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Cheap Flights from Shanghai to Urumqi & Flight Information
Origin airport IATA code
SHA
Destination airport IATA code
URC
Number of flight options
2
Average flight time
5 hours 50 mins

Urumqi URC Flight Information

Traveling From
Shanghai
Origin Airport IATA Code
SHA
Traveling To
Urumqi
Destination Airport IATA Code
URC
Number of Airlines Serving
5
Available Airlines
Distance
3311 km
Direct Flight Time
5 0
Flight Price

Frequently asked questions

Is there a direct flight between Shanghai and Urumqi?
Is Shanghai to Urumqi going to be the first leg of your exciting trip? Why not consider taking the route from SHA to URC? There are multiple airline companies that service this route, including China Southern Airlines and Juneyao Airlines. If neither of these have any of the dates and times you want, you could always try China Eastern Airlines or Hainan Airlines. They both fly from Shanghai (PVG-Pudong Intl.) to Diwopu Intl. Airport (URC).
How long is a direct flight from Shanghai to Urumqi?
If you’re the type of jetsetter who enjoys getting chummy with their fellow passengers, you’ll have about 5 hours and 13 minutes to do so during your direct Shanghai to Urumqi flight. This trip of 2,000 miles can zip by in just 5 hours and 5 minutes, which still gives you plenty of time to make a new friendship or two.
What are the best airports for Shanghai to Urumqi flights?
There are a couple of ways to jet from Shanghai to Urumqi. Get inspired with these popular flight routes:

  • SHA to Urumqi (URC-Diwopu Intl.) - 56 flights per week
  • PVG to Diwopu Intl. Airport (URC) - 37 flights per week

What are some of the most popular airlines flying from Shanghai to Urumqi?
After fantastic amenities? How about friendly service? While you’ll find several airlines offering flights from Shanghai to Urumqi, booking one of these popular air carriers will ensure you start your break on the right foot.

  • China Southern Airlines with 151 flights every month.
  • China Eastern Airlines with 99 flights every month.
  • Shanghai Airlines with 60 flights every month.
  • Juneyao Airlines with 30 flights every month.
  • Spring Airlines with 30 flights every month.
  • Hainan Airlines with 30 flights every month.

How many flights are there from Shanghai to Urumqi?
Organising a trip from Shanghai to Urumqi is a breeze. With 8 daily flights to pick from, you can head off on your dream holiday any day of the year.
What are the cheapest days to book a flight?
This is one is easy to remember: Ticket Thursdays. We found that tickets booked on a Thursday resulted in the best deal on average in 2021. However, Friday can be the worst day to purchase plane tickets, as it was the day with the highest average ticket price based on flight demand on ebookers in 2021.
What are the cheapest days to fly?
When analysing flight demand on ebookers in 2021, Friday turned out to be the cheapest day to fly, with Tuesday as a close second. That’s definitely something to consider when booking your next trip! Thinking of traveling mid-week? It turns out that Wednesdays generally had the most expensive airline tickets, so keep this in mind when planning for your next trip.*According to flight demand on ebookers.com from January to December 2021. Savings are subject to change and may vary depending on selections made.

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To find the cheapest flights from Shanghai to Urumqi, you can also travel outside peak season. The more flexible you can be on travel dates, the easier it is to find those cheap flight tickets. We know, for example, that the cheapest time to travel between Shanghai to Urumqi is . In the current list of deals available, prices start at and can rise to for return flights.  

Find the best flight from Shanghai to Urumqi  

Every day between Shanghai and Urumqi, 8 flights from 5 airlines jet back and forth. And with ebookers, you can book tickets for any one of those flights. If you book a direct flight with Shanghai Airlines, China Southern Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Air China, you’ll arrive safely in your destination in around 5hours. If you can think of a quicker way to cover the 3311 km between null and null, let us know! 

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Four Points By Sheraton Urumqi

Four Points By Sheraton Urumqi

3.5 out of 5
4000 Huizhan Avenue, Midong District, Urumqi, Xinjiang
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Urumqi. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking and 2 restaurants. Popular attractions Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region ...
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Hilton Urumqi

Hilton Urumqi

4.5 out of 5
1237 Hongguang Hill Road, Midong District, Urumqi, Xinjiang
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Urumqi. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking and 3 restaurants. Popular attractions Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region Museum and ...
8/10 Very Good! (38 reviews)
"It is hard to get a Taxi."

Reviewed on 15 Jun 2023

Hilton Urumqi
Holiday Inn Express Urumqi Station, an IHG Hotel

Holiday Inn Express Urumqi Station, an IHG Hotel

3 out of 5
Maker building 1, HSR pearl re, Urumqi
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Urumqi. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Hongshan Arena and Hongshan Park are located ...
9/10 Wonderful! (10 reviews)
"I requested a taxi call for a ride to airport, but they can not help, i hope they can improve on that"

Reviewed on 28 Feb 2024

Holiday Inn Express Urumqi Station, an IHG Hotel
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Conrad Urumqi

Conrad Urumqi

5 out of 5
669 Northern Youhao Road, Urumqi, Xinjiang
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Urumqi. Enjoy 3 restaurants, breakfast and a health club. Popular attractions Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region Museum and ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (20 reviews)
"It’s supposed to be the nicest hotel in Urumqi - and it is in terms of the physical property itself. Nice clean and well maintained decor. Location is not bad. However, a few things that are not fitted for a hotel of it’s status: 1. The concierge is located at the ground floor entrance and not at ..."

Reviewed on 24 Jan 2024

Conrad Urumqi
Universal Hotel Urumqi

Universal Hotel Urumqi

4.5 out of 5
No.76 South Beijing Road, Xinshi District, Urumqi, Xinjiang
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Urumqi. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking and 3 restaurants. Popular attractions Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region Museum and ...
6.6/10 (3 reviews)
"It is very convenient to reach the hotel by underground from airport. The facilities are little old. The breakfast is very good."

Reviewed on 11 Aug 2023

Universal Hotel Urumqi
Wanda Vista Urumqi

Wanda Vista Urumqi

4.5 out of 5
No.777 Xuanwuhu Road, Economic Tech. Development District, Urumqi, Xinjiang
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Urumqi. Enjoy free WiFi, 3 restaurants and breakfast. Popular attractions Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region Museum and Hongshan ...
9/10 Wonderful! (13 reviews)
Super!
"Beautifully designed rooms. Very clean. Friendly staff. Would definitely stay again"

Reviewed on 17 Dec 2019

Wanda Vista Urumqi
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