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Flights from Shenzhen to Ürümqi

Nonstop flights from Shenzhen (SZX) to Ürümqi (URC) take about 4h 43m (3,375 km). Urumqi Air, Hainan Airlines and China Southern Airlines fly it. Lowest fare seen: $123 one-way, nonstop (22 Oct 2026).

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Airlines flying Shenzhen to Ürümqi

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

✈ Urumqi Airnonstop fare seen✈ Hainan Airlinesnonstop fare seen✈ China Southern Airlinesnonstop fare seen✈ Shenzhen Airlinesnonstop fare seen✈ Shandong Airlinesnonstop fare seen

Shenzhen to Ürümqi fares by month

Cheapest month seen for a nonstop flight: Nov 2026, from $123 one-way. Lowest one-way fares seen for departures in each month, read 22 Oct 2026.

DepartingNonstop fromCheaper with stops
Oct 2026$13428 Oct 2026 · Hainan Airlines—
Nov 2026$1231 Nov 2026 · Urumqi Air—
Dec 2026$23528 Dec 2026 · Urumqi Air$189 · 1 stop5 Dec 2026
Jan 2027$3565 Jan 2027 · Shenzhen Airlines$230 · 1 stop5 Jan 2027

When to go for the lowest fare

The next few weeks were the cheapest to fly: from $123 in November 2026, against $189 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 (Shenzhen 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 — Shenzhen to Ürümqi flights

How long is the flight from Shenzhen to Ürümqi?
A nonstop flight from Shenzhen (SZX) to Ürümqi (URC) takes about 4h 43m, covering 3,375 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 Shenzhen from Ürümqi by air?
The great-circle distance between Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport and Ürümqi Tianshan International Airport is 3,375 km (2,097 miles), a medium-haul route.
Which airlines fly from Shenzhen to Ürümqi?
Airlines with flights or nonstop fares on the SZX–URC route include Urumqi Air, Hainan Airlines, China Southern Airlines, Shenzhen 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 Shenzhen to Ürümqi cost?
The lowest one-way fare seen recently on SZX–URC was $123 USD with Urumqi Air (nonstop), departing 1 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 Shenzhen to Ürümqi?
In fares seen on 22 Oct 2026, departures in November 2026 were cheapest, from $123 one-way, against $230 for January 2027, the dearest month. Fares change daily, so check your own dates.
Do I need a visa to travel from Shenzhen 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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