Cheap flights from Kunming to Ürümqi (KMG–URC)
KMGKunming Changshui International Airport
China
China
URCÜrümqi Tianshan International Airport
China
China
China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines, Lucky Air, Shandong Airlines and Sichuan Airlines fly Kunming to Ürümqi (KMG–URC) nonstop and back, a great-circle distance of 2,520 km (1,560 mi).
- From
- KMG
- Kunming
- To
- URC
- Ürümqi
- Nonstop
- Yes · 5 airlines
- Airlines
- MU · CZ · 8L · SC · 3U
- Cheapest fare found
- CN¥962 one-way
- Distance
- 2,520 km (1,560 mi)
- Time difference
- Ürümqi 2 hours behind
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Kunming to Ürümqi fares by month
Cheapest one-way fare found: CN¥962 for October 2026 on Tianjin Airlines (1 stop).
- Oct ’26CN¥962
- Nov ’26CN¥1,005
- Dec ’26CN¥1,085
Cheapest one-way fares per month of departure in the Aviasales price cache, found . Fares change by the hour: the live fare is shown when you search.
When to fly KMG–URC
For Kunming Changshui (KMG) to Ürümqi Tianshan (URC), October 2026 had the lowest fare found (CN¥962). Days in Ürümqi average 18–28 °C in May and September. Set your watch 2 hours back on landing at URC.
Kunming to Ürümqi: frequently asked questions
Fares: Aviasales price cache, 8 October 2026.
How much is a flight from Kunming Changshui (KMG) to Ürümqi Tianshan (URC)?
From CN¥962 one-way, the cheapest fare found for October 2026 on Tianjin Airlines with 1 stop (found 8 October 2026).
Which airlines fly KMG–URC direct?
China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines, Lucky Air, Shandong Airlines and Sichuan Airlines.
What is the cheapest month to fly KMG–URC?
October 2026, at CN¥962; the dearest month found was CN¥1,085.
What is the time difference between Kunming and Ürümqi?
Ürümqi is 2 hours behind Kunming: a KMG departure at noon is 10:00 local time in URC.
Ürümqi to Kunming: the return flight (URC–KMG)
All 5 airlines also fly URC–KMG nonstop.
Airlines flying KMG–URC nonstop
| Airline | Usually takes off (KMG time) | Type | Alliance | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| China Eastern Airlines MU | — | full-service | SkyTeam | — |
| China Southern Airlines CZ | — | full-service | — | — |
| Lucky Air 8L | — | full-service | — | — |
| Shandong Airlines SC | — | full-service | — | — |
| Sichuan Airlines 3U | — | full-service | — | — |
One-stop alternatives to flying KMG–URC nonstop
One airline on both legs; check it's sold as one ticket.
- Via Chengdu (CTU) with
Air China and Sichuan Airlines: 2,690 km (1,670 mi) flown, 7% further than nonstop. - Via Chengdu (TFU) with Air China, Chengdu Airlines, Lucky Air and Sichuan Airlines: 2,720 km (1,690 mi) flown, 8% further than nonstop.
- Via Xining (XNN) with Sichuan Airlines: 2,750 km (1,710 mi) flown, 9% further than nonstop.
- Via Lanzhou (LHW) with China Southern Airlines, Hainan Airlines and Sichuan Airlines: 2,860 km (1,780 mi) flown, 14% further than nonstop.
- Via Guangyuan (GYS) with Sichuan Airlines: 2,890 km (1,800 mi) flown, 15% further than nonstop.
KMG–URC route map
More from Kunming and Ürümqi
Other arrivals in China
Also nonstop from KMG, nearest to URC first (straight-line distance):
- Turpan (TLQ) airport guide · 163 km (102 mi) from URC
- Dunhuang (DNH) airport guide · 735 km (457 mi) from URC
- Jiayuguan City (JGN) airport guide · 1,000 km (624 mi) from URC
- KMG–XNN: Xining · 1,480 km (920 mi) from URC
- KMG–LHW: Lanzhou · 1,590 km (991 mi) from URC
Explore the airlines’ route maps
- China Eastern Airlines route map and destinations
- China Southern Airlines route map and destinations
- Lucky Air route map and destinations
- Shandong Airlines route map and destinations
- Sichuan Airlines route map and destinations
Plan your arrival at Ürümqi Tianshan International Airport (URC)
Departure
Kunming Changshui International Airport
Kunming Changshui (KMG), Kunming. In our data, 42 airlines fly nonstop from KMG to 141 destinations.
View KMG airport guide →Arrival
Ürümqi Tianshan International Airport
Ürümqi Tianshan (URC), Ürümqi.
Weather in Ürümqi vs Kunming
Ürümqi is warmer than Kunming in 3 months and cooler in 8; the biggest gap is in January (-7°C against 16°C). In October it averages 14°C in Ürümqi and 21°C in Kunming.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ürümqi | -7° | -4° | 5° | 17° | 23° | 28° | 30° | 29° | 23° | 14° | 3° | -5° |
| Kunming | 16° | 19° | 22° | 24° | 25° | 25° | 25° | 25° | 24° | 21° | 19° | 16° |
Average daily highs. Climate normals from Ürümqi and Kunming (Wikipedia, CC BY-SA), which cite the national weather services.
Onward from Ürümqi
Places you can't fly to nonstop from KMG, but can from URC — for a stopover or a second leg.
Related routes
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