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Low Price Flights from Sydney to Urumqi

Explore the cheapest one-way and round-trip flights from Sydney to Urumqi over the next 90 days, with one-way fares from AU$ 482 and round-trip from AU$ 870. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

      • SYD 15:50
        23h 55m
        1 stop
        URC 12:45
        Sydney - Urumqi | Thu, Oct 15 | Tianjin Airlines
        URC 17:20
        19h 50m
        1 stop
        SYD 16:10
        Urumqi - Sydney | Mon, Oct 19 | Tianjin Airlines
        AU$ 870 AU$ 947
        8% off
        8% off
        AU$ 947 AU$ 870
      • SYD 18:20
        21h 25m
        1 stop
        URC 12:45
        Sydney - Urumqi | Tue, Oct 13 | Tianjin Airlines
        URC 17:20
        19h 50m
        1 stop
        SYD 16:10
        Urumqi - Sydney | Mon, Oct 19 | Tianjin Airlines
        AU$ 870 AU$ 947
        8% off
        8% off
        AU$ 947 AU$ 870
      • SYD 08:45
        25h 15m
        1 stop
        URC 07:00
        Sydney - Urumqi | Wed, Oct 28 | Cathay Pacific
        URC 10:30
        23h 30m
        1 stop
        SYD 13:00
        Urumqi - Sydney | Mon, Nov 2 | Cathay Pacific
        AU$ 876 AU$ 947
        7% off
        7% off
        AU$ 947 AU$ 876
      • SYD 11:05
        22h 55m
        1 stop
        URC 07:00
        Sydney - Urumqi | Wed, Nov 11 | Cathay Pacific
        URC 10:30
        20h 5m
        1 stop
        SYD 09:35
        Urumqi - Sydney | Mon, Nov 16 | Cathay Pacific
        AU$ 877
        7% off
        AU$ 947 AU$ 877
      • SYD 22:20
        35h 40m
        1 stop
        URC 07:00
        Sydney - Urumqi | Tue, Oct 27 | Cathay Pacific
        URC 10:30
        17h 45m
        1 stop
        SYD 07:15
        Urumqi - Sydney | Mon, Nov 2 | Cathay Pacific
        AU$ 877
        7% off
        AU$ 947 AU$ 877
      • SYD 22:20
        35h 40m
        1 stop
        URC 07:00
        Sydney - Urumqi | Tue, Nov 3 | Cathay Pacific
        URC 10:30
        23h 30m
        1 stop
        SYD 13:00
        Urumqi - Sydney | Mon, Nov 9 | Cathay Pacific
        AU$ 877
        7% off
        AU$ 947 AU$ 877
      • SYD 08:45
        25h 15m
        1 stop
        URC 07:00
        Sydney - Urumqi | Wed, Nov 4 | Cathay Pacific
        URC 10:30
        23h 30m
        1 stop
        SYD 13:00
        Urumqi - Sydney | Mon, Nov 9 | Cathay Pacific
        AU$ 878
        7% off
        AU$ 947 AU$ 878
      • SYD 10:40
        28h 20m
        1 stop
        URC 12:00
        Sydney - Urumqi | Thu, Oct 29 | Air China
        URC 10:25
        18h 40m
        1 stop
        SYD 08:05
        Urumqi - Sydney | Sun, Nov 1 | Air China
        AU$ 880
        7% off
        AU$ 947 AU$ 880
      • SYD 10:30
        27h 45m
        1 stop
        URC 11:15
        Sydney - Urumqi | Wed, Oct 28 | Air China
        URC 06:55
        22h 10m
        1 stop
        SYD 08:05
        Urumqi - Sydney | Sun, Nov 1 | Air China
        AU$ 880
        7% off
        AU$ 947 AU$ 880
      • SYD 10:30
        28h 30m
        1 stop
        URC 12:00
        Sydney - Urumqi | Fri, Nov 6 | Air China
        URC 13:00
        16h 35m
        1 stop
        SYD 08:35
        Urumqi - Sydney | Wed, Nov 11 | Air China
        AU$ 880
        7% off
        AU$ 947 AU$ 880
      • SYD 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        URC 14:00
        Sydney - Urumqi | Mon, Sep 14 | Normal Airline
        URC 15:00
        6h
        Direct
        SYD 16:00
        Urumqi - Sydney | Wed, Sep 16 | Normal Airline
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      • SYD 15:10
        28h 10m
        1 stop
        URC 16:20
        Sydney - Urumqi | Tue, Oct 20 | Tianjin Airlines
        AU$ 482 AU$ 545
        12% off
        12% off
        AU$ 545 AU$ 482
      • SYD 15:15
        18h 45m
        1 stop
        URC 07:00
        Sydney - Urumqi | Thu, Oct 29 | Cathay Pacific
        AU$ 485 AU$ 545
        11% off
        11% off
        AU$ 545 AU$ 485
      • SYD 15:15
        18h 45m
        1 stop
        URC 07:00
        Sydney - Urumqi | Thu, Nov 5 | Cathay Pacific
        AU$ 485 AU$ 545
        11% off
        11% off
        AU$ 545 AU$ 485
      • SYD 14:10
        28h 10m
        1 stop
        URC 16:20
        Sydney - Urumqi | Tue, Sep 15 | Tianjin Airlines
        AU$ 486
        11% off
        AU$ 545 AU$ 486
      • SYD 14:10
        36h 50m
        1 stop
        URC 01:00
        Sydney - Urumqi | Tue, Sep 29 | Tianjin Airlines
        AU$ 506
        7% off
        AU$ 545 AU$ 506
      • SYD 10:30
        27h 45m
        1 stop
        URC 11:15
        Sydney - Urumqi | Sat, Nov 7 | Air China
        AU$ 506
        7% off
        AU$ 545 AU$ 506
      • SYD 10:30
        28h 5m
        1 stop
        URC 11:35
        Sydney - Urumqi | Mon, Nov 2 | Air China
        AU$ 506
        7% off
        AU$ 545 AU$ 506
      • SYD 10:40
        28h 20m
        1 stop
        URC 12:00
        Sydney - Urumqi | Fri, Oct 30 | Air China
        AU$ 506
        7% off
        AU$ 545 AU$ 506
      • SYD 10:30
        28h 30m
        1 stop
        URC 12:00
        Sydney - Urumqi | Wed, Nov 4 | Air China
        AU$ 506
        7% off
        AU$ 545 AU$ 506
      • SYD 10:30
        28h 30m
        1 stop
        URC 12:00
        Sydney - Urumqi | Thu, Oct 29 | Air China
        AU$ 506
        7% off
        AU$ 545 AU$ 506
      • SYD 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        URC 14:00
        Sydney - Urumqi | Mon, Sep 14 | Normal Airline
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Which airlines are the most popular for Sydney to Urumqi flights?

The most popular airlines flying from Sydney to Urumqi are China Southern Airlines, Sichuan Airlines, and Air China, among 8 carriers on this route. Tianjin Airlines offers the lowest fares. Based on Trip.com's flight booking data from the previous 12 months.
China Southern Airlines logo China Southern Airlines
Sichuan Airlines logo Sichuan Airlines
Air China logo Air China
Tianjin Airlines logo Tianjin Airlines
Cathay Pacific logo Cathay Pacific
Xiamen Airlines logo Xiamen Airlines
China Eastern Airlines logo China Eastern Airlines
Beijing Capital Airlines logo Beijing Capital Airlines
Airlines are determined based on actual purchased flight tickets from Sydney to Urumqi according to previous 12 months data from Trip.com.

Sydney to Urumqi Flight Information

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 price AU$ 482
Cheapest return ticket price AU$ 870
Off-season for travel September
Peak season for travel January
Flight distance 10,788.07km
Popular airline China 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 February, with an average price of AU$ 499. Conversely, the most expensive month is typically December, with an average price of up to AU$ 1,112.

AU$ 1,112
AU$ 806
AU$ 499
AU$ 193
    Cheapest
  • AU$ 620
    Sep
  • AU$ 636
    Oct
  • AU$ 596
    Nov
  • AU$ 1,112
    Dec
  • AU$ 525
    Jan
  • AU$ 499
    Feb
  • AU$ 528
    Mar
  • AU$ 695
    Apr
  • AU$ 640
    May
  • AU$ 1,017
    Jun
  • AU$ 621
    Jul
  • AU$ 615
    Aug

What is the cheapest month for return 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 November, with an average price of AU$ 896. Conversely, the highest prices are found during December, with an average price of up to AU$ 1,805.

AU$ 1,805
AU$ 1,351
AU$ 896
AU$ 442
    Cheapest
  • AU$ 1,576
    Sep
  • AU$ 1,050
    Oct
  • AU$ 896
    Nov
  • AU$ 1,805
    Dec
  • AU$ 1,526
    Jan
  • AU$ 1,003
    Feb
  • AU$ 1,067
    Mar
  • AU$ 1,216
    Apr
  • AU$ 940
    May
  • AU$ 1,170
    Jun
  • AU$ 1,277
    Jul
  • AU$ 1,185
    Aug

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 Thursday, with average prices lower than on other days. Avoid Sunday, as prices are usually highest then.

AU$ 826
AU$ 701
AU$ 576
AU$ 451
    Cheapest
  • AU$ 672
    Mon
  • AU$ 698
    Tue
  • AU$ 718
    Wed
  • AU$ 576
    Thu
  • AU$ 702
    Fri
  • AU$ 637
    Sat
  • AU$ 826
    Sun

When is the cheapest day to fly from Sydney to Urumqi during Labour Day?

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

Labour Day is scheduled for Oct 5. The lowest flight fares from Sydney to Urumqi are available on Oct 3, starting from AU$ 674.

AU$ 998
AU$ 836
AU$ 674
AU$ 512
  • AU$ 704
    2
    Oct
  • AU$ 674
    3
  • AU$ 998
    4
  • AU$ 915
    5
  • AU$ 915
    6
  • AU$ 915
    7

Flight FAQs

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

    Based on Trip.com data, Tianjin Airlines offers Cheapest nonstop one-way flights from AU$ 482 (for example, SYD–URC on Tue, Oct 20). For a Cheapest nonstop return flight, Tianjin Airlines offers fares from AU$ 870, departing on Thu, Oct 15 and returning on Mon, Oct 19.
  • At the moment, several airlines serve connecting flights from Sydney to Urumqi, including: China Southern Airlines Sichuan Airlines Air China Tianjin 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.
  • Here are some tips for finding the best flight deals from Sydney to Urumqi on Trip.com:
    · Be flexible with your travel dates. The cheapest flight is currently on Tue, Oct 20, with one-way fares from just AU$ 482.
    · Compare airlines. Tianjin Airlines currently offers the lowest fares on this route.
    · Set up a price alert to track fare changes without searching every day.
    · Check Trip.com regularly for flight deals and available promo codes.
    · Avoid peak season or book early. January is generally the busiest month for travel to Urumqi.
    · Get exclusive promo codes on the Trip.com app.
  • The cheapest month to book a flight from Sydney to Urumqi is usually September, when demand is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our September flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Sydney to Urumqi on September 14, 2026 with Tianjin Airlines, with prices starting at AU$ 905.
  • Flights to Urumqi can arrive at: Urumqi Tianshan International Airport (URC). The most common route connects Kingsford Smith Airport and Urumqi Tianshan International Airport (SYD–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.
  • Based on Trip.com data for flights departing in the next 30 days, the average one-way fare from Sydney to Urumqi is AU$ 903. Fares vary by travel date, airline and availability.
  • Enter Sydney and Urumqi, choose your travel dates and passengers, then compare flights by price, duration and baggage. Select a fare, review the change and cancellation rules, enter traveler details and complete payment to receive your confirmation.

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, Air China offers the cheapest nonstop flights from Sydney to Urumqi, with an average price of AU$ 851.

AU$ 757
AU$ 851
AU$ 946
AU$ 1,041
AU$ 1,135
Air China
AU$ 851
Air China
Tianjin Airlines
AU$ 873
Tianjin Airlines
Cathay Pacific
AU$ 953
Cathay Pacific
China Southern Airlines
AU$ 1,022
China Southern Airlines
Sichuan Airlines
AU$ 1,023
Sichuan Airlines
China Eastern Airlines
AU$ 1,135
China Eastern Airlines

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