Can I fly direct from Shanghai to Xiamen?

Yes, direct flights from Shanghai to Xiamen are widely available. Historically, approximately 96.9% of all flights on this route have been direct. For the small percentage of flights that do include a stopover, travelers typically experience one stop.

How many hours is the flight from Shanghai to Xiamen?

The typical direct flight from Shanghai to Xiamen has a duration of 1 hour and 50 minutes, covering a distance of 804 kilometers. For flights that include one stop, the median travel time increases significantly to 9 hours and 5 minutes. This difference highlights the efficiency of direct routes for this journey.

Are there frequently good prices on flights from Shanghai to Xiamen?

Historically, good prices on flights from Shanghai to Xiamen have been frequent. This route is classified as one with consistent availability of favorable fares. Travelers can typically find competitive pricing when planning their trips between these two cities.

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2026-09-16 – 2026-09-17
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Shanghai to Xiamen: Overview

Insights for flights from Shanghai to Xiamen

A typical journey from Shanghai to Xiamen takes about 1h 50m. Given that almost all itineraries are non-stop, this duration primarily reflects direct flight times. For the few itineraries that do include connections, the typical number of stopovers is 1.

For travelers seeking cheap flights from Shanghai to Xiamen, prices are typically $108–$287, with a median of $126. Right now, current fares are significantly above the typical level. Approximately 57% of recent fares were classified as a good price.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Shanghai to Xiamen? The most budget-friendly months to fly are June, with a median fare of $120, and July, with a median fare of $121. March also offers competitive pricing, with a median fare of $272.

The route from Shanghai to Xiamen covers a distance of 804 km, classifying it as a short-haul flight. This means you can expect a relatively quick journey between these two cities.

How much is a round trip from Shanghai to Xiamen

Regular price: CN¥1,920 - CN¥2,490

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

The regular price range for this route is between CNY 1920 and CNY 2490. The current lowest deal is CNY 1472 via Kayak, for travel from Nov 8-Nov 11.

now CN¥1,472

Low CN¥1,920

High CN¥2,490

The cheapest time to fly from Shanghai to Xiamen

For flights from Shanghai Hongqiao to Xiamen, June is the cheapest month to fly, with a median price of $120. The most expensive month is February, with a median price of $327. Prices are generally lower from March to December.

June

Cheapest

Flights from CN¥120

February

Most Expensive

Flights from CN¥327

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Shanghai to Xiamen

Spring Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Shanghai to Xiamen

Tue, Sep 1

⌛ Last-Minute

PVG - Xiamen

Shanghai (PVG) - Xiamen (XMN)

Spring Airlines

CN¥2,044

CN¥726

One-way

Tue, Sep 1

⌛ Last-Minute

PVG - Xiamen

Shanghai (PVG) - Xiamen (XMN)

Spring Airlines

CN¥2,014

CN¥726

One-way

Tue, Sep 1

⌛ Last-Minute

SHA - Xiamen

Shanghai (SHA) - Xiamen (XMN)

Xiamen Airlines

CN¥1,711

CN¥968

One-way

Tue, Sep 1

⌛ Last-Minute

SHA - Xiamen

Shanghai (SHA) - Xiamen (XMN)

Xiamen Airlines

CN¥1,712

CN¥975

One-way

Wed, Sep 2

⌛ Last-Minute

SHA - Xiamen

Shanghai (SHA) - Xiamen (XMN)

Spring Airlines

CN¥1,611

CN¥632

One-way

Wed, Sep 2

⌛ Last-Minute

SHA - Xiamen

Shanghai (SHA) - Xiamen (XMN)

Spring Airlines

CN¥1,713

CN¥632

One-way

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

1 night

Sep 17 - Sep 18

CN¥2,930 → CN¥1,485

49%

7 nights

Sep 15 - Sep 22

CN¥2,819 → CN¥1,606

43%

3 nights

Oct 8 - Oct 11

CN¥2,597 → CN¥1,532

41%

4 nights

Oct 9 - Oct 13

CN¥2,595 → CN¥1,586

39%

Popular Airports to fly from Shanghai to Xiamen

Shanghai - Xiamen route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares for Shanghai to Xiamen are above the typical level, with a median price of $126.

📅 Best time to fly

June and July are historically cheapest

Historically, June ($120) and July ($121) offer the lowest median prices for this route.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights average 1h 50m

Direct flights from Shanghai to Xiamen typically have a median duration of 1 hour 50 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

96.9% of flights are direct

Most flights on this route are direct, with 96.9% of recent bookings having no stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Spring Airlines offers direct flights

Spring Airlines is one of the carriers providing direct flight options for this route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals for flights from Shanghai to Xiamen are frequent, appearing within a 30-day window.

Shanghai main airports to depart from

Shanghai Pudong International (PVG)

Cheapest

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

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

💸 Flights from ~CN¥632

Xiamen main airports to arrive at

Xiamen Gaoqi International (XMN)

Cheapest

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

📍 ~8 km from Xiamen (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~CN¥632

Airports nearby Xiamen used as alternative

Quanzhou Jinjiang International (JJN)

Quanzhou Jinjiang International is a useful alternative for its proximity and shared catchment area with Xiamen.

📍 ~60 km from Xiamen (reachable by car or high-speed rail)

💸 Flights from ~CN¥652

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$930

$768

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$768

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Xiamen

Historically, the optimal booking window for flights from Shanghai to Xiamen is typically 7-13 days prior to departure. During this period, the average price observed was $198. Booking within 0-6 days of departure also showed a relatively low average price of $202. However, prices tend to increase for bookings made further in advance, with flights booked 60+ days out averaging $303.

A good price for a flight from Shanghai to Xiamen is considered to be around $108 or less. This threshold represents the lowest 25% of prices observed over the trailing 90 days. The median price for this route across the same period was $126, while prices in the upper quartile reached $287.

Historically, June and July have been the cheapest months to fly from Shanghai to Xiamen, with median prices of $120 and $121 respectively. The annual median price for this route is $126. In contrast, March has typically been the most expensive month, with a median price of $272.

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Shanghai to Xiamen: Overview

Insights for flights from Shanghai to Xiamen

The route from Shanghai to Xiamen covers a distance of 804 km, classifying it as a short-haul flight. This means you can expect a relatively quick journey between these two cities.

How much is a round trip from Shanghai to Xiamen

Regular price: CN¥1,920 - CN¥2,490

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

The regular price range for this route is between CNY 1920 and CNY 2490. The current lowest deal is CNY 1472 via Kayak, for travel from Nov 8-Nov 11.

now CN¥1,472

Low CN¥1,920

High CN¥2,490

The cheapest time to fly from Shanghai to Xiamen

June

Cheapest

Flights from CN¥120

February

Most Expensive

Flights from CN¥327

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Shanghai to Xiamen

Spring Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Shanghai to Xiamen

Tue, Sep 1

⌛ Last-Minute

PVG - Xiamen

Shanghai (PVG) - Xiamen (XMN)

Spring Airlines

CN¥2,044

CN¥726

One-way

Tue, Sep 1

⌛ Last-Minute

PVG - Xiamen

Shanghai (PVG) - Xiamen (XMN)

Spring Airlines

CN¥2,014

CN¥726

One-way

Tue, Sep 1

⌛ Last-Minute

SHA - Xiamen

Shanghai (SHA) - Xiamen (XMN)

Xiamen Airlines

CN¥1,711

CN¥968

One-way

Tue, Sep 1

⌛ Last-Minute

SHA - Xiamen

Shanghai (SHA) - Xiamen (XMN)

Xiamen Airlines

CN¥1,712

CN¥975

One-way

Wed, Sep 2

⌛ Last-Minute

SHA - Xiamen

Shanghai (SHA) - Xiamen (XMN)

Spring Airlines

CN¥1,611

CN¥632

One-way

Wed, Sep 2

⌛ Last-Minute

SHA - Xiamen

Shanghai (SHA) - Xiamen (XMN)

Spring Airlines

CN¥1,713

CN¥632

One-way

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

1 night

Sep 17 - Sep 18

CN¥2,930 → CN¥1,485

49%

7 nights

Sep 15 - Sep 22

CN¥2,819 → CN¥1,606

43%

3 nights

Oct 8 - Oct 11

CN¥2,597 → CN¥1,532

41%

4 nights

Oct 9 - Oct 13

CN¥2,595 → CN¥1,586

39%

Popular Airports to fly from Shanghai to Xiamen

Shanghai - Xiamen route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares for Shanghai to Xiamen are above the typical level, with a median price of $126.

📅 Best time to fly

June and July are historically cheapest

Historically, June ($120) and July ($121) offer the lowest median prices for this route.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights average 1h 50m

Direct flights from Shanghai to Xiamen typically have a median duration of 1 hour 50 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

96.9% of flights are direct

Most flights on this route are direct, with 96.9% of recent bookings having no stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Spring Airlines offers direct flights

Spring Airlines is one of the carriers providing direct flight options for this route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals for flights from Shanghai to Xiamen are frequent, appearing within a 30-day window.

Shanghai main airports to depart from

Shanghai Pudong International (PVG)

Cheapest

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

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

💸 Flights from ~CN¥632

Xiamen main airports to arrive at

Xiamen Gaoqi International (XMN)

Cheapest

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

📍 ~8 km from Xiamen (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~CN¥632

Airports nearby Xiamen used as alternative

Quanzhou Jinjiang International (JJN)

Quanzhou Jinjiang International is a useful alternative for its proximity and shared catchment area with Xiamen.

Xiamen, China

65% AI deal score

$947

$776

Save $171

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Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Xiamen

Cheap Flights from Shanghai to Xiamen

Today’s best flight deals from Shanghai to Xiamen

Shanghai to Xiamen: Overview

Insights for flights from Shanghai to Xiamen

How much is a round trip from Shanghai to Xiamen

The cheapest time to fly from Shanghai to Xiamen

Direct flights from Shanghai to Xiamen

Last-minute flights going from Shanghai to Xiamen

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

Popular Airports to fly from Shanghai to Xiamen

Shanghai - Xiamen route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

June and July are historically cheapest

Direct flights average 1h 50m

96.9% of flights are direct

Spring Airlines offers direct flights

Deals are frequent on this route

Shanghai main airports to depart from

Xiamen main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Xiamen used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Xiamen

Best Elite deals to Xiamen

Nov 15

Nov 15

Oct 25

Oct 19

Oct 12

Oct 19

Oct 19

Oct 19

Oct 19

Oct 20

Oct 20

Oct 20

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Xiamen

How far in advance should I book a flight from Shanghai to Xiamen?

What's a cheap fare from Shanghai to Xiamen?

What's the cheapest month to fly from Shanghai to Xiamen?

Can I fly direct from Shanghai to Xiamen?

How many hours is the flight from Shanghai to Xiamen?

Are there frequently good prices on flights from Shanghai to Xiamen?

Related routes

More routes from Shanghai

Flights to Xiamen from other cities

Shanghai to Xiamen: Overview

Insights for flights from Shanghai to Xiamen

How much is a round trip from Shanghai to Xiamen

The cheapest time to fly from Shanghai to Xiamen

Direct flights from Shanghai to Xiamen

Last-minute flights going from Shanghai to Xiamen

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

Popular Airports to fly from Shanghai to Xiamen

Shanghai - Xiamen route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

June and July are historically cheapest

Direct flights average 1h 50m

96.9% of flights are direct

Spring Airlines offers direct flights

Deals are frequent on this route

Shanghai main airports to depart from

Xiamen main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Xiamen used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Xiamen

Best Elite deals to Xiamen

Nov 15

Nov 15

Oct 25

Oct 19

Oct 12

Oct 19

Oct 19

Oct 19

Oct 19

Oct 20

Oct 20

Oct 20

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Xiamen

How far in advance should I book a flight from Shanghai to Xiamen?

What's a cheap fare from Shanghai to Xiamen?

What's the cheapest month to fly from Shanghai to Xiamen?