Can I fly direct from Shanghai to Xi'an?

Yes, direct flights are commonly available from Shanghai to Xi'an. Historically, approximately 86.6% of flights on this route have been direct. For flights that include a stopover, travelers typically experienced 2 stopovers across the trailing 90 days.

How long is the flight from Shanghai to Xi'an?

The typical direct flight from Shanghai to Xi'an has a median duration of 2 hours and 40 minutes. For flights with one stop, the median duration historically extended to 8 hours and 5 minutes. The distance covered on this route is approximately 1273 kilometers.

Are there frequently good prices on flights from Shanghai to Xi'an?

Historically, good prices on flights from Shanghai to Xi'an have been frequent. This route is classified as offering frequent good prices, based on data from the trailing 30 days. Travelers typically find competitive deals for this route.

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Shanghai to Xi'an: Overview

Insights for flights from Shanghai to Xi'an

Right now, 44% of recent fares from Shanghai to Xi'an are considered a good price. Prices for cheap flights from Shanghai to Xi'an typically range from $125–$247, with a median of $148. Current fares are below the typical level, indicating a favorable time for booking.

A typical journey from Shanghai to Xi'an takes about 2h 40m, including connections. This route covers a distance of 1273 km, classifying it as a short-haul flight.

When considering direct flights from Shanghai to Xi'an, 86.6% of recent itineraries are non-stop, meaning almost all itineraries are non-stop. For the remaining itineraries that include connections, the median number of stopovers is 2.

For travelers wondering when is the cheapest time to fly from Shanghai to Xi'an, the data indicates that May is typically the most affordable month, with a median fare of $142. June follows closely with a median fare of $148, and April also offers competitive prices at a median of $160.

How much is a round trip from Shanghai to Xi'an

Regular price: CN¥1,282 - CN¥2,038

Prices from Shanghai to Xi'an are currently below the regular range.

Regular prices for flights from Shanghai to Xi'an typically range from CNY 1282 to CNY 2038. The current lowest deal is CNY 712 with Spring Airlines for travel from Oct 20-Oct 21.

now CN¥712

Low CN¥1,282

High CN¥2,038

The cheapest time to fly from Shanghai to Xi'an

The cheapest month to fly from Shanghai to Sialkot is May, with a median price of $142. The most expensive month is February, with a median price of $417. Prices are generally lower from March to December.

May

Cheapest

Flights from CN¥142

February

Most Expensive

Flights from CN¥417

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Shanghai to Xi'an

Spring Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Shanghai to Xi'an

Fri, Oct 2

⌛ Last-Minute

SHA - Xi'an

Shanghai (SHA) - Xi'an (XIY)

Spring Airlines

CN¥1,601

CN¥926

One-way

Sat, Oct 3

⌛ Last-Minute

SHA - Xi'an

Shanghai (SHA) - Xi'an (XIY)

Spring Airlines

CN¥1,540

CN¥819

One-way

Sat, Oct 3

⌛ Last-Minute

SHA - Xi'an

Shanghai (SHA) - Xi'an (XIY)

Spring Airlines

CN¥1,618

CN¥819

One-way

Sat, Oct 3

⌛ Last-Minute

SHA - Xi'an

Shanghai (SHA) - Xi'an (XIY)

Spring Airlines

CN¥1,644

CN¥926

One-way

Sat, Oct 3

⌛ Last-Minute

SHA - Xi'an

Shanghai (SHA) - Xi'an (XIY)

Spring Airlines

CN¥1,706

CN¥933

One-way

Sun, Oct 4

⌛ Last-Minute

SHA - Xi'an

Shanghai (SHA) - Xi'an (XIY)

Spring Airlines

CN¥1,532

CN¥819

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Shanghai to Xi'an

2 nights

Oct 1 - Oct 3

CN¥2,116 → CN¥1,148

46%

4 nights

Oct 8 - Oct 12

CN¥1,772 → CN¥819

54%

3 nights

Oct 9 - Oct 12

CN¥1,773 → CN¥819

54%

2 nights

Oct 19 - Oct 21

CN¥1,645 → CN¥712

57%

Popular Airports to fly from Shanghai to Xi'an

Shanghai - Xi'an route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares from Shanghai to Xi'an are below the typical level at $125 to $247.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in May for the best prices

Historically, May offers the lowest median price at $142 for flights from Shanghai to Xi'an.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 2h 40m

The typical direct flight duration from Shanghai to Xi'an is 2 hours and 40 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Direct flights are dominant

86.6% of recent flights from Shanghai to Xi'an are direct, with frequent deals available.

🏆 Airline highlight

Spring Airlines offers direct routes

Spring Airlines has direct flight options from Shanghai to Xi'an, with deals found.

🎯 Booking tip

Consider booking in advance

44% of recent fares from Shanghai to Xi'an were considered good prices.

Shanghai main airports to depart from

Shanghai Hongqiao International (SHA)

Cheapest

Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport offers the cheapest flights from Shanghai to Xi'an.

📍 ~14 km from Shanghai (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~CN¥712

Shanghai Pudong International (PVG)

Shanghai Pudong International Airport is another option for flights from Shanghai to Xi'an.

📍 ~33 km from Shanghai (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~CN¥968

Xi'an main airports to arrive at

Xi an Xianyang International (XIY)

Cheapest

Xi an Xianyang International Airport is a convenient arrival option for flights from Shanghai to Xi'an.

📍 ~26 km from Xi'an city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~CN¥733

Airports nearby Xi'an used as alternative

Zhengzhou Xinzheng International (CGO)

Zhengzhou Xinzheng International is a major international hub with extensive routes, offering excellent high-speed rail connectivity to Xi'an.

📍 ~300 km from Xi'an (reachable by high-speed train)

💸 Flights from ~CN¥847

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Xi'an, China

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Dec 17

Xi'an, China

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Xi'an

Historically, the optimal time to book flights from Shanghai to Xi'an for the best prices has been within 0-6 days of departure. During this period, the average price was $272. Booking 7-13 days out typically saw an average price of $364, while booking 60+ days in advance resulted in the highest average price of $403 across the trailing quarter.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Shanghai to Xi'an was considered to be $125 or less. The median price for this route was $148. Prices typically started to be considered less favorable at $247 or higher, based on data from the trailing 90 days.

Historically, the cheapest months to fly from Shanghai to Xi'an have been May and June, with median prices of $142 and $148 respectively. April also offered competitive pricing with a median of $160. The annual median price for this route was $148, based on data from the trailing 270 days.

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Shanghai to Xi'an: Overview

Insights for flights from Shanghai to Xi'an

A typical journey from Shanghai to Xi'an takes about 2h 40m, including connections. This route covers a distance of 1273 km, classifying it as a short-haul flight.

How much is a round trip from Shanghai to Xi'an

Regular price: CN¥1,282 - CN¥2,038

Prices from Shanghai to Xi'an are currently below the regular range.

Regular prices for flights from Shanghai to Xi'an typically range from CNY 1282 to CNY 2038. The current lowest deal is CNY 712 with Spring Airlines for travel from Oct 20-Oct 21.

now CN¥712

Low CN¥1,282

High CN¥2,038

The cheapest time to fly from Shanghai to Xi'an

May

Cheapest

Flights from CN¥142

February

Most Expensive

Flights from CN¥417

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Shanghai to Xi'an

Spring Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Shanghai to Xi'an

Fri, Oct 2

⌛ Last-Minute

SHA - Xi'an

Shanghai (SHA) - Xi'an (XIY)

Spring Airlines

CN¥1,601

CN¥926

One-way

Sat, Oct 3

⌛ Last-Minute

SHA - Xi'an

Shanghai (SHA) - Xi'an (XIY)

Spring Airlines

CN¥1,540

CN¥819

One-way

Sat, Oct 3

⌛ Last-Minute

SHA - Xi'an

Shanghai (SHA) - Xi'an (XIY)

Spring Airlines

CN¥1,618

CN¥819

One-way

Sat, Oct 3

⌛ Last-Minute

SHA - Xi'an

Shanghai (SHA) - Xi'an (XIY)

Spring Airlines

CN¥1,644

CN¥926

One-way

Sat, Oct 3

⌛ Last-Minute

SHA - Xi'an

Shanghai (SHA) - Xi'an (XIY)

Spring Airlines

CN¥1,706

CN¥933

One-way

Sun, Oct 4

⌛ Last-Minute

SHA - Xi'an

Shanghai (SHA) - Xi'an (XIY)

Spring Airlines

CN¥1,532

CN¥819

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Shanghai to Xi'an

2 nights

Oct 1 - Oct 3

CN¥2,116 → CN¥1,148

46%

4 nights

Oct 8 - Oct 12

CN¥1,772 → CN¥819

54%

3 nights

Oct 9 - Oct 12

CN¥1,773 → CN¥819

54%

2 nights

Oct 19 - Oct 21

CN¥1,645 → CN¥712

57%

Popular Airports to fly from Shanghai to Xi'an

Shanghai - Xi'an route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares from Shanghai to Xi'an are below the typical level at $125 to $247.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in May for the best prices

Historically, May offers the lowest median price at $142 for flights from Shanghai to Xi'an.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 2h 40m

The typical direct flight duration from Shanghai to Xi'an is 2 hours and 40 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Direct flights are dominant

86.6% of recent flights from Shanghai to Xi'an are direct, with frequent deals available.

🏆 Airline highlight

Spring Airlines offers direct routes

Spring Airlines has direct flight options from Shanghai to Xi'an, with deals found.

🎯 Booking tip

Consider booking in advance

44% of recent fares from Shanghai to Xi'an were considered good prices.

Shanghai main airports to depart from

Shanghai Hongqiao International (SHA)

Cheapest

Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport offers the cheapest flights from Shanghai to Xi'an.

📍 ~14 km from Shanghai (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~CN¥712

Shanghai Pudong International (PVG)

Shanghai Pudong International Airport is another option for flights from Shanghai to Xi'an.

📍 ~33 km from Shanghai (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~CN¥968

Xi'an main airports to arrive at

Xi an Xianyang International (XIY)

Cheapest

Xi an Xianyang International Airport is a convenient arrival option for flights from Shanghai to Xi'an.

📍 ~26 km from Xi'an city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~CN¥733

Airports nearby Xi'an used as alternative

Zhengzhou Xinzheng International (CGO)

Zhengzhou Xinzheng International is a major international hub with extensive routes, offering excellent high-speed rail connectivity to Xi'an.

Xi'an, China

69% AI deal score

$1,075

$780

Save $295

China Southern Airlines

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Xi'an

Cheap Flights from Shanghai to Xi'an

Today’s best flight deals from Shanghai to Xi'an

Shanghai to Xi'an: Overview

Insights for flights from Shanghai to Xi'an

How much is a round trip from Shanghai to Xi'an

The cheapest time to fly from Shanghai to Xi'an

Direct flights from Shanghai to Xi'an

Last-minute flights going from Shanghai to Xi'an

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Shanghai to Xi'an

Popular Airports to fly from Shanghai to Xi'an

Shanghai - Xi'an route insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Fly in May for the best prices

Direct flights take 2h 40m

Direct flights are dominant

Spring Airlines offers direct routes

Consider booking in advance

Shanghai main airports to depart from

Xi'an main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Xi'an used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Xi'an

Best Elite deals to Xi'an

Feb 01

Feb 01

Feb 01

Feb 01

Feb 01

Feb 01

Feb 01

Dec 17

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Xi'an

When is the best time to book flights from Shanghai to Xi'an?

How do I know if a Shanghai to Xi'an flight is a good deal?

When is the cheapest time of year to fly from Shanghai to Xi'an?

Can I fly direct from Shanghai to Xi'an?

How long is the flight from Shanghai to Xi'an?

Are there frequently good prices on flights from Shanghai to Xi'an?

Related routes

More routes from Shanghai

Flights to Xi'an from other cities

Shanghai to Xi'an: Overview

Insights for flights from Shanghai to Xi'an

How much is a round trip from Shanghai to Xi'an

The cheapest time to fly from Shanghai to Xi'an

Direct flights from Shanghai to Xi'an

Last-minute flights going from Shanghai to Xi'an

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Shanghai to Xi'an

Popular Airports to fly from Shanghai to Xi'an

Shanghai - Xi'an route insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Fly in May for the best prices

Direct flights take 2h 40m

Direct flights are dominant

Spring Airlines offers direct routes

Consider booking in advance

Shanghai main airports to depart from

Xi'an main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Xi'an used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Xi'an

Best Elite deals to Xi'an

Feb 01

Feb 01

Feb 01

Feb 01

Feb 01

Feb 01

Feb 01

Dec 17

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Feb 25

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Feb 23

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Xi'an

When is the best time to book flights from Shanghai to Xi'an?

How do I know if a Shanghai to Xi'an flight is a good deal?

When is the cheapest time of year to fly from Shanghai to Xi'an?