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Find Cheapest Airlines Flying from Sydney to Urumqi

Choose from 5 carriers that fly from Sydney to Urumqi, including China Southern Airlines, Air China, and Tianjin Airlines. Enjoy the cheapest tickets on this route with Tianjin Airlines.
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Sichuan Airlines logo Sichuan Airlines
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Airlines are determined based on actual purchased flight tickets from Sydney to Urumqi according to previous 12 months data from Trip.com.

Explore the cheapest flights from Sydney to Urumqi in the next three months. Based on Trip.com's data from the latest 7 days, one-way fares start at AU$ 309, and round-trip tickets start at AU$ 592.

      • SYD 10:05
        29h 25m
        1 stop
        URC 13:30
        Sydney - Urumqi | Sun, Apr 26 | China Southern Airlines
        URC 12:50
        21h 45m
        1 stop
        SYD 12:35
        Urumqi - Sydney | Sun, May 3 | China Southern Airlines
        AU$ 592 AU$ 969
        39% off
        39% off
        AU$ 969 AU$ 592
      • SYD 14:15
        34h 15m
        1 stop
        URC 22:30
        Sydney - Urumqi | Wed, Apr 29 | China Southern Airlines
        URC 09:10
        25h 25m
        1 stop
        SYD 12:35
        Urumqi - Sydney | Wed, May 6 | China Southern Airlines
        AU$ 592 AU$ 969
        39% off
        39% off
        AU$ 969 AU$ 592
      • SYD 10:05
        29h 25m
        1 stop
        URC 13:30
        Sydney - Urumqi | Tue, Apr 28 | China Southern Airlines
        URC 15:55
        25h 45m
        1 stop
        SYD 19:40
        Urumqi - Sydney | Tue, May 5 | China Southern Airlines
        AU$ 592 AU$ 969
        39% off
        39% off
        AU$ 969 AU$ 592
      • SYD 14:15
        34h 15m
        1 stop
        URC 22:30
        Sydney - Urumqi | Mon, May 4 | China Southern Airlines
        URC 09:10
        21h 15m
        1 stop
        SYD 08:25
        Urumqi - Sydney | Mon, May 11 | China Southern Airlines
        AU$ 618
        36% off
        AU$ 969 AU$ 618
      • SYD 14:15
        25h 15m
        1 stop
        URC 13:30
        Sydney - Urumqi | Thu, Apr 9 | China Southern Airlines
        URC 10:45
        17h 40m
        1 stop
        SYD 06:25
        Urumqi - Sydney | Sun, Apr 12 | China Southern Airlines
        AU$ 620
        36% off
        AU$ 969 AU$ 620
      • SYD 14:15
        36h 20m
        1 stop
        URC 00:35
        Sydney - Urumqi | Wed, Apr 8 | China Southern Airlines
        URC 15:55
        25h 45m
        1 stop
        SYD 19:40
        Urumqi - Sydney | Mon, Apr 13 | China Southern Airlines
        AU$ 620
        36% off
        AU$ 969 AU$ 620
      • SYD 11:25
        31h
        1 stop
        URC 15:25
        Sydney - Urumqi | Wed, Mar 18 | China Southern Airlines
        URC 11:05
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        SYD 07:30
        Urumqi - Sydney | Wed, Mar 25 | China Southern Airlines
        AU$ 701
        28% off
        AU$ 969 AU$ 701
      • SYD 10:05
        29h 25m
        1 stop
        URC 13:30
        Sydney - Urumqi | Fri, Apr 24 | China Southern Airlines
        URC 16:40
        35h 45m
        1 stop
        SYD 06:25
        Urumqi - Sydney | Tue, Apr 28 | China Southern Airlines
        AU$ 706
        27% off
        AU$ 969 AU$ 706
      • SYD 14:10
        25h 20m
        1 stop
        URC 13:30
        Sydney - Urumqi | Thu, Apr 23 | China Southern Airlines
        URC 16:45
        37h 40m
        1 stop
        SYD 08:25
        Urumqi - Sydney | Thu, Apr 30 | China Southern Airlines
        AU$ 706
        27% off
        AU$ 969 AU$ 706
      • SYD 14:15
        25h 15m
        1 stop
        URC 13:30
        Sydney - Urumqi | Sat, Apr 25 | China Southern Airlines
        URC 16:40
        35h 45m
        1 stop
        SYD 06:25
        Urumqi - Sydney | Sat, May 2 | China Southern Airlines
        AU$ 707
        27% off
        AU$ 969 AU$ 707
      • SYD 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        URC Invalid Date
        Sydney - Urumqi | Mon, Mar 9 | Normal Airline
        URC 15:00
        6h
        Direct
        SYD 16:00
        Urumqi - Sydney | Wed, Mar 11 | Normal Airline
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      • SYD 14:10
        28h
        1 stop
        URC 16:10
        Sydney - Urumqi | Mon, Apr 20 | Tianjin Airlines
        AU$ 309 AU$ 553
        44% off
        44% off
        AU$ 553 AU$ 309
      • SYD 16:50
        33h 45m
        1 stop
        URC 23:35
        Sydney - Urumqi | Mon, Mar 16 | Tianjin Airlines
        AU$ 345 AU$ 553
        38% off
        38% off
        AU$ 553 AU$ 345
      • SYD 17:20
        21h 25m
        1 stop
        URC 12:45
        Sydney - Urumqi | Tue, Apr 28 | Tianjin Airlines
        AU$ 353 AU$ 553
        36% off
        36% off
        AU$ 553 AU$ 353
      • SYD 14:10
        28h
        1 stop
        URC 16:10
        Sydney - Urumqi | Mon, Apr 27 | Tianjin Airlines
        AU$ 368
        33% off
        AU$ 553 AU$ 368
      • SYD 17:20
        21h 20m
        1 stop
        URC 12:40
        Sydney - Urumqi | Tue, Apr 21 | Tianjin Airlines
        AU$ 372
        33% off
        AU$ 553 AU$ 372
      • SYD 10:05
        29h 25m
        1 stop
        URC 13:30
        Sydney - Urumqi | Sun, Apr 26 | China Southern Airlines
        AU$ 391
        28% off
        AU$ 553 AU$ 391
      • SYD 14:15
        36h 20m
        1 stop
        URC 00:35
        Sydney - Urumqi | Fri, Apr 10 | China Southern Airlines
        AU$ 397
        28% off
        AU$ 553 AU$ 397
      • SYD 14:10
        27h
        1 stop
        URC 15:10
        Sydney - Urumqi | Wed, May 6 | China Southern Airlines
        AU$ 400
        28% off
        AU$ 553 AU$ 400
      • SYD 19:40
        17h 35m
        1 stop
        URC 11:15
        Sydney - Urumqi | Thu, Apr 16 | Air China
        AU$ 403
        27% off
        AU$ 553 AU$ 403
      • SYD 08:45
        32h
        1 stop
        URC 14:45
        Sydney - Urumqi | Thu, Apr 30 | China Southern Airlines
        AU$ 403
        27% off
        AU$ 553 AU$ 403
      • SYD 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        URC Invalid Date
        Sydney - Urumqi | Mon, Mar 9 | Normal Airline
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Displayed flight fares from Sydney to Urumqi are based on average prices across airlines for the next 3 months, according to the latest Trip.com database.

Sydney to Urumqi Flight Details

The distance between Sydney and Urumqi is approximately 10,788.07km. Based on Trip.com's data travel demand peaks in January. The off-season for travel is September.

Cheapest one-way flight priceAU$ 309
Cheapest return ticket priceAU$ 592
Off-season for travelSeptember
Peak season for travelJanuary
Flight distance10,788.07km
Popular airlineChina Southern Airlines
Flight statistics for the Sydney–Urumqi route are based on aggregated booking data from Trip.com over the past 12 months.

Trip.com Price Insights on Flights from Sydney to Urumqi

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

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

According to Trip.com's data, the cheapest month for flights from Sydney to Urumqi is May, with an average price of AU$ 344. Conversely, the most expensive month is typically December, with an average price of up to AU$ 1,104.

AU$ 1,104
AU$ 724
AU$ 344
0
    Cheapest
  • AU$ 526
    Mar
  • AU$ 560
    Apr
  • AU$ 344
    May
  • AU$ 740
    Jun
  • AU$ 572
    Jul
  • AU$ 603
    Aug
  • AU$ 695
    Sep
  • AU$ 631
    Oct
  • AU$ 592
    Nov
  • AU$ 1,104
    Dec
  • AU$ 522
    Jan
  • AU$ 471
    Feb

What is the cheapest month for round-trip flights from Sydney to Urumqi?

Average price of round-trip flights from Sydney to Urumqi purchased by Trip.com users by month over the past 12 months.

According to historical data from Trip.com, the lowest prices for flights from Sydney to Urumqi are found during May, with an average price of AU$ 861. Conversely, the highest prices are found during December, with an average price of up to AU$ 1,791.

AU$ 1,791
AU$ 1,326
AU$ 861
AU$ 396
    Cheapest
  • AU$ 1,115
    Mar
  • AU$ 1,251
    Apr
  • AU$ 861
    May
  • AU$ 1,054
    Jun
  • AU$ 1,153
    Jul
  • AU$ 992
    Aug
  • AU$ 1,146
    Sep
  • AU$ 1,042
    Oct
  • AU$ 889
    Nov
  • AU$ 1,791
    Dec
  • AU$ 1,514
    Jan
  • AU$ 996
    Feb

What's the cheapest day to fly from Sydney to Urumqi?

Data is based on the average flight price for each day of the week from Sydney to Urumqi on Trip.com over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com data from the past 12 months, the cheapest day to fly from Sydney to Urumqi is Tuesday, with average prices lower than on other days. Avoid Friday, as prices are usually highest then.

AU$ 766
AU$ 644
AU$ 522
AU$ 400
  • AU$ 676
    Mon
  • AU$ 522
    Tue
  • AU$ 652
    Wed
  • AU$ 574
    Thu
  • AU$ 766
    Fri
  • AU$ 565
    Sat
  • AU$ 653
    Sun

When is the cheapest day to fly from Sydney to Urumqi during Good Friday?

Data is based on the lowest one-way fares from Sydney to Urumqi during Good Friday, sourced from the Trip.com database over the last 3 days.

During Good Friday, the cheapest flights from Sydney to Urumqi are on Apr 3, with the lowest fare of AU$ 737.

AU$ 885
AU$ 811
AU$ 737
AU$ 663
  • AU$ 764
    Apr 2
  • AU$ 737
    Apr 3
  • AU$ 885
    Apr 4
  • AU$ 885
    Apr 5

Flight FAQs

  • Which airlines offer the cheapest flights from Sydney (SYD) to Urumqi (URC)?

    Based on Trip.com data, Tianjin Airlines offers one-way fares as low as AU$ 309 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. SYD to URC on Mon, Apr 20), while China Southern Airlines offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from AU$ 592 departing on Sun, Apr 26 and returning on Sun, May 3.
  • At the moment, several airlines serve connecting flights from Sydney to Urumqi, including: China Southern Airlines Air China Tianjin Airlines Sichuan Airlines Cathay Pacific Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings made by users on Trip.com within the last 90 days.
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Sydney to Urumqi 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.
  • To find best deals on flights from Sydney to Urumqi, 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 Mon, Apr 20, with one-way flights priced at just AU$ 309.
    · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is Tianjin 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 Urumqi travel is around January.
    · Get exclusive promo codes for Trip.com app users.
  • The cheapest months to fly from Sydney to Urumqi is September, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our March flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Sydney to Urumqi on March 12, 2026 with China Southern Airlines, with prices starting at AU$ 628.
  • You can land at any one of the following hubs in Urumqi, with Sydney Airport to Urumqi Tianshan International Airport (SYD-URC) is by far the most common option on this route: Urumqi Tianshan International Airport (URC).
  • The time difference between Urumqi and Sydney is 2h.
  • 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.

From Sydney to Urumqi

Urumqi is the capital of the Xinjiang Uighur Autonomous Region in China. The place is located in beautiful Tian Shan mountains. This city is famous as a most inland major city in the world, that being the farthest from any sea or ocean. Urumqi is also a feast for culture explorers. There are three major ethnic groups in the city. Han which is also a majority ethnic group of China, Hui, and Uyghurs. The language mostly spoken in Urumqi is Mandarin Chinese. Very few people can speak English even in big hotels and resorts. The place has a lot to offer for people with varied tastes. No matter what the guide books say about Urumqi, it stands out to be a good introduction to Xinjiang.

Tip- While taking a taxi, its good to have your address written down in a piece of paper in Mandarin to secure yourself from any trouble. 

Reaching Urumqi

You can get Sydney to Urumqi flights from Sydney airport to Urumqi Diwopu International Airport. The Sydney - Urumqi flight booking is extremely easy as many airlines connect the two cities. You might also get a direct flight to Urumqi if you plan your journey early. When you reach the city, you can take public transport and travel with local commuters. It's altogether a different experience to explore the beauty of the cities landscapes from the window seat of the city bus.

For your stay, you can choose to spend your nights in a luxury hotel with high-class services. The good thing about Urumqi is that it has multiple hotel options in the budget category so that you can choose those affordable options.

Tip- The best to get to the city from the airport is by using an airport bus service which operates from just outside the arrival hall.

Places to see in Urumqi

To know more about the city's culture and history, you can visit the Xinjiang Uygur Regional Museum and Xinjiang Geological and Mineral Museum. Other places that might attract you are people's square, Hongshan, Shuimugou Hot Springs, Confucian Temple, and Liyushan park. The most interesting place that is there in this city is Heart of Asia. It is the geographical centre of Asia having a monument and lies 20km away from Urumqi. The place is also filled with some exquisite eating place. Qosh Amet/Kuxi Amati/Kox Amat is one such place where there is no dearth of finding local delicacies. Not only this but the city gives you options 

Tip- For all shopaholics, Hualin and Shangmao Cheng are the places to spend some time. 

So, travel from Sydney to Urumqi by logging into Trip.com. You can get cheap flights from Sydney and can avail amazing offers from the site. You can also plan all travel-related arrangements from one place. Book your flight tickets, hotels, in city travel and even hire a local guide by customising your searches accordingly. 

To experience the cultural and historical aspects of Xinjiang province than do visit Urumqi with Trip.com.

Trip.com Airline Insights on Flights from Sydney toUrumqi

Which airlines offer the cheapest nonstop flights from Sydney to Urumqi?

Data is based on the average price of all nonstop flights from Sydney to Urumqi on Trip.com in the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com data from the past 12 months, Xiamen Airlines offers the cheapest nonstop flights from Sydney to Urumqi, with an average price of AU$ 355.

AU$ 171
AU$ 355
AU$ 540
AU$ 724
AU$ 908
Xiamen Airlines
AU$ 355
Xiamen Airlines
Tianjin Airlines
AU$ 766
Tianjin Airlines
Cathay Pacific
AU$ 827
Cathay Pacific
Air China
AU$ 884
Air China
China Southern Airlines
AU$ 907
China Southern Airlines
Sichuan Airlines
AU$ 908
Sichuan Airlines

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