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Shanghai to Urumqi Flights

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Lowest fare¥4,077Air China
Fastest5h 15mgate to gate
Options found143flights on this route
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Air China
Air China
CA-8319
16:40
2026-10-26
Shanghai (PVG)ChinaPu Dong
7H :00 M
Non Stop
23:40
2026-10-26
Urumqi (URC)ChinaUrumqi
Juneyao Airline
Juneyao Airline
HO-1255
09:40
2026-10-26
Shanghai (SHA)ChinaHongqiao
5H :45 M
Non Stop
15:25
2026-10-26
Urumqi (URC)ChinaUrumqi
Shanghai Airlines
Shanghai Airlines
FM-9219
12:40
2026-10-26
Shanghai (SHA)ChinaHongqiao
5H :15 M
Non Stop
17:55
2026-10-26
Urumqi (URC)ChinaUrumqi
Shanghai Airlines
Shanghai Airlines
FM-9221
16:55
2026-10-26
Shanghai (SHA)ChinaHongqiao
5H :45 M
Non Stop
22:40
2026-10-26
Urumqi (URC)ChinaUrumqi
Shanghai Airlines
Shanghai Airlines
FM-9223
19:00
2026-10-26
Shanghai (PVG)ChinaPu Dong
5H :40 M
Non Stop
00:40
2026-10-27
Urumqi (URC)ChinaUrumqi
Chinasouthern
Chinasouthern
CZ-5791
19:10
2026-10-26
Shanghai (PVG)ChinaPu Dong
16H :35 M
1 Stop
XIY · 9h 55m Xi An (XIY), China
11:45
2026-10-27
Urumqi (URC)ChinaUrumqi
Chinasouthern
Chinasouthern
CZ-5791
19:10
2026-10-26
Shanghai (PVG)ChinaPu Dong
21H :15 M
1 Stop
XIY · 14h 40m Xi An (XIY), China
16:25
2026-10-27
Urumqi (URC)ChinaUrumqi
Chinasouthern
Chinasouthern
CZ-5791
19:10
2026-10-26
Shanghai (PVG)ChinaPu Dong
22H :20 M
1 Stop
XIY · 15h 40m Xi An (XIY), China
17:30
2026-10-27
Urumqi (URC)ChinaUrumqi
Chinasouthern
Chinasouthern
CZ-5791
19:10
2026-10-26
Shanghai (PVG)ChinaPu Dong
25H :10 M
1 Stop
XIY · 18h 30m Xi An (XIY), China
20:20
2026-10-27
Urumqi (URC)ChinaUrumqi
Chinasouthern
Chinasouthern
CZ-5791
19:10
2026-10-26
Shanghai (PVG)ChinaPu Dong
26H :35 M
1 Stop
XIY · 20h 00m Xi An (XIY), China
21:45
2026-10-27
Urumqi (URC)ChinaUrumqi
Chinasouthern
Chinasouthern
CZ-5791
19:10
2026-10-26
Shanghai (PVG)ChinaPu Dong
30H :00 M
1 Stop
XIY · 23h 20m Xi An (XIY), China
01:10
2026-10-28
Urumqi (URC)ChinaUrumqi
Chinasouthern
Chinasouthern
CZ-6998
08:40
2026-10-26
Shanghai (SHA)ChinaHongqiao
5H :40 M
Non Stop
14:20
2026-10-26
Urumqi (URC)ChinaUrumqi
Chinasouthern
Chinasouthern
CZ-6996
15:35
2026-10-26
Shanghai (SHA)ChinaHongqiao
5H :45 M
Non Stop
21:20
2026-10-26
Urumqi (URC)ChinaUrumqi
Chinasouthern
Chinasouthern
CZ-6976
16:15
2026-10-26
Shanghai (PVG)ChinaPu Dong
7H :10 M
Non Stop
23:25
2026-10-26
Urumqi (URC)ChinaUrumqi
Chinasouthern
Chinasouthern
CZ-6982
17:30
2026-10-26
Shanghai (SHA)ChinaHongqiao
5H :45 M
Non Stop
23:15
2026-10-26
Urumqi (URC)ChinaUrumqi
Chinasouthern
Chinasouthern
CZ-6994
18:55
2026-10-26
Shanghai (PVG)ChinaPu Dong
5H :50 M
Non Stop
00:45
2026-10-27
Urumqi (URC)ChinaUrumqi
Chinasouthern
Chinasouthern
CZ-3592
11:20
2026-10-26
Shanghai (PVG)ChinaPu Dong
8H :40 M
1 Stop
CGO · 2h 00m Zhengzhou (CGO), China
20:00
2026-10-26
Urumqi (URC)ChinaUrumqi
Chinasouthern
Chinasouthern
CZ-3594
18:35
2026-10-26
Shanghai (PVG)ChinaPu Dong
18H :00 M
1 Stop
CGO · 11h 25m Zhengzhou (CGO), China
12:35
2026-10-27
Urumqi (URC)ChinaUrumqi
Chinasouthern
Chinasouthern
CZ-3598
22:25
2026-10-26
Shanghai (PVG)ChinaPu Dong
14H :10 M
1 Stop
CGO · 7h 35m Zhengzhou (CGO), China
12:35
2026-10-27
Urumqi (URC)ChinaUrumqi
Chinasouthern
Chinasouthern
CZ-3598
22:25
2026-10-26
Shanghai (PVG)ChinaPu Dong
17H :30 M
1 Stop
CGO · 10h 55m Zhengzhou (CGO), China
15:55
2026-10-27
Urumqi (URC)ChinaUrumqi
Chinasouthern
Chinasouthern
CZ-3658
14:35
2026-10-26
Shanghai (PVG)ChinaPu Dong
11H :10 M
1 Stop
KWE · 3h 30m Guiyang (KWE), China
01:45
2026-10-27
Urumqi (URC)ChinaUrumqi
Chinasouthern
Chinasouthern
CZ-5828
12:25
2026-10-26
Shanghai (PVG)ChinaPu Dong
12H :30 M
1 Stop
CSX · 5h 10m Changsha (CSX), China
00:55
2026-10-27
Urumqi (URC)ChinaUrumqi

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Chinasouthern
Chinasouthern
CZ-5828
12:25
2026-10-26
Shanghai (PVG)ChinaPu Dong
25H :30 M
1 Stop
CSX · 18h 10m Changsha (CSX), China
13:55
2026-10-27
Urumqi (URC)ChinaUrumqi
Chinasouthern
Chinasouthern
CZ-5828
12:25
2026-10-26
Shanghai (PVG)ChinaPu Dong
27H :20 M
1 Stop
CSX · 20h 00m Changsha (CSX), China
15:45
2026-10-27
Urumqi (URC)ChinaUrumqi
Chinasouthern
Chinasouthern
CZ-3968
18:20
2026-10-26
Shanghai (PVG)ChinaPu Dong
19H :35 M
1 Stop
CSX · 12h 20m Changsha (CSX), China
13:55
2026-10-27
Urumqi (URC)ChinaUrumqi
Chinasouthern
Chinasouthern
CZ-3968
18:20
2026-10-26
Shanghai (PVG)ChinaPu Dong
21H :25 M
1 Stop
CSX · 14h 10m Changsha (CSX), China
15:45
2026-10-27
Urumqi (URC)ChinaUrumqi

Up to 120 of 143 options on this route. Open the full search to see them all with every filter.

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Airfare Highlights

From flights departing on Mon, 26 Oct 2026.

Lowest fare ¥4,077 Air China 16:40
Earliest departure ¥6,198 Air China 06:40
Shortest duration ¥4,090 Shanghai Airlines 12:40
Night 00:00-05:59 No option Open full search for more
Morning 06:00-11:59 ¥4,080 Juneyao Airline at 09:40
Afternoon 12:00-17:59 ¥4,077 Air China at 16:40
Evening 18:00-23:59 ¥4,090 Shanghai Airlines at 19:00

Departure & Arrival Airport Details

Shanghai (SHA)

Hongqiao

China

GMT 8

Latitude: 31.197900772094727

Longitude: 121.33599853515625

Urumqi (URC)

Urumqi

China

GMT 8

Latitude: 43.907100677490234

Longitude: 87.47419738769531

Distance: Shanghai (SHA), China to Urumqi (URC), China - 3,272.30 km
Flights shown for 26 Oct 2026. View all flights opens the complete search result.
Route forecast

Weather in Shanghai and Urumqi

Live forecast for both cities, 12 Oct to 15 Oct.

Departure city

Shanghai

Thu, 15 Oct
26°CPartly cloudyLow 19°
48% humidity 8 km/h wind
  • Mon25° / 18°
  • Tue26° / 19°
  • Wed25° / 17°
Arrival city

Urumqi

Thu, 15 Oct
18°CClear skyLow 8°
25% humidity 6 km/h wind
  • Mon17° / 8°
  • Tue17° / 10°
  • Wed18° / 7°

Forecast data from MET Norway, CC BY 4.0.

Smart travel dates

Holidays and peak dates for Urumqi

Fares and hotel rates usually run higher around these dates. Booking earlier or moving your trip by a day or two often costs less.

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How to travel Shanghai to Urumqi

Ways to make this trip that you can book on FlyX, compared by price and journey time.

OptionFromJourney timeAvailabilityAction
Non-stop flight Fastest₹58,3425h 15m14 flights
Connecting flight₹62,543Longer, includes a stop129 options

Air distance is about 3,272 km. 9 airlines operate this route.

Road distance and coach duration are approximate estimates from the air distance, not a timetable.

Airlines flying from Shanghai to Urumqi

Compare fares, stops, baggage and refundability across the airlines flying this route.

Chinasouthern Flights

from ¥4,37056 flights
Fares from
¥4,370
Non-stop
5 in these results
Departures
56 in the list above

Air China Flights

from ¥4,07749 flights
Fares from
¥4,077
Non-stop
1 in these results
Departures
49 in the list above

Hainan Airlines Flights

from ¥4,90310 flights
Fares from
¥4,903
Non-stop
None in these results
Departures
10 in the list above

Sichuan Airlines Flights

from ¥8,1307 flights
Fares from
¥8,130
Non-stop
None in these results
Departures
7 in the list above

Shenzhen Airlines Flights

from ¥8,2417 flights
Fares from
¥8,241
Non-stop
None in these results
Departures
7 in the list above

Route Overview & Flight Facts

Fastest flight duration5h 15m · Shanghai Airlines
First departure of the day06:40 · Air China
Last departure of the day22:25 · Chinasouthern
Flight options found143
Direct / non-stop options14
Airport codesShanghai–SHA, Urumqi–URC

Fares and timings are indicative. The exact price is confirmed with the airline when you search.

Flight Schedule, Timings & Airfare Insights

Daily Flight Schedule & Travel Duration

The search for Mon, 26 Oct found 143 flight options, 14 of them non-stop. The first flight leaves around 06:40 and the last around 22:25. The fastest flight takes about 5h 15m.

Morning vs Evening Departure Fares

Lowest fare by departure window: Afternoon from ¥4,077, Morning from ¥4,080, Evening from ¥4,090. These observations do not predict the cheapest departure window on other dates.

Cheapest Airfare & Best Time to Book

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One-Way vs Round-Trip Fare Comparison

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is it worth booking Shanghai to Urumqi flights in advance?

There is no guaranteed cheapest booking window. Compare your planned dates early, check nearby dates and consider baggage, connection time and change conditions as well as price. On the Shanghai to Urumqi dates shown on this page, the lowest fare is on a Monday at ¥4,077. This can change from week to week.

How far is Shanghai from Urumqi by air?

The direct air distance between Shanghai (SHA) and Urumqi (URC) is about 3,272 km. Actual flight time varies with the routing the airline files and with winds on the day.

Are there non-stop flights from SHA to URC?

Yes. 14 non-stop flights are listed on this page for Shanghai to Urumqi. Use the Stops filter to see only those.

Which airlines fly Shanghai to Urumqi?

Chinasouthern, Air China, Hainan Airlines, Sichuan Airlines and 1 other are listed on this route for the dates shown here. Fares, baggage allowance and refund rules differ by airline and by fare type, so compare the fare conditions and not only the headline price.

How long is the flight from Shanghai to Urumqi?

The quickest non-stop Shanghai to Urumqi flight on this page takes about 5h 15m. Non-stop flights here take between 5h 15m and 7h 10m. Journeys with a stop take longer, since the total includes the layover.

What is the baggage allowance on Shanghai to Urumqi flights?

Allowance is set by the airline and the fare you pick, not by the route. Fares on this page include 20 KG. Cabin baggage is counted separately, and the exact allowance for the fare you choose is shown in the fare conditions before payment.

What is the cheapest Shanghai to Urumqi flight fare?

The lowest Shanghai to Urumqi fare on this page is ¥4,077. Fares on the same dates run up to ¥11,208, depending on airline, timing and fare type. Airline prices change often, so search your dates for the current fare.

What time do Shanghai to Urumqi flights depart?

On the dates shown here, the first departure is around 06:40 and the last around 22:25, local time at Shanghai. Use the departure-time filter on the results above to narrow to a morning, afternoon or evening slot.

Why does the price change after clicking Book Now?

Airline seat inventory and fares change continuously. Selecting Book Now runs a live fare verification with the airline so the price you approve is the price you pay. If it has moved, you see the new figure before any payment.

Before you book this route

Check the airport codes SHA–URC, local departure and arrival dates, and every connecting airport. Connections can have different document and baggage requirements from your final destination.

Where these fares come from

The fares, durations, stops and baggage shown here come from real airline search results for this route. They are examples for the dates on this page, not a full timetable and not a locked price. Run a search to see what is available for your own dates.

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What to Expect When Booking Your Flight

The SHA to URC cards above show selected flight options. Airline prices and seat availability can move quickly, so the final fare is rechecked in the booking flow.

Approx route distance: 3,272.30 km.

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Lowest Shanghai to Urumqi airfare, in 30 days and in 90 days

Cheapest FareFareDateAirlineDeparture
Lowest Airfare ¥4,077 26/10/2026 Air China 16:40
Cheapest Airfare Within 30 Days ¥3,995 07/11/2026 Air China 16:40
Cheapest Airfare Within 90 Days ¥3,873 06/01/2027 Air China 16:40

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FlyX lists each Shanghai to Urumqi flight in these results with its fare, departure time, stops, layover airport and baggage, so you can compare air tickets side by side. To find a cheap ticket, sort by price and check what baggage the fare includes. The fare is checked with the airline again before you pay.

Shanghai to Urumqi Flight Distance, Duration and Time

The aerial distance between Shanghai and Urumqi is about 3,272 KM. In these results, journey times range from 5h 15m to 30h 35m. Flights with a layover take longer because the total includes the connection time.

Shanghai to Urumqi Flight Schedule and Timing

The search for these dates returned 143 flight options, 14 of them non-stop. The first departure from Shanghai is at 06:40 and the last is at 22:25. Flights leave from Hongqiao and land at Urumqi.

Flight Route Details & Analysis

Flight DetailsInformation
RouteShanghai to Urumqi
Aerial Distance3,272 KM
Flight Duration5h 15m - 30h 35m
Airport CodesShanghai - SHA, Urumqi - URC
Total Flights Available143 flights14 direct129 with layovers
First Flight DepartureDeparts at 06:40
Last Flight DepartureDeparts at 22:25
Early Morning Flights (12 AM - 8 AM)20 flights2 direct18 with layovers
Morning Flights (8 AM - 12 PM)29 flights3 direct26 with layovers
Afternoon Flights (12 PM - 4 PM)31 flights3 direct28 with layovers
Evening Flights (4 PM - 8 PM)34 flights6 direct28 with layovers
Night Flights (8 PM - 12 AM)29 flights0 direct29 with layovers

Airport Information & Terminals

SHA: Shanghai airport system. Shanghai can mean Pudong or Hongqiao. Pudong is common for long-haul international flights; Hongqiao is closer to many business areas and domestic rail links. Check the airport before booking transfers.

URC: Urumqi airport. Airport access in Urumqi depends on arrival time, terminal, hotel location and local traffic. Confirm the airport name on the ticket, then choose between official taxi, app cab, airport bus, rail or hotel transfer based on luggage and time of day.

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