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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best round-trip flight from Urumqi Airport to Shanghai? If you want to travel next month, round-trip fares start from AED 707. Find the lowest prices on one-way and round-trip tickets right here.
Shanghai.AED 675 per passenger.Departing Sun, Mar 22, returning Sat, Apr 4.Round-trip flight with Spring Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Spring Airlines departing from Urumqi on Sun, Mar 22, arriving in Shanghai Hongqiao.Inbound direct flight with Spring Airlines departing from Shanghai Hongqiao on Sat, Apr 4, arriving in Urumqi.Price includes taxes and charges.From AED 675, select.
Shanghai.AED 692 per passenger.Departing Mon, Mar 23, returning Mon, Mar 30.Round-trip flight with Spring Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Spring Airlines departing from Urumqi on Mon, Mar 23, arriving in Shanghai Hongqiao.Inbound direct flight with Spring Airlines departing from Shanghai Hongqiao on Mon, Mar 30, arriving in Urumqi.Price includes taxes and charges.From AED 692, select.
Shanghai.AED 707 per passenger.Departing Sat, Apr 4, returning Sun, Apr 5.Round-trip flight with Spring Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Spring Airlines departing from Urumqi on Sat, Apr 4, arriving in Shanghai Hongqiao.Inbound direct flight with Spring Airlines departing from Shanghai Hongqiao on Sun, Apr 5, arriving in Urumqi.Price includes taxes and charges.From AED 707, select.
Shanghai.AED 788 per passenger.Departing Tue, Oct 20, returning Fri, Oct 23.Round-trip flight with Spring Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Spring Airlines departing from Urumqi on Tue, Oct 20, arriving in Shanghai Hongqiao.Inbound direct flight with Spring Airlines departing from Shanghai Hongqiao on Fri, Oct 23, arriving in Urumqi.Price includes taxes and charges.From AED 788, select.
Shanghai.AED 954 per passenger.Departing Wed, Apr 22, returning Tue, May 12.Round-trip flight with Spring Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Spring Airlines departing from Urumqi on Wed, Apr 22, arriving in Shanghai Hongqiao.Inbound direct flight with Spring Airlines departing from Shanghai Hongqiao on Tue, May 12, arriving in Urumqi.Price includes taxes and charges.From AED 954, select.
Shanghai.AED 1,020 per passenger.Departing Mon, Sep 21, returning Mon, Oct 12.Round-trip flight with Spring Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Spring Airlines departing from Urumqi on Mon, Sep 21, arriving in Shanghai Hongqiao.Inbound direct flight with Spring Airlines departing from Shanghai Hongqiao on Mon, Oct 12, arriving in Urumqi.Price includes taxes and charges.From AED 1,020, select.
Shanghai.AED 1,021 per passenger.Departing Mon, Sep 14, returning Fri, Sep 18.Round-trip flight with Spring Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Spring Airlines departing from Urumqi on Mon, Sep 14, arriving in Shanghai Hongqiao.Inbound direct flight with Spring Airlines departing from Shanghai Hongqiao on Fri, Sep 18, arriving in Urumqi.Price includes taxes and charges.From AED 1,021, select.
Shanghai.AED 1,069 per passenger.Departing Sun, May 10, returning Tue, May 12.Round-trip flight with Spring Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Spring Airlines departing from Urumqi on Sun, May 10, arriving in Shanghai Hongqiao.Inbound direct flight with Spring Airlines departing from Shanghai Hongqiao on Tue, May 12, arriving in Urumqi.Price includes taxes and charges.From AED 1,069, select.
Shanghai.AED 1,421 per passenger.Departing Wed, May 13, returning Mon, Jun 1.Round-trip flight with Spring Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Spring Airlines departing from Urumqi on Wed, May 13, arriving in Shanghai Hongqiao.Inbound direct flight with Spring Airlines departing from Shanghai Hongqiao on Mon, Jun 1, arriving in Urumqi.Price includes taxes and charges.From AED 1,421, select.
Shanghai.AED 1,480 per passenger.Departing Tue, Aug 25, returning Mon, Sep 7.Round-trip flight with Spring Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Spring Airlines departing from Urumqi on Tue, Aug 25, arriving in Shanghai Hongqiao.Inbound direct flight with Spring Airlines departing from Shanghai Hongqiao on Mon, Sep 7, arriving in Urumqi.Price includes taxes and charges.From AED 1,480, select.
Shanghai.AED 1,535 per passenger.Departing Tue, Jun 2, returning Fri, Jun 5.Round-trip flight with Spring Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Spring Airlines departing from Urumqi on Tue, Jun 2, arriving in Shanghai Hongqiao.Inbound direct flight with Spring Airlines departing from Shanghai Hongqiao on Fri, Jun 5, arriving in Urumqi.Price includes taxes and charges.From AED 1,535, select.
Shanghai.AED 1,830 per passenger.Departing Fri, Aug 14, returning Tue, Aug 18.Round-trip flight with Spring Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Spring Airlines departing from Urumqi on Fri, Aug 14, arriving in Shanghai Hongqiao.Inbound direct flight with Spring Airlines departing from Shanghai Hongqiao on Tue, Aug 18, arriving in Urumqi.Price includes taxes and charges.From AED 1,830, select.
Shanghai.AED 2,176 per passenger.Departing Thu, Jun 11, returning Thu, Jul 2.Round-trip flight with Spring Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Spring Airlines departing from Urumqi on Thu, Jun 11, arriving in Shanghai Hongqiao.Inbound direct flight with Spring Airlines departing from Shanghai Hongqiao on Thu, Jul 2, arriving in Urumqi.Price includes taxes and charges.From AED 2,176, select.
Shanghai.AED 2,176 per passenger.Departing Wed, Jul 1, returning Sun, Jul 19.Round-trip flight with Spring Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Spring Airlines departing from Urumqi on Wed, Jul 1, arriving in Shanghai Hongqiao.Inbound direct flight with Spring Airlines departing from Shanghai Hongqiao on Sun, Jul 19, arriving in Urumqi.Price includes taxes and charges.From AED 2,176, select.
Shanghai.AED 2,287 per passenger.Departing Mon, Jul 13, returning Mon, Aug 3.Round-trip flight with Spring Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Spring Airlines departing from Urumqi on Mon, Jul 13, arriving in Shanghai Hongqiao.Inbound direct flight with Spring Airlines departing from Shanghai Hongqiao on Mon, Aug 3, arriving in Urumqi.Price includes taxes and charges.From AED 2,287, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Urumqi to Shanghai

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Urumqi to Shanghai flights are currently cheapest in March.
Mar
from AED 692
Apr
from AED 707
May
from AED 1,069
Jun
from AED 1,535
Jul
from AED 2,176
Aug
from AED 1,830
Sep
from AED 1,021
Oct
from AED 788
Nov
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Direct flights from Urumqi to Shanghai

Alternative Urumqi to Shanghai routes

Looking for the cheapest, fastest or easiest route from Urumqi to Shanghai? You could fly into the following airports instead.

Shanghai Hongqiao

14km from central Shanghai
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from AED 675
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Shanghai Pudong

33km from central Shanghai
from AED 880
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Urumqi to Shanghai: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight foundAED 675
Cheapest month to flyMarch
Average flight time4 hrs, 45 mins
Most popular airlineChina Eastern
Average flights per week141

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Finding cheap flights from Urumqi to Shanghai: Frequently asked questions

There are 2 airports in Shanghai: Shanghai Hongqiao and Shanghai Pudong.
The best price we found for a round-trip flight from Urumqi to Shanghai is AED 675. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
4 hours and 45 minutes is the average flight time from Urumqi to Shanghai.
China Eastern, China Southern and Shanghai Airlines fly direct from Urumqi to Shanghai.
There are 141 flights per week flying from Urumqi to Shanghai, as of March 2026.
The cheapest month to fly from Urumqi to Shanghai is usually March.
If you're flying from Urumqi Airport, the cheapest airport near Shanghai is Shanghai Hongqiao – which is 13.8 km away from the center of Shanghai. We've found flights to this airport from AED 675.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Urumqi Airport to Shanghai on Sunday, March 22, 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 4 hours and 45 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Shanghai but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar, and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Shanghai is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
In March, the average temperature is usually around 9°C. August is typically the warmest month in Shanghai, when it usually averages around 29°C. You can expect the least rain in December. The coldest month is January, with temperatures averaging 4°C. The rainiest month is June.
Currently, Spring Airlines offers the cheapest flight tickets to Shanghai.

Traveling from Urumqi Diwopu International Airport (URC) to Shanghai: what you need to know

  • Approximately 5 hours 30 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Urumqi Diwopu International Airport to Shanghai.

  • Shanghai's timezone is UTC+8, which is the same as Urumqi (the location of Urumqi Diwopu International Airport).

  • The busiest route is from Urumqi Diwopu International Airport (URC) to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA). Take your pick of 60 weekly services between these two airports. If you'd like to get going as soon as possible, the earliest flight from URC to SHA is the 08:10 China Southern Airlines option. If you prefer traveling later, the final departure is at 19:20 with China Eastern Airlines.

  • For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to catch your URC to Shanghai flight.

  • Taking off during a peak period like a public holiday? Expect longer queues at security and check-in. Give yourself extra leeway and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours ahead of domestic departures.

  • Begin your trip at URC and travel straight to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG). That's where you can expect to touch down when searching for Urumqi Diwopu International Airport to Shanghai tickets.

  • These are some of the top airlines offering direct flights from Urumqi Diwopu International Airport to Shanghai:

  • To reach URC from central Urumqi, it takes around 25 minutes if you're planning to drive. It's roughly 14 kilometers from the airport to the city center.

  • Looking for a hotel close to URC? If you're boarding an early flight from Urumqi Diwopu International Airport to Shanghai, these stays set you up for a seamless send-off:

  • Of the departures from Urumqi Diwopu International Airport, 68.08% touch down on time at their destination.

  • URC's address is Airport Expressway Entrance & Wuchang Hwy.

How to find the cheapest flights from Urumqi Diwopu International Airport (URC) to Shanghai

  • AED 278 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Urumqi Diwopu International Airport to Shanghai flight. A round-trip flight ticket right now is AED 675. Depending on when you book and the availability, these fares may change.

  • To pick up cheap flights from URC to Shanghai, book in advance. Airlines usually offer lower prices when flights are first released.

  • The 'Whole month' search tool will show you the cheapest tickets from Urumqi Diwopu International Airport to Shanghai throughout the month. It's a great way to find a bargain if your trip dates are flexible.

  • Locking in a cheap flight from URC to Shanghai couldn't be easier with Price Alerts. Simply set up one of these automatic notifications and we'll notify you as soon as a lower fare pops up.

  • Tailor your flights with filters. Pick your preferred arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Urumqi Diwopu International Airport to Shanghai.

Airports in Shanghai

Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)

Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)

  • The center of Shanghai is about 14 kilometers from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA). Once your flight from Urumqi Diwopu International Airport to Shanghai has touched down and you've navigated your way to arrivals, expect a drive of around 20 minutes.

  • Following your URC to Shanghai flight, kick back at a hotel close to SHA. These are some comfortable accommodation options that'll help you switch to relaxation mode:

  • Pick up a Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport rental car and expand your travel horizons with your own wheels. Hertz is just moments from baggage claim, ensuring a fast and easy pick-up.

  • Get the vehicle you prefer, not just whatever's left, by securing your ride from SHA in advance. You'll also avoid paying extra, especially during busy airport times.

  • The address for Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport is 700 Yingbin 1st Rd.

Best time to go to Shanghai

  • Visit Shanghai in peak season if you like a bustling atmosphere, but remember that hotel prices are generally higher. Alternatively, book your flights from Urumqi Diwopu International Airport to Shanghai in the low season when prices are cheaper and it's quieter.

  • The warmest month in Shanghai is August, with temperatures ranging between 23ºC (73ºF) and 34ºC (93ºF). Book your Urumqi Diwopu International Airport to Shanghai flight ticket then if that's your definition of good weather.

  • January has average temperatures of between -1ºC (30ºF) and 10ºC (50ºF). Search for a cheap ticket from URC to Shanghai around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.

More about Shanghai

Explore more of China

  • You've visited Shanghai, now it's time to explore more of China. Travel around 274 kilometers west to Nanjing to tick off its leading attractions. From Nanjing City Wall to Nanjing Massacre Memorial Hall and Xuanwu Lake, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.

  • Around 241 kilometers south-west of Shanghai, Puyang is another favorite stop in China. No visit is complete without checking out Denggao Lansheng Building, Baozhang Yougu Scenic Area and 元宝山探险乐园.

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