Flying from Urumqi to Shanghai

The distance between Urumqi and Shanghai is approximately 3,280.98km. The average flight time between Urumqi and Shanghai is 5 hours 29 minutes. According to Trip.com data, travel demand is highest in July. October is generally the cheapest month to book.

Cheapest one-way
S$ 177
Tianjin Airlines Tianjin Airlines URC-SHA 6h 25m · 1 stop Sat, Sep 12
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Cheapest return
S$ 347
Spring Airlines Spring Airlines URC-SHA 4h 50m · 1 stop Mon, Sep 14 - Thu, Sep 17
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Best time to book
March
Cheapest
July
Peak season for travel
Route details
3,280.98km
Flight distance
5h 29m
Average flight time

Explore the cheapest flights from Urumqi to Shanghai in the next three months. Based on Trip.com's data from the latest 7 days, one-way direct flights start at S$ 181, and round-trip direct tickets start at S$ 373.

Popular airlines from Urumqi to Shanghai

You can choose from 10 airlines that fly from Urumqi to Shanghai, including Shanghai Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, and Juneyao Airlines. Spring Airlines offers the lowest prices on this route.
Shanghai Airlines logo Shanghai Airlines
China Eastern Airlines logo China Eastern Airlines
Juneyao Airlines logo Juneyao Airlines
China Southern Airlines logo China Southern Airlines
Tianjin Airlines logo Tianjin Airlines
Spring Airlines logo Spring Airlines
Shandong Airlines logo Shandong Airlines
Suparna Airlines logo Suparna Airlines
Air China logo Air China
Urumqi Air logo Urumqi Air
Airlines are determined based on actual purchased flight tickets from Urumqi to Shanghai according to previous 12 months data from Trip.com.

Trip.com Price Insights on Flights from Urumqi to Shanghai.

What is the cheapest month for one-way flights from Urumqi to Shanghai?

The average price of one-way flights from Urumqi to Shanghai purchased by Trip.com users by month over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com’s data, the cheapest month for flights from Urumqi to Shanghai is March, with an average price of S$ 185, and the most expensive month is February, with an average price of up to S$ 398.

S$ 398
S$ 292
S$ 185
S$ 79
    Cheapest
  • S$ 372
    Aug
  • S$ 327
    Sep
  • S$ 286
    Oct
  • S$ 266
    Nov
  • S$ 222
    Dec
  • S$ 234
    Jan
  • S$ 398
    Feb
  • S$ 185
    Mar
  • S$ 212
    Apr
  • S$ 281
    May
  • S$ 368
    Jun
  • S$ 346
    Jul

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Which airlines offer the cheapest flights from Urumqi (URC) to Shanghai (SHA)?

    Based on Trip.com data, Tianjin Airlines offers one-way fares as low as S$ 177 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. URC to PVG on Sat, Sep 12), while Spring Airlines offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from S$ 347 departing on Mon, Sep 14 and returning on Thu, Sep 17.
  • At the moment, you can catch a direct flight from Urumqi to Shanghai with the following airlines, including: Shanghai Airlines China Eastern Airlines China Southern Airlines Juneyao Airlines Spring Airlines Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.
  • It takes about 5 hours 29 minutes to fly from Urumqi (URC) to Shanghai (SHA).
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Urumqi to Shanghai is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.
  • Based on Trip.com data in the past 4 weeks, there is 119 flight per week flying from Urumqi to Shanghai. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: Shanghai Airlines: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- FM9220 (09:48) China Eastern Airlines: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- MU8366 (09:48) Air China: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- CA3273 (18:07)
  • To find best deals on flights from Urumqi to Shanghai, you can use various tools on Trip.com:
    · Be flexible with your travel dates to get the cheapest flight deal. Now the cheapest flight deal is on Sat, Sep 12, with one-way flights priced at just S$ 177.
    · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is Spring Airlines.
    · Set up price alerts to easily monitor ticket prices without having to check every day.
    · Check Trip.com flight deals and promo codes frequently.
    · Avoid peak season unless you book very early. It seems the peak season for Shanghai travel is around July.
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  • The cheapest months to fly from Urumqi to Shanghai is October, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our August flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Urumqi to Shanghai on August 26, 2026 with Shandong Airlines, with prices starting at S$ 192.
  • You can land at any one of the following hubs in Shanghai, with Urumqi Tianshan International Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (URC-SHA) is by far the most common option on this route: Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA).
  • The time difference between Shanghai and Urumqi is 0m.
  • Tickets can only be changed or cancelled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.
  • Based on Trip.com data for flights departing in the next 30 days, the average one-way fare from Urumqi to Shanghai is S$ 314. Fares vary by travel date, airline and availability.
  • Based on Trip.com data for travel in the next 30 days, the average round-trip fare from Urumqi to Shanghai is S$ 607. The final price depends on the outbound and return dates, airline and fare conditions.
  • Enter Urumqi and Shanghai, choose your travel dates and passengers, then compare flights by price, duration and baggage. Select a fare, review the change and cancellation rules, enter traveller details and complete payment to receive your confirmation.
  • Spring Airlinesare the most popular budget airlines flying from Urumqi to Shanghai. Check baggage, seat and payment fees before comparing the final price.

Note: Prices shown on this page are the lowest estimated prices found in the last 24 hours and include all taxes and fees.

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Change & Cancellation Policy

Trip.com shows the change and cancellation rules for each ticket during the booking process, including all related fees and conditions. Please refer to the following scenarios:
Voluntary cancellation/change:
To request a change or cancellation, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and flight segment, and submit your request. Please note that additional charges may apply based on the airline’s fare rules.
Cancellation/change due to a flight schedule change:
If your flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For full details of change and cancellation policies, please refer to the customer support pages.