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Flights from Shanghai to Ürümqi

Nonstop flights from Shanghai (PVG) to Ürümqi (URC) take about 4h 38m (3,312 km). Urumqi Air, Tianjin Airlines and China Southern Airlines fly it. Lowest fare seen: $96 one-way, nonstop (22 Oct 2026).

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Airlines flying Shanghai to Ürümqi

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

✈ Urumqi Airnonstop fare seen✈ Tianjin Airlinesnonstop fare seen✈ China Southern Airlinesnonstop fare seen✈ Shanghai Airlinesnonstop fare seen✈ China Easternnonstop fare seen

Shanghai to Ürümqi fares by month

Cheapest month seen for a nonstop flight: Nov 2026, from $96 one-way. Lowest one-way fares seen for departures in each month, read 22 Oct 2026.

DepartingNonstop fromCheaper with stops
Oct 2026$10130 Oct 2026—
Nov 2026$969 Nov 2026 · Urumqi Air—
Dec 2026$1041 Dec 2026 · Urumqi Air—
Jan 2027$1468 Jan 2027—
Mar 2027$16010 Mar 2027—
Apr 2027$60625 Apr 2027 · Shanghai Airlines$485 · 1 stop25 Apr 2027

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Fares were close across the months we saw: $96 for November 2026, $104 at best after that.

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

How long is the flight from Shanghai to Ürümqi?
A nonstop flight from Shanghai (PVG) to Ürümqi (URC) takes about 4h 38m, covering 3,312 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 Shanghai from Ürümqi by air?
The great-circle distance between Shanghai Pudong International Airport and Ürümqi Tianshan International Airport is 3,312 km (2,058 miles), a medium-haul route.
Which airlines fly from Shanghai to Ürümqi?
Airlines with flights or nonstop fares on the PVG–URC route include Urumqi Air, Tianjin Airlines, China Southern Airlines, Shanghai Airlines and China Eastern. This is not a complete list — schedules change by season, so check the current options before booking.
How much does a flight from Shanghai to Ürümqi cost?
The lowest one-way fare seen recently on PVG–URC was $96 USD with Urumqi Air (nonstop), departing 9 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 Shanghai to Ürümqi?
In fares seen on 22 Oct 2026, departures in November 2026 were cheapest, from $96 one-way, against $485 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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