Cheap flights from Almaty to Urumqi from $208 ALA → URC
Almaty Airport (ALA) → Urumqi Diwopu International Airport (URC)
The cheapest return found recently is $312 with FlyArystan, 17 Dec – 1 Jan 2027, found 2 days ago. The cheapest one-way found recently is $208 with China Southern Airlines, 18 Jun 2027, found 4 days ago.
- Cheapest one-way found recently
- $208, China Southern Airlines, found 4 days ago
- Cheapest return found recently
- $312, 17 Dec to 1 Jan 2027
- Usual return price
- $313 to $336
- Cheapest month to fly
- January 2027, return fares from $279 found in the last 7 days
- Airlines with nonstop flights
- China Southern Airlines, Air Astana
- Shortest nonstop flight found
- 1 h 40 min
Return
The cheapest return fare on each of 35 departure dates is usually $313 to $336.
Cheapest return found recently
$312
17 Dec – 1 Jan 2027 · FlyArystan
Almaty Airport (ALA) → Urumqi Diwopu International Airport (URC)
Leaves 2:00 p.m. · Return leaves 2:00 a.m. · 17 h 5 min of travel, both ways together
out 1 stop, back 1 stop
found 2 days ago
Cheapest nonstop return
$329
9 Jan 2027 – 13 Jan 2027 · China Southern Airlines
Almaty Airport (ALA) → Urumqi Diwopu International Airport (URC)
Leaves 8:20 a.m. · Return leaves 8:20 p.m. · 3 h 40 min of travel, both ways together
out nonstop, back nonstop
found 2 days ago
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$312 17 Dec – 1 Jan 2027found 2 days agoSee prices for these dates
$279 12 Jan 2027 – 21 Jan 2027found 6 days agoSee prices for these dates
What have prices looked like?
Over 49 days, 24 Sept to 11 Nov, the cheapest return we saw each day was $247 to $309.
At $312, the cheapest return found recently is above that range.
Those were the prices on those days, not today's.
Is this a good return price?
Compared with the cheapest return fare on each of 35 departure dates from 13 Nov to 6 Oct 2027, found by travelers' searches in the last 7 days (economy, the price the seller showed on Aviasales). The usual range is the middle half of those prices.
Could nearby dates be cheaper?
We hold no other 15-night return fares leaving within 3 days of 17 Dec to compare.
Every date we hold
177 fares on 35 departure dates
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| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Nov – 22 Nov | $322 | Air Astana | Almaty Airport (ALA) → Urumqi Diwopu International Airport (URC) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 4 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 1 Dec – 4 Dec | $303 | SCAT | Almaty Airport (ALA) → Urumqi Diwopu International Airport (URC) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 6 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 3 Dec – 15 Dec | $325 | Air Astana | Almaty Airport (ALA) → Urumqi Diwopu International Airport (URC) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 4 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 6 Dec – 11 Dec | $303 | SCAT | Almaty Airport (ALA) → Urumqi Diwopu International Airport (URC) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 4 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 15 Dec – 25 Dec | $331 | China Southern Airlines | Almaty Airport (ALA) → Urumqi Diwopu International Airport (URC) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 3 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 16 Dec – 19 Jan 2027 | $286 | FlyArystan | Almaty Airport (ALA) → Urumqi Diwopu International Airport (URC) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 4 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 17 Dec – 1 Jan 2027 | $312 | FlyArystan | Almaty Airport (ALA) → Urumqi Diwopu International Airport (URC) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 2 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 18 Dec – 8 Jan 2027 | $330 | Air Astana | Almaty Airport (ALA) → Urumqi Diwopu International Airport (URC) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 5 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 20 Dec – 28 Dec | $330 | China Southern Airlines | Almaty Airport (ALA) → Urumqi Diwopu International Airport (URC) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 7 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 22 Dec – 24 Dec | $314 | SCAT | Almaty Airport (ALA) → Urumqi Diwopu International Airport (URC) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 2 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 26 Dec – 29 Dec | $336 | Air Astana | Almaty Airport (ALA) → Urumqi Diwopu International Airport (URC) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 6 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 30 Dec – 1 Jan 2027 | $336 | Air Astana | Almaty Airport (ALA) → Urumqi Diwopu International Airport (URC) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 7 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 4 Jan 2027 – 14 Jan 2027 | $310 | FlyArystan | Almaty Airport (ALA) → Urumqi Diwopu International Airport (URC) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 4 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 9 Jan 2027 – 13 Jan 2027 | $329 | China Southern Airlines | Almaty Airport (ALA) → Urumqi Diwopu International Airport (URC) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 2 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 12 Jan 2027 – 21 Jan 2027 | $279 | FlyArystan | Almaty Airport (ALA) → Urumqi Diwopu International Airport (URC) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 6 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 14 Jan 2027 – 19 Jan 2027 | $293 | FlyArystan | Almaty Airport (ALA) → Urumqi Diwopu International Airport (URC) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 5 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 28 Jan 2027 – 10 Feb 2027 | $318 | China Southern Airlines | Almaty Airport (ALA) → Urumqi Diwopu International Airport (URC) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 8 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 2 Feb 2027 – 6 Feb 2027 | $342 | Air Astana | Almaty Airport (ALA) → Urumqi Diwopu International Airport (URC) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 7 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 4 Feb 2027 – 12 Feb 2027 | $289 | FlyArystan | Almaty Airport (ALA) → Urumqi Diwopu International Airport (URC) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 4 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 23 Feb 2027 – 1 Mar 2027 | $315 | SCAT | Almaty Airport (ALA) → Urumqi Diwopu International Airport (URC) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 2 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 24 Feb 2027 – 27 Feb 2027 | $345 | Air Astana | Almaty Airport (ALA) → Urumqi Diwopu International Airport (URC) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 7 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 25 Feb 2027 – 5 Mar 2027 | $281 | FlyArystan | Almaty Airport (ALA) → Urumqi Diwopu International Airport (URC) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 3 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 27 Feb 2027 – 6 Mar 2027 | $334 | Air Astana | Almaty Airport (ALA) → Urumqi Diwopu International Airport (URC) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 7 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 8 Mar 2027 – 13 Mar 2027 | $341 | Air Astana | Almaty Airport (ALA) → Urumqi Diwopu International Airport (URC) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 4 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 18 Mar 2027 – 25 Mar 2027 | $317 | China Southern Airlines | Almaty Airport (ALA) → Urumqi Diwopu International Airport (URC) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 8 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 21 Mar 2027 – 28 Mar 2027 | $333 | China Southern Airlines | Almaty Airport (ALA) → Urumqi Diwopu International Airport (URC) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 5 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 8 Apr 2027 – 7 May 2027 | $330 | China Southern Airlines | Almaty Airport (ALA) → Urumqi Diwopu International Airport (URC) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 4 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 10 Apr 2027 – 17 Apr 2027 | $337 | Air Astana | Almaty Airport (ALA) → Urumqi Diwopu International Airport (URC) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 2 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 27 Apr 2027 – 30 Apr 2027 | $337 | Air Astana | Almaty Airport (ALA) → Urumqi Diwopu International Airport (URC) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 7 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 5 May 2027 – 15 May 2027 | $332 | China Southern Airlines | Almaty Airport (ALA) → Urumqi Diwopu International Airport (URC) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 7 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 10 May 2027 – 16 May 2027 | $332 | China Southern Airlines | Almaty Airport (ALA) → Urumqi Diwopu International Airport (URC) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 6 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 1 Jul 2027 – 12 Jul 2027 | $340 | China Southern Airlines | Almaty Airport (ALA) → Urumqi Diwopu International Airport (URC) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 2 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 1 Aug 2027 – 11 Aug 2027 | $335 | China Southern Airlines | Almaty Airport (ALA) → Urumqi Diwopu International Airport (URC) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 5 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 12 Aug 2027 – 18 Aug 2027 | $348 | Air Astana | Almaty Airport (ALA) → Urumqi Diwopu International Airport (URC) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 5 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 6 Oct 2027 – 27 Oct 2027 | $339 | Air Astana | Almaty Airport (ALA) → Urumqi Diwopu International Airport (URC) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 5 days ago | See prices for these dates |
Which month looks cheapest?
January 2027 is the cheapest month — from $279.
Airlines on the cheapest dates: Air Astana, China Southern Airlines, FlyArystan, SCAT.
One-way
Not enough comparable prices yet for a usual one-way price.
Cheapest one-way found recently
$208
18 Jun 2027 · China Southern Airlines
Almaty Airport (ALA) → Urumqi Diwopu International Airport (URC)
Leaves 8:35 a.m. · 1 h 40 min trip
nonstop
found 4 days ago
Cheapest nonstop one-way
$208
18 Jun 2027 · China Southern Airlines
Almaty Airport (ALA) → Urumqi Diwopu International Airport (URC)
Leaves 8:35 a.m. · 1 h 40 min trip
nonstop
found 4 days ago
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$208 18 Jun 2027found 4 days agoOpen this trip
It is also the cheapest one-way we hold, of any age.
What have prices looked like?
Over 31 days, 29 Sept to 11 Nov, the cheapest one-way we saw each day was $196 to $215.
Those were the prices on those days, not today's.
Is this a good one-way price?
Not enough comparable prices yet: we hold one-way fares on 2 departure dates and need at least 3 to say what is usual.
Could nearby dates be cheaper?
We hold no other one-way fares leaving within 3 days of 18 Jun 2027 to compare.
Every date we hold
2 fares on 2 departure dates
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| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Jun 2027 | $208 | China Southern Airlines | Almaty Airport (ALA) → Urumqi Diwopu International Airport (URC) | nonstop | found 4 days ago | Open this trip |
| 27 Oct 2027 | $212 | Air Astana | Almaty Airport (ALA) → Urumqi Diwopu International Airport (URC) | nonstop | found 5 days ago | Open this trip |
Which month looks cheapest?
June 2027 is the cheapest month — from $208.
Airlines on the cheapest dates: China Southern Airlines, Air Astana.
Premium cabin fares from Almaty to Urumqi
We hold no premium economy, business or first-class fares for this route: we collect them for the busiest routes, and this one is not among them yet.
Today's prices for 17 Dec – 1 Jan 2027 in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
Today's prices for 18 Jun 2027 in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
How far ahead were prices cheapest for Almaty to Urumqi?
Return
Fares 90 to 179 days before departure were typically 11% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure.
From the cheapest return each day between 24 Sept and 11 Nov (49 days), grouped by how many days ahead the flight left; one adult in economy.
Each range covers different departure dates, so this compares typical fares, not the same trip priced twice.
Prices reflect recent searches — current fares may differ.
See these ranges as a table
| Booked ahead by | Typical fare | Cheapest day | Above the cheapest | Days of prices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0–6 days | $315 | $303 | +12% | 38 |
| 7–13 days | $316 | $303 | +13% | 34 |
| 14–29 days | $312 | $277 | +11% | 44 |
| 30–59 days | $285 | $259 | +1% | 49 |
| 60–89 days | $293 | $247 | +4% | 47 |
| 90–179 days | $281 | $279 | Cheapest seen | 49 |
| 180+ days | $319 | $287 | +14% | 45 |
One-way
Not enough history yet: in 31 days of one-way prices, 29 Sept to 11 Nov, fewer than 3 booking ranges had prices on 7 days or more.
Live price for these dates
The cheapest return found recently is for 17 Dec – 1 Jan 2027. A live search on this page shows what those dates cost now, for one adult in economy.
Questions about this trip
How much is a return flight from Almaty to Urumqi?
The cheapest return found recently is $312 with FlyArystan, 17 Dec to 1 Jan 2027, found 2 days ago. The cheapest return we hold, of any age, is $279 with FlyArystan, 12 Jan 2027 to 21 Jan 2027, found 6 days ago. The cheapest return fare on each of 35 departure dates is usually $313 to $336.
How much is a one-way flight from Almaty to Urumqi?
The cheapest one-way found recently is $208 with China Southern Airlines, 18 Jun 2027, found 4 days ago.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Almaty to Urumqi?
January 2027 is the cheapest month for a return, from $279, 12 Jan 2027 to 21 Jan 2027, found 6 days ago. June 2027 is the cheapest month for a one-way, from $208, 18 Jun 2027, found 4 days ago.
How far ahead should I book a flight from Almaty to Urumqi?
In 49 days of prices between 24 Sept and 11 Nov, return fares 90 to 179 days before departure were typically 11% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure.
Is there a direct flight from Almaty to Urumqi?
Yes, the cheapest nonstop return found recently is $329 with China Southern Airlines, 9 Jan 2027 to 13 Jan 2027, found 2 days ago. The cheapest nonstop one-way found recently is $208 with China Southern Airlines, 18 Jun 2027, found 4 days ago.
How long is the flight from Almaty to Urumqi?
The cheapest nonstop one-way found recently, with China Southern Airlines on 18 Jun 2027, takes 1 h 40 min from Almaty Airport (ALA) to Urumqi Diwopu International Airport (URC).
Which airlines have the cheapest flights from Almaty to Urumqi?
Between 13 Nov and 6 Oct 2027, Air Astana has the cheapest return on 13 of the 35 departure dates we hold, China Southern Airlines on 11 and FlyArystan on 7.
Prices are what travelers' searches on Aviasales found in the last 7 days, in US dollars: the price the seller showed on Aviasales; bags may cost extra. Fares change, so check today's price before you book. How our prices work