How long does it take to fly to Ürümqi?

If you’re flying from a popular airport in Australia, such as Melbourne or Sydney, and flying into Ürümqi, then you can expect flight times to average 18h 20m and 18h 45m, respectively.

What is the cheapest airline that flies from Australia to Urumqi?

Air China, China Southern, and Tianjin Airlines are the most popular carriers operating from Australia to Urumqi

Which airlines fly to Ürümqi?

China Southern, Sichuan Airlines and Air China are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Ürümqi from Australia according to our data. China Southern is the first choice among our users, with 73% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to Ürümqi. Keep in mind that there are 6 different airlines that fly to Ürümqi on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Australia to Urumqi Airport?

Prices for flights from Australia to Urumqi Airport are refreshed on a daily basis.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from Australia to Urumqi Airport?

As of December 2025, there are 6 operators available to choose from for flights from Australia to Urumqi Airport.

How old do you have to be to fly from Australia to Urumqi Airport?

The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from Australia to Urumqi Airport.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Urumqi Airport?

The required travel and health documents for your Urumqi Airport trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at Urumqi Airport. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

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20:40 - 20:40

SYD

URC

27h 00m1 stop

13:00 - 12:00

URC

SYD

20h 00m1 stop

$799Air China

Sun, 25 Jan - Sun, 1 Feb

20:15 - 11:15

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URC

18h 00m1 stop

18:55 - 15:40

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17h 45m1 stop

$825Multiple Airlines

Mon, 26 Jan - Mon, 2 Feb

20:15 - 20:00

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26h 45m2 stops

18:55 - 15:40

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MEL

17h 45m1 stop

$843Multiple Airlines

Mon, 26 Jan - Mon, 2 Feb

16:30 - 11:35

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URC

22h 05m2 stops

10:00 - 12:00

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SYD

23h 00m1 stop

$847Multiple Airlines

Sun, 25 Jan - Sun, 1 Feb

23:30 - 13:40

MEL

URC

17h 10m1 stop

16:45 - 21:30

URC

MEL

25h 45m1 stop

$955China Southern

Thu, 12 Mar - Mon, 16 Mar

11:25 - 15:25

MEL

URC

31h 00m1 stop

16:45 - 21:30

URC

MEL

25h 45m1 stop

$957China Southern

Thu, 12 Mar - Mon, 16 Mar

11:05 - 07:00

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URC

22h 55m1 stop

10:15 - 09:35

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SYD

20h 20m1 stop

$1,029Cathay Pacific

Sun, 8 Mar - Thu, 12 Mar

15:15 - 07:00

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URC

18h 45m1 stop

10:15 - 20:50

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SYD

31h 35m1 stop

$1,030Cathay Pacific

Sun, 8 Mar - Thu, 12 Mar

14:05 - 14:00

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50h 55m2 stops

10:45 - 17:00

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27h 15m2 stops

$13,520Qantas Airways

Fri, 13 Mar - Tue, 17 Mar

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URC

50h 55m2 stops

10:45 - 17:00

URC

CBR

27h 15m2 stops

$13,541Qantas Airways

Fri, 13 Mar - Tue, 17 Mar

China Southern flights from Australia to Ürümqi

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China Southern

12 Mar

MEL23:30Melbourne

17h 10m

1 stop

URC13:40Urumqi

16 Mar

URC16:45Urumqi

25h 45m

1 stop

MEL21:30Melbourne

$955

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China Southern

12 Mar

MEL11:25Melbourne

31h 00m

1 stop

URC15:25Urumqi

16 Mar

URC16:45Urumqi

25h 45m

1 stop

MEL21:30Melbourne

$957

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China Southern

12 Mar

MEL11:25Melbourne

29h 15m

1 stop

URC13:40Urumqi

16 Mar

URC18:45Urumqi

23h 45m

1 stop

MEL21:30Melbourne

$958

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Cathay Pacific

8 Mar

SYD11:05Sydney Kingsford Smith

22h 55m

1 stop

URC07:00Urumqi

12 Mar

URC10:15Urumqi

20h 20m

1 stop

SYD09:35Sydney Kingsford Smith

$1,029

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Cathay Pacific

8 Mar

SYD15:15Sydney Kingsford Smith

18h 45m

1 stop

URC07:00Urumqi

12 Mar

URC10:15Urumqi

31h 35m

1 stop

SYD20:50Sydney Kingsford Smith

$1,030

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Cathay Pacific

8 Mar

SYD15:15Sydney Kingsford Smith

18h 45m

1 stop

URC07:00Urumqi

12 Mar

URC10:15Urumqi

31h 35m

1 stop

SYD20:50Sydney Kingsford Smith

$1,032

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SYD - URC

SYDURC

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 25/1

20:40-20:40

1 stop27h 00m

Urumqi

Sun 1/2

13:00-12:00

1 stop20h 00m

$799

MelbourneÜrümqi

MEL - URC

MELURC

Melbourne

Mon 26/1

20:15-11:15

1 stop18h 00m

Urumqi

Mon 2/2

18:55-15:40

1 stop17h 45m

$825

MelbourneÜrümqi

MEL - URC

MELURC

Melbourne

Mon 26/1

20:15-20:00

2 stops26h 45m

Urumqi

Mon 2/2

18:55-15:40

1 stop17h 45m

$843

SydneyÜrümqi

SYD - URC

SYDURC

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 25/1

16:30-11:35

2 stops22h 05m

Urumqi

Sun 1/2

10:00-12:00

1 stop23h 00m

$847

MelbourneÜrümqi

MEL - URC

MELURC

Melbourne

Thu 12/3

23:30-13:40

1 stop17h 10m

Urumqi

Mon 16/3

16:45-21:30

1 stop25h 45m

$955

MelbourneÜrümqi

MEL - URC

MELURC

Melbourne

Thu 12/3

11:25-15:25

1 stop31h 00m

Urumqi

Mon 16/3

16:45-21:30

1 stop25h 45m

$957

SydneyÜrümqi

SYD - URC

SYDURC

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 8/3

11:05-07:00

1 stop22h 55m

Urumqi

Thu 12/3

10:15-09:35

1 stop20h 20m

$1,029

SydneyÜrümqi

SYD - URC

SYDURC

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 8/3

15:15-07:00

1 stop18h 45m

Urumqi

Thu 12/3

10:15-20:50

1 stop31h 35m

$1,030

CanberraÜrümqi

CBR - URC

CBRURC

Canberra

Fri 13/3

14:05-14:00

2 stops50h 55m

Urumqi

Tue 17/3

10:45-17:00

2 stops27h 15m

$13,520

CanberraÜrümqi

CBR - URC

CBRURC

Canberra

Fri 13/3

14:05-14:00

2 stops50h 55m

Urumqi

Tue 17/3

10:45-17:00

2 stops27h 15m

$13,541

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Ürümqi?

In general, May is the cheapest month to fly from Australia to Ürümqi. Due to it being the ‘off-season’ during this time, you can expect flight prices to be around $835. If you are unable to visit Ürümqi during the month of May, then departing from Australia during the month March is also very affordable. Most momondo users find prices during this month for around $856.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Ürümqi?

Our data shows that Tuesday is the least expensive day to fly to Ürümqi. Tickets to fly out on this day can be as low as $868. When flying out on a Friday, the most expensive travel day of the week, you can expect to see flight prices from Australia to Ürümqi for around $1,378.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Ürümqi?

In the evening is the cheapest time of day to fly from Australia to Ürümqi when you can find flight prices for as low as $1,149. Flying to Ürümqi in the evening is an ideal time because this is during off-peak travel hours. In the morning is when there is more demand to fly to Ürümqi, so prices are often more expensive at around $1,251 per ticket.

How far in advance should I book a flight to Ürümqi?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Ürümqi from Australia when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Ürümqi for around $1,150 when searching weeks before you fly. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Ürümqi from Australia for as low as $783 on momondo.

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You could potentially save up to 31% on your flight if you consider stops on a Australia to Ürümqi flight.

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How many operators does momondo search for flights from Australia to Urumqi Airport?
As of December 2025, there are 6 operators available to choose from for flights from Australia to Urumqi Airport.
How old do you have to be to fly from Australia to Urumqi Airport?
The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from Australia to Urumqi Airport.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Urumqi Airport?
The required travel and health documents for your Urumqi Airport trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at Urumqi Airport. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

Best airlines flying from Australia to Ürümqi

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Air China	PriceFrom $543	Free cancellation	Rating 7.2 127 reviews	Search Air China flights
XiamenAir	PriceFrom $583	Free cancellation	Rating 6.6 41 reviews	Search XiamenAir flights
China Southern	PriceFrom $617	Free cancellation	Rating 7.5 122 reviews	Search China Southern flights
Cathay Pacific	PriceFrom $805	Free cancellation	Rating 7.6 1,095 reviews	Search Cathay Pacific flights
Sichuan Airlines	PriceFrom $933	Free cancellation	Rating 0.0 0 reviews	Search Sichuan Airlines flights
China Eastern	PriceFrom $1,230	Free cancellation	Rating 7.2 178 reviews	Search China Eastern flights

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Flights from Australia to Ürümqi with flexible booking policies can be found by using the search form above and then selecting our dedicated flexible booking filter, which will highlight only the flights where this policy is applied.

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Our data shows that Tuesday is the least expensive day to fly to Ürümqi. Tickets to fly out on this day can be as low as $868. When flying out on a Friday, the most expensive travel day of the week, you can expect to see flight prices from Australia to Ürümqi for around $1,378.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Ürümqi?

How far in advance should I book a flight to Ürümqi?

Can stopping save me money on Australia to Ürümqi flights?

You could potentially save up to 31% on your flight if you consider stops on a Australia to Ürümqi flight.

What is the cheapest airline that flies from Australia to Urumqi?

Air China, China Southern, and Tianjin Airlines are the most popular carriers operating from Australia to Urumqi

Which airlines fly to Ürümqi?

How long does it take to fly to Ürümqi?

If you’re flying from a popular airport in Australia, such as Melbourne or Sydney, and flying into Ürümqi, then you can expect flight times to average 18h 20m and 18h 45m, respectively.

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Why use momondo?

Why should I use momondo to find a flight deal from Australia to Ürümqi?

Can I find flights from Australia to Ürümqi with flexible booking policies on momondo?

How can momondo help me find flights from Australia to Ürümqi?

I’m not ready to book a flight from Australia to Ürümqi right now. Can momondo alert me if prices change?

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