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The minimum one-way ticket price from Urumqi to Shanghai is $124 (December 2026), while the maximum is $503 (September 2027). On average, a ticket costs $226–$317.
A non-stop flight is the most convenient and comfortable way to fly from Urumqi to Shanghai, despite the fact that sometimes flights with transfers can cost significantly less.
All airlines serving Urumqi — Shanghai operate daily direct flights: Spring Airlines and Juneyao Airlines fly every day.
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Prices on the Urumqi — Shanghai route are consistently going up. From November 2026 to September 2027, tickets went from $125 to $503 — a 304% increase. This trend is worth considering when planning your trip.
The most significant price increase was from November 2026 to February 2027 — up 30%. The best time to fly is November 2026–December 2026, when the average price is $124. In April 2027–September 2027, tickets cost around $444.
Given the rising prices, it's best not to delay your purchase. Flying in November 2026–December 2026 can save you up to 72% compared to the most expensive months.
Price variation across months on this route is 62.9%. Your choice of departure month significantly affects the total flight cost.
The Urumqi — Shanghai route is served by a wide range of airlines: 9 in total, including Spring Airlines, Tianjin Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, Shanghai Airlines, Urumqi Air, Juneyao Airlines, Qingdao Airlines, Cathay Pacific, and China Southern Airlines. Competition among carriers gives passengers the opportunity to find tickets at attractive fares — with prices starting from $123. 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.
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Urumqi — Shanghai
11/18/2026
Departure
Direct flight
9C8748
starting at $123
Urumqi — Shanghai
11/19/2026
Departure
Direct flight
9C8748
starting at $123
Urumqi — Shanghai
11/21/2026
Departure
Direct flight
9C8748
starting at $125
Urumqi — Shanghai
11/22/2026
Departure
Direct flight
9C8748
starting at $125
Urumqi — Shanghai
11/16/2026
Departure
Direct flight
9C8748
starting at $125
Urumqi — Shanghai
12/23/2026
Departure
Direct flight
9C6928
starting at $126
Urumqi — Shanghai
12/07/2026
Departure
Direct flight
9C6928
starting at $126
Urumqi — Shanghai
11/11/2026
Departure
Direct flight
9C8748
starting at $126
Urumqi — Shanghai
11/14/2026
Departure
Direct flight
9C8748
starting at $133
Urumqi — Shanghai
12/16/2026
Departure
Direct flight
9C6928
starting at $134
Spring Airlines
Every day
starting at $135
Juneyao Airlines
Every day
starting at $179
The cheapest flight ticket from Urumqi to Shanghai according to data for the last 48 hours costs $123
Often the best time to buy tickets from Urumqi to Shanghai is 2 months before departure.
Based on statistics over the past years, the lowest prices for flights from Urumqi to Shanghai can be found flying in these months: December, November, March.
The fastest flights from Urumqi to Shanghai start from 4 hours 35 minutes in the air.
The following airlines operate direct flights on the route Urumqi — Shanghai: Spring Airlines
The cheapest one-way flight from Urumqi to Shanghai departs on 11/18/2026, is operated by Spring Airlines and costs $123
The cheapest roundtrip flight from Urumqi to Shanghai departs on 11/11/2026, is operated by Spring Airlines and costs $211
Fastest flight from Urumqi to Shanghai takes
All airports
There are direct flights on this route 5 days a week: Su, Mo, We, Th, and Sa
The distance between Urumqi and Shanghai is 3267km (2026 miles). The average flight duration is 10h 40m. There are 192 direct flights from Urumqi to Shanghai. Urumqi and Shanghai are in the same time zone. Flights from Urumqi begin at 7:00 AM. The latest flight from Urumqi departs at 8:20 PM