Cheap flights from Urumqi to Shanghai

One-way fares from $125 · URC → SHA · prices found by travellers in the last 48 hours

Compare all dates Shanghai → Urumqi
Cheapest fare
$125

Spring Airlines · Sat, Nov 21

Cheapest month
November

from $125

Direct flights
Yes

Spring Airlines, Shanghai Airlines and Tianjin Airlines

Flight time
4h 35m

3,270 km

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Cheapest month to fly from Urumqi to Shanghai

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

  1. November 2026 Cheapest $125
  2. December 2026 $126
  3. January 2027 $154
  4. February 2027 $164
  5. March 2027 $129
  6. September 2027 $509
  7. October 2027 $320

Cheapest dates in November 2026

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

Spring Airlines
Depart16:50 Mon, Nov 16URC → SHA 4h 45m · Direct
$125one way, per person
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Spring Airlines
Depart16:50 Wed, Nov 18URC → SHA 4h 45m · Direct
$125one way, per person
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Spring Airlines
Depart17:00 Thu, Nov 19URC → SHA 4h 35m · Direct
$125one way, per person
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Spring Airlines
Depart17:00 Sat, Nov 21URC → SHA 4h 35m · Direct
$125one way, per person
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Spring Airlines
Depart16:50 Sun, Nov 22URC → SHA 4h 45m · Direct
$125one way, per person
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Spring Airlines
Depart16:50 Wed, Nov 11URC → SHA 4h 45m · Direct
$127one way, per person
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Spring Airlines
Depart17:00 Sat, Nov 14URC → SHA 4h 35m · Direct
$133one way, per person
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Spring Airlines
Depart17:00 Tue, Nov 17URC → SHA 4h 35m · Direct
$142one way, per person
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About flights from Urumqi to Shanghai

Urumqi (URC) and Shanghai (SHA) are about 3,270 km apart. Direct flights take around 4h 35m, and recent direct fares were with Spring Airlines, Shanghai Airlines and Tianjin Airlines. Over the next few months, one-way fares start from $125, 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 Shanghai?

The cheapest one-way fare we've seen recently is $125 with Spring Airlines, departing Saturday, November 21, 2026. Over the coming months, the lowest fare in each month ranges from $125 to $509.

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

November 2026 currently has the lowest fares, from $125 one way.

Are there direct flights from Urumqi to Shanghai?

Yes. Recent direct fares were with Spring Airlines, Shanghai Airlines and Tianjin Airlines.

How long is the flight from Urumqi to Shanghai?

A direct flight takes about 4h 35m. Urumqi and Shanghai are around 3,270 km apart.

Which airlines fly from Urumqi to Shanghai?

Recent fares on this route were with Spring Airlines, Shanghai Airlines, China Southern Airlines, Cathay Pacific, Tianjin Airlines and China Eastern.

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