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September 15 - September 17

Cheapest

XMN - Shanghai

$162

$117

Round trip

September 15 - September 19

Cheapest

XMN - Shanghai

$163

$117

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September 15 - September 27

Cheapest

XMN - Shanghai

$145

$117

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September 25 - September 27

Cheapest

XMN - Shanghai

$168

$117

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September 22 - September 27

Cheapest

XMN - Shanghai

$164

$117

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September 19 - September 27

Cheapest

XMN - Shanghai

$152

$117

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June 20 - June 21

Best
Earliest

XMN - Shanghai

$188

$119

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June 27 - June 29

XMN - Shanghai

$168

$121

Round trip

June 20 - June 29

Earliest

XMN - Shanghai

$158

$123

Round trip

June 20 - June 30

Earliest

XMN - Shanghai

$155

$123

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Insights for flights from Xiamen to Shanghai

For travelers seeking cheap flights from Xiamen to Shanghai, a significant portion of recent fares, specifically 3%, were classified as a good price. Right now, fares are near the typical level for this route. Prices typically range from $240 to $548, with a median of $316.
The journey from Xiamen to Shanghai is considered a short-haul flight, covering a distance of 818 kilometers. This makes it a convenient route for quick travel between the two cities.
A typical journey from Xiamen to Shanghai takes approximately 3h 45m, including connections. While a meaningful share of itineraries are non-stop, the remaining flights typically involve two connections.
When is the cheapest time to fly from Xiamen to Shanghai? The most affordable month to fly is April, with a median fare of $250. July also offers competitive prices, with a median of $295, followed by September at a median of $316.

How much is a round trip from Xiamen to Shanghai

Regular price: $129 - $229

Prices for flights from Xiamen to Shanghai are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for this route is between $129 and $229. The current lowest deal is $117 with Spring Airlines, for travel from Sep 15-Sep 17.

now $117

Low $129

High $229

The cheapest time to fly from Xiamen to Shanghai

The cheapest month to fly from XMN to SHA is April, with a median price of $250. The most expensive month is February, with a median price of $692. Prices are generally lower from April to October.

April

Cheapest

Flights from $250

February

Most Expensive

Flights from $692

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Direct flights from Xiamen to Shanghai

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Last-minute flights going from Xiamen to Shanghai

Wed, Jun 17

⌛ Last-Minute

XMN - Shanghai

Spring Airlines

Xiamen (XMN) - Shanghai (SHA)

Spring Airlines

$195

$149

One-way

Wed, Jun 17

⌛ Last-Minute

XMN - Shanghai

Spring Airlines

Xiamen (XMN) - Shanghai (SHA)

Spring Airlines

$193

$151

One-way

Fri, Jun 19

⌛ Last-Minute

XMN - Shanghai

Spring Airlines

Xiamen (XMN) - Shanghai (SHA)

Spring Airlines

$196

$132

One-way

Fri, Jun 19

⌛ Last-Minute

XMN - Shanghai

Spring Airlines

Xiamen (XMN) - Shanghai (SHA)

Spring Airlines

$195

$133

One-way

Fri, Jun 19

⌛ Last-Minute

XMN - Shanghai

Antinea Airlines

Xiamen (XMN) - Shanghai (PVG)

Antinea Airlines

$184

$136

One-way

Fri, Jun 19

⌛ Last-Minute

XMN - Shanghai

Spring Airlines

Xiamen (XMN) - Shanghai (SHA)

Spring Airlines

$194

$151

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Xiamen to Shanghai

1 night

Jun 20 - Jun 21

$188  →  $119

37%

1 night

Jun 19 - Jun 20

$196  →  $132

33%

3 nights

Jun 20 - Jun 23

$186  →  $123

34%

2 nights

Jun 19 - Jun 21

$195  →  $133

32%

Popular Airports to fly from Xiamen to Shanghai

Xiamen - Shanghai route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are near the typical level

Recent fares from Xiamen to Shanghai are near the typical level of $316.

📅 Best time to fly

April is historically cheapest at $250

Historically, April is the cheapest month to fly, with a median price of $250.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights average 3h 45m

The typical direct flight from Xiamen to Shanghai takes 3 hours and 45 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

62.6% of recent deals are direct

62.6% of recent deals for Xiamen to Shanghai are direct, with frequent deals available.

🏆 Airline highlight

Spring Airlines offers direct flights

Spring Airlines is an airline offering direct flights on the Xiamen to Shanghai route.

🎯 Booking tip

Book during April to October

Historically, prices are lower from April to October. Consider booking during this period.

Xiamen main airports to depart from

Xiamen Gaoqi International (XMN)

Cheapest

Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport is a good option for flights from Xiamen to Shanghai.

📍 ~10 km from Xiamen (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$117

Shanghai main airports to arrive at

Shanghai Pudong International (PVG)

Cheapest

Shanghai Pudong International Airport is a good option for flights from Xiamen to Shanghai.

📍 ~30 km from city center (reachable by car, train, and bus)

💸 Flights from ~$117

Shanghai Hongqiao International (SHA)

Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport is a convenient choice for flights from Xiamen to Shanghai.

📍 ~10 km from city center (reachable by car, train, and bus)

💸 Flights from ~$117

Airports nearby Shanghai used as alternative

Hangzhou Xiaoshan International (HGH)

Hangzhou Xiaoshan International is a major international hub with extensive networks, offering excellent high-speed rail connectivity to Shanghai.

📍 ~175 km from destination city (reachable by high-speed rail)

💸 Flights from ~$174

Sunan Shuofang International (WUX)

Sunan Shuofang International is the closest candidate airport to Shanghai, conveniently serving the industrial corridor.

📍 ~125 km from destination city (reachable by high-speed rail)

💸 Flights from ~$188

Nanjing Lukou International (NKG)

Cheapest

Nanjing Lukou International is a primary regional hub with high flight frequency and very frequent high-speed rail service.

📍 ~275 km from destination city (reachable by high-speed rail)

💸 Flights from ~$150

Ningbo Lishe International (NGB)

Ningbo Lishe International offers a solid domestic network and good accessibility via bridge or high-speed rail.

📍 ~150 km from destination city (reachable by car or high-speed rail)

💸 Flights from ~$233

Nantong Xingdong (NTG)

Nantong Xingdong is geographically very close to northern Shanghai, useful for domestic routes to avoid delays.

📍 ~100 km from destination city (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$231

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Shanghai

Historically, the best prices for flights from Xiamen to Shanghai are found when booking between 28 and 59 days in advance. During this period, the average price was around $231. Booking 7-13 days out typically saw an average price of $339, while flights booked 0-6 days before departure had a significantly higher average price of $609. Planning ahead by at least four weeks can lead to considerable savings.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Xiamen to Shanghai was considered to be $240 or less. The median price for this route was $316. Prices typically ranged up to $548 for the higher end of the market. Travelers aiming for a good deal should target prices around or below the $240 threshold.

Historically, April has been the cheapest month to fly from Xiamen to Shanghai, with a median price of $250. July also offered competitive prices, with a median of $295. The annual median price for this route was $316, with September showing a median price of $316. Travelers looking for lower fares might consider flying in April or July.