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October 14 - October 23

Cheapest

Best

XNN - Shanghai

$301

$188

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October 14 - October 18

XNN - Shanghai

$313

$209

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October 14 - October 16

XNN - Shanghai

$312

$210

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June 19 - June 20

Best

Earliest

XNN - Shanghai

$337

$218

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September 15 - September 16

XNN - Shanghai

$271

$228

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September 15 - September 20

XNN - Shanghai

$273

$228

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September 10 - September 15

XNN - Shanghai

$274

$228

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September 10 - September 16

XNN - Shanghai

$266

$228

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September 10 - September 20

XNN - Shanghai

$249

$228

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September 18 - September 20

XNN - Shanghai

$271

$228

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Route Intelligence — 486,190 Searches this Week

Insights for flights from Xining to Shanghai

For cheap flights from Xining to Shanghai, fares typically range from $393–$526, with a median of $437. Right now, current fares are near the typical level for this route. Only 6% of recent fares were classified as a good price, indicating that finding significantly discounted tickets can be challenging.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Xining to Shanghai? The data shows that June is typically the most affordable month, with a median fare of $266. Following closely, March offers median fares around $270. Another relatively cheaper option is August, where median fares are approximately $347.

A typical journey from Xining to Shanghai covers a distance of 1917 kilometers, classifying it as a medium-haul route. This distance suggests a significant travel time, often involving connections.

The typical journey time from Xining to Shanghai is 8h 40m, including connections. This duration reflects that most itineraries connect at least once, as only 14.8% of recent fares were for direct flights from Xining to Shanghai. When connecting, the median number of stopovers is 1.

How much is a round trip from Xining to Shanghai

Regular price: $225 - $316

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

The regular price range for this route is between $225 and $316. The current lowest deal is $188 with Spring Airlines, for travel from Oct 14 to Oct 23.

now $188

Low $225

High $316

The cheapest time to fly from Xining to Shanghai

The cheapest month to fly from XNN to SHA is June, with a median price of $266. The most expensive month is February, with a median price of $1686. Prices are generally lower from March to September.

June

Cheapest

Flights from $266

February

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,686

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Direct flights from Xining to Shanghai

China Eastern Airlines

Spring Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Xining to Shanghai

Fri, Jun 19

⌛ Last-Minute

XNN - Shanghai

Xining (XNN) - Shanghai (SHA)

Spring Airlines

$337

$218

One-way

Fri, Jun 19

⌛ Last-Minute

XNN - Shanghai

Xining (XNN) - Shanghai (SHA)

Spring Airlines

$276

$231

One-way

Fri, Jun 19

⌛ Last-Minute

XNN - Shanghai

Xining (XNN) - Shanghai (SHA)

Spring Airlines

$332

$234

One-way

Fri, Jun 19

⌛ Last-Minute

XNN - Shanghai

Xining (XNN) - Shanghai (SHA)

Spring Airlines

$334

$234

One-way

Fri, Jun 19

⌛ Last-Minute

XNN - Shanghai

Xining (XNN) - Shanghai (SHA)

Spring Airlines

$273

$251

One-way

Fri, Jun 19

⌛ Last-Minute

XNN - Shanghai

Xining (XNN) - Shanghai (SHA)

Spring Airlines

$295

$253

One-way

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

5 nights

Oct 3 - Oct 8

$389 → $250

36%

4 nights

Oct 3 - Oct 7

$388 → $251

35%

1 night

Jun 27 - Jun 28

$476 → $356

25%

1 night

Jun 19 - Jun 20

$337 → $218

35%

Popular Airports to fly from Xining to Shanghai

Xining - Shanghai route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are near the typical level

Recent fares from Xining to Shanghai are near the typical level, with a median price of $437.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in June for the best prices

Historically, June offers the lowest median price at $266, followed by March at $270.

⏱️ Flight duration

8h 40m is the typical flight time

The median flight time for this route is 8 hours and 40 minutes, including stopovers.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Only 14.8% of recent deals for Xining to Shanghai are direct flights.

🏆 Airline highlight

China Eastern Airlines and Spring Airlines offer direct flights

China Eastern Airlines and Spring Airlines are among the carriers with direct flights on this route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear regularly

Deals for flights from Xining to Shanghai appear regularly, about 0.4 times per day.

Xining main airports to depart from

Xining Caojiabao International (XNN)

Cheapest

Xining Caojiabao International Airport is a good choice for flights from Xining to Shanghai.

📍 ~30 km from Xining (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$188

Shanghai main airports to arrive at

Shanghai Hongqiao International (SHA)

Cheapest

Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport is a good option for flights from Xining to Shanghai.

📍 ~13 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$188

Shanghai Pudong International (PVG)

Shanghai Pudong International Airport is another choice for flights from Xining to Shanghai.

📍 ~33 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$234

Airports nearby Shanghai used as alternative

Hangzhou Xiaoshan International (HGH)

Consider Hangzhou Xiaoshan International for its extensive network and excellent high-speed rail connectivity to Shanghai.

📍 ~170 km from destination city (reachable by high-speed rail)

💸 Flights from ~$279

Sunan Shuofang International (WUX)

Sunan Shuofang International is a close alternative, serving the Suzhou-Wuxi-Shanghai corridor with less congestion.

📍 ~110 km from destination city (reachable by high-speed rail)

💸 Flights from ~$292

Nanjing Lukou International (NKG)

Cheapest

Nanjing Lukou International is a reliable regional hub with frequent high-speed rail service to Shanghai.

📍 ~270 km from destination city (reachable by high-speed rail)

💸 Flights from ~$203

Ningbo Lishe International (NGB)

Ningbo Lishe International offers a solid domestic network and good accessibility to Shanghai.

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

💸 Flights from ~$233

Nantong Xingdong (NTG)

Nantong Xingdong is geographically close to northern Shanghai, useful for avoiding airspace delays on domestic routes.

📍 ~110 km from destination city (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$347

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Shanghai

Shanghai, China

39% AI deal score

$3,580

From XNN

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Shanghai, China

39% AI deal score

$6,289

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Shanghai

Historically, booking flights from Xining to Shanghai within 0-6 days of departure has typically yielded the lowest average prices, around $406. This is generally more favorable than booking 7-13 days out, which sees an average price of $426. Prices tend to be higher for bookings made 60+ days in advance, averaging $522. Across the trailing quarter, the optimal booking window for this route has been very close to the departure date.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Xining to Shanghai is considered to be $393 or less. The median price for this route has been $437. Prices can go up to $526 or more for flights on the higher end of the spectrum. Travelers aiming for a more economical fare should target prices at or below the $393 threshold.

Historically, June has been the cheapest month to fly from Xining to Shanghai, with a median price of $266. March also offers good value, with a median price of $270. August, while listed among the cheaper months at $347, is also noted as the most expensive month when looking at the overall annual median price of $437. Travelers seeking the lowest fares should consider flights in June or March.

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