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Spring Airlines5h
Urumqi Tianshan International AirportShanghai Hongqiao International Airport
AED 485One way
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Xiamen Airlines4h 40m
Urumqi Tianshan International AirportShanghai Hongqiao International Airport
AED 625One way
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- Prices shown from Urumqi to Shanghai are the estimated lowest fares found in the last 24 hours for travel within the next 7 days.
Compare Flights and Trains from Urumqi to Shanghai
The cheapest way to get from Urumqi to Shanghai costs only AED 212 on average via Trains, and the quickest way takes just 5h 15m by Flights. Find the travel option that best suits you.
Flights
Fastest
Average price
AED 539
Average duration
5h 15m
Departure time
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Trains
Cheapest
Average price
AED 212
Average duration
40h 43m
Departure time
19:35 - 12:54
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· Total pre-departure time: Estimated travel time to the departure point, plus standard check-in, security, and waiting time
When is the cheapest time to travel from Urumqi to Shanghai?
What is the cheapest month for one-way flights from Urumqi to Shanghai?
Based on Trip.com’s data, the cheapest month for flights from Urumqi to Shanghai is March, with an average price of AED 535; while the month with the highest flight price is usually February, with an average price of up to AED 1,154.
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What is the cheapest day to travel by train from Urumqi to Shanghai?
Based on Trip.com's data, the cheapest day to travel by train from Urumqi to Shanghai is Monday, with an average price of AED 212.
AED 212
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Find departure & arrival points near Urumqi and Shanghai
Popular airports near Urumqi
Urumqi Tianshan International Airport (URC)
Shihezi Huayuan Airport (SHF)
Nearby
Popular airports near Shanghai
Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)
Jiaxing Nanhu Airport (JNH)
Nearby
Popular train stations near Urumqi
Wulumuqinan(Urumqi South)
Wulumuqi(Urumqi)
Toutunhe District
Midong District
Wuxi
Popular train stations near Shanghai
Shanghai
Pudong
Shanghaixi(Shanghai West)
Shanghainan(Shanghai South)
Shanghai Hongqiao
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How to travel from Urumqi to Shanghai: FAQs
How far is it from Urumqi to Shanghai?
The distance from Urumqi to Shanghai is about 3,281 km (2,039 mi).How can I get from Urumqi to Shanghai?
There are 2 ways to get from Urumqi to Shanghai, including Flights, Trains.What is the fastest way to get from Urumqi to Shanghai?
The fastest way to get from Urumqi to Shanghai is by Flights, with an average journey time of 5 hours 15 minutes. Other modes of transport take longer: Trains takes on average 40h 43m.What is the cheapest way to get from Urumqi to Shanghai?
The cheapest way to get from Urumqi to Shanghai is by Trains, with an average price of AED 212. Other modes of transport are more expensive: Flights costs around AED 539 on avergae.Where do you usually depart from and arrive at when traveling from Urumqi to Shanghai?
When traveling from Urumqi to Shanghai, travelers usually depart from and arrive at the following locations: Flights typically departs from Urumqi Tianshan International Airport and arrives at Shanghai Pudong International Airport , Trains typically departs from Wulumuqinan(Urumqi South) and arrives at Shanghai .When is the cheapest time to book tickets from Urumqi to Shanghai?
Train, bus, and flight schedules may vary depending on the season or day of the week. Based on data from Trip.com: UrumqitoShanghaiFlights is usually the cheapest at March, with an average price of AED 535 UrumqitoShanghaiTrains is usually the cheapest at Monday, with an average price of AED 212 .Is there a time difference between Urumqi and Shanghai?
The time difference between Urumqi and Shanghai is 0m.