Which airport is the most popular for stopovers for flights between Melbourne Airport and Ürümqi?

Guangzhou (CAN) was the most common stop: 50% of momondo users choosing one-stop flights on this route connected there.

Which stopover airport has the shortest travel time from Melbourne Airport to Ürümqi?

Flights connecting via Beijing (PEK) have the shortest average one-way travel time: 18h 18m.

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

China Eastern, China Southern, and XiamenAir are the most popular carriers operating from Melbourne to Urumqi

Which stopover airport has the shortest connection time from Melbourne Airport to Ürümqi?

Beijing (PEK) has the shortest average stopover time for this route: 2h 06m.

Which stopover airport offers the lowest fares from Melbourne Airport to Ürümqi?

Flights via Beijing (PEK) offer the lowest average return price of $945.

Which airlines fly to Ürümqi?

China Southern, Sichuan Airlines and Air China are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Ürümqi from Melbourne Airport according to our data. China Southern is the first choice among our users, with 50% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to Ürümqi. Keep in mind that there are 5 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 Melbourne Airport to Urumqi Airport?

Prices for flights from Melbourne Airport to Urumqi Airport were last updated today.

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

The number of operators available for flights from Melbourne Airport to Urumqi Airport is 5 as of August 2025.

How old do you have to be to fly from Melbourne Airport 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 Melbourne Airport to Urumqi Airport.

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

The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to Urumqi Airport may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at Urumqi Airport. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

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Air China flights from Melbourne Airport to Ürümqi

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3 Oct

MEL20:00Melbourne

18h 15m

1 stop

URC12:15Urumqi

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URC13:05Urumqi

23h 40m

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3 Oct

MEL20:00Melbourne

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6 Nov

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22h 15m

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3 Oct

MEL20:00Melbourne

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URC15:45Urumqi

3 Nov

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46h 45m

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3 Nov

MEL23:30Melbourne

21h 15m

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16h 30m

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31 Oct

MEL11:25Melbourne

29h 15m

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28 Nov

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25h 45m

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2 Nov

MEL23:30Melbourne

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Ürümqi?

In general, May is the cheapest month to fly from Melbourne Airport to Ürümqi. Due to it being the ‘off-season’ during this time, you can expect flight prices to be around $631. If you are unable to visit Ürümqi during the month of May, then departing from Melbourne Airport during the month June is also very affordable. Most momondo users find prices during this month for around $895.

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 $996. When flying out on a Saturday, the most expensive travel day of the week, you can expect to see flight prices from Melbourne Airport to Ürümqi for around $1,421.

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

In the morning is the cheapest time of day to fly from Melbourne Airport to Ürümqi when you can find flight prices for as low as $1,195. Flying to Ürümqi in the morning is an ideal time because this is during off-peak travel hours. In the evening is when there is more demand to fly to Ürümqi, so prices are often more expensive at around $1,232 per ticket.

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

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Ürümqi from Melbourne Airport when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Ürümqi for around $1,192 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 Melbourne Airport for as low as $530 on momondo.

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Are you open to changing your travel dates? Check out the ideal times to fly from Melbourne Airport to Ürümqi according to our flight data. Find out which month and days have the cheapest flights.

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Best price found	$981
Fastest flight time	17h 40m
Direct flights	None
Airports in Ürümqi	1 airport

The best one-way flight to Ürümqi from Melbourne Airport in the past 72 hours is $981. The best return flight deal from Melbourne Airport to Ürümqi found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $728.

The fastest flight from Melbourne Airport to Ürümqi takes 17h 40m

There are no direct flights from Melbourne Airport to Ürümqi. Popular non-direct route for this connection is Melbourne Airport - Urumqi Airport.

There is 1 airport near Ürümqi: Urumqi (URC)

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How far is Melbourne to Urumqi by plane?
The straight-line distance from Melbourne to Urumqi is 10726.8 km. In terms of flight time, this usually takes a little over 17h 40m.
When did momondo last update prices for flights from Melbourne Airport to Urumqi Airport?
Prices for flights from Melbourne Airport to Urumqi Airport were last updated today.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Melbourne Airport to Urumqi Airport?
The number of operators available for flights from Melbourne Airport to Urumqi Airport is 5 as of August 2025.
How old do you have to be to fly from Melbourne Airport 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 Melbourne Airport to Urumqi Airport.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Urumqi Airport?
The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to Urumqi Airport may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at Urumqi Airport. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.
What is the most popular airline from Melbourne Airport to Ürümqi?
momondo data reveals that the most frequently booked airline on the route from Melbourne Airport to Ürümqi is China Southern, representing 47% of all bookings. The subsequent popular airlines are Sichuan Airlines at 25%, Air China at 14%, and China Eastern at 8%.

Best airlines flying from Melbourne Airport to Ürümqi

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Air China	PriceFrom $555	Free cancellation	Rating 7.3 95 reviews	Search Air China flights
XiamenAir	PriceFrom $620	Free cancellation	Rating 6.6 41 reviews	Search XiamenAir flights
China Southern	PriceFrom $760	Free cancellation	Rating 7.6 106 reviews	Search China Southern flights
Sichuan Airlines	PriceFrom $1,139	Free cancellation	Rating 7.8 15 reviews	Search Sichuan Airlines flights
China Eastern	PriceFrom $1,347	Free cancellation	Rating 7.2 160 reviews	Search China Eastern flights

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Yes. momondo enables you to select and highlight flights to Ürümqi from Melbourne with this policy.

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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from Melbourne Airport to Ürümqi

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Ürümqi?

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 $996. When flying out on a Saturday, the most expensive travel day of the week, you can expect to see flight prices from Melbourne Airport to Ürümqi for around $1,421.

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?

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

China Eastern, China Southern, and XiamenAir are the most popular carriers operating from Melbourne to Urumqi

Which airlines fly to Ürümqi?

Which airport is the most popular for stopovers for flights between Melbourne Airport and Ürümqi?

Guangzhou (CAN) was the most common stop: 50% of momondo users choosing one-stop flights on this route connected there.

Which stopover airport offers the lowest fares from Melbourne Airport to Ürümqi?

Flights via Beijing (PEK) offer the lowest average return price of $945.

Which stopover airport has the shortest travel time from Melbourne Airport to Ürümqi?

Flights connecting via Beijing (PEK) have the shortest average one-way travel time: 18h 18m.

Which stopover airport has the shortest connection time from Melbourne Airport to Ürümqi?

Beijing (PEK) has the shortest average stopover time for this route: 2h 06m.

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What is the most popular airline from Melbourne Airport to Ürümqi?

Best airlines flying from Melbourne Airport to Ürümqi

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Why use momondo?

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

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

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

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

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