Cheap flights from Almaty to Urumqi

One-way fares from $130 · ALA → URC · prices found by travellers in the last 48 hours

Compare all dates Urumqi → Almaty
Cheapest fare
$130

FlyArystan · Mon, Dec 14

Cheapest month
December

from $130

Direct flights
Yes

China Southern Airlines and Air Astana

Flight time
1h 40m

870 km

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Cheapest month to fly from Almaty to Urumqi

Lowest one-way fare per person in each month. Choose a month to see every date.

  1. November 2026 $138
  2. December 2026 Cheapest $130
  3. January 2027 $135
  4. February 2027 $139
  5. March 2027 $139
  6. April 2027 $198
  7. May 2027 $216
  8. June 2027 $200
  9. July 2027 $215

Cheapest dates in December 2026

The lowest fares we've seen for each day, cheapest first.

FlyArystan
Depart18:00 Mon, Dec 14ALA → URC 4h 30m · 1 stop
$130one way, per person
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FlyArystan
Depart21:50 Tue, Dec 1ALA → URC 4h 30m · 1 stop
$136one way, per person
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Depart22:30 Fri, Dec 18ALA → URC 4h 30m · 1 stop
$138one way, per person
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FlyArystan
Depart06:30 Sat, Dec 19ALA → URC 4h 30m · 1 stop
$138one way, per person
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FlyArystan
Depart06:30 Mon, Dec 21ALA → URC 4h 30m · 1 stop
$139one way, per person
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FlyArystan
Depart06:30 Wed, Dec 2ALA → URC 4h 30m · 1 stop
$141one way, per person
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Depart12:15 Thu, Dec 10ALA → URC 4h 30m · 1 stop
$141one way, per person
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FlyArystan
Depart15:00 Sat, Dec 12ALA → URC 4h 25m · 1 stop
$141one way, per person
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About flights from Almaty to Urumqi

Almaty (ALA) and Urumqi (URC) are about 870 km apart. Direct flights take around 1h 40m, and recent direct fares were with China Southern Airlines and Air Astana. Over the next few months, one-way fares start from $130, and December 2026 is currently the cheapest month to fly.

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Frequently asked questions

How much is a flight from Almaty to Urumqi?

The cheapest one-way fare we've seen recently is $130 with FlyArystan, departing Monday, December 14, 2026. Over the coming months, the lowest fare in each month ranges from $130 to $216.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Almaty to Urumqi?

December 2026 currently has the lowest fares, from $130 one way.

Are there direct flights from Almaty to Urumqi?

Yes. Recent direct fares were with China Southern Airlines and Air Astana.

How long is the flight from Almaty to Urumqi?

A direct flight takes about 1h 40m. Almaty and Urumqi are around 870 km apart.

Which airlines fly from Almaty to Urumqi?

Recent fares on this route were with FlyArystan, SCAT, China Southern Airlines and Air Astana.

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