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Find Cheapest Airlines Flying from Urumqi to Shanghai

Choose from 4 carriers that fly from Urumqi to Shanghai, including Shanghai Airlines, China Southern Airlines, and China Eastern Airlines. Enjoy the cheapest tickets on this route with Spring Airlines.
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Airlines are determined based on actual purchased flight tickets from Urumqi to Shanghai according to previous 12 months data from Trip.com.

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 AU$ 159, and round-trip direct tickets start at AU$ 385.

      • Cheapest nonstop
        URC 19:05
        4h 50m
        Direct
        SHA 23:55
        Urumqi - Shanghai | Wed, May 13 | Spring Airlines
        SHA 06:40
        5h
        Direct
        URC 11:40
        Shanghai - Urumqi | Fri, May 15 | Spring Airlines
        AU$ 385 AU$ 637
        40% off
        40% off
        AU$ 637 AU$ 385
      • URC 10:00
        4h 45m
        Direct
        PVG 14:45
        Urumqi - Shanghai | Tue, May 12 | Urumqi Air
        PVG 15:50
        5h 30m
        Direct
        URC 21:20
        Shanghai - Urumqi | Thu, May 14 | Urumqi Air
        AU$ 415 AU$ 637
        35% off
        35% off
        AU$ 637 AU$ 415
      • URC 09:05
        4h 50m
        Direct
        PVG 13:55
        Urumqi - Shanghai | Tue, May 12 | China Eastern Airlines
        PVG 10:00
        5h 25m
        Direct
        URC 15:25
        Shanghai - Urumqi | Thu, May 14 | Suparna Airlines
        AU$ 443 AU$ 637
        30% off
        30% off
        AU$ 637 AU$ 443
      • URC 09:05
        4h 50m
        Direct
        PVG 13:55
        Urumqi - Shanghai | Tue, May 12 | Shanghai Airlines
        PVG 10:00
        5h 25m
        Direct
        URC 15:25
        Shanghai - Urumqi | Thu, May 14 | Suparna Airlines
        AU$ 443
        30% off
        AU$ 637 AU$ 443
      • URC 19:20
        4h 35m
        Direct
        SHA 23:55
        Urumqi - Shanghai | Tue, May 12 | Spring Airlines
        PVG 10:00
        5h 25m
        Direct
        URC 15:25
        Shanghai - Urumqi | Thu, May 14 | Suparna Airlines
        AU$ 450
        28% off
        AU$ 637 AU$ 450
      • URC 10:00
        4h 45m
        Direct
        PVG 14:45
        Urumqi - Shanghai | Thu, May 14 | Urumqi Air
        PVG 15:50
        5h 30m
        Direct
        URC 21:20
        Shanghai - Urumqi | Mon, May 18 | Urumqi Air
        AU$ 450
        28% off
        AU$ 637 AU$ 450
      • URC 16:30
        4h 50m
        Direct
        PVG 21:20
        Urumqi - Shanghai | Tue, May 12 | Suparna Airlines
        PVG 10:00
        5h 25m
        Direct
        URC 15:25
        Shanghai - Urumqi | Thu, May 14 | Suparna Airlines
        AU$ 454
        28% off
        AU$ 637 AU$ 454
      • URC 20:20
        4h 55m
        Direct
        PVG 01:15
        Urumqi - Shanghai | Wed, May 13 | Shanghai Airlines
        PVG 15:50
        5h 30m
        Direct
        URC 21:20
        Shanghai - Urumqi | Wed, May 20 | Urumqi Air
        AU$ 465
        27% off
        AU$ 637 AU$ 465
      • URC 16:50
        6h 15m
        Direct
        PVG 23:05
        Urumqi - Shanghai | Tue, May 12 | Air China
        PVG 10:00
        5h 25m
        Direct
        URC 15:25
        Shanghai - Urumqi | Thu, May 14 | Suparna Airlines
        AU$ 433
        32% off
        AU$ 637 AU$ 433
      • URC 17:55
        5h 5m
        Direct
        PVG 23:00
        Urumqi - Shanghai | Thu, May 21 | Suparna Airlines
        PVG 08:45
        7h
        Direct
        URC 15:45
        Shanghai - Urumqi | Wed, May 27 | Air China
        AU$ 458
        28% off
        AU$ 637 AU$ 458
      • URC 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        SHA 14:00
        Urumqi - Shanghai | Wed, May 13 | Normal Airline
        SHA 15:00
        6h
        Direct
        URC 16:00
        Shanghai - Urumqi | Fri, May 15 | Normal Airline
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      • Cheapest nonstop
        URC 19:05
        4h 50m
        Direct
        SHA 23:55
        Urumqi - Shanghai | Wed, May 13 | Spring Airlines
        AU$ 159 AU$ 257
        38% off
        38% off
        AU$ 257 AU$ 159
      • URC 19:20
        4h 35m
        Direct
        SHA 23:55
        Urumqi - Shanghai | Tue, May 12 | Spring Airlines
        AU$ 165 AU$ 257
        36% off
        36% off
        AU$ 257 AU$ 165
      • URC 20:20
        4h 55m
        Direct
        PVG 01:15
        Urumqi - Shanghai | Wed, May 13 | Shanghai Airlines
        AU$ 173 AU$ 257
        33% off
        33% off
        AU$ 257 AU$ 173
      • URC 20:20
        4h 55m
        Direct
        PVG 01:15
        Urumqi - Shanghai | Thu, May 14 | Shanghai Airlines
        AU$ 175
        32% off
        AU$ 257 AU$ 175
      • URC 20:20
        4h 55m
        Direct
        PVG 01:15
        Urumqi - Shanghai | Wed, May 13 | China Eastern Airlines
        AU$ 175
        32% off
        AU$ 257 AU$ 175
      • URC 20:20
        4h 55m
        Direct
        PVG 01:15
        Urumqi - Shanghai | Thu, May 14 | China Eastern Airlines
        AU$ 175
        32% off
        AU$ 257 AU$ 175
      • URC 16:50
        4h 40m
        Direct
        SHA 21:30
        Urumqi - Shanghai | Thu, May 14 | Spring Airlines
        AU$ 177
        31% off
        AU$ 257 AU$ 177
      • URC 16:25
        4h 45m
        Direct
        SHA 21:10
        Urumqi - Shanghai | Tue, May 12 | Xiamen Airlines
        AU$ 185
        28% off
        AU$ 257 AU$ 185
      • URC 18:40
        4h 40m
        Direct
        SHA 23:20
        Urumqi - Shanghai | Fri, May 15 | Spring Airlines
        AU$ 187
        27% off
        AU$ 257 AU$ 187
      • URC 16:50
        6h
        1 stop
        PVG 22:50
        Urumqi - Shanghai | Sat, May 16 | Air China
        AU$ 177
        31% off
        AU$ 257 AU$ 177
      • URC 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        SHA 14:00
        Urumqi - Shanghai | Wed, May 13 | Normal Airline
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Displayed flight fares from Urumqi to Shanghai are based on average prices across airlines for the next 3 months, according to the latest Trip.com database.

Urumqi to Shanghai Flight Details

The distance between Urumqi and Shanghai is approximately 3,280.98km. It takes around 5 hours 8 minutes on average to fly from Urumqi to Shanghai. Based on Trip.com's data travel demand peaks in July. The off-season for travel is October.

Cheapest one-way flight priceAU$ 159
Cheapest return ticket priceAU$ 385
Off-season for travelOctober
Peak season for travelJuly
Flight distance3,280.98km
Average flight time5 hours 8 minutes
Popular airlineShanghai Airlines
Flight statistics for the Urumqi–Shanghai route are based on aggregated booking data from Trip.com over the past 12 months.

Trip.com Price Insights on Flights from Urumqi to Shanghai

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

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

According to Trip.com's data, the cheapest month for flights from to Shanghai is March, with an average price of AU$ 198. Conversely, the most expensive month is typically July, with an average price of up to AU$ 431.

AU$ 431
AU$ 315
AU$ 198
AU$ 82
    Cheapest
  • AU$ 283
    May
  • AU$ 428
    Jun
  • AU$ 431
    Jul
  • AU$ 412
    Aug
  • AU$ 349
    Sep
  • AU$ 305
    Oct
  • AU$ 284
    Nov
  • AU$ 238
    Dec
  • AU$ 251
    Jan
  • AU$ 426
    Feb
  • AU$ 198
    Mar
  • AU$ 226
    Apr

What's the cheapest day to fly from to Shanghai?

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

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

AU$ 370
AU$ 337
AU$ 304
AU$ 271
    Cheapest
  • AU$ 336
    Mon
  • AU$ 313
    Tue
  • AU$ 304
    Wed
  • AU$ 339
    Thu
  • AU$ 323
    Fri
  • AU$ 334
    Sat
  • AU$ 370
    Sun

When is the cheapest day to fly from Urumqi to Shanghai during King's Birthday?

Data is based on the lowest one-way fares from Urumqi to Shanghai during King's Birthday, sourced from the Trip.com database over the last 3 days.

King's Birthday is scheduled for Jun 8. The lowest flight fares from Urumqi to Shanghai are available on Jun 5, starting from AU$ 256.

AU$ 354
AU$ 305
AU$ 256
AU$ 207
  • AU$ 256
    5
    Jun
  • AU$ 297
    6
  • AU$ 354
    7
  • AU$ 297
    8
  • AU$ 297
    9
  • AU$ 297
    10

Flight FAQs

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

    Based on Trip.com data, Spring Airlines offers one-way fares as low as AU$ 159 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. URC to SHA on Wed, May 13), while Spring Airlines offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from AU$ 385 departing on Wed, May 13 and returning on Fri, May 15.
  • 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 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 8 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 94 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 (09:38) China Eastern Airlines: -/M/T/W/T/F/S -- MU5634 (13:24)
  • 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 Wed, May 13, with one-way flights priced at just AU$ 159.
    · 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 May flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Urumqi to Shanghai on May 13, 2026 with Spring Airlines, with prices starting at AU$ 159.
  • 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 0h.
  • 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.

Trip.com Airline Insights on Flights from Urumqi toShanghai

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

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

Based on Trip.com data from the past 12 months, Spring Airlines offers the cheapest nonstop flights from Urumqi to Shanghai, with an average price of AU$ 296.

AU$ 269
AU$ 296
AU$ 323
AU$ 350
AU$ 377
Spring Airlines
AU$ 296
Spring Airlines
Shanghai Airlines
AU$ 310
Shanghai Airlines
Juneyao Airlines
AU$ 312
Juneyao Airlines
Urumqi Air
AU$ 321
Urumqi Air
China Eastern Airlines
AU$ 338
China Eastern Airlines
China Southern Airlines
AU$ 377
China Southern Airlines

Which airlines operate the most flights from Urumqi to Shanghai?

Data is based on the number of flights from Urumqi to Shanghai operated by each airline on Trip.com in the past month.

Based on Trip.com data from the past month, Xiamen Airlines operates the most flights from Urumqi to Shanghai, with 49 flight per week.

13
25
37
49
Xiamen Airlines
49
Xiamen Airlines
China Eastern Airlines
47
China Eastern Airlines
Sichuan Airlines
41
Sichuan Airlines
China Southern Airlines
37
China Southern Airlines
Spring Airlines
26
Spring Airlines
Shanghai Airlines
25
Shanghai Airlines

How many flights are there each day from Urumqi to Shanghai?

The data is based on the flight numbers for each day of the week from Urumqi to Shanghai within the Trip.com database over the past month.

Based on Trip.com data from the past month, the most flights from Urumqi to Shanghai depart on Saturday, and the fewest flights depart on Wednesday.

190
159
128
97
Highest
129
Mon
135
Tue
128
Wed
136
Thu
161
Fri
190
Sat
144
Sun

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