Find Cheap Flights from Shanghai to Ürümqi (SHA - URC)

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Useful information for finding cheap flights from Shanghai to Ürümqi and booking your next trip

Cheapest round-trip flights	$258	Spring Nonstop 6 hr Fri, Jan 23 — Sun, Feb 1	The cheapest round-trip flight from Shanghai to Ürümqi is currently $258
Cheapest one-way flight	$88	Spring Nonstop 6 hr Fri, Jan 23	The cheapest one-way flight from Shanghai to Ürümqi is currently $88
Last-minute weekend getaway	$226	Spring Nonstop 6 hr Fri, Jan 23 — Sun, Jan 25	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Shanghai to Ürümqi is currently $226
Cheapest business class flights	$2,425	China Southern 1 stop 17 hr Fri, Jan 30 — Thu, Feb 5	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Shanghai to Ürümqi is currently $2,425

Fastest flight	5 hr	The fastest nonstop flight from Shanghai to Ürümqi takes 5 hr
Nonstop flights	Every day	There are direct flights on this route every day.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from Shanghai to Ürümqi is typically October. The most expensive month to fly is typically June.

October Cheapest	Typical prices: $245–690
June Most expensive	Typical prices: $550–810

Popular airlines from Shanghai to Ürümqi

China Eastern

Nonstop

23 weekly nonstop flights

PVG, SHA - URC Every day

80 weekly connecting flights

PVG, SHA - URC Every day
China Southern

Nonstop

from $943

Typical price: $1,100–1,300

21 weekly nonstop flights

SHA - URC Every day

51 weekly connecting flights

PVG, SHA - URC Every day
Shanghai Airlines

Nonstop

21 weekly nonstop flights

PVG, SHA - URC Every day

4 weekly connecting flights

SHA - URC Every Mon, Tue, Wed, Sun
Juneyao Airlines

Nonstop

7 weekly nonstop flights

SHA - URC Every day
Urumqi Airlines

Nonstop

7 weekly nonstop flights

PVG - URC Every day
Spring

Nonstop

from $258

Typical price: $290–620

4 weekly nonstop flights

SHA - URC Every Mon, Wed, Fri, Sun

36 weekly connecting flights

PVG, SHA - URC Every day

Popular airports near Shanghai

Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)

Shanghai China 44 min 20 mi
Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)

Shanghai China 28 min 8 mi
Hangzhou International Airport (HGH)

Hangzhou China 2 hr 12 min 93 mi
Sunan Shuofang International Airport (WUX)

Wuxi China 1 hr 35 min 64 mi

Popular airports near Ürümqi

Ürümqi Diwopu International Airport (URC)

Ürümqi China 22 min 9 mi
Shihezi Huayuan Airport (SHF)

Shihezi China 2 hr 13 min 90 mi
Turpan Jiaohe Airport (TLQ)

Turpan China 2 hr 24 min 92 mi
Qitai Jiangbulake Airport (JBK)

Qitai County China 2 hr 58 min 99 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Shanghai to Ürümqi

The cheapest flights from Shanghai to Ürümqi are usually in October. Typical ticket prices in October range from $245 to $690.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Shanghai to Ürümqi recently found on Google Flights was with Spring from $258. The cheapest one-way flight was with Spring from $88.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest China Southern flight from Shanghai to Ürümqi is $943, flying from Mar 16 to Mar 22.
The cheapest Spring flight from Shanghai to Ürümqi is $258, flying from Jan 23 to Feb 1.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Shanghai to Ürümqi starts at $258 from Fri, Jan 23 to Sun, Feb 1. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $88 and departs on Fri, Jan 23.

5 hr is the shortest flight time from Shanghai to Ürümqi.

It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Shanghai to Ürümqi.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.

You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.

What counts as the best airline for your flights from Shanghai to Ürümqi really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from Shanghai to Ürümqi.

In terms of nonstop flights, China Eastern is the most popular. China Eastern offers 23 nonstop flights and 80 connecting flights per week. China Eastern flies from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) , Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) to Ürümqi Diwopu International Airport (URC) .

Other popular airlines flying from Shanghai to Ürümqi are:

China Southern offers 21 nonstop flights and 51 connecting flights per week. China Southern flies from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) , Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) to Ürümqi Diwopu International Airport (URC) .
Shanghai Airlines offers 21 nonstop flights and 4 connecting flights per week. Shanghai Airlines flies from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) , Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to Ürümqi Diwopu International Airport (URC) .
Juneyao Airlines offers 7 nonstop flights per week. Juneyao Airlines flies from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) to Ürümqi Diwopu International Airport (URC) .
Urumqi Airlines offers 7 nonstop flights per week. Urumqi Airlines flies from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to Ürümqi Diwopu International Airport (URC) .
Spring offers 4 nonstop flights and 36 connecting flights per week. Spring flies from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) , Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) to Ürümqi Diwopu International Airport (URC) .

The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Shanghai and Ürümqi.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Shanghai to Ürümqi recently found on Google Flights was with Spring from $258. The cheapest one-way flight was with Spring from $88.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest China Southern flight from Shanghai to Ürümqi is $943, flying from Mar 16 to Mar 22.
The cheapest Spring flight from Shanghai to Ürümqi is $258, flying from Jan 23 to Feb 1.

China Eastern, Shanghai Airlines, Urumqi Airlines, China Southern, Juneyao Airlines and Spring fly direct from Shanghai to Ürümqi.

There are 23 China Eastern direct flights from Shanghai to Ürümqi per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 21 China Southern direct flights from Shanghai to Ürümqi per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 21 Shanghai Airlines direct flights from Shanghai to Ürümqi per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 7 Juneyao Airlines direct flights from Shanghai to Ürümqi per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 7 Urumqi Airlines direct flights from Shanghai to Ürümqi per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 4 Spring direct flights from Shanghai to Ürümqi per week. Flights are available on Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Shanghai and Ürümqi at price $226 is offered by Spring from Fri, Jan 23 to Sun, Jan 25.

China Eastern, Shanghai Airlines, Urumqi Airlines, China Southern, Juneyao Airlines and Spring fly direct from Shanghai to Ürümqi.

There are 23 China Eastern direct flights from Shanghai to Ürümqi per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 21 China Southern direct flights from Shanghai to Ürümqi per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 21 Shanghai Airlines direct flights from Shanghai to Ürümqi per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 7 Juneyao Airlines direct flights from Shanghai to Ürümqi per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 7 Urumqi Airlines direct flights from Shanghai to Ürümqi per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 4 Spring direct flights from Shanghai to Ürümqi per week. Flights are available on Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

There are direct flights from Shanghai to Ürümqi on a daily basis.

The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Shanghai and Ürümqi start at $258 from Fri, Jan 23 to Sun, Feb 1 with Spring.

It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Shanghai to Ürümqi, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.

The cheapest business class round-trip flights between Shanghai and Ürümqi start at $2,425 from Fri, Jan 30 to Thu, Feb 5 with China Southern.

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Shanghai and Ürümqi start at $258 from Fri, Jan 23 to Sun, Feb 1.

To book business class trips from Shanghai to Ürümqi, look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.

You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.

The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Shanghai and Ürümqi starts at $226 from Fri, Jan 23 to Sun, Jan 25 with Spring.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Shanghai and Ürümqi at price $226 is offered by Spring from Fri, Jan 23 to Sun, Jan 25.

To find last-minute flight deals from Shanghai to Ürümqi, start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.

You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.