Cheap flights from Urumqi to Almaty

One-way fares from $147 · URC → ALA · prices found by travellers in the last 48 hours

Compare all dates Almaty → Urumqi
Cheapest fare
$147

China Southern Airlines · Mon, Nov 16

Cheapest month
November

from $147

Direct flights
Yes

Air Astana and China Southern Airlines

Flight time
1h 50m

870 km

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Cheapest month to fly from Urumqi to Almaty

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

  1. November 2026 Cheapest $147
  2. December 2026 $158
  3. January 2027 $148
  4. March 2027 $148
  5. April 2027 $206
  6. October 2027 $212

Cheapest dates in November 2026

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

China Southern Airlines
Depart23:40 Mon, Nov 16URC → ALA 2h 45m · 1 stop
$147one way, per person
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Tianjin Airlines
Depart08:10 Tue, Nov 24URC → ALA 2h 40m · 1 stop
$150one way, per person
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Tianjin Airlines
Depart08:10 Tue, Nov 17URC → ALA 2h 40m · 1 stop
$151one way, per person
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SCAT
Depart04:15 Thu, Nov 12URC → ALA 3h 55m · 1 stop
$159one way, per person
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SCAT
Depart04:15 Mon, Nov 23URC → ALA 3h 55m · 1 stop
$160one way, per person
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China Southern Airlines
Depart08:45 Sun, Nov 15URC → ALA 2h 45m · 1 stop
$161one way, per person
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SCAT
Depart04:15 Mon, Nov 9URC → ALA 3h 55m · 1 stop
$163one way, per person
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SCAT
Depart06:50 Fri, Nov 27URC → ALA 3h 55m · 1 stop
$163one way, per person
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About flights from Urumqi to Almaty

Urumqi (URC) and Almaty (ALA) are about 870 km apart. Direct flights take around 1h 50m, and recent direct fares were with Air Astana and China Southern Airlines. Over the next few months, one-way fares start from $147, and November 2026 is currently the cheapest month to fly.

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Frequently asked questions

How much is a flight from Urumqi to Almaty?

The cheapest one-way fare we've seen recently is $147 with China Southern Airlines, departing Monday, November 16, 2026. Over the coming months, the lowest fare in each month ranges from $147 to $212.

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

November 2026 currently has the lowest fares, from $147 one way.

Are there direct flights from Urumqi to Almaty?

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

How long is the flight from Urumqi to Almaty?

A direct flight takes about 1h 50m. Urumqi and Almaty are around 870 km apart.

Which airlines fly from Urumqi to Almaty?

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

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