Which airlines fly to Ürümqi?

China Southern is the airline most momondo users in Australia opt for when booking flights to Ürümqi. Air China, Sichuan Airlines and XiamenAir are also popular choices when flying to Ürümqi from Australia. Most major airlines flying from Australia to Ürümqi will offer flights on a regular basis, though your options may vary depending on what airport you fly from.

Sichuan Airlines Flights to Ürümqi

The most popular airline for flights to Ürümqi on momondo is Sichuan Airlines, which operates 49 flights in this direction every week. Most depart out of Shanghai Hongqiao Intl, with the best deal for Sichuan Airlines flights to Ürümqi being $932 (return, Melbourne to Ürümqi, momondo searches within the last 72 hours). In 19 Sichuan Airlines reviews, it is rated 7.8 by momondo users.

China Southern Flights to Ürümqi

China Southern flights to Ürümqi can start from as low as $616 (return, from Brisbane, found in the last 72 hours). Over 39 flights that China Southern operates to Ürümqi in a normal week, prices can vary significantly. The most popular China Southern flight to Ürümqi is from Kashi. China Southern has been rated 7.5/10 by momondo users, in 110 reviews.

How long does it take to fly to Ürümqi?

If you’re flying from a popular airport in Australia, such as Sydney Kingsford Smith or Melbourne, and flying into Ürümqi, then you can expect flight times to average 26h 45m and 19h 30m, respectively.

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11:25 - 13:40MEL-URC

29h 15m1 stop

18:45 - 21:30URC-MEL

23h 45m1 stop

$872China Southern

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Wed, 29 Oct - Wed, 5 Nov

20:15 - 11:15MEL-URC

18h 00m1 stop

07:25 - 11:00URC-MEL

24h 35m2 stops

$896Multiple Airlines

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Wed, 29 Oct - Wed, 5 Nov

11:25 - 20:55SYD-URC

36h 30m1 stop

16:45 - 20:20URC-SYD

24h 35m1 stop

$897China Southern

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Thu, 30 Oct - Thu, 6 Nov

20:15 - 20:00MEL-URC

26h 45m2 stops

21:10 - 15:45URC-MEL

39h 35m2 stops

$1,030Air China

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Wed, 29 Oct - Wed, 5 Nov

21:20 - 14:55SYD-URC

20h 35m1 stop

14:10 - 14:40URC-SYD

21h 30m1 stop

$1,195Sichuan Airlines

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Sun, 12 Oct - Mon, 27 Oct

13:00 - 21:20SYD-URC

35h 20m1 stop

21:30 - 11:00URC-SYD

34h 30m2 stops

$1,232China Eastern

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Sun, 12 Oct - Mon, 27 Oct

06:30 - 07:00CBR-URC

27h 30m2 stops

10:15 - 11:30URC-CBR

22h 15m2 stops

$1,852Cathay Pacific

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Sun, 1 Mar - Thu, 5 Mar

06:30 - 07:00CBR-URC

27h 30m2 stops

10:15 - 11:30URC-CBR

22h 15m2 stops

$1,855Cathay Pacific

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Sun, 1 Mar - Thu, 5 Mar

21:40 - 14:10MEL-URC

19h 30m1 stop

06:55 - 14:30URC-MEL

28h 35m1 stop

$3,741Sichuan Airlines

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Fri, 31 Oct - Fri, 7 Nov

22:30 - 23:15MEL-URC

27h 45m2 stops

07:25 - 11:00URC-MEL

24h 35m2 stops

$3,953China Eastern

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Fri, 31 Oct - Fri, 7 Nov

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Return

Price

MelbourneÜrümqi

MEL - URC

MELURC

Melbourne

Wed 29/10

11:25-13:40

1 stop29h 15m

Urumqi

Wed 5/11

18:45-21:30

1 stop23h 45m

$872

MelbourneÜrümqi

MEL - URC

MELURC

Melbourne

Wed 29/10

20:15-11:15

1 stop18h 00m

Urumqi

Wed 5/11

07:25-11:00

2 stops24h 35m

$896

SydneyÜrümqi

SYD - URC

SYDURC

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 30/10

11:25-20:55

1 stop36h 30m

Urumqi

Thu 6/11

16:45-20:20

1 stop24h 35m

$897

MelbourneÜrümqi

MEL - URC

MELURC

Melbourne

Wed 29/10

20:15-20:00

2 stops26h 45m

Urumqi

Wed 5/11

21:10-15:45

2 stops39h 35m

$1,030

SydneyÜrümqi

SYD - URC

SYDURC

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 12/10

21:20-14:55

1 stop20h 35m

Urumqi

Mon 27/10

14:10-14:40

1 stop21h 30m

$1,195

SydneyÜrümqi

SYD - URC

SYDURC

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 12/10

13:00-21:20

1 stop35h 20m

Urumqi

Mon 27/10

21:30-11:00

2 stops34h 30m

$1,232

CanberraÜrümqi

CBR - URC

CBRURC

Canberra

Sun 1/3

06:30-07:00

2 stops27h 30m

Urumqi

Thu 5/3

10:15-11:30

2 stops22h 15m

$1,852

CanberraÜrümqi

CBR - URC

CBRURC

Canberra

Sun 1/3

06:30-07:00

2 stops27h 30m

Urumqi

Thu 5/3

10:15-11:30

2 stops22h 15m

$1,855

MelbourneÜrümqi

MEL - URC

MELURC

Melbourne

Fri 31/10

21:40-14:10

1 stop19h 30m

Urumqi

Fri 7/11

06:55-14:30

1 stop28h 35m

$3,741

MelbourneÜrümqi

MEL - URC

MELURC

Melbourne

Fri 31/10

22:30-23:15

2 stops27h 45m

Urumqi

Fri 7/11

07:25-11:00

2 stops24h 35m

$3,953

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Ürümqi flights insights and trends

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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 $834. 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 $855.

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 $867. 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 $1,377.

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 $1,148. 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 $1,250 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 $806 on momondo.

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CHEAPEST MONTH TO FLY TO ÜRÜMQI FROM SYDNEY	May	28% cheaper	Flying from Sydney to Ürümqi costs on average just $834 in May
MOST EXPENSIVE MONTH TO FLY TO ÜRÜMQI FROM SYDNEY	December	63% more expensive	It costs about $1,883 for flights to Ürümqi from Sydney in December
MOST POPULAR MONTH TO FLY TO ÜRÜMQI FROM SYDNEY	January	1,130% more users visited	More momondo users searched in flights to Ürümqi from Sydney in January than any other month

Cheap Ürümqi flight deals and tips

Summary info about Ürümqi flight prices, duration and airlines

Best One-Way Price	$528
Best Round-Trip Price	$872
Fastest flight time	19h 35m

The best one-way flight price to Ürümqi from Australia in the last 72 hours is $528 (Sydney Kingsford Smith to Urumqi).

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The best round-trip flight price to Ürümqi from Australia in the last 72 hours is $872 (Melbourne to Urumqi).

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The fastest flight to Ürümqi from Australia takes 19h 35m (Melbourne to Urumqi).

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Frequently asked questions about flying to Ürümqi

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

The best time to book a flight to Ürümqi from Australia is 48 days out, which is when prices tend to be around $1,150. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Ürümqi from Australia for as low as $543 on momondo.

Is there an alternative airport near Ürümqi?

Turpan Jiaohe Airport can be an alternative airport used for travel to Ürümqi.

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

Prices for flights to Urumqi Airport were last updated today.

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

There are 5 operators available for flights to Urumqi Airport as of September 2025.

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

Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and stopovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel 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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