Key facts about the city and the routes found in recent fare data.
Country
China
City IATA code
URC
Airports in fare data
1
Population
3,112,559
Time zone
Asia/Shanghai
Cities with direct flights
29
Airlines in fare data
54
Compare up to ten of the lowest recent fares to Urumqi, for domestic and international routes.
Prices are based on searches made by real travelers during the last 48 hours and are not a public offer.
Current data shows direct routes to Urumqi from 10 cities: Astana, Xian, Lanzhou, Yining, Chongqing, Shanghai, Aktau, Hotan, Taiyuan, and Kashi. A complete timetable is available for 2 of 10 routes; observed offer dates are shown for the others. 2 routes offer a choice of several airlines.
Flight days and minimum fares are enriched with cached route data when available. Otherwise, we show the currently observed offers.
The airlines on the Astana — Urumqi route each fly on specific days: China Southern Airlines flies every day except Sunday. Syphax Airlines flies every day except Monday and Wednesday.
Recent searches found direct offers from Xian to Urumqi with these airlines: Chang An Airlines. The listed days come from observed fares rather than a complete timetable.
Recent searches found direct offers from Lanzhou to Urumqi with these airlines: Lucky Air. The listed days come from observed fares rather than a complete timetable.
Recent searches found direct offers from Yining to Urumqi with these airlines: China Southern Airlines. The listed days come from observed fares rather than a complete timetable.
Recent searches found direct offers from Chongqing to Urumqi with these airlines: Tianjin Airlines. The listed days come from observed fares rather than a complete timetable.
Almost every airline on the Shanghai — Urumqi route flies daily, with just one exception: China Southern Airlines and Shanghai Airlines fly every day. Urumqi Air only flies on Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday.
Recent searches found direct offers from Aktau to Urumqi with these airlines: Syphax Airlines. The listed days come from observed fares rather than a complete timetable.
Recent searches found direct offers from Hotan to Urumqi with these airlines: Urumqi Air. The listed days come from observed fares rather than a complete timetable.
Recent searches found direct offers from Taiyuan to Urumqi with these airlines: Hainan Airlines. The listed days come from observed fares rather than a complete timetable.
Recent searches found direct offers from Kashi to Urumqi with these airlines: Urumqi Air. The listed days come from observed fares rather than a complete timetable.
Compare cached monthly fares to Urumqi for 9 departure cities over the next year. Routes without saved price data are not shown.
The chart shows the saved monthly price trend from Astana to Urumqi. Open the route page for full flight details.
Tickets from Astana to Urumqi are getting more expensive each month. From November 2026 to April 2027, the increase reached 188%, with prices now at $226. It's unlikely to get cheaper than the current level.
The most significant price increase was from December 2026 to April 2027 — up 205%. The best time to fly is December 2026–January 2027, when the average price is $76. In March 2027–April 2027, tickets cost around $151.
Given the rising prices, it's best not to delay your purchase. Flying in December 2026–January 2027 can save you up to 50% compared to the most expensive months.
Price variation across months on this route is 55.1%. Your choice of departure month significantly affects the total flight cost.
The chart shows the saved monthly price trend from Chengdu to Urumqi. Open the route page for full flight details.
Tickets from Chengdu to Urumqi are getting more expensive each month. From November 2026 to April 2027, the increase reached 533%, with prices now at $388. It's unlikely to get cheaper than the current level.
The most significant price increase was from November 2026 to February 2027 — up 348%. The best time to fly is November 2026–December 2026, when the average price is $83. In March 2027–April 2027, tickets cost around $269.
Given the rising prices, it's best not to delay your purchase. Flying in November 2026–December 2026 can save you up to 69% compared to the most expensive months.
Price variation across months on this route is 62%. Your choice of departure month significantly affects the total flight cost.
The chart shows the saved monthly price trend from Xian to Urumqi. Open the route page for full flight details.
Flight prices from Xian to Urumqi are steadily rising: from November 2026 to February 2027, ticket costs increased by 161%. The sooner you book, the better the deal.
The most significant price increase was from November 2026 to February 2027 — up 161%. The best time to fly is November 2026–January 2027, when the average price is $88. In January 2027–February 2027, tickets cost around $158.
Given the rising prices, it's best not to delay your purchase. Flying in November 2026–January 2027 can save you up to 45% compared to the most expensive months.
Price variation across months on this route is 49.2%. Your choice of departure month significantly affects the total flight cost.
The chart shows the saved monthly price trend from Lanzhou to Urumqi. Open the route page for full flight details.
The chart shows the saved monthly price trend from Yining to Urumqi. Open the route page for full flight details.
Flight prices from Yining to Urumqi are steadily rising: from November 2026 to January 2027, ticket costs increased by 196%. The sooner you book, the better the deal.
The most significant price increase was from November 2026 to January 2027 — up 196%. The best time to fly is November 2026–December 2026, when the average price is $69. In December 2026–January 2027, tickets cost around $129.
Given the rising prices, it's best not to delay your purchase. Flying in November 2026–December 2026 can save you up to 46% compared to the most expensive months.
Price variation across months on this route is 49.2%. Your choice of departure month significantly affects the total flight cost.
The chart shows the saved monthly price trend from Shanghai to Urumqi. Open the route page for full flight details.
Prices on the Shanghai — Urumqi route are consistently going up. From November 2026 to September 2027, tickets went from $81 to $481 — a 496% increase. This trend is worth considering when planning your trip.
The most significant price increase was from November 2026 to February 2027 — up 137%. The best time to fly is November 2026–December 2026, when the average price is $86. In April 2027–September 2027, tickets cost around $450.
Given the rising prices, it's best not to delay your purchase. Flying in November 2026–December 2026 can save you up to 81% compared to the most expensive months.
Price variation across months on this route is 68.9%. Your choice of departure month significantly affects the total flight cost.
The chart shows the saved monthly price trend from Chongqing to Urumqi. Open the route page for full flight details.
Flight prices from Chongqing to Urumqi are steadily rising: from November 2026 to March 2027, ticket costs increased by 328%. The sooner you book, the better the deal.
The most significant price increase was from November 2026 to March 2027 — up 328%. The best time to fly is November 2026–December 2026, when the average price is $86. In January 2027–March 2027, tickets cost around $208.
Given the rising prices, it's best not to delay your purchase. Flying in November 2026–December 2026 can save you up to 59% compared to the most expensive months.
Price variation across months on this route is 59.2%. Your choice of departure month significantly affects the total flight cost.
The chart shows the saved monthly price trend from Aktau to Urumqi. Open the route page for full flight details.
Ticket prices for Aktau — Urumqi are higher at the start and end of the period but lowest in the middle. This creates a convenient window for booking at a reduced price.
Prices fall from November 2026 to January 2027 (26%), then rise from January 2027 to June 2027 (+275%). The best period is January 2027–February 2027 ($101), the most expensive is April 2027–June 2027 ($324).
The best time to buy is January 2027–February 2027, when prices are at their lowest. This can save you up to 69% compared to the expensive months (April 2027–June 2027).
Monthly price variation is 56.2%. On this route, your departure date noticeably affects the cost, and choosing wisely can lead to real savings.
The chart shows the saved monthly price trend from Taiyuan to Urumqi. Open the route page for full flight details.
Airports in Urumqi provide convenient connections to other regions and countries. Below you can find details about their location, facilities, and transport options to choose the best airport for arriving in or departing from Urumqi.
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Concise answers based on city details and fares found in recent searches.
The lowest recent price in our data is $66. The live price may change when you search.
Recent fare data contains 1 destination airport codes for Urumqi. The airport section above has detailed information.
Recent offers include direct flights from 29 cities operated by 14 airlines. Availability depends on the date.
They come from searches made by real travelers during the last 48 hours. Treat them as a guide: the final price is confirmed by a new search.