Urumqi to Shanghai

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Best time to visit Shanghai — climate

Best value: Sep — fares from €107 and ~32°C daytime.

Flights from Urumqi to Shanghai start around €107 (direct flights available). Range seen recently: €107–140, based on 23 fares found by travellers.

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Cheapest cached fares Urumqi → Shanghai; direct flights available (e.g. 9C). · Based on 23 fares found by travellers in the last 48h

Cheapest round trips to Shanghai

Fares found by travellers in the last 48 hours — refreshed daily.

Oct 14 – Oct 21 Spring Airlines · Direct · 4h 50m €202 Book

Oct 14 – Oct 19 Spring Airlines · Direct · 4h 50m €202 Book

Oct 15 – Oct 23 Spring Airlines · Direct · 4h 35m €217 Book

Sep 8 – Sep 16 Spring Airlines · Direct · 4h 35m €219 Book

Sep 8 – Sep 13 Spring Airlines · Direct · 4h 35m €219 Book

Oct 14 – Oct 17 Spring Airlines · Direct · 4h 50m €219 Book

Sep 11 – Sep 21 Spring Airlines · Direct · 4h 50m €220 Book

Sep 14 – Sep 20 Spring Airlines · Direct · 4h 50m €220 Book

Weather in Shanghai

Wed ⛈️ 35° 28° 💧75%

Thu ⛈️ 33° 27° 💧92%

Fri ⛈️ 34° 28° 💧72%

Sat ⛈️ 32° 28° 💧96%

Sun ⛈️ 28° 26° 💧100%

Mon ⛈️ 29° 26° 💧94%

Tue ⛈️ 31° 27° 💧84%

In Jul, Shanghai typically sees ~34°C daytime highs and 10 rainy days.

Where to stay in Shanghai

3★+ hotels from €52/night (39 hotels sampled, ~3 weeks out).

Modena by Fraser Putuo Shanghai hotel · Shanghai

from €52/night★ 4

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Dorsett Shanghai hotel · Shanghai

from €63/night★ 4

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Novotel Shanghai Atlantis hotel · Shanghai

from €64/night★ 4

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Good to know

Time differenceSame time zone

Time in the air4h 35m

Things to do in Shanghai

Top-rated tours and tickets from €52 — book ahead for the popular ones.

Shanghai Breakfast Walking Tour of Former French Concession★ 5.0 (160)

Hangzhou Private Customized Day Trip from Shanghai by Bullet Train★ 5.0 (100)

Wuzhen and Xitang Water Town Private Full Day Trip from Shanghai with Lunch and Dinner★ 5.0 (69)

2-Hour Chinese Calligraphy with an Artist in Shanghai, China★ 5.0 (60)

Small-Group Shanghai's Old City Walking Exploration★ 5.0 (54)

Shanghai Food and Culture Tour with 10 dishes and 5 eateries★ 5.0 (52)

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About Shanghai

Shanghai (上海; Zånhae in Shanghainese, Shànghǎi in Mandarin) is the most developed city in China, the country's main center for finance and fashion, and one of the world's most populous and important cities. Shanghai is a fascinating mix of East and West. It has historic shikumen (石库门) houses that blend the styles of Chinese houses with European design flair, and it has one of the richest collections of Art Deco buildings in the world.

Read the full Shanghai guide

Guide content from Wikivoyage contributors (CC BY-SA).

Round out the trip

eSIM for ShanghaiData from the moment you land — no roaming bills. Rent a car in ShanghaiCompare local and international rental desks. Airport transferFixed-price pickup waiting at arrivals. Travel insuranceMedical + luggage cover from a few €/day.

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Flight prices are real fares travellers found in the last 48 hours, refreshed daily — the booking site confirms the final price. Train, bus and ferry fares are shown on the operators' booking sites. Weather data by Open-Meteo; exchange rates: ECB reference. Data updated 2026-08-04. Some links earn Stayonomy a commission at no cost to you.