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$479+ Cheap flights to Xinjiang

— URC
9 Oct — 16 Oct1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Flights to Xinjiang in 2026

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Cheapest flights to Xinjiang

Thu 22/1020:40 -
1 stop20h 20m
Thu 29/1018:10 -
1 stop33h 25m
Deal found 7/9$885
Fri 13/1110:30 -
1 stop29h 45m
Wed 18/1110:00 -
1 stop17h 35m
Deal found 7/9$910
Wed 11/1111:05 -
1 stop24h 55m
Thu 19/1110:30 -
1 stop21h 30m
Deal found 7/9$912
Sat 17/1009:45 -
2 stops34h 50m
Wed 21/1009:50 -
1 stop16h 35m
Deal found 5/9$937
Fri 13/1115:15 -
1 stop20h 45m
Thu 19/1110:30 -
1 stop18h 05m
Deal found 7/9$962
Thu 22/1009:45 -
2 stops34h 50m
Thu 29/1016:55 -
2 stops33h 35m
Deal found 7/9$984
Sun 15/1108:45 -
1 stop27h 15m
Thu 19/1110:30 -
1 stop29h 20m
Deal found 7/9$998
Wed 11/1106:00 -
2 stops30h 00m
Mon 16/1110:30 -
1 stop29h 20m
Deal found 7/9$1,029
Mon 16/1109:20 -
1 stop34h 40m
Sat 21/1116:55 -
2 stops33h 35m
Deal found 7/9$1,042
Tue 10/1110:30 -
1 stop38h 15m
Thu 19/1118:10 -
1 stop33h 25m
Deal found 7/9$1,043
Fri 13/1116:30 -
2 stops24h 30m
Wed 18/1110:25 -
1 stop17h 10m
Deal found 7/9$1,065

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Return from

$885

One-way from

$479

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$849
Air China
  • Air China
  • 22/10-29/10
  • 2 total stops
  • 53h 45m total
  • Sydney to Ürümqi
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Tianjin Airlines
  • Tianjin Airlines
  • 21/9-31/12
  • 1 total stop
  • 30h 10m total
  • Sydney to Xinjiang
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 14% potential increase in price ($194 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($28 potential savings vs. average return price).
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SydneyÜrümqi

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - URC Urumqi

SYDURC

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 21/9

14:10-16:20

1 stop30h 10m

Urumqi

Wed 31/12

00:00-04:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$479

SydneyÜrümqi

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - URC Urumqi

SYDURC

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 11/11

11:05-07:00

1 stop24h 55m

Urumqi

Sat 21/11

10:30-20:50

1 stop29h 20m

$912

SydneyÜrümqi

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - URC Urumqi

SYDURC

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 17/10

09:45-15:35

2 stops34h 50m

Urumqi

Wed 21/10

09:50-07:25

1 stop16h 35m

$937

SydneyÜrümqi

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - URC Urumqi

SYDURC

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 13/11

15:15-07:00

1 stop20h 45m

Urumqi

Mon 16/11

10:30-09:35

1 stop18h 05m

$962

SydneyÜrümqi

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - URC Urumqi

SYDURC

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 14/11

21:25-13:00

1 stop20h 35m

Urumqi

Tue 17/11

13:35-15:05

1 stop20h 30m

$1,070

SydneyÜrümqi

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - URC Urumqi

SYDURC

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 15/11

21:25-14:20

1 stop21h 55m

Urumqi

Tue 17/11

13:35-15:05

1 stop20h 30m

$1,070

SydneyÜrümqi

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - URC Urumqi

SYDURC

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 14/11

21:25-13:00

1 stop20h 35m

Urumqi

Wed 18/11

14:10-15:05

1 stop19h 55m

$1,070

SydneyÜrümqi

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - URC Urumqi

SYDURC

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 21/10

11:05-17:05

1 stop35h 00m

Urumqi

Sun 25/10

18:45-20:20

1 stop20h 35m

$1,118

SydneyÜrümqi

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - URC Urumqi

SYDURC

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 17/10

09:45-15:35

2 stops34h 50m

Urumqi

Wed 21/10

07:40-09:55

3 stops21h 15m

$1,419

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Everything you need to know about your flight to Xinjiang

How long is the flight to Xinjiang?

On average, a flight from Sydney to Xinjiang takes 28 hours 22 minutes. Flights to Xinjiang from other popular cities in Australia will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Xinjiang?

The most popular airlines flying from Sydney to Xinjiang are China Southern, Air China and Cathay Pacific.

China Southern
China Southern
From $647
Air China
Air China
From $598
Cathay Pacific
Cathay Pacific
From $958
Sichuan Airlines
Sichuan Airlines
From $1,015

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Xinjiang?

The cheapest airlines flying from Sydney to Xinjiang are Air China, China Southern and Cathay Pacific.

Rainfall in Xinjiang by month

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Xinjiang ranges from 0.0 - 0.0 mm per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 0.0 mm. January is typically the driest time to visit Xinjiang when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

Temperature in Xinjiang by month

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Xinjiang, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 32.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around -9.0 C).

What are the most popular places to fly to in Xinjiang?

The most popular places in Xinjiang to fly to are Ürümqi, Ili, Kashgar, Ili and Bayingolin.

Reviews of airlines servicing Xinjiang

Check out reviews from past customers who have flown Cathay Pacific,Air China, andChina Southern to China to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,477 reviews
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Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.9

Overall

7.6

Comfort

7.6

Entertainment

7.7

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,July 2026

CGK - HKG

food quality is horrible for premium economy. one of the worst in the airlines. flight attendants is mediocre. won't flight this anymore. better to use Starlux, SQ, or ANA/JAL.
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,477 reviews
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,477 reviews
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Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.9

Overall

7.6

Comfort

7.6

Entertainment

7.7

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,July 2026

CGK - HKG

food quality is horrible for premium economy. one of the worst in the airlines. flight attendants is mediocre. won't flight this anymore. better to use Starlux, SQ, or ANA/JAL.
Air China
7.5
Good
164 reviews
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,477 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.9

Overall

7.6

Comfort

7.6

Entertainment

7.7

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,July 2026

CGK - HKG

food quality is horrible for premium economy. one of the worst in the airlines. flight attendants is mediocre. won't flight this anymore. better to use Starlux, SQ, or ANA/JAL.
China Southern
7.3
Good
172 reviews
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,477 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.9

Overall

7.6

Comfort

7.6

Entertainment

7.7

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,July 2026

CGK - HKG

food quality is horrible for premium economy. one of the worst in the airlines. flight attendants is mediocre. won't flight this anymore. better to use Starlux, SQ, or ANA/JAL.

FAQs about flying to Xinjiang

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Xinjiang if I am willing to have stopovers?

    Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Xinjiang on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Xinjiang?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Air China is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Xinjiang.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Xinjiang depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Xinjiang, Melbourne offers the quickest one-way flight (18 hours 25 minutes).

  • Does Urumqi have car hire?

    Yes. Those touching down at Urumqi can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Urumqi?

    Yes. Urumqi has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Airport Hotel is the closest property to Urumqi (0.0 km away from Urumqi).

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