Cheap Flights from San Francisco to Urumqi from $474

Frequently Asked Questions

• What are the cheapest flights from San Francisco to Urumqi (SFO-URC)?

  Based on Trip.com data, China Southern Airlines offers one-way fares as low as $474 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. SFO to URC on Sun, Sep 13), while China Southern Airlines offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from $1,030 departing on Sat, Sep 5 and returning on Wed, Sep 9.

• Which airlines offer direct flights from San Francisco to Urumqi?

  At the moment, you can catch a nonstop flight from San Francisco to Urumqi with the following airlines, including: Cathay Pacific Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.

• When is the best time to book flights from San Francisco to Urumqi?

  By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from San Francisco to Urumqi is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.

• How can I find the best deals on flights from San Francisco to Urumqi?

  To find best deals on flights from San Francisco to Urumqi, you can use various tools on Trip.com:
  · Be flexible with your travel dates to get the cheapest flight deal. Now the cheapest flight deal is on Sun, Sep 13, with one-way flights priced at just $474.
  · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is China Southern Airlines.
  · Set up price alerts to easily monitor ticket prices without having to check every day.
  · Check Trip.com flight deals and promo codes frequently.
  · Avoid peak season unless you book very early. It seems the peak season for Urumqi travel is around December.
  · Get exclusive promo codes for Trip.com app users.

• When are flight tickets from San Francisco (SFO) to Urumqi (URC) the cheapest?

  The cheapest months to fly from San Francisco to Urumqi is August, when demand for travel is lower.

• Which upcoming date is cheapest to fly from San Francisco to Urumqi on?

  After crunching the numbers on our July flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from San Francisco to Urumqi on July 28, 2026 with Cathay Pacific, with prices starting at $562.

• Which airports can I fly to for Urumqi from San Francisco?

  You can land at any one of the following hubs in Urumqi, with San Francisco International Airport to Urumqi Tianshan International Airport (SFO-URC) is by far the most common option on this route: Urumqi Tianshan International Airport (URC).

• Is there any time difference between San Francisco and Urumqi?

  The time difference between Urumqi and San Francisco is 16h.

• How do I change or cancel my ticket from San Francisco to Urumqi?

  Tickets can only be changed or canceled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.