Can I fly direct from Xi'an to Shanghai?

Yes, direct flights are commonly available for the Xi'an to Shanghai route. Historically, approximately 85.9% of all available flights on this route have been direct. For journeys that include a stopover, travelers typically experience one stop. This indicates a strong prevalence of non-stop options for this particular route.

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

The typical direct flight from Xi'an to Shanghai has a duration of 2 hours and 15 minutes. This route covers an approximate distance of 1273 kilometers. For flights involving one stop, the median travel time extends significantly to about 9 hours and 10 minutes. Travelers should consider these durations when planning their journey.

Should I set a price alert for Xi'an to Shanghai flights?

Yes, setting a price alert for Xi'an to Shanghai flights is advisable. This route is classified as one with frequent price changes. Historically, prices on this route have shown enough fluctuation to make price alerts a useful tool. Travelers can benefit from monitoring price movements to secure a more favorable deal.

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2026-10-14 – 2026-10-19
SIA - Shanghai
78% AI deal score
CN¥1,309
CN¥711
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SIA - Shanghai
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CN¥731
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CN¥751
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CN¥818
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Xi'an to Shanghai: Overview

Insights for flights from Xi'an to Shanghai

Right now, only about 4% of recent fares from Xi'an to Shanghai are considered a good price. For travelers looking for cheap flights from Xi'an to Shanghai, fares typically range from $136–$251, with a median price of $149. Current fares are below the typical level, and new deals appear almost daily, suggesting opportunities for savings.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Xi'an to Shanghai? The most affordable month to fly is typically March, with a median fare of $128. Other cost-effective months include May, with a median fare of $146, and June, where the median fare is $147. Planning your trip during these months could result in lower prices.

The typical journey time for flights from Xi'an to Shanghai is approximately 2h 20m. This route is primarily served by direct flights from Xi'an to Shanghai, as almost all itineraries are non-stop, accounting for 85.9% of recent fares. This means you can generally expect a straightforward trip without connections.

The distance between Xi'an and Shanghai is 1273 kilometers, classifying this as a short-haul route. This means you can expect a relatively quick flight, making it a convenient option for travel between these two cities.

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

Regular price: CN¥1,031 - CN¥1,698

Prices are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Xi'an to Shanghai is CNY 1031-CNY 1698. The current lowest deal is CNY 711 with Spring Airlines for travel from Oct 14-Oct 19.

now CN¥711

Low CN¥1,031

High CN¥1,698

The cheapest time to fly from Xi'an to Shanghai

The cheapest month to fly from Siauliai to Shanghai is March, with a median price of $128. The most expensive month is November, with a median price of $320. Prices are generally lower from January to December.

March

Cheapest

Flights from CN¥128

November

Most Expensive

Flights from CN¥320

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Xi'an to Shanghai

Hainan Airlines

Spring Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Xi'an to Shanghai

Mon, Sep 14

⌛ Last-Minute

XIY - Shanghai

Xi'an (XIY) - Shanghai (PVG)

CN¥2,727

CN¥1,852

One-way

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

XIY - Shanghai

Xi'an (XIY) - Shanghai (PVG)

Antinea Airlines

CN¥1,524

CN¥1,127

One-way

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

XIY - Shanghai

Xi'an (XIY) - Shanghai (PVG)

Antinea Airlines

CN¥1,679

CN¥1,134

One-way

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

XIY - Shanghai

Xi'an (XIY) - Shanghai (PVG)

Antinea Airlines

CN¥1,393

CN¥1,134

One-way

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

XIY - Shanghai

Xi'an (XIY) - Shanghai (PVG)

Antinea Airlines

CN¥1,675

CN¥1,140

One-way

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

XIY - Shanghai

Xi'an (XIY) - Shanghai (PVG)

Antinea Airlines

CN¥1,524

CN¥1,100

One-way

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

2 nights

Sep 17 - Sep 19

CN¥2,950 → CN¥1,778

40%

5 nights

Sep 14 - Sep 19

CN¥2,727 → CN¥1,851

32%

3 nights

Oct 15 - Oct 18

CN¥2,322 → CN¥1,570

32%

2 nights

Sep 17 - Sep 19

CN¥1,725 → CN¥1,033

40%

Popular Airports to fly from Xi'an to Shanghai

Xi'an - Shanghai route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares from Xi'an to Shanghai are below the typical level for the route.

📅 Best time to fly

March, May, and June offer the lowest median prices

Historically, March ($128), May ($146), and June ($147) offer the lowest median prices.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights average 2h 20m

The median flight duration for this route is 2 hours and 20 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

85.9% of recent flights are direct

Most flights on this route are direct, with 85.9% of recent flights being non-stop.

🏆 Airline highlight

Spring Airlines has recent deals

Spring Airlines has recently offered deals for flights from Xi'an to Shanghai.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently

Deals for flights from Xi'an to Shanghai are frequent, appearing often over 30 days.

Xi'an main airports to depart from

Xi an Xianyang International (XIY)

Cheapest

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

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

💸 Flights from ~CN¥712

Xiguan Airport (SIA)

Xiguan Airport is another choice for travelers flying from Xi'an to Shanghai.

📍 ~22 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~CN¥712

Shanghai main airports to arrive at

Shanghai Hongqiao International (SHA)

Cheapest

Shanghai Hongqiao International is a convenient arrival airport for your trip to Shanghai from Xi'an.

📍 ~14 km from Shanghai (reachable by car, train, metro, bus).

💸 Flights from ~CN¥773

Airports nearby Shanghai used as alternative

Hangzhou Xiaoshan International (HGH)

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

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

💸 Flights from ~CN¥1,008

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Shanghai

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Best Elite deals to Shanghai

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From XIY

Elite

Dec 24

Shanghai, China

70% AI deal score

$1,002

$700

Save $302

China Southern Airlines

Business Class

From XIY

Elite

Dec 24

Shanghai, China

70% AI deal score

$996

$700

Save $296

China Southern Airlines

Business Class

From XIY

Elite

Dec 24

Shanghai, China

70% AI deal score

$982

$700

Save $282

China Southern Airlines

Business Class

From XIY

Elite

Dec 24

Shanghai, China

70% AI deal score

$982

$700

Save $282

China Southern Airlines

Business Class

From XIY

Elite

Dec 24

Shanghai, China

70% AI deal score

$1,030

$700

Save $330

China Southern Airlines

Business Class

From XIY

Elite

Nov 08

Shanghai, China

69% AI deal score

$909

$701

Save $208

China Southern Airlines

Business Class

From XIY

Elite

Sep 22

Shanghai, China

69% AI deal score

$1,131

$786

Save $345

Shenzhen Airlines, +1

Business Class

From XIY

Elite

Oct 22

Shanghai, China

68% AI deal score

$1,054

$786

Save $268

Shenzhen Airlines, +1

Business Class

From XIY

Elite

Oct 12

Shanghai, China

68% AI deal score

$1,082

$786

Save $296

Shenzhen Airlines, +1

Business Class

From XIY

Elite

Oct 13

Shanghai, China

68% AI deal score

$1,081

$786

Save $295

Shenzhen Airlines, +1

Business Class

From XIY

Elite

Oct 19

Shanghai, China

68% AI deal score

$1,081

$786

Save $295

Shenzhen Airlines, +1

Business Class

From XIY

Elite

Oct 20

Shanghai, China

68% AI deal score

$1,081

$786

Save $295

Shenzhen Airlines, +1

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Shanghai

Historically, the optimal time to purchase tickets for flights from Xi'an to Shanghai is typically 7-13 days before departure. During this period, the average price observed was $181. In contrast, tickets bought 0-6 days out averaged $287, while those purchased 60+ days in advance were around $302. Planning your purchase within the 7-13 day window can lead to more favorable pricing.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Xi'an to Shanghai is considered to be $136 or less. The median price for this route was $149. Prices can vary, with 75% of fares historically being $251 or less. Travelers aiming for a more economical trip should target prices at or below the $136 threshold.

Historically, the months with the cheapest flights from Xi'an to Shanghai include March, with a median price of $128, and May, with a median price of $146. June also offered competitive pricing, with a median of $147. The annual median price for this route was $149, indicating that these months typically offer prices below the yearly average.

Xi'an to Shanghai: Overview

Insights for flights from Xi'an to Shanghai

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

Regular price: CN¥1,031 - CN¥1,698

Prices are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Xi'an to Shanghai is CNY 1031-CNY 1698. The current lowest deal is CNY 711 with Spring Airlines for travel from Oct 14-Oct 19.

now CN¥711

Low CN¥1,031

High CN¥1,698

The cheapest time to fly from Xi'an to Shanghai

March

Cheapest

Flights from CN¥128

November

Most Expensive

Flights from CN¥320

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Xi'an to Shanghai

Hainan Airlines

Spring Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Xi'an to Shanghai

Mon, Sep 14

⌛ Last-Minute

XIY - Shanghai

Xi'an (XIY) - Shanghai (PVG)

CN¥2,727

CN¥1,852

One-way

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

XIY - Shanghai

Xi'an (XIY) - Shanghai (PVG)

Antinea Airlines

CN¥1,524

CN¥1,127

One-way

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

XIY - Shanghai

Xi'an (XIY) - Shanghai (PVG)

Antinea Airlines

CN¥1,679

CN¥1,134

One-way

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

XIY - Shanghai

Xi'an (XIY) - Shanghai (PVG)

Antinea Airlines

CN¥1,393

CN¥1,134

One-way

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

XIY - Shanghai

Xi'an (XIY) - Shanghai (PVG)

Antinea Airlines

CN¥1,675

CN¥1,140

One-way

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

XIY - Shanghai

Xi'an (XIY) - Shanghai (PVG)

Antinea Airlines

CN¥1,524

CN¥1,100

One-way

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

2 nights

Sep 17 - Sep 19

CN¥2,950 → CN¥1,778

40%

5 nights

Sep 14 - Sep 19

CN¥2,727 → CN¥1,851

32%

3 nights

Oct 15 - Oct 18

CN¥2,322 → CN¥1,570

32%

2 nights

Sep 17 - Sep 19

CN¥1,725 → CN¥1,033

40%

Popular Airports to fly from Xi'an to Shanghai

Xi'an - Shanghai route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares from Xi'an to Shanghai are below the typical level for the route.

📅 Best time to fly

March, May, and June offer the lowest median prices

Historically, March ($128), May ($146), and June ($147) offer the lowest median prices.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights average 2h 20m

The median flight duration for this route is 2 hours and 20 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

85.9% of recent flights are direct

Most flights on this route are direct, with 85.9% of recent flights being non-stop.

🏆 Airline highlight

Spring Airlines has recent deals

Spring Airlines has recently offered deals for flights from Xi'an to Shanghai.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently

Deals for flights from Xi'an to Shanghai are frequent, appearing often over 30 days.

Xi'an main airports to depart from

Xi an Xianyang International (XIY)

Cheapest

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

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

💸 Flights from ~CN¥712

Xiguan Airport (SIA)

Xiguan Airport is another choice for travelers flying from Xi'an to Shanghai.

📍 ~22 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~CN¥712

Shanghai main airports to arrive at

Shanghai Hongqiao International (SHA)

Cheapest

Shanghai Hongqiao International is a convenient arrival airport for your trip to Shanghai from Xi'an.

📍 ~14 km from Shanghai (reachable by car, train, metro, bus).

💸 Flights from ~CN¥773

Airports nearby Shanghai used as alternative

Hangzhou Xiaoshan International (HGH)

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

Shanghai, China

68% AI deal score

$1,081

$786

Save $295

Shenzhen Airlines, +1

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Shanghai

Cheap Flights from Xi'an to Shanghai

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

Xi'an to Shanghai: Overview

Insights for flights from Xi'an to Shanghai

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

The cheapest time to fly from Xi'an to Shanghai

Direct flights from Xi'an to Shanghai

Last-minute flights going from Xi'an to Shanghai

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

Popular Airports to fly from Xi'an to Shanghai

Xi'an - Shanghai route insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

March, May, and June offer the lowest median prices

Direct flights average 2h 20m

85.9% of recent flights are direct

Spring Airlines has recent deals

Deals appear frequently

Xi'an main airports to depart from

Shanghai main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Shanghai used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Shanghai

Best Elite deals to Shanghai

Dec 24

Dec 24

Dec 24

Dec 24

Dec 24

Nov 08

Sep 22

Oct 22

Oct 12

Oct 13

Oct 19

Oct 20

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Shanghai

When should I buy Xi'an to Shanghai tickets?

What's a cheap fare from Xi'an to Shanghai?

Which months have the cheapest flights from Xi'an to Shanghai?

Can I fly direct from Xi'an to Shanghai?

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

Should I set a price alert for Xi'an to Shanghai flights?

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Xi'an to Shanghai: Overview

Insights for flights from Xi'an to Shanghai

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

The cheapest time to fly from Xi'an to Shanghai

Direct flights from Xi'an to Shanghai

Last-minute flights going from Xi'an to Shanghai

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

Popular Airports to fly from Xi'an to Shanghai

Xi'an - Shanghai route insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

March, May, and June offer the lowest median prices

Direct flights average 2h 20m

85.9% of recent flights are direct

Spring Airlines has recent deals

Deals appear frequently

Xi'an main airports to depart from

Shanghai main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Shanghai used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Shanghai

Best Elite deals to Shanghai

Dec 24

Dec 24

Dec 24

Dec 24

Dec 24

Nov 08

Sep 22

Oct 22

Oct 12

Oct 13

Oct 19

Oct 20

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Shanghai

When should I buy Xi'an to Shanghai tickets?

What's a cheap fare from Xi'an to Shanghai?

Which months have the cheapest flights from Xi'an to Shanghai?