Urumqi to Shanghai

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When is it cheapest to fly?

Jul: from €125 — show this month's calendar €125 JulAug: from €141 — show this month's calendar €141 AugSep: from €116 — show this month's calendar €116 SepOct: from €111 — show this month's calendar €111 OctNov: from €165 — show this month's calendar €165 NovDec: from €120 — show this month's calendar €120 DecJan: from €209 — show this month's calendar €209 Jan

How the cheapest fare moved

Jul 24: €118 €118 Jul 17 Jul 24 low €116 · high €170

Departure-day prices · June 2026 Urumqi → Shanghai

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Best time to visit Shanghai — climate

Jan: ~11°C daytime, 2 rainy days 11° JanFeb: ~10°C daytime, 4 rainy days 10° FebMar: ~17°C daytime, 9 rainy days 17° MarApr: ~25°C daytime, 4 rainy days 25° AprMay: ~27°C daytime, 9 rainy days 27° MayJun: ~29°C daytime, 21 rainy days 29° JunJul: ~33°C daytime, 17 rainy days 33° JulAug: ~36°C daytime, 11 rainy days 36° AugSep: ~32°C daytime, 21 rainy days 32° SepOct: ~26°C daytime, 7 rainy days 26° OctNov: ~18°C daytime, 6 rainy days 18° NovDec: ~14°C daytime, 2 rainy days 14° Dec

Best value: Oct — fares from €111 and ~26°C daytime.

Flights from Urumqi to Shanghai start around €111 (direct flights available). Range seen recently: €111–140, based on 18 fares found by travellers.

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Cheapest cached fares Urumqi → Shanghai; direct flights available (e.g. 9C). · Based on 18 fares found by travellers in the last 48h

Cheapest round trips to Shanghai

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

Sep 2 – Sep 8 Spring Airlines · Direct · 4h 50m €221 Book
Sep 17 – Oct 8 Spring Airlines · Direct · 5h 00m €247 Book
Oct 17 – Oct 24 Spring Airlines · 1 stop · 5h 35m €250 Book
Sep 7 – Sep 13 Spring Airlines · Direct · 4h 50m €251 Book
Sep 12 – Sep 18 Spring Airlines · Direct · 5h 00m €252 Book
Aug 14 – Aug 23 Spring Airlines · Direct · 4h 50m €252 Book
Aug 19 – Aug 27 Spring Airlines · Direct · 4h 50m €253 Book
Oct 11 – Oct 18 Spring Airlines · Direct · 5h 00m €253 Book

Weather in Shanghai

Sat 🌤️ 36° 28° 💧6%
Sun ☁️ 36° 28° 💧6%
Mon ⛈️ 35° 28° 💧25%
Tue ⛈️ 35° 27° 💧37%
Wed ☁️ 35° 28° 💧27%
Thu 🌤️ 40° 27° 💧33%
Fri 🌦️ 34° 29° 💧55%

In Jun, Shanghai typically sees ~29°C daytime highs and 21 rainy days.

Where to stay in Shanghai

3★+ hotels from €53/night (39 hotels sampled, ~3 weeks out).

Modena by Fraser Putuo Shanghai hotel · Shanghai
from €53/night★ 4
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Novotel Shanghai Hongqiao hotel · Shanghai
from €64/night★ 5
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Hyatt Place Shanghai Hongqiao CBD hotel · Shanghai
from €70/night★ 4
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Good to know

Time differenceSame time zone
Time in the air4h 50m

Things to do in Shanghai

Top-rated tours and tickets from €53 — book ahead for the popular ones.

from €69
Shanghai Breakfast Walking Tour of Former French Concession★ 5.0 (160)
from €246
Hangzhou Private Customized Day Trip from Shanghai by Bullet Train★ 5.0 (99)
from €254
Wuzhen and Xitang Water Town Private Full Day Trip from Shanghai with Lunch and Dinner★ 5.0 (69)
from €53
2-Hour Chinese Calligraphy with an Artist in Shanghai, China★ 5.0 (60)
from €54
Small-Group Shanghai's Old City Walking Exploration★ 5.0 (54)
from €66
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 2026-07-24. Some links earn Stayonomy a commission at no cost to you.