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Flights from Beijing to Ürümqi

Nonstop flights from Beijing (PEK) to Ürümqi (URC) take about 3h 32m (2,431 km). Air China, Hainan Airlines and Shandong Airlines fly it. Lowest fare seen: $100 one-way, nonstop (22 Oct 2026).

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Airlines flying Beijing to Ürümqi

Carriers on PEK–URC according to our route data and nonstop fares seen as of 22 Oct 2026. Not a complete list.

✈ Air Chinanonstop fare seen✈ Hainan Airlinesnonstop fare seen✈ Shandong Airlinesnonstop fare seen

Beijing to Ürümqi fares by month

Cheapest month seen for a nonstop flight: Oct 2026, from $100 one-way. Lowest one-way fares seen for departures in each month, read 22 Oct 2026.

DepartingNonstop fromCheaper with stops
Oct 2026$10029 Oct 2026 · Air China—
Nov 2026$1052 Nov 2026 · Air China—
Jan 2027$2145 Jan 2027 · Shandong Airlines—
Feb 2027$3371 Feb 2027 · Shandong Airlines—
Apr 2027$34222 Apr 2027 · Air China—
May 2027$34023 May 2027 · Air China$331 · 1 stop23 May 2027
Sept 2027$55417 Sept 2027$512 · 1 stop17 Sept 2027

When to go for the lowest fare

The next few weeks were the cheapest to fly: from $100 in October 2026, against $214 at best later on.

Nonstop or with a stop

A connection undercut nonstop in 2 of 2 months with both fares.

From Travelpayouts flight-search data, city to city (Beijing to Ürümqi, any airport), USD, read 22 Oct 2026. These are fares that were on sale, not a guarantee of today's price; an airline is named only where we know it flies this route.

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Frequently asked questions — Beijing to Ürümqi flights

How long is the flight from Beijing to Ürümqi?
A nonstop flight from Beijing (PEK) to Ürümqi (URC) takes about 3h 32m, covering 2,431 km. That is an estimate from the distance — actual time varies with the airline, aircraft and winds, and connecting itineraries take longer.
How far is Beijing from Ürümqi by air?
The great-circle distance between Beijing Capital International Airport and Ürümqi Tianshan International Airport is 2,431 km (1,511 miles), a medium-haul route.
Which airlines fly from Beijing to Ürümqi?
Airlines with flights or nonstop fares on the PEK–URC route include Air China, Hainan Airlines and Shandong Airlines. This is not a complete list — schedules change by season, so check the current options before booking.
How much does a flight from Beijing to Ürümqi cost?
The lowest one-way fare seen recently on PEK–URC was $100 USD with Air China (nonstop), departing 29 Oct 2026, found in fare searches as of 22 Oct 2026. Fares change constantly and depend on the date, so check the current price before booking.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Beijing to Ürümqi?
In fares seen on 22 Oct 2026, departures in October 2026 were cheapest, from $100 one-way, against $512 for September 2027, the dearest month. Fares change daily, so check your own dates.
Do I need a visa to travel from China to Ürümqi?
It depends on your passport. Some nationalities can enter Ürümqi visa-free or get a visa on arrival; others must apply in advance. Use AirConnect's Visa Checker to see the rules for your passport.

Sources: fares from Travelpayouts flight-search data, seen 22 Oct 2026; airlines from each carrier's published network and nonstop fares on sale; distance from OurAirports coordinates; flight time estimated from distance. Fares change daily.

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