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

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

Cheapest round-trip flights	$285	Spring Nonstop 5 hr Thu, Apr 9 — Thu, Apr 16	The cheapest round-trip flight from Ürümqi to Shanghai is currently $285
Cheapest one-way flight	$123	Spring Nonstop 5 hr Thu, Apr 9	The cheapest one-way flight from Ürümqi to Shanghai is currently $123
Last-minute weekend getaway	$321	Spring Nonstop 5 hr Thu, Apr 16 — Sun, Apr 19	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Ürümqi to Shanghai is currently $321
Cheapest business class flights	$2,704	China Southern 1 stop 7 hr Fri, May 1 — Thu, May 7	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Ürümqi to Shanghai is currently $2,704

Fastest flight	4 hr 35 min	The fastest nonstop flight from Ürümqi to Shanghai takes 4 hr 35 min
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 Ürümqi to Shanghai is typically March. The most expensive month to fly is typically June.

March Cheapest	Typical prices: $245–730
June Most expensive	Typical prices: $560–730

Popular airlines from Ürümqi to Shanghai

China Southern

Nonstop

from $1,201

25 weekly nonstop flights

URC - SHA Every day

84 weekly connecting flights

URC - PVG, SHA Every day
Shanghai Airlines

Nonstop

25 weekly nonstop flights

URC - PVG, SHA Every day

4 weekly connecting flights

URC - PVG Every Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu
China Eastern

Nonstop

13 weekly nonstop flights

URC - PVG, SHA Every day

87 weekly connecting flights

URC - PVG, SHA Every day
Spring

Nonstop

from $285

Typical price: $310–620

14 weekly nonstop flights

URC - SHA Every day

22 weekly connecting flights

URC - PVG, SHA Every day
Juneyao Airlines

Nonstop

3 weekly nonstop flights

URC - SHA Every Thu, Sat, Sun
Air China

88 weekly connecting flights

URC - PVG, SHA Every day

Popular airports near Ürümqi

Ürümqi Tianshan International Airport (URC)

Ürümqi China 23 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 50 min 99 mi

Popular airports near Shanghai

Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)

Shanghai China 43 min 20 mi
Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)

Shanghai China 27 min 8 mi
Hangzhou International Airport (HGH)

Hangzhou China 2 hr 8 min 93 mi
Sunan Shuofang International Airport (WUX)

Wuxi China 1 hr 34 min 64 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Ürümqi to Shanghai

The cheapest flights from Ürümqi to Shanghai are usually in March. Typical ticket prices in March range from $245 to $730.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Ürümqi to Shanghai recently found on Google Flights was with Spring from $285. The cheapest one-way flight was with Spring from $123.

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

The cheapest China Southern flight from Ürümqi to Shanghai is $1,201, flying from Apr 23 to Apr 29.
The cheapest Spring flight from Ürümqi to Shanghai is $285, flying from Apr 9 to Apr 16.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Ürümqi to Shanghai starts at $285 from Thu, Apr 9 to Thu, Apr 16. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $123 and departs on Thu, Apr 9.

4 hr 35 min is the shortest flight time from Ürümqi to Shanghai.

Peak travel season is summer (Jun–Sep), when the weather is hot, humid and rainy. Spring (Mar–May) and fall (Oct–Nov) are mild. Winter (Dec–Feb) is cold. Key events and holidays include Chinese New Year (Jan/Feb, dates vary), the Mid-Autumn Moon Festival (Sep/Oct, dates vary) and National Day (Oct).

It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Ürümqi to Shanghai.
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 Ürümqi to Shanghai 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 Ürümqi to Shanghai.

In terms of nonstop flights, China Southern is the most popular. China Southern offers 25 nonstop flights and 84 connecting flights per week. China Southern flies from Ürümqi Tianshan International Airport (URC) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) , Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) .

In terms of flights, Air China is the most popular. Air China offers 88 connecting flights per week. Air China flies from Ürümqi Tianshan International Airport (URC) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) , Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) .

Other popular airlines flying from Ürümqi to Shanghai are:

Shanghai Airlines offers 25 nonstop flights and 4 connecting flights per week. Shanghai Airlines flies from Ürümqi Tianshan International Airport (URC) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) , Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) .
China Eastern offers 13 nonstop flights and 87 connecting flights per week. China Eastern flies from Ürümqi Tianshan International Airport (URC) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) , Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) .
Spring offers 14 nonstop flights and 22 connecting flights per week. Spring flies from Ürümqi Tianshan International Airport (URC) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) , Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) .
Juneyao Airlines offers 3 nonstop flights per week. Juneyao Airlines flies from Ürümqi Tianshan International Airport (URC) to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) .

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

The cheapest round-trip flight from Ürümqi to Shanghai recently found on Google Flights was with Spring from $285. The cheapest one-way flight was with Spring from $123.

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

The cheapest China Southern flight from Ürümqi to Shanghai is $1,201, flying from Apr 23 to Apr 29.
The cheapest Spring flight from Ürümqi to Shanghai is $285, flying from Apr 9 to Apr 16.

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

There are 25 China Southern direct flights from Ürümqi to Shanghai per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 25 Shanghai Airlines direct flights from Ürümqi to Shanghai per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 13 China Eastern direct flights from Ürümqi to Shanghai per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 14 Spring direct flights from Ürümqi to Shanghai per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 3 Juneyao Airlines direct flights from Ürümqi to Shanghai per week. Flights are available on Thursday, Saturday and Sunday.

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

The cheapest last-minute deal between Ürümqi and Shanghai at price $321 is offered by Spring from Thu, Apr 16 to Sun, Apr 19.

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

There are 25 China Southern direct flights from Ürümqi to Shanghai per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 25 Shanghai Airlines direct flights from Ürümqi to Shanghai per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 13 China Eastern direct flights from Ürümqi to Shanghai per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 14 Spring direct flights from Ürümqi to Shanghai per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 3 Juneyao Airlines direct flights from Ürümqi to Shanghai per week. Flights are available on Thursday, Saturday and Sunday.

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

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

The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Ürümqi and Shanghai start at $285 from Thu, Apr 9 to Thu, Apr 16 with Spring.

It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Ürümqi to Shanghai, 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 Ürümqi and Shanghai start at $2,704 from Fri, May 1 to Thu, May 7 with China Southern.

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Ürümqi and Shanghai start at $285 from Thu, Apr 9 to Thu, Apr 16.

To book business class trips from Ürümqi to Shanghai, 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 Ürümqi and Shanghai starts at $321 from Thu, Apr 16 to Sun, Apr 19 with Spring.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Ürümqi and Shanghai at price $321 is offered by Spring from Thu, Apr 16 to Sun, Apr 19.

To find last-minute flight deals from Ürümqi to Shanghai, 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.