Schedule of direct flights from Shanghai to Urumqi
A direct flight is the easiest way to get to your destination. The following airlines operate non-stop flights from Shanghai to Urumqi:
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Urumqi airports overview
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Cheapest one way flight
$130
Spring Airlines
Direct flight
5h 20m
04/12/2025
The cheapest one-way flight from Shanghai to Urumqi departs on 04/12/2025, is operated by Spring Airlines and costs $130
Cheapest round trip flight
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There is no information about the cheapest roundtrip flight from Shanghai to Urumqi
The fastest flight
5h 10m
Fastest flight from Shanghai to Urumqi takes 5h 10m
Direct flights
Several times a week
There are direct flights on this route 6 days a week: Su, Mo, Tu, We, Th, and Sa
Earliest flight
6:35 AM
Latest flight
7:05 PM
Average flight duration
5h 30m
Direct flights count
137
Distance
3280km
Timezone difference
0h
The distance between Shanghai and Urumqi is 3280km (2034 miles).The average flight duration is 5h 30m.There are 137 direct flights from Shanghai to Urumqi.Shanghai and Urumqi are in the same time zone.Flights from Shanghai begin at 6:35 AM.The latest flight from Shanghai departs at 7:05 PM.
Flaut.Travel was designed and developed by a team dedicated to making the process of searching, comparing and booking airline tickets as easy and convenient as possible. Our service helps travelers to find and buy the cheapest flights from Shanghai to Urumqi. We have connected more than 40 airlines and airline ticketing agencies to help you find the most suitable and affordable flight option.
We carefully collect statistics on the search and pricing of airlines and, based on these data, we make an assumption about future prices. Thus, you can better understand which season is the cheapest to fly from Shanghai to Urumqi
Below you will find a list of airlines operating flights on the Shanghai — Urumqi route and the starting prices for flights of each specific airline on it.
A direct flight is the most convenient and comfortable way to fly from Shanghai to Urumqi, despite the fact that sometimes flights with transfers can cost significantly less.
April 2025
Lowest price
on average:
$133
October 2025
Highest price
on average:
$367
How much is the cheapest flight ticket from Shanghai to Urumqi?
The cheapest flight ticket from Shanghai to Urumqi according to data for the last 48 hours costs $130
When is the best time to buy air tickets on the route Shanghai — Urumqi?
Often the best time to buy tickets from Shanghai to Urumqi is 2 months before departure.
When is the cheapest time of year to fly from Shanghai to Urumqi?
Based on statistics over the past years, the lowest prices for flights from Shanghai to Urumqi can be found flying in these months: April, May, October.
How long does it take to fly from Shanghai to Urumqi?
The fastest flights from Shanghai to Urumqi start from 5 hours 10 minutes in the air.
Which airline can fly direct from Shanghai to Urumqi?
The following airlines operate direct flights on the route Shanghai — Urumqi: China Southern Airlines, Shanghai Airlines, Spring Airlines
We couldn't find any special offers for flights from Shanghai to Urumqi
