Cheap flights from Shanghai to Urumqi

One-way fares from $82 · SHA → URC · prices found by travellers in the last 48 hours

Compare all dates Urumqi → Shanghai
Cheapest fare
$82

Spring Airlines · Wed, Nov 4

Cheapest month
November

from $82

Direct flights
Yes

Spring Airlines

Flight time
5h 25m

3,270 km

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Cheapest month to fly from Shanghai to Urumqi

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

  1. November 2026 Cheapest $82
  2. December 2026 $95
  3. January 2027 $142
  4. February 2027 $196
  5. March 2027 $150
  6. April 2027 $430
  7. September 2027 $493

Cheapest dates in November 2026

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

Spring Airlines
Depart06:35 Wed, Nov 4SHA → URC 5h 30m · Direct
$82one way, per person
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Spring Airlines
Depart06:35 Mon, Nov 16SHA → URC 5h 30m · Direct
$83one way, per person
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Spring Airlines
Depart06:35 Fri, Nov 20SHA → URC 5h 30m · Direct
$83one way, per person
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Spring Airlines
Depart10:00 Fri, Nov 6SHA → URC 5h 25m · Direct
$84one way, per person
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Spring Airlines
Depart10:00 Sat, Nov 7SHA → URC 5h 50m · Direct
$84one way, per person
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Spring Airlines
Depart06:35 Sun, Nov 8SHA → URC 5h 30m · Direct
$84one way, per person
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Spring Airlines
Depart06:35 Mon, Nov 9SHA → URC 5h 30m · Direct
$84one way, per person
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Spring Airlines
Depart10:00 Sat, Nov 14SHA → URC 5h 50m · Direct
$84one way, per person
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About flights from Shanghai to Urumqi

Shanghai (SHA) and Urumqi (URC) are about 3,270 km apart. Direct flights take around 5h 25m, and recent direct fares were with Spring Airlines. Over the next few months, one-way fares start from $82, and November 2026 is currently the cheapest month to fly.

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Frequently asked questions

How much is a flight from Shanghai to Urumqi?

The cheapest one-way fare we've seen recently is $82 with Spring Airlines, departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026. Over the coming months, the lowest fare in each month ranges from $82 to $493.

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

November 2026 currently has the lowest fares, from $82 one way.

Are there direct flights from Shanghai to Urumqi?

Yes. Recent direct fares were with Spring Airlines.

How long is the flight from Shanghai to Urumqi?

A direct flight takes about 5h 25m. Shanghai and Urumqi are around 3,270 km apart.

Which airlines fly from Shanghai to Urumqi?

Recent fares on this route were with Spring Airlines and Korean Air.

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