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One-way fare
- Lowest observed
- €114, departing 29 Oct 2026 (Last checked: 18 Oct 2026)One-way fareCheck live prices for this route
- Airlines seen
- Air China, Cathay Pacific, China Eastern, Loong Air, Shandong Airlines, Shanghai Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Tianjin Airlines (8)
- Reported fastest flight
- 2h 15m
- Non-stop
- Yes
About this route
Explore the fares we observed from Xining to Urumqi. Prices move often, so pick your dates to see the latest options.
- Route distance
- 1,442 km
- Reported fastest flight
- 2h 15m
Route-level information; individual journeys vary.
Published schedules report non-stop service with China Southern. Check current timetables.
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Non-stop airlines seen on this route
Fastest non-stop we saw: 2h 40m with Air China.
| Airline | Non-stop days / priced days | Fastest non-stop |
|---|---|---|
| Air China | 32 / 81 | 2h 40m |
Departure days with a non-stop fare checked in the last 14 days. A carrier listed here had a non-stop fare on at least 3 days; schedules may differ.
Airport to city: straight-line distance
- Xining Caojiabao International Airport (XNN) → Xining, city gazetteer reference point (36.6171, 101.7782): ≈ 25 km.
- Ürümqi Tianshan International Airport (URC) → Urumqi, city gazetteer reference point (43.8256, 87.6168): ≈ 15 km.
Approximate distances calculated from coordinates, not road distances or travel times. These airports serve the city; they are not confirmed endpoints of an offer.
Lowest one-way fare we saw per airline
Cheapest airline from Xining to Urumqi: Air China, from €114 (checked 18 Oct 2026).
| Airline | Lowest fare | Priced days |
|---|---|---|
| Air China | €114Oct 29, 2026 | 33 |
| Shandong Airlines | €142Nov 1, 2026 | 19 |
| China Eastern | €145Nov 18, 2026 | 16 |
| Shenzhen Airlines | €352Jan 10, 2027 | 7 |
| Shanghai Airlines | €515Jan 13, 2027 | 4 |
One-way fares checked in the last 14 days. An airline listed here had a fare on at least 3 departure days. Each figure is the lowest we saw, not a guaranteed fare. Connecting itineraries are included; the date is the departure day of that fare.
Frequently asked
How much is a flight from Xining to Urumqi?
The lowest fare Routavio has observed is €114, found on 18 Oct 2026. Prices move, so read it as a floor rather than a quote.
When is the cheapest month to fly from Xining to Urumqi?
In our observations October 2026 is the cheapest month so far, at €114.
Are there direct flights from Xining to Urumqi?
Yes. Published schedules report non-stop flights on this route with China Southern.
Which airlines fly from Xining to Urumqi?
Routavio has seen these carriers on the route: Air China, Cathay Pacific, China Eastern, Loong Air, Shandong Airlines, Shanghai Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Tianjin Airlines (8).
How long does the flight from Xining to Urumqi take?
Across the 87 fares Routavio observed, the average journey time is 15h 17m, including any stops. Individual departures vary; the fastest observed flight is listed in the route facts above.
How many of the observed Xining to Urumqi fares were non-stop?
38 of the 87 fares we observed were non-stop; the rest included at least one stop. That describes our observations, not every flight that operates.
Which airlines had non-stop offers on at least 3 departure dates from Xining to Urumqi?
For Xining to Urumqi, examples of observed one-way non-stop offers checked within the last 14 days: Air China (32). Each number counts distinct departure dates, not weekly flights; check current availability in search.
Which airline has the lowest fare from Xining to Urumqi?
Cheapest airline from Xining to Urumqi: Air China, from €114 (checked 18 Oct 2026).
How observed prices work, what "No data" means and what a fare includes: Read the flight price guide
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Last checked: 24 Oct 2026