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Flight deals from Beijing Capital to Urumqi

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Beijing Capital Airport to Urumqi Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from R 5,006. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Urumqi.R 2,261 per passenger.Departing Thu, 20 Aug.One-way flight with Hainan Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Hainan Airlines departs from Beijing Capital on Thu, 20 Aug, arriving in Urumqi.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 2,261, select.
Urumqi.R 2,384 per passenger.Departing Tue, 28 Jul.One-way flight with Hainan Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Hainan Airlines departs from Beijing Capital on Tue, 28 Jul, arriving in Urumqi.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 2,384, select.
Urumqi.R 5,016 per passenger.Departing Mon, 26 Oct.One-way flight with Sichuan Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Sichuan Airlines departs from Beijing Capital on Mon, 26 Oct, arriving in Urumqi.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 5,016, select.
Urumqi.R 5,049 per passenger.Departing Wed, 9 Sep.One-way flight with Sichuan Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Sichuan Airlines departs from Beijing Capital on Wed, 9 Sep, arriving in Urumqi.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 5,049, select.
Urumqi.R 5,239 per passenger.Departing Sun, 1 Nov.One-way flight with Sichuan Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Sichuan Airlines departs from Beijing Capital on Sun, 1 Nov, arriving in Urumqi.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 5,239, select.
Urumqi.R 8,432 per passenger.Departing Wed, 17 Feb.One-way flight with Air Astana.Outbound indirect flight with Air Astana, departs from Beijing Capital on Wed, 17 Feb, arriving in Urumqi.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 8,432, select.
Urumqi.R 8,953 per passenger.Departing Wed, 9 Dec.One-way flight with Air China.Outbound indirect flight with Air China, departs from Beijing Capital on Wed, 9 Dec, arriving in Urumqi.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 8,953, select.
Urumqi.R 9,634 per passenger.Departing Wed, 17 Feb.One-way flight with Sichuan Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Sichuan Airlines departs from Beijing Capital on Wed, 17 Feb, arriving in Urumqi.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 9,634, select.
Urumqi.R 9,645 per passenger.Departing Wed, 16 Dec.One-way flight with Air China.Outbound direct flight with Air China departs from Beijing Capital on Wed, 16 Dec, arriving in Urumqi.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 9,645, select.
Urumqi.R 9,911 per passenger.Departing Tue, 12 Jan.One-way flight with Sichuan Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Sichuan Airlines departs from Beijing Capital on Tue, 12 Jan, arriving in Urumqi.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 9,911, select.
Urumqi.R 9,914 per passenger.Departing Thu, 15 Apr.One-way flight with Sichuan Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Sichuan Airlines departs from Beijing Capital on Thu, 15 Apr, arriving in Urumqi.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 9,914, select.
Urumqi.R 9,929 per passenger.Departing Fri, 26 Mar.One-way flight with Sichuan Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Sichuan Airlines departs from Beijing Capital on Fri, 26 Mar, arriving in Urumqi.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 9,929, select.
Urumqi.R 10,050 per passenger.Departing Thu, 20 May.One-way flight with Sichuan Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Sichuan Airlines departs from Beijing Capital on Thu, 20 May, arriving in Urumqi.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 10,050, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Beijing Capital to Urumqi

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Beijing Capital to Urumqi flights are currently cheapest in August.
Jul
from R 2,361
Aug
from R 2,239
Sep
from R 5,001
Oct
from R 4,968
Nov
from R 5,189
Dec
from R 8,867
Jan
from R 9,816
Feb
from R 8,351
Mar
from R 9,833
Apr
from R 9,819
May
from R 9,953
Jun
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Beijing Capital to Urumqi: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Beijing Capital to Urumqi below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Urumqi.

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14km from central Urumqi
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Beijing to Urumqi: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight foundR 2,261
Cheapest month to flyAugust
Average flight time4 hrs, 23 mins
Most popular airlineAir China
Average flights per week208

Finding cheap flights from Beijing Capital to Urumqi: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Beijing Capital to Urumqi is R 4,574. 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 23 minutes is the average flight time from Beijing Capital to Urumqi.
Air China, Shandong Airlines and Shenzhen Airlines fly direct from Beijing Capital to Urumqi.
As of July 2026, there are 208 flights per week flying from Beijing Capital to Urumqi.
The cheapest month to fly from Beijing Capital to Urumqi is usually July.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Beijing Capital Airport to Urumqi Airport on Tuesday, 28 July 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 4 hours and 23 minutes.
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We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Urumqi is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

Currently, Hainan Airlines offers the cheapest flight tickets to Urumqi.

Travelling from Beijing Capital Airport (PEK) to Urumqi Airport (URC): what you need to know

  • The average time for a direct flight from Beijing Capital Airport to Urumqi Airport is 4 hours 20 minutes.

  • Beijing and Urumqi are both in the UTC+8 timezone. This means you won't have to change your watch on arrival.

  • There are 80 Beijing Capital Airport to Urumqi Airport flights every week.

  • Your PEK to URC flight won't wait if you're running late, so don't forget to check in on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.

  • During popular months such as August, you'll want to get to the airport well in advance. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight when you fly during a high season in general.

  • A number of airlines offer direct flights from Beijing Capital Airport to Urumqi Airport, so jetting off to Urumqi (and then seeing more of China!) is easy. The most popular carriers that fly nonstop include:

  • The airline that serves the most passengers on this route is Air China.

  • With 71.67% of its services landing as planned, Hainan Airlines is the most punctual carrier offering PEK to URC flights.

  • Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Beijing Capital Airport to Urumqi Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or maybe even explore a new city along the way. Here's where you can stop between PEK and URC:

    • Xi An Xianyang Airport

    • Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport

    • Taiyuan Airport

Handy information about Beijing Capital Airport (PEK)

Arriving at Urumqi Airport (URC)

Getting from Urumqi Airport (URC) to central Urumqi

  • The address for URC is Airport Expressway Entrance & Wuchang Hwy.

  • Urumqi Airport is approximately 16 kilometres from the centre of Urumqi. Driving there takes about 30 minutes.

  • If you're using public transport, expect a journey time of about 50 minutes.

When to fly to Urumqi Airport (URC)

  • July is the busiest month for flights from Beijing Capital Airport to Urumqi Airport. To skip the crowds, head to Urumqi in March.

  • The warmest month in Urumqi is July, with the temperature ranging between 16ºC (61ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF). Book your flights from Beijing Capital Airport to Urumqi Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.

  • January has average temperatures of between -21ºC (-6ºF) and 0ºC (32ºF). Look for cheap tickets from PEK to URC sometime around then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.

Explore more of China

  • See the best of Urumqi, then get out and explore other must-see parts of China. Travel north-west to Shihezi, around 137 kilometres away. Manasihe and Xinjiang Production and Construction Corps Military Reclamation Museum - Xintonghang Y-11 Aircraft are the perfect starting points for your visit.

  • Make your way 290 kilometres north-west from Urumqi and you'll reach Karamay, another well-known stop in China. Don't leave without experiencing Karamay Sunshine Water World and Heiyou Mountain.

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