Which airlines fly to Ürümqi?

China Southern is the airline most momondo users in Australia opt for when booking flights to Ürümqi. Sichuan Airlines, Air China 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.

China Eastern Flights to Ürümqi

The most popular airline for flights to Ürümqi on momondo is China Eastern, which operates 31 flights in this direction every week. Most depart out of Shanghai Hongqiao Intl, with the best deal for China Eastern flights to Ürümqi being $1,261 (return, Melbourne to Ürümqi, momondo searches within the last 72 hours). In 174 China Eastern reviews, it is rated 7.2 by momondo users.

XiamenAir Flights to Ürümqi

XiamenAir flights to Ürümqi can start from as low as $598 (return, from Melbourne, found in the last 72 hours). Over 21 flights that XiamenAir operates to Ürümqi in a normal week, prices can vary significantly. The most popular XiamenAir flight to Ürümqi is from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl. XiamenAir has been rated 6.6/10 by momondo users, in 41 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 22h 45m and 19h 40m, respectively.

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11:25 - 13:40MEL-URC

29h 15m1 stop

16:45 - 21:30URC-MEL

25h 45m1 stop

$963China Southern

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Thu, 19 Mar - Mon, 23 Mar

11:25 - 13:40MEL-URC

29h 15m1 stop

16:45 - 21:30URC-MEL

25h 45m1 stop

$969China Southern

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Thu, 19 Mar - Mon, 23 Mar

12:25 - 14:05MEL-URC

28h 40m2 stops

15:05 - 10:25URC-MEL

40h 20m2 stops

$1,092XiamenAir

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Thu, 19 Mar - Mon, 23 Mar

20:30 - 07:00MEL-URC

37h 30m2 stops

10:15 - 07:10URC-MEL

17h 55m1 stop

$1,095Cathay Pacific

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Thu, 19 Mar - Mon, 23 Mar

12:25 - 14:05MEL-URC

28h 40m2 stops

15:05 - 10:25URC-MEL

40h 20m2 stops

$1,100XiamenAir

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Thu, 19 Mar - Mon, 23 Mar

20:30 - 07:00MEL-URC

37h 30m2 stops

10:15 - 12:30URC-MEL

23h 15m1 stop

$1,103Cathay Pacific

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Thu, 19 Mar - Mon, 23 Mar

11:15 - 23:30SYD-URC

39h 15m3 stops

21:30 - 11:00URC-SYD

34h 30m2 stops

$1,204Multiple Airlines

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Wed, 26 Nov - Wed, 24 Dec

13:30 - 15:15SYD-URC

28h 45m1 stop

16:30 - 11:00URC-SYD

39h 30m1 stop

$1,243China Eastern

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Wed, 26 Nov - Wed, 24 Dec

21:25 - 13:00SYD-URC

18h 35m1 stop

06:50 - 14:40URC-SYD

28h 50m1 stop

$1,760Sichuan Airlines

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Sun, 7 Dec - Mon, 19 Jan

13:30 - 18:00SYD-URC

31h 30m1 stop

07:25 - 09:30URC-SYD

23h 05m2 stops

$1,824China Eastern

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MelbourneÜrümqi

MEL - URC

MELURC

Melbourne

Thu 19/3

11:25-13:40

1 stop29h 15m

Urumqi

Mon 23/3

16:45-21:30

1 stop25h 45m

$963

MelbourneÜrümqi

MEL - URC

MELURC

Melbourne

Thu 19/3

11:25-13:40

1 stop29h 15m

Urumqi

Mon 23/3

16:45-21:30

1 stop25h 45m

$969

MelbourneÜrümqi

MEL - URC

MELURC

Melbourne

Thu 19/3

12:25-14:05

2 stops28h 40m

Urumqi

Mon 23/3

15:05-10:25

2 stops40h 20m

$1,092

MelbourneÜrümqi

MEL - URC

MELURC

Melbourne

Thu 19/3

20:30-07:00

2 stops37h 30m

Urumqi

Mon 23/3

10:15-07:10

1 stop17h 55m

$1,095

MelbourneÜrümqi

MEL - URC

MELURC

Melbourne

Thu 19/3

12:25-14:05

2 stops28h 40m

Urumqi

Mon 23/3

15:05-10:25

2 stops40h 20m

$1,100

MelbourneÜrümqi

MEL - URC

MELURC

Melbourne

Thu 19/3

20:30-07:00

2 stops37h 30m

Urumqi

Mon 23/3

10:15-12:30

1 stop23h 15m

$1,103

SydneyÜrümqi

SYD - URC

SYDURC

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 26/11

11:15-23:30

3 stops39h 15m

Urumqi

Wed 24/12

21:30-11:00

2 stops34h 30m

$1,204

SydneyÜrümqi

SYD - URC

SYDURC

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 26/11

13:30-15:15

1 stop28h 45m

Urumqi

Wed 24/12

16:30-11:00

1 stop39h 30m

$1,243

SydneyÜrümqi

SYD - URC

SYDURC

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 7/12

21:25-13:00

1 stop18h 35m

Urumqi

Mon 19/1

06:50-14:40

1 stop28h 50m

$1,760

SydneyÜrümqi

SYD - URC

SYDURC

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 7/12

13:30-18:00

1 stop31h 30m

Urumqi

Mon 19/1

07:25-09:30

2 stops23h 05m

$1,824

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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 $856. 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 $878.

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 $890. 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 $1,413.

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 $1,178. 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 $1,283 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 $1,191 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 $827 on momondo.

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CHEAPEST MONTH TO FLY TO ÜRÜMQI FROM SYDNEY	May	29% cheaper	Flying from Sydney to Ürümqi costs on average just $856 in May
MOST EXPENSIVE MONTH TO FLY TO ÜRÜMQI FROM SYDNEY	December	61% more expensive	It costs about $1,925 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	$428
Best Round-Trip Price	$963
Fastest flight time	18h 20m

The best one-way flight price to Ürümqi from Australia in the last 72 hours is $428 (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 $963 (Melbourne to Urumqi).

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The fastest flight to Ürümqi from Australia takes 18h 20m (Sydney Kingsford Smith 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 $1,191. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Ürümqi from Australia for as low as $558 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 November 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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