How long does it take to fly to Ürümqi?

If you’re flying from a popular airport in Australia, such as Sydney or Melbourne, and flying into Ürümqi, then you can expect flight times to average 15h 10m and 38h 55m, respectively.

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 68% 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.

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

China Southern, Shenzhen Airlines, and Beijing Capital Airlines are the most popular carriers operating from Australia to Urumqi

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 March 2026, 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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14:10 - 17:05

SYD

URC

28h 55m

1 stop

15:45 - 19:25

URC

SYD

25h 40m

1 stop

$793China Southern

Sun, 7 Jun - Thu, 18 Jun

14:10 - 15:10

SYD

URC

27h 00m

1 stop

16:40 - 06:25

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SYD

35h 45m

2 stops

$796China Southern

Sun, 7 Jun - Thu, 18 Jun

14:10 - 13:30

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URC

25h 20m

1 stop

16:45 - 19:25

URC

SYD

24h 40m

1 stop

$798China Southern

Fri, 1 May - Sun, 17 May

14:10 - 15:10

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URC

27h 00m

1 stop

16:40 - 06:25

URC

SYD

35h 45m

2 stops

$805China Southern

Sun, 7 Jun - Thu, 18 Jun

19:40 - 21:00

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URC

27h 20m

2 stops

22:10 - 14:50

URC

SYD

38h 40m

2 stops

$909Air China

Sun, 7 Jun - Thu, 18 Jun

19:40 - 12:05

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URC

18h 25m

1 stop

21:05 - 12:00

URC

MEL

36h 55m

2 stops

$1,492Air China

Wed, 29 Apr - Sun, 3 May

11:00 - 23:55

MEL

URC

38h 55m

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20:20 - 12:40

URC

MEL

38h 20m

1 stop

$1,641China Eastern

Wed, 29 Apr - Sun, 3 May

11:00 - 23:55

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URC

38h 55m

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20:20 - 12:40

URC

MEL

38h 20m

1 stop

$1,643China Eastern

Wed, 29 Apr - Sun, 3 May

14:25 - 07:00

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18h 35m

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10:15 - 05:55

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MEL

17h 40m

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$1,677Cathay Pacific

Wed, 29 Apr - Sun, 3 May

20:20 - 14:50

MEL

URC

20h 30m

1 stop

06:55 - 14:10

URC

MEL

29h 15m

1 stop

$4,438Sichuan Airlines

Fri, 14 Aug - Fri, 28 Aug

China Eastern flights from Australia to Ürümqi

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China Eastern

20 June

SYD14:10Sydney Kingsford Smith

26h 30m

1 stop

URC14:40Urumqi

21 July

URC15:55Urumqi

38h 00m

1 stop

SYD07:55Sydney Kingsford Smith

$1,638

China Eastern

1 May

SYD11:00Sydney Kingsford Smith

38h 55m

1 stop

URC23:55Urumqi

5 May

URC15:55Urumqi

38h 00m

1 stop

SYD07:55Sydney Kingsford Smith

$1,641

China Eastern

29 Apr

MEL11:00Melbourne

38h 55m

1 stop

URC23:55Urumqi

3 May

URC20:20Urumqi

38h 20m

1 stop

MEL12:40Melbourne

$1,643

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Sichuan Airlines

16 May

SYD20:20Sydney Kingsford Smith

24h 20m

1 stop

URC18:40Urumqi

20 May

URC06:55Urumqi

29h 20m

1 stop

SYD14:15Sydney Kingsford Smith

$1,523

Sichuan Airlines

14 Aug

MEL20:20Melbourne

20h 30m

1 stop

URC14:50Urumqi

28 Aug

URC06:55Urumqi

29h 15m

1 stop

MEL14:10Melbourne

$4,438

Sichuan Airlines

14 Aug

MEL20:20Melbourne

20h 30m

1 stop

URC14:50Urumqi

28 Aug

URC06:55Urumqi

29h 15m

1 stop

MEL14:10Melbourne

$4,443

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1 stop25h 40m

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2 stops35h 45m

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2 stops38h 40m

$909

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19:40-12:05

1 stop18h 25m

Urumqi

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21:05-12:00

2 stops36h 55m

$1,492

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11:00-23:55

1 stop38h 55m

Urumqi

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1 stop38h 20m

$1,641

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11:00-23:55

1 stop38h 55m

Urumqi

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1 stop38h 20m

$1,643

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Melbourne

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14:25-07:00

1 stop18h 35m

Urumqi

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10:15-05:55

1 stop17h 40m

$1,677

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MELURC

Melbourne

Fri 14/8

20:20-14:50

1 stop20h 30m

Urumqi

Fri 28/8

06:55-14:10

1 stop29h 15m

$4,438

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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 $803. If you are unable to visit Ürümqi during the month of May, then departing from Australia during the month September is also very affordable. Most momondo users find prices during this month for around $886.

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 $1,101 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 $776 on momondo.

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The fastest flight from Australia to Ürümqi takes 15h 10m

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When did momondo last update prices for flights from Australia to Urumqi Airport?
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As of March 2026, 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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Air China	PriceFrom $522	Free cancellation	Rating 7.3 144 reviews	Search Air China flights
XiamenAir	PriceFrom $583	Free cancellation	Rating 6.6 42 reviews	Search XiamenAir flights
China Southern	PriceFrom $593	Free cancellation	Rating 7.4 145 reviews	Search China Southern flights
Cathay Pacific	PriceFrom $774	Free cancellation	Rating 7.6 1,231 reviews	Search Cathay Pacific flights
Sichuan Airlines	PriceFrom $898	Free cancellation	Rating 7.9 33 reviews	Search Sichuan Airlines flights
China Eastern	PriceFrom $1,183	Free cancellation	Rating 7.2 200 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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