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Flight deals from Urumqi to Melbourne

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Urumqi Airport to Melbourne? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from C$1,962. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Melbourne.C$559 per passenger.Departing Sat., Aug. 15.One-way flight with Cathay Pacific.Outbound indirect flight with Cathay Pacific, departs from Urumqi on Sat., Aug. 15, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From C$559, select.
Melbourne.C$561 per passenger.Departing Thu., Sep. 17.One-way flight with Shandong Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Shandong Airlines, departs from Urumqi on Thu., Sep. 17, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From C$561, select.
Melbourne.C$652 per passenger.Departing Fri., Oct. 23.One-way flight with Shandong Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Shandong Airlines, departs from Urumqi on Fri., Oct. 23, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From C$652, select.
Melbourne.C$680 per passenger.Departing Fri., Jul. 3.One-way flight with China Eastern.Outbound indirect flight with China Eastern, departs from Urumqi on Fri., Jul. 3, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From C$680, select.
Melbourne.C$913 per passenger.Departing Tue., Dec. 22.One-way flight with Air China.Outbound indirect flight with Air China, departs from Urumqi on Tue., Dec. 22, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From C$913, select.
Melbourne.C$984 per passenger.Departing Wed., Jan. 13.One-way flight with Spring Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Spring Airlines, departs from Urumqi on Wed., Jan. 13, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From C$984, select.

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We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Urumqi to Melbourne flights are currently cheapest in August.
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Alternative Urumqi to Melbourne routes

Looking for the cheapest, fastest or easiest route from Urumqi to Melbourne? You could fly into the following airports instead.

Melbourne Essendon

11km from central Melbourne
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Melbourne Tullamarine

19km from central Melbourne
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Melbourne Avalon

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Urumqi to Melbourne: Flight information

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Cheapest flight foundC$559
Cheapest month to flyAugust

Finding cheap flights from Urumqi to Melbourne: Frequently asked questions

There are 3 airports in Melbourne: Melbourne Essendon, Melbourne Tullamarine and Melbourne Avalon.
The best price we found for a return flight from Urumqi to Melbourne is C$1,573. 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.
Currently, there are no airlines that fly direct from Urumqi to Melbourne. But we found flights with one or more stops from C$1,573.
As of June 2026, there are no flights flying from Urumqi to Melbourne.
The cheapest month to fly from Urumqi to Melbourne is usually July.
If you're flying from Urumqi Airport, the cheapest airport near Melbourne is Melbourne Avalon – which is 50.1 km away from the centre of Melbourne. We've found flights into this airport from C$1,573.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Urumqi Airport to Melbourne on Saturday, July 25, 2026.
No airlines currently offer direct flights between Urumqi Airport and Melbourne. Most routes have one or more stops.
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 Melbourne 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 Melbourne is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
In June, the average temperature is usually around 9°C. February is typically the warmest month in Melbourne, when it usually averages around 26°C. You can expect the least rain in March. The coldest month is July, with temperatures averaging 5°C. The rainiest month is September.
Currently, Shandong Airlines offers the cheapest flight tickets to Melbourne.

Travelling from Urumqi Diwopu International Airport (URC) to Melbourne: what you need to know

  • Urumqi Diwopu International Airport is located in Urumqi. Based in the UTC+11 timezone, Melbourne is 3 hours ahead of Urumqi.

  • For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably catch your flight from URC to Melbourne.

  • Travelling during a peak time such as June? School holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer queues and delays at security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.

  • To enter Australia for tourism purposes, you will require an e-visa if you hold a passport from China. However, visa rules are subject to change and you may need additional documents depending on the length and purpose of your visit. Always check the most recent guidelines before you book your cheap ticket from Urumqi Diwopu International Airport to Melbourne.

  • Central Urumqi to URC is around 19 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 24 minutes to reach there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.

  • Catching an early flight from Urumqi Diwopu International Airport to Melbourne? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these hotels near URC:

How to find the cheapest flights from Urumqi Diwopu International Airport (URC) to Melbourne

  • C$559 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Urumqi Diwopu International Airport to Melbourne. For a return flight on this route, the best price is C$1,573. Depending on how early you book and the availability, these fares can change.

  • To score cheap tickets from URC to Melbourne, book as early as possible. Airlines tend to offer their best fares when flights are first released.

  • The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest tickets from Urumqi Diwopu International Airport to Melbourne across every month. It's a good way to find a bargain if your plans are flexible.

  • Finding a cheap ticket from URC to Melbourne is a breeze with Price Alerts. Simply create one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know as soon as the price has dropped.

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

Airports in Melbourne

Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)

  • Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to central Melbourne is roughly 24 kilometres. It takes around 28 minutes to get to the centre driving.

  • If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey of around 42 minutes.

  • Book a hotel near MEL if you have a late flight from Urumqi Diwopu International Airport to Melbourne. Check in to one of these options and skip the long transfer:

Avalon Airport (AVV)

  • Avalon Airport (AVV) is roughly 56 kilometres from the centre of Melbourne. Once you've hopped off your flight from Urumqi Diwopu International Airport to Melbourne, it'll take you around 51 minutes to reach the heart of the city in a cab or ride-share.

  • Travelling by public transport will take approximately 2 hours and 4 minutes.

  • Little River Bed and Breakfast is one accommodation option within a short drive of AVV. Settle in here after your flight from URC to Melbourne and then hang the 'Do not disturb' sign for some uninterrupted rest.

Best time to go to Melbourne

  • July is the most popular month for flights from Urumqi Diwopu International Airport to Melbourne. To escape the crowds, head to Melbourne in April when it's quieter.

  • The warmest month in Melbourne is January, with the temperature ranging between 12ºC and 29ºC. Lock in your flights from Urumqi Diwopu International Airport to Melbourne in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.

  • July has average temperatures of between 4ºC and 13ºC. Look for cheap flights from URC to Melbourne sometime then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.

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