Cheap Flights from Nanking / Nanjing to Urumqi

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      Flight deals from Nanking / Nanjing to Urumqi

      Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Nanking / Nanjing Airport to Urumqi Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from $1,351. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.

      Find the cheapest month to fly from Nanking / Nanjing to Urumqi

      We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Nanking / Nanjing to Urumqi flights are currently cheapest in October.

      Direct flights from Nanking / Nanjing to Urumqi

      Air China
      China Eastern
      China Express
      China Southern
      Juneyao Airlines
      Shandong Airlines
      Shenzhen Airlines
      Sichuan Airlines
      Tibet Airlines
      Xiamen Airlines

      Nanking / Nanjing to Urumqi: Alternative routes

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

      Nanjing to Urumqi: Flight information

      The things to know before you go.
      Cheapest flight found$1,351
      Cheapest month to flyOctober
      Average flight time5 hrs
      Most popular airlineChina Eastern
      Average flights per week64

      Finding cheap flights from Nanking / Nanjing to Urumqi: Frequently asked questions

      The best price we found for a return flight from Nanking / Nanjing to Urumqi is $1,351. 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.
      5 hours is the average flight time from Nanking / Nanjing to Urumqi.
      China Eastern, China Southern and Sichuan Airlines fly direct from Nanking / Nanjing to Urumqi.
      As of September 2026, there are 64 flights per week flying from Nanking / Nanjing to Urumqi.
      The cheapest month to fly from Nanking / Nanjing to Urumqi is usually October.
      After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Nanking / Nanjing Airport to Urumqi Airport on Friday, 16 October 2026.
      Yes – the average flight time is 5 hours.
      We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Urumqi but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.

      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, Cathay Pacific offers the cheapest flight tickets to Urumqi.

      Flying from Nanking / Nanjing Airport (NKG) to Urumqi Airport (URC): what you need to know

      • Hop on a direct flight from Nanking / Nanjing Airport to Urumqi Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 5 hours.

      • Nanjing and Urumqi are in the same timezone, UTC+8.

      • Take your pick of 39 weekly Nanking / Nanjing Airport to Urumqi Airport flights. The 08:15 departure with China Southern Airlines is the earliest you can take. Shandong Airlines operates the last service of the day at 19:00.

      • Your NKG to URC flight won't wait if you're late, so get to the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.

      • Be prepared for bigger queues in popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.

      • With direct flights from Nanking / Nanjing Airport to Urumqi Airport available through various airlines, flying to Urumqi (and then other destinations in China) is a snap. Here's who you can travel nonstop with:

      • The airline with the highest booking volume on this route is China Southern.

      • The most punctual carrier operating NKG to URC flights is China Eastern. Its services arrive as scheduled 78.63% of the time.

      • We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Nanking / Nanjing Airport to Urumqi Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Stopovers between NKG and URC include:

        • Xi An Xianyang Airport

        • Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport

        • Xining Airport

      How to find the cheapest flights from Nanking / Nanjing Airport (NKG) to Urumqi Airport (URC)

      • At the moment, $324 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Nanking / Nanjing Airport to Urumqi Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is $1,351. Keep in mind that fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.

      • To get your hands on cheap tickets from NKG to URC, book in advance. Airlines usually offer their best fares when flights are first made available.

      • Getting cheap flights from Nanking / Nanjing Airport to Urumqi Airport is easy if you're flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' search function to see the lowest fares across every month and snap up a great deal.

      • Finding cheap flights from NKG to URC is easy with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you as soon as a lower fare pops up.

      • Tailor your flights with filters. Choose your departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Nanking / Nanjing Airport to Urumqi Airport.

      Handy information about Nanking / Nanjing Airport (NKG)

      • You'll find NKG at Yingbin Rd.

      • Nanking / Nanjing Airport maintains a strong on-time performance, reducing the likelihood of delays. Departures from NKG make it to their destination as scheduled 86% of the time.

      • Nanking / Nanjing Airport is around 32 kilometres from central Nanjing. If you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 45 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.

      • Expect a trip time of about 1 hour on public transport.

      • Catching an early flight from Nanking / Nanjing Airport to Urumqi Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays near NKG:

      Arriving at Urumqi Airport (URC)

      When to fly to Urumqi Airport (URC)

      • The quietest month for a flight from Nanking / Nanjing Airport to Urumqi Airport is March, while July is the most popular. Choose the ideal time to visit Urumqi based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.

      • The warmest month in Urumqi is July, with the temperature ranging between 16ºC and 33ºC. Book your flights from Nanking / Nanjing Airport to Urumqi Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.

      • If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from NKG to URC in January. Average temperatures are between -21ºC and 0ºC then.

      Explore more of China

      • While Urumqi is a great introduction to China, there's a whole lot more to uncover in Shihezi. Around 137 kilometres to the north-west, this must-see city has a wealth of attractions, like Manasihe and Xinjiang Production and Construction Corps Military Reclamation Museum - Xintonghang Y-11 Aircraft.

      • Your trip through China isn't complete without visiting Karamay. Karamay Sunshine Water World and Heiyou Mountain are just a couple of highlights in this destination, which is about 290 kilometres north-west of Urumqi.

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