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Flights from Ürümqi to Almaty

Nonstop flights from Ürümqi (URC) to Almaty (ALA) take about 1h 33m (842 km). Air Astana flies it. Lowest fare seen: $183 one-way, nonstop (12 Oct 2026).

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Airlines flying Ürümqi to Almaty

Carriers on URC–ALA according to our route data and nonstop fares seen as of 12 Oct 2026. Not a complete list.

✈ Air Astananonstop fare seen

Ürümqi to Almaty fares by month

Cheapest month seen for a nonstop flight: Oct 2026, from $186 one-way. With stops: Jan 2027, from $142. Lowest one-way fares seen for departures in each month, read 22 Oct 2026.

DepartingNonstop fromCheaper with stops
Oct 2026$18629 Oct 2026$151 · 1 stop25 Oct 2026
Nov 2026$2072 Nov 2026$147 · 1 stop2 Nov 2026
Dec 2026$20723 Dec 2026 · Air Astana—
Jan 2027$2105 Jan 2027 · Air Astana$142 · 1 stop15 Jan 2027
Feb 2027$21123 Feb 2027 · Air Astana$142 · 1 stop18 Feb 2027
Mar 2027$21723 Mar 2027 · Air Astana$189 · 1 stop23 Mar 2027
May 2027$21015 May 2027 · Air Astana—
Jul 2027$21523 Jul 2027 · Air Astana—
Sept 2027$2105 Sept 2027 · Air Astana—

When to go for the lowest fare

Fares were close across the months we saw: $147 for November 2026, $142 at best after that.

Nonstop or with a stop

A connection undercut nonstop in 5 of 5 months with both fares.

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

How long is the flight from Ürümqi to Almaty?
A nonstop flight from Ürümqi (URC) to Almaty (ALA) takes about 1h 33m, covering 842 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 Ürümqi from Almaty by air?
The great-circle distance between Ürümqi Tianshan International Airport and Almaty International Airport is 842 km (523 miles), a short-haul route.
Which airlines fly from Ürümqi to Almaty?
Airlines with flights or nonstop fares on the URC–ALA route include Air Astana. This is not a complete list — schedules change by season, so check the current options before booking.
How much does a flight from Ürümqi to Almaty cost?
The lowest one-way fare seen recently on URC–ALA was $183 USD sold by China Southern Airlines (nonstop), departing 31 Oct 2026, found in fare searches as of 12 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 Ürümqi to Almaty?
In fares seen on 22 Oct 2026, departures in January 2027 were cheapest, from $142 one-way, against $215 for July 2027, the dearest month. Fares change daily, so check your own dates.
Is it cheaper to fly nonstop or with a stop from Ürümqi to Almaty?
In the fares we saw (12 Oct 2026), connecting was cheaper: from $128 with one stop against $183 nonstop, a saving of $55. Nonstop saves the connection time.
Do I need a visa to travel from Ürümqi to Almaty?
It depends on your passport. Some nationalities can enter Almaty 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 12 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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