Good to know - Cheap tickets Shanghai — Xining
| Minimal flight time | 3h 20m |
|---|---|
| Flight distance | 1885 km |
| Most popular airline | China Eastern Airlines |
| Cheapest month to fly | October |
Airfare Shanghai – Xining by month
Here you can find out in what months how much a ticket Shanghai – Xining costs to buy cheap plane tickets.
| Month | One-way | Round-trip |
|---|---|---|
| April 2026 | ||
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| October 2025 | ||
| May 2025 |
Remember that the optimal time for booking air tickets is 59 days before the departure date, this is the average time at which air tickets were sold at the lowest prices.
Schedule of direct flights Shanghai — Xining
| Departure | Arrival | Flight days | Flight | Airlines | Flight time | Airports | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06:30 | 10:20 | tue, thu, sat | 9C7165 | Spring Airlines | 3h 50m | Shanghai Pudong International Airport — Xining Airport | Select dates |
| 07:15 | 10:40 | tue, thu, sat | 9C7165 | Spring Airlines | 3h 25m | Shanghai Pudong International Airport — Xining Airport | Select dates |
| 08:45 | 12:35 | mon, tue, wed, fri, sat | FM9209 | Shanghai Airlines | 3h 50m | Shanghai Pudong International Airport — Xining Airport | Select dates |
| 09:05 | 12:35 | thu | FM9209 | Shanghai Airlines | 3h 30m | Shanghai Pudong International Airport — Xining Airport | Select dates |
| 09:10 | 12:35 | mon, tue, wed, thu, sat | FM9209 | Shanghai Airlines | 3h 25m | Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport — Xining Airport | Select dates |
| 13:00 | 16:20 | mon, tue, sat, sun | MU6953 | China Eastern Airlines | 3h 20m | Shanghai Pudong International Airport — Xining Airport | Select dates |
| 15:50 | 19:40 | wed | MU2309 | China Eastern Airlines | 3h 50m | Shanghai Pudong International Airport — Xining Airport | Select dates |
| 16:00 | 19:40 | mon, tue, thu, fri, sat, sun | MU2309 | China Eastern Airlines | 3h 40m | Shanghai Pudong International Airport — Xining Airport | Select dates |
| 16:30 | 20:15 | mon, tue, wed, thu, sat, sun | CA8319 | Air China | 3h 45m | Shanghai Pudong International Airport — Xining Airport | Select dates |
| 17:35 | 21:00 | mon, sat, sun | MU6953 | China Eastern Airlines | 3h 25m | Shanghai Pudong International Airport — Xining Airport | Select dates |
Popular airlines flying Shanghai — Xining
Flight Shanghai – Xining is served by 14 airlines. 4 airlines operate direct flights.
Airlines with direct flights
Other airlines flying with transfers
Dynamics airfare Shanghai — Xining by month for the last year
according to LowCost.Club for the last year
The airfare depends on the departure date. Our chart shows the low season prices on route Shanghai — Xining
The graph shows that booking flights Shanghai — Xining is best planned for October and flights Shanghai — Xining — Shanghai in the month of October.
Flights Shanghai — Xining
The selection of cheap flights Shanghai — Xining
- Departure city: Shanghai
- IATA code of the city of origin: SHA
- Departure airports: Shanghai Pudong International Airport, Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport
- Departure country: China
- Destination city: Xining
- IATA code of the destination city: XNN
- Destination airports: Xining Airport
- Destination country: China
Low cost flights Shanghai — Xining (SHA — XNN)
The distance between Shanghai and Xining 1171 miles (or 1885 kilometres).
The time difference between Shanghai and Xining is 0 h.
Minimal flight time from Shanghai to Xining 3h 20m.
Routes from nearby cities to Xining
A flight from a neighbouring city can help you save money on plane tickets.
The closest airports to Shanghai with a flight to Xining are in Hangzhou.
Popular International routes from Shanghai
Popular routes from Xining
If you are going to fly from Xining, then study the popular flights. The most popular flights from Xining:
Popular domestic routes from Shanghai
FAQ about Shanghai — Xining
Are there any direct flights Shanghai — Xining?
Yes, they do: 9C7165, FM9209, MU6953, MU2309, CA8319
Can we fly from Shanghai to Xining?
Yes, you can fly from Shanghai to Xining. Shanghai has 2 airports (Shanghai Pudong International Airport, Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport) for flights. Spring Airlines, Shanghai Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, Air China depart from Shanghai on mon, tue, wed, thu, fri, sat, sun. There are non-direct flights through 9 Air, Capital Airlines, China Southern Airlines, China United Airlines, Hainan Airlines, Loong Air, Lucky Air, Pan American Airways, Shandong Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Sichuan Airlines, Tibet Airlines, West Air, Xiamen Air.
How long does it take to fly from Shanghai to Xining?
A direct flight lasts an average of 3h 20m, during which time the aircraft covers a distance of 1885 km.
How much do flights Shanghai — Xining cost?
The price of flights Shanghai — Xining starts from $337.
What days does the plane fly Shanghai — Xining?
Planes fly Shanghai — Xining 7 times a week on the following days: mon, tue, wed, thu, fri, sat, sun
What airports are there in Shanghai and Xining?
In Shanghai — Shanghai Pudong International Airport, Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport. In Xining — Xining Airport.
What flights are currently flying from Shanghai to Xining?
The following flights fly between Shanghai and Xining: 9C7165, 9C7165, FM9209, FM9209, FM9209, MU6953, MU2309, MU2309, CA8319, MU6953
What month is the cheapest to fly from Shanghai to Xining?
High season is considered to be May and the cheapest month is October. Enter your preferred airports (or cities) and dates into the search form above to unlock the latest Shanghai — Xining flight deals.
Which airlines direct fly from Shanghai to Xining?
The following airlines have direct flights Shanghai — Xining: Spring Airlines, Shanghai Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, Air China.
Which airlines fly from Shanghai to Xining?
All the following airlines flights Shanghai — Xining: 9 Air, Air China, Capital Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines, China United Airlines, Hainan Airlines, Loong Air, Lucky Air, Pan American Airways, Shandong Airlines, Shanghai Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Sichuan Airlines, Spring Airlines, Tibet Airlines, West Air, Xiamen Air.