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From Shanghai to Urumqi

Compare prices to get from Shanghai to Urumqi
Search for tickets from Shanghai to Urumqi in the next 7 days. Flights start at AU$ 245. Trains start at AU$ 81.

Flights
AU$ 245|8h 25m
Trains
AU$ 81|39h 4m
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AU$ 288
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China Eastern Airlines
Cheapest
10h 20m
Shanghai Pudong International AirportUrumqi Tianshan International Airport
AU$ 288One way
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Spring Airlines
Fastest
5h
Shanghai Hongqiao International AirportUrumqi Tianshan International Airport
AU$ 288One way
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  • Prices shown from Shanghai to Urumqi are the estimated lowest fares found in the last 24 hours for travel within the next 7 days.

Compare Flights and Trains from Shanghai to Urumqi

The cheapest way to get from Shanghai to Urumqi costs only AU$ 81 on average via Trains, and the quickest way takes just 5h 53m by Flights. Find the travel option that best suits you.

Flight
Flights Fastest
Average price AU$ 379
Average duration5h 53m
Departure Time--
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Train
Trains Cheapest
Average price AU$ 81
Average duration39h 18m
Departure Time16:48 - 08:50
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· Total pre-departure time: Estimated travel time to the departure point, plus standard check-in, security, and waiting time

When is the cheapest time to travel from Shanghai to Urumqi?

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

Average price of one-way flights from Shanghai 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 Shanghai to Urumqi is November, with an average price of AU$ 176. Conversely, the most expensive month is typically June, with an average price of up to AU$ 466.

AU$ 466
AU$ 321
AU$ 176
AU$ 31
    Cheapest
  • AU$ 428
    May
  • AU$ 466
    Jun
  • AU$ 422
    Jul
  • AU$ 340
    Aug
  • AU$ 325
    Sep
  • AU$ 235
    Oct
  • AU$ 176
    Nov
  • AU$ 201
    Dec
  • AU$ 208
    Jan
  • AU$ 338
    Feb
  • AU$ 251
    Mar
  • AU$ 348
    Apr

What is the cheapest day to travel by train from Shanghai to Urumqi?

Average train fares from Shanghai to Urumqi for the next 7 days, based on Trip.com user searches.

Based on Trip.com's data, the cheapest day to travel by train from Shanghai to Urumqi is Monday, with an average price of AU$ 81.

AU$ 81
  • AU$ 81
    May 25
  • AU$ 81
    May 26
  • AU$ 81
    May 27
  • AU$ 81
    May 21
  • AU$ 81
    May 22
  • AU$ 81
    May 23
  • AU$ 81
    May 24

From Shanghai to Urumqi: Travel Information

Companies operating from Shanghai to Urumqi

China Eastern Airlines China Eastern Airlines
Juneyao Airlines Juneyao Airlines
Air China Air China
China Southern Airlines China Southern Airlines
Spring Airlines Spring Airlines

Find stations and airports near Shanghai and Urumqi

Popular airports near Shanghai

Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) Shanghai China
Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) Shanghai China
Jiaxing Nanhu Airport (JNH) Nearby Jiaxing China

Popular airports near Urumqi

Urumqi Tianshan International Airport (URC) Urumqi China
Shihezi Huayuan Airport (SHF) Nearby Shihezi China

Popular train stations near Shanghai

Shanghai Shanghai China
Shanghai West Shanghai China
Shanghai South Shanghai China
Shanghai Hongqiao Shanghai China
Jiading Shanghai China

Popular train stations near Urumqi

Urumqi South Urumqi China
Urumqi Urumqi China
Wuxi Urumqi China
Toutunhe District Urumqi China
Midong District Urumqi China

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FAQ – How to travel from Shanghai to Urumqi

  • How far is it from Shanghai to Urumqi?

    The distance from Shanghai to Urumqi is about 3281 km (2039 miles).
  • There are 2 modes of transport available from Shanghai to Urumqi, including Flights Trains.
  • The fastest way to get from Shanghai to Urumqi is by Flights, with an average journey time of 5 hours 53 minutes. Other modes of transport take longer: Trains takes on average 39h 18m.
  • The cheapest way to get from Shanghai to Urumqi is by Trains, with an average price of AU$ 81. Other modes of transport are more expensive: Flights costs around AU$ 379 on avergae.
  • Travellers typically choose the following departure and arrival points from Shanghai to Urumqi: Flights usually departs from Shanghai Pudong International Airport and arrives at Urumqi Tianshan International Airport Trains usually departs from Shanghai and arrives at Urumqi South .
  • Train, bus, and flight schedules may vary depending on the season or day of the week. Based on Trip.com data: flights from Shanghai to Urumqi are usually cheapest November, with an average fare of AU$ 176 flights from Shanghai to Urumqi are usually cheapest Monday, with an average fare of AU$ 81 .
  • The time difference between Shanghai and Urumqi is 0h.

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