Travelling from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Urumqi Diwopu International Airport (URC): what you need to know
Urumqi's timezone is UTC+8, making Urumqi 15 hours ahead of Los Angeles.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for stress-free travel. Make sure you're at the airport on time to catch your LAX to URC flight.
You can expect bigger queues in popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Los Angeles International Airport to Urumqi Diwopu International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Some great stopovers between LAX and URC include:
Beijing Capital International Airport
Shanghai Pudong International Airport
Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Urumqi Diwopu International Airport (URC)
Rs146,854 is the lowest price for a one-way Los Angeles International Airport to Urumqi Diwopu International Airport flight. A return flight starts from Rs347,742. These fares may change based on availability.
It's a good idea to book early if you want to find cheap tickets from LAX to URC. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Urumqi Diwopu International Airport throughout the month. It's a great way to find a bargain if your travel dates are flexible.
There's no need to check every day to find out if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll send you an update as soon as there's a change in price on cheap flights from LAX to URC.
Find the perfect flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Urumqi Diwopu International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by arrival and departure times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
LAX is located at One World Way.
Los Angeles International Airport has an excellent on-time record, so you're less likely to experience disruptions. Departures from LAX make it to their destination as scheduled 81.05% of the time.
Central Los Angeles to Los Angeles International Airport is around 32 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 30 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a trip time of around 55 minutes.
Get your travels off to a hassle-free start by staying near LAX. Whether you've booked an early flight from Los Angeles International Airport to Urumqi Diwopu International Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these stays are ideal:
Arriving at Urumqi Diwopu International Airport (URC)
Consider staying in a hotel close to URC if you're on a late Los Angeles International Airport to Urumqi Diwopu International Airport flight. Settle into one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Getting from Urumqi Diwopu International Airport (URC) to central Urumqi
You'll find URC at Airport Expressway Entrance & Wuchang Hwy.
From Urumqi Diwopu International Airport, Urumqi is approximately 19 kilometres away. It takes around 25 minutes to reach the centre by car.
When to fly to Urumqi Diwopu International Airport (URC)
June is the most popular month for flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Urumqi Diwopu International Airport. To avoid the crowds, visit Urumqi in February.
The warmest month in Urumqi is July, with the temperature ranging between 16ºC and 32ºC. Book your flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Urumqi Diwopu International Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
Look for cheap tickets from LAX to URC in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -21ºC and 0ºC on average.
Explore more of China
Shihezi is just one of the many places in China waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Urumqi. Around 137 kilometres away to the north-west, well-known attractions include 幸福路步行街, Manasihe and 游憩广场.
Around 290 kilometres north-west of Urumqi, Karamay is another favourite stop in China. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at 铁马广场, Yelin Peninsula and 人民广场.
