Yining (YIN) to Urumqi (URC) flights

An economy award from Yining (YIN) to Urumqi (URC) 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 Yining (YIN) to Urumqi (URC): 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 YIN 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubOn China Eastern Airlines | 5,500 | $35β370 |
| Qantas Frequent FlyerOn China Eastern Airlines | 11,500 | $25β180 |
| American AAdvantageOn China Southern Airlines | 17,500 | $5β30 |
| Delta SkyMilesOn China Southern Airlines | 17,500 | $45β230 |
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 YIN to URC
- China Eastern AirlinesSkyTeam Β· bookable with 8 programsWho books it

- China Southern AirlinesNot in an alliance Β· bookable with 3 programsWho books it

- GSTianjin AirlinesNot in an alliance
Book YIN 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 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
YIN to URC with one stop
16 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Karamay (KRY)Air China and Gestair, then Urumqi Airlines and Chengdu Airlines
G5UQEU - Via Kuqa (KCA)Gestair and Chengdu Airlines, then China Southern Airlines and Tianjin AirlinesG5EU
GS - Via Luntai (LTJ)Gestair, then Tianjin AirlinesG5GS
- Via Korla (KRL)Gestair the whole wayG5
G5 - Via Tacheng (TCG)Chengdu Airlines the whole wayEU
GSEU - Via Aksu (AKU)Gestair and Chengdu Airlines, then Air China, China Southern Airlines and 1 moreG5EU

GS - Via Alaer (ACF)Gestair, then China Southern Airlines, Tianjin Airlines and 1 moreG5
GSEU - Via Fuyun (FYN)Chengdu Airlines, then Urumqi AirlinesEUUQ
- Via Altay (AAT)Gestair and Chengdu Airlines, then China Southern Airlines and Tianjin AirlinesG5EU
GS - Via Almaty (ALA)FlyArystan, then China Southern Airlines and Air AstanaFS


- Via Tumushuke (TWC)Gestair and Chengdu Airlines, then China Southern Airlines, Tianjin Airlines and 1 moreG5EU
GSUQ - Via Hami (HMI)Gestair and Chengdu Airlines, then Tianjin Airlines and Hainan AirlinesG5EUGS

- Via Yutian (YTW)Chengdu Airlines, then China Southern Airlines, Urumqi Airlines and 2 moreEU
UQ+1
- Via Kashi (KHG)Chengdu Airlines the whole wayEUG58L
+5
- Via Hotan (HTN)Chengdu Airlines, then China Southern Airlines, Tianjin Airlines and 3 moreEU
GSUQ+2
YIN to URC: common questions
How many miles does YIN to URC 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 YIN to URC?
China Eastern Airlines (SkyTeam), China Southern Airlines and Tianjin Airlines fly nonstop from Yining (YIN) to Urumqi (URC).
How far is Yining from Urumqi by plane?
Yining (YIN) and Urumqi (URC) 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 YIN to URC 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 Yining and Urumqi?
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.


