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Cheapest Airlines flying from Shanghai to Urumqi

Choose from 1 carriers that fly from Shanghai to Urumqi, including China Eastern Airlines, Enjoy the cheapest tickets on this route with Urumqi Air.
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Book direct flights from Shanghai to Urumqi: One way flights from Rp 1,328,560, round trip flights from Rp 3,356,362. Find flight deals for the next 3 months below.

Crossed out prices are calculated based on the average price of the corresponding route on Trip.com.

Flight Info | Shanghai to Urumqi

The distance between Shanghai and Urumqi is about 3,280.98 km. It takes around 5 hours 48 minutes on average to fly from Shanghai to Urumqi. The most popular month to Urumqi is July. The off-season for travel is September.

Cheapest one-way flight priceRp 1,328,560
Cheapest round-trip ticket priceRp 3,356,362
Off-season for travelSeptember
Peak season for travelJuly
Flight distance3,280.98 km
Average flight time5 hours 48 minutes
Popular airlineChina Eastern Airlines

When is the cheapest time to fly from Shanghai to Urumqi?

The cheapest time for Shanghai to Urumqi flights: Oct 23 to Oct 29 — one way flight prices from Rp 1,328,560.

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Displayed prices are calculated based on the cheapest average weekly prices of the corresponding route on Trip.com.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • How long does it take to fly from Shanghai (SHA) to Urumqi (URC) and what is the distance?

    It takes around 5 hours 48 minutes to fly from Shanghai (SHA) to Urumqi (URC).
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Shanghai to Urumqi is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.
  • The cheapest months to fly from Shanghai to Urumqi is September, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our October flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Shanghai to Urumqi on October 27, 2025 with Urumqi Air, with prices starting at Rp 3,379,669.
  • The time difference between Urumqi and Shanghai is 0h.
  • Tickets can only be changed or canceled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.

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