Cheap Flights from Shanghai to Urumqi — $193

The Shanghai — Urumqi route is served by a wide range of airlines: 6 in total, including Spring Airlines, Urumqi Air, China Eastern Airlines, Juneyao Airlines, Cathay Pacific, and Tianjin Airlines. Competition among carriers gives passengers the opportunity to find tickets at attractive fares — with prices starting from $193. Our service helps compare all available offers within seconds and choose the most convenient option. You can filter flights by price, departure time, or baggage rules to make your trip as comfortable as possible. With so many airlines, there’s always a chance to catch special promotions and save.

Shanghai is served primarily by two airports with distinct roles. Pudong International (PVG) is the city’s major international hub, handling long-haul and many full-service carriers, while Hongqiao (SHA) tends to be a convenient domestic and regional option favored by budget and business travelers on short-haul routes. Pudong sits about 45–50 km east of the city center; typical transit choices include maglev plus metro (35–60 minutes) or airport express and taxis (45–70 minutes), with fares varying from modest to mid-range. Hongqiao is much closer, roughly 10–15 km west, reachable by metro or taxi in around 20–40 minutes at lower cost. Pros: Pudong offers extensive international connections and modern facilities; Hongqiao is handier for downtown access and quick transfers. Cons: Pudong can mean longer transfers and higher transport costs, while Hongqiao has fewer long-haul options and can be busy during peak domestic periods.

Urumqi Diwopu International Airport (URC) is the main international and domestic hub serving Xinjiang, typically handling a mix of full-service Chinese carriers and regional/low-cost airlines. Located about 16–20 km northwest of Urumqi city centre, transfer times to downtown usually range from 25 to 45 minutes by taxi or rideshare, and around 40–60 minutes by airport bus; fares can commonly be expected in local-city taxi or bus ranges. The airport tends to be perceived as mid-priced compared with coastal hubs, with a straightforward layout and basic shopping and dining options. Pros: convenient for most longer-haul and domestic connections, good route coverage. Cons: can be busy at peak holiday periods and transfer choices beyond taxis and buses are limited.

The minimum one-way ticket price from Shanghai to Urumqi is $140 (May 2026), while the maximum is $295 (July 2026). On average, a ticket costs $235–$546.