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 include a stopover, travelers typically experienced one stop. This indicates a strong preference and availability for non-stop journeys on this route.

How many hours is the flight from Shanghai to Xiamen?

A direct flight from Shanghai to Xiamen typically takes about 1 hour and 50 minutes. This is based on an approximate distance of 804 kilometers. Flights with one stop, however, have a significantly longer median duration, averaging around 9 hours and 5 minutes.

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 consistently observed to offer competitive fares. Travelers can often find favorable deals when planning their trips between these two cities.

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2026-10-16 – 2026-10-20
SHA - Xiamen
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CN¥1,421
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2026-10-11 – 2026-10-20
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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¥1,095 - CN¥2,027

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

The regular price range for flights from Shanghai to Xiamen is CNY 1095 to CNY 2027. The current lowest deal is CNY 631 with Spring Airlines for travel from Oct 12-Oct 19.

now CN¥631

Low CN¥1,095

High CN¥2,027

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 15

⌛ Last-Minute

SHA - Xiamen

Shanghai (SHA) - Xiamen (XMN)

Spring Airlines

CN¥1,978

CN¥825

One-way

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

PVG - Xiamen

Shanghai (PVG) - Xiamen (XMN)

CN¥3,750

CN¥1,422

One-way

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

PVG - Xiamen

Shanghai (PVG) - Xiamen (XMN)

Shandong Airlines

CN¥1,739

CN¥1,040

One-way

Thu, Sep 17

⌛ Last-Minute

SHA - Xiamen

Shanghai (SHA) - Xiamen (XMN)

Spring Airlines

CN¥1,854

CN¥664

One-way

Thu, Sep 17

⌛ Last-Minute

SHA - Xiamen

Shanghai (SHA) - Xiamen (XMN)

Spring Airlines

CN¥1,966

CN¥725

One-way

Thu, Sep 17

⌛ Last-Minute

PVG - Xiamen

Shanghai (PVG) - Xiamen (XMN)

CN¥3,674

CN¥1,442

One-way

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

2 nights

Sep 15 - Sep 17

CN¥3,750 → CN¥1,422

62%

3 nights

Sep 17 - Sep 20

CN¥1,966 → CN¥731

63%

2 nights

Sep 18 - Sep 20

CN¥1,996 → CN¥785

61%

5 nights

Sep 17 - Sep 22

CN¥1,854 → CN¥664

64%

Popular Airports to fly from Shanghai to Xiamen

Shanghai - Xiamen route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

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

📅 Best time to fly

June and July offer the lowest median prices

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 take 1 hour and 50 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Direct flights are dominant on this route

96.9% of recent flights on this route are direct, indicating high availability.

🏆 Airline highlight

Spring Airlines offers direct flights

Spring Airlines is one of the carriers providing direct flights on the Shanghai to Xiamen route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent for this route

Deals for flights from Shanghai to Xiamen are frequent, appearing often within 30 days.

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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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 was around $198. Booking within 6 days of departure saw an average price of $202. Prices tend to increase significantly for bookings made 60 or more days out, where the average price was $303.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Shanghai to Xiamen was considered to be $108 or less. The median price for this route was $126. Fares historically ranged up to $287 or more for the higher end of prices observed in the trailing 90 days.

Historically, June has been one of the cheapest months to fly from Shanghai to Xiamen, with a median price of $120. July also offered competitive fares, with a median price of $121. In contrast, March was observed as the most expensive month, with a median price reaching $272, compared to the annual median of $126.

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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¥1,095 - CN¥2,027

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

The regular price range for flights from Shanghai to Xiamen is CNY 1095 to CNY 2027. The current lowest deal is CNY 631 with Spring Airlines for travel from Oct 12-Oct 19.

now CN¥631

Low CN¥1,095

High CN¥2,027

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 15

⌛ Last-Minute

SHA - Xiamen

Shanghai (SHA) - Xiamen (XMN)

Spring Airlines

CN¥1,978

CN¥825

One-way

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

PVG - Xiamen

Shanghai (PVG) - Xiamen (XMN)

CN¥3,750

CN¥1,422

One-way

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

PVG - Xiamen

Shanghai (PVG) - Xiamen (XMN)

Shandong Airlines

CN¥1,739

CN¥1,040

One-way

Thu, Sep 17

⌛ Last-Minute

SHA - Xiamen

Shanghai (SHA) - Xiamen (XMN)

Spring Airlines

CN¥1,854

CN¥664

One-way

Thu, Sep 17

⌛ Last-Minute

SHA - Xiamen

Shanghai (SHA) - Xiamen (XMN)

Spring Airlines

CN¥1,966

CN¥725

One-way

Thu, Sep 17

⌛ Last-Minute

PVG - Xiamen

Shanghai (PVG) - Xiamen (XMN)

CN¥3,674

CN¥1,442

One-way

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

2 nights

Sep 15 - Sep 17

CN¥3,750 → CN¥1,422

62%

3 nights

Sep 17 - Sep 20

CN¥1,966 → CN¥731

63%

2 nights

Sep 18 - Sep 20

CN¥1,996 → CN¥785

61%

5 nights

Sep 17 - Sep 22

CN¥1,854 → CN¥664

64%

Popular Airports to fly from Shanghai to Xiamen

Shanghai - Xiamen route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

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

📅 Best time to fly

June and July offer the lowest median prices

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 take 1 hour and 50 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Direct flights are dominant on this route

96.9% of recent flights on this route are direct, indicating high availability.

🏆 Airline highlight

Spring Airlines offers direct flights

Spring Airlines is one of the carriers providing direct flights on the Shanghai to Xiamen route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent for this route

Deals for flights from Shanghai to Xiamen are frequent, appearing often within 30 days.

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

50% AI deal score

$919

$771

Save $148

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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 offer the lowest median prices

Direct flights average 1h 50m

Direct flights are dominant on this route

Spring Airlines offers direct flights

Deals are frequent for 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

Oct 29

Nov 23

Oct 29

Oct 28

Oct 28

Oct 29

Oct 22

Oct 22

Oct 22

Oct 20

Oct 19

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 offer the lowest median prices

Direct flights average 1h 50m

Direct flights are dominant on this route

Spring Airlines offers direct flights

Deals are frequent for 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

Oct 29

Nov 23

Oct 29

Oct 28

Oct 28

Oct 29

Oct 22

Oct 22

Oct 22

Oct 20

Oct 19

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?