with points
Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.
- Aeromexico RewardsBooks China Eastern Airlines
- Air France-KLM Flying BlueBooks China Eastern Airlines
- China Eastern Eastern MilesBooks China Eastern Airlines
- Delta SkyMilesBooks China Eastern 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 KCA with one stop
12 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Korla (KRL)China Eastern Airlines, Shandong Airlines and 3 more, then Gestair
GS+2G5 - Via Turpan (TLQ)9 Air, then Chengdu AirlinesAQEU
- Via Urumqi (URC)China Southern Airlines, Tianjin Airlines and 1 more the whole way3U
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- Via Karamay (KRY)China Eastern Airlines, then Chengdu AirlinesEU
- Via Aksu (AKU)Shandong Airlines, China Eastern Airlines and 1 more, then Gestair and Chengdu Airlines3UG5EU
- Via Yining (YIN)China Eastern Airlines and Spring Airlines, then Gestair and Chengdu AirlinesG5EU
- Via Bole (BPL)China Eastern Airlines, then GestairG5
- Via Chengdu (TFU)Sichuan Airlines the whole way3U
3U - Via Altay (AAT)China Eastern Airlines and Air Changan, then Gestair9HG5
- Via Tacheng (TCG)China Eastern Airlines, then Chengdu AirlinesEU
- Via Hotan (HTN)China Eastern Airlines, then GestairG5
- Via Kashi (KHG)China Eastern Airlines, Loong Air and 5 more, then Gestair and Chengdu AirlinesGJ+4G5EU
XIY to KCA: common questions
How many miles does XIY to KCA cost?
In economy it starts at 10,000 miles one way with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club on China Eastern Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $35. Next cheapest: Qantas Frequent Flyer (23,000). 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 XIY to KCA?
China Eastern Airlines (SkyTeam) flies nonstop from Xian (XIY) to Kuqa (KCA).
How far is Xian from Kuqa by plane?
Xian (XIY) and Kuqa (KCA) are 1,483 miles (2,386 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 KCA award flights?
8 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Aeromexico Rewards, Air France-KLM Flying Blue, China Eastern Eastern Miles, Delta SkyMiles, Garuda Indonesia GarudaMiles, Korean Air SKYPASS, SAS EuroBonus and Virgin Atlantic Flying Club. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.
Where can I connect between Xian and Kuqa?
The most direct connections are through Korla (KRL), Turpan (TLQ), Urumqi (URC), Karamay (KRY) and Aksu (AKU). On 2 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example China Southern Airlines through Urumqi.
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.