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Flights from Chengdu to Ürümqi

Nonstop flights from Chengdu (CTU) to Ürümqi (URC) take about 3h 5m (2,073 km). Air China and Chengdu Airlines fly it. Lowest fare seen: $103 one-way, nonstop (22 Oct 2026).

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Airlines flying Chengdu to Ürümqi

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

✈ Air Chinanonstop fare seen✈ Chengdu Airlinesnonstop fare seen

Chengdu to Ürümqi fares by month

Cheapest month seen for a nonstop flight: Nov 2026, from $65 one-way. Lowest one-way fares seen for departures in each month, read 22 Oct 2026.

DepartingNonstop fromCheaper with stops
Oct 2026$7626 Oct 2026—
Nov 2026$655 Nov 2026—
Dec 2026$10114 Dec 2026—
Jan 2027$1219 Jan 2027—
Mar 2027$20615 Mar 2027—
Apr 2027$4041 Apr 2027—

When to go for the lowest fare

The next few weeks were the cheapest to fly: from $65 in November 2026, against $101 at best later on.

From Travelpayouts flight-search data, city to city (Chengdu 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 — Chengdu to Ürümqi flights

How long is the flight from Chengdu to Ürümqi?
A nonstop flight from Chengdu (CTU) to Ürümqi (URC) takes about 3h 5m, covering 2,073 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 Chengdu from Ürümqi by air?
The great-circle distance between Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport and Ürümqi Tianshan International Airport is 2,073 km (1,288 miles), a medium-haul route.
Which airlines fly from Chengdu to Ürümqi?
Airlines with flights or nonstop fares on the CTU–URC route include Air China and Chengdu Airlines. This is not a complete list — schedules change by season, so check the current options before booking.
How much does a flight from Chengdu to Ürümqi cost?
The lowest one-way fare seen recently on CTU–URC was $103 USD with Air China (nonstop), departing 24 Nov 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 Chengdu to Ürümqi?
In fares seen on 22 Oct 2026, departures in November 2026 were cheapest, from $65 one-way, against $404 for April 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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