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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Urumqi Airport to Almaty Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from $512. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Almaty.$512 per passenger.Departing Sun, 12 Jul, returning Sun, 19 Jul.Return flight with Scat Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Scat Airlines, departs from Urumqi on Sun, 12 Jul, arriving in Almaty.Inbound indirect flight with Scat Airlines, departs from Almaty on Sun, 19 Jul, arriving in Urumqi.Price includes taxes and charges.From $512, select.
Almaty.$560 per passenger.Departing Sun, 2 Aug, returning Sun, 9 Aug.Return flight with Scat Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Scat Airlines, departs from Urumqi on Sun, 2 Aug, arriving in Almaty.Inbound indirect flight with Scat Airlines, departs from Almaty on Sun, 9 Aug, arriving in Urumqi.Price includes taxes and charges.From $560, select.
Almaty.$578 per passenger.Departing Mon, 13 Jul, returning Mon, 20 Jul.Return flight with China Southern.Outbound direct flight with China Southern departs from Urumqi on Mon, 13 Jul, arriving in Almaty.Inbound direct flight with China Southern departs from Almaty on Mon, 20 Jul, arriving in Urumqi.Price includes taxes and charges.From $578, select.
Almaty.$588 per passenger.Departing Sat, 26 Sep, returning Sun, 4 Oct.Return flight with Air Astana.Outbound direct flight with Air Astana departs from Urumqi on Sat, 26 Sep, arriving in Almaty.Inbound direct flight with Air Astana departs from Almaty on Sun, 4 Oct, arriving in Urumqi.Price includes taxes and charges.From $588, select.
Almaty.$589 per passenger.Departing Wed, 2 Sep, returning Wed, 9 Sep.Return flight with Air Astana.Outbound direct flight with Air Astana departs from Urumqi on Wed, 2 Sep, arriving in Almaty.Inbound direct flight with Air Astana departs from Almaty on Wed, 9 Sep, arriving in Urumqi.Price includes taxes and charges.From $589, select.
Almaty.$600 per passenger.Departing Thu, 20 Aug, returning Fri, 28 Aug.Return flight with Air Astana.Outbound direct flight with Air Astana departs from Urumqi on Thu, 20 Aug, arriving in Almaty.Inbound direct flight with Air Astana departs from Almaty on Fri, 28 Aug, arriving in Urumqi.Price includes taxes and charges.From $600, select.
Almaty.$608 per passenger.Departing Thu, 4 Mar, returning Sat, 6 Mar.Return flight with Air Astana.Outbound direct flight with Air Astana departs from Urumqi on Thu, 4 Mar, arriving in Almaty.Inbound direct flight with Air Astana departs from Almaty on Sat, 6 Mar, arriving in Urumqi.Price includes taxes and charges.From $608, select.
Almaty.$611 per passenger.Departing Sat, 14 Nov, returning Sat, 21 Nov.Return flight with Air Astana.Outbound direct flight with Air Astana departs from Urumqi on Sat, 14 Nov, arriving in Almaty.Inbound direct flight with Air Astana departs from Almaty on Sat, 21 Nov, arriving in Urumqi.Price includes taxes and charges.From $611, select.
Almaty.$612 per passenger.Departing Thu, 31 Dec, returning Sat, 2 Jan.Return flight with Air Astana.Outbound direct flight with Air Astana departs from Urumqi on Thu, 31 Dec, arriving in Almaty.Inbound direct flight with Air Astana departs from Almaty on Sat, 2 Jan, arriving in Urumqi.Price includes taxes and charges.From $612, select.
Almaty.$612 per passenger.Departing Fri, 16 Oct, returning Mon, 19 Oct.Return flight with Air Astana.Outbound direct flight with Air Astana departs from Urumqi on Fri, 16 Oct, arriving in Almaty.Inbound direct flight with Air Astana departs from Almaty on Mon, 19 Oct, arriving in Urumqi.Price includes taxes and charges.From $612, select.
Almaty.$613 per passenger.Departing Thu, 10 Dec, returning Thu, 17 Dec.Return flight with Air Astana.Outbound direct flight with Air Astana departs from Urumqi on Thu, 10 Dec, arriving in Almaty.Inbound direct flight with Air Astana departs from Almaty on Thu, 17 Dec, arriving in Urumqi.Price includes taxes and charges.From $613, select.
Almaty.$625 per passenger.Departing Fri, 31 Jul, returning Fri, 7 Aug.Return flight with Air Astana.Outbound direct flight with Air Astana departs from Urumqi on Fri, 31 Jul, arriving in Almaty.Inbound direct flight with Air Astana departs from Almaty on Fri, 7 Aug, arriving in Urumqi.Price includes taxes and charges.From $625, select.
Almaty.$628 per passenger.Departing Wed, 24 Jun, returning Wed, 1 Jul.Return flight with Air Astana.Outbound direct flight with Air Astana departs from Urumqi on Wed, 24 Jun, arriving in Almaty.Inbound direct flight with Air Astana departs from Almaty on Wed, 1 Jul, arriving in Urumqi.Price includes taxes and charges.From $628, select.
Almaty.$679 per passenger.Departing Fri, 21 May, returning Wed, 26 May.Return flight with Air Astana.Outbound direct flight with Air Astana departs from Urumqi on Fri, 21 May, arriving in Almaty.Inbound direct flight with Air Astana departs from Almaty on Wed, 26 May, arriving in Urumqi.Price includes taxes and charges.From $679, select.
Almaty.$699 per passenger.Departing Fri, 3 Jul, returning Thu, 1 Oct.Return flight with China Southern.Outbound direct flight with China Southern departs from Urumqi on Fri, 3 Jul, arriving in Almaty.Inbound direct flight with China Southern departs from Almaty on Thu, 1 Oct, arriving in Urumqi.Price includes taxes and charges.From $699, select.
Almaty.$761 per passenger.Departing Tue, 23 Jun, returning Tue, 30 Jun.Return flight with Air Astana.Outbound direct flight with Air Astana departs from Urumqi on Tue, 23 Jun, arriving in Almaty.Inbound direct flight with Air Astana departs from Almaty on Tue, 30 Jun, arriving in Urumqi.Price includes taxes and charges.From $761, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Urumqi to Almaty

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Urumqi to Almaty flights are currently cheapest in July.
Jun
from $761
Jul
from $512
Aug
from $560
Sep
from $589
Oct
from $612
Nov
from $611
Dec
from $613
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Mar
from $608
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May
from $679

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Urumqi to Almaty: Flight information

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Cheapest flight found$512
Cheapest month to flyJuly
Average flight time1 hr, 57 mins
Most popular airlineChina Southern
Average flights per week42

Finding cheap flights from Urumqi to Almaty: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Urumqi to Almaty is $512. 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.
1 hour and 57 minutes is the average flight time from Urumqi to Almaty.
China Southern and Air Astana fly direct from Urumqi to Almaty.
As of June 2026, there are 48 flights per week flying from Urumqi to Almaty.
The cheapest month to fly from Urumqi to Almaty is usually July.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Urumqi Airport to Almaty Airport on Sunday, 12 July 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 1 hour and 57 minutes.
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 Almaty 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 Almaty is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, Scat Airlines and China Southern offer the cheapest flight tickets to Almaty.

Travelling from Urumqi Airport (URC) to Almaty Airport (ALA): what you need to know

  • The average time for a direct flight from Urumqi Airport to Almaty Airport is 1 hour 55 minutes.

  • Almaty is three hours behind Urumqi and observes the UTC+5 timezone.

  • You can choose from 20 weekly Urumqi Airport to Almaty Airport flights. The 10:05 departure with China Southern Airlines is the earliest flight available. China Southern Airlines operates the last service of the day at 20:30.

  • Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Make sure you're at the airport on time to catch your URC to ALA flight.

  • During popular months such as July, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than normal. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights when you travel during a peak period in general.

  • China Southern is your ticket to exploring Almaty (and maybe even some other exciting corners of Kazakhstan!). Browse the direct flights from Urumqi Airport to Almaty Airport offered by this carrier.

  • The airline with the highest number of bookings on this route is China Southern.

  • With 70.51% of its services arriving as planned, China Southern is the most punctual carrier offering URC to ALA flights.

How to find the cheapest flights from Urumqi Airport (URC) to Almaty Airport (ALA)

  • $257 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Urumqi Airport to Almaty Airport flight. Return flights start from $512. These prices can change based on availability and demand.

  • Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from URC to ALA if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some excellent early bird deals.

  • The cheapest month for flights from Urumqi Airport to Almaty Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices if you have a flexible travel schedule.

  • Spend less time searching for cheap flights from URC to ALA by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification on the app when a special offer becomes available.

  • Choose your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Urumqi Airport to Almaty Airport.

Handy information about Urumqi Airport (URC)

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

  • Of all flights departing from Urumqi Airport, 66% arrive as scheduled at their destination.

  • To get to Urumqi Airport from central Urumqi, it takes about 30 minutes if you're travelling by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 16 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.

  • The journey on public transport takes roughly 50 minutes.

  • Get your journey off to a hassle-free start by staying near URC. Whether you've booked an early flight from Urumqi Airport to Almaty Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are ideal:

Arriving at Almaty Airport (ALA)

  • If you're landing on a late Urumqi Airport to Almaty Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of being near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting not long after at one of these options near ALA:

  • Get your adventure underway by picking up a Almaty Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from AmiGo!, Hertz or Vladex and explore beyond Almaty's main sights.

  • Lock in the lowest price by reserving your ride from Almaty Airport about two weeks in advance of your trip.

When to fly to Almaty Airport (ALA)

  • It's time to choose your dates for your flight from Urumqi Airport to Almaty Airport. August is the busiest month to head to Almaty. If you want a quieter vibe, go in March.

  • When reserving your flight from Urumqi Airport to Almaty Airport, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Almaty, with the temperature ranging from 12ºC to 33ºC.

  • If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from URC to ALA in January. Temperatures average between -16ºC and 3ºC then.

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