Cheapest airlines flights from Shanghai to Taiyuan

You can choose from 6 airlines that fly from Shanghai to Taiyuan, including China Eastern Airlines, Spring Airlines, and Shanghai Airlines. Juneyao Airlines has lowest fares on this route.
China Eastern Airlines logo China Eastern Airlines
Spring Airlines logo Spring Airlines
Shanghai Airlines logo Shanghai Airlines
Xiamen Airlines logo Xiamen Airlines
Shenzhen Airlines logo Shenzhen Airlines
Juneyao Airlines logo Juneyao Airlines
Airlines are determined based on actual purchased flight tickets from Shanghai to Taiyuan according to previous 12 months data from Trip.com.

Search for direct flights from Shanghai to Taiyuan in the next 3 months. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data, one-way direct flights start at US$82, and round-trip direct flights start at US$174.

Displayed flight fares from Shanghai to Taiyuan are based on average prices across airlines for the next 3 months, according to the latest Trip.com database.

Shanghai to Taiyuan Flight Details

The distance between Shanghai and Taiyuan is about 1,089.29 km. The average flying time from Shanghai to Taiyuan is around 2 hours 19 minutes. Based on Trip.com's latest data, travel demand is highest in July. The off-season for travel is October.

Cheapest one-way flight priceUS$82
Cheapest return ticket priceUS$174
Cheapest monthOctober
Peak season for travelJuly
Flight distance1,089.29 km
Average flight time2 hours 19 minutes
Popular airlineChina Eastern Airlines
Flight statistics for the Shanghai–Taiyuan route are based on aggregated booking data from Trip.com over the past 12 months.

Trip.com Price Insights on Flights from Shanghai to Taiyuan

Which month has the cheapest one-way flights from Shanghai to Taiyuan?

Average monthly one-way flight prices from Shanghai to Taiyuan, based on bookings made by Trip.com users over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com’s data, the cheapest month for flights from Shanghai to Taiyuan is March, with an average price of US$85; while the month with the highest flight price is usually February, with an average price of up to US$166.

US$166
US$126
US$85
US$45
    Cheapest
  • US$147
    Jun
  • US$141
    Jul
  • US$137
    Aug
  • US$130
    Sep
  • US$118
    Oct
  • US$102
    Nov
  • US$99
    Dec
  • US$94
    Jan
  • US$166
    Feb
  • US$85
    Mar
  • US$146
    Apr
  • US$139
    May

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What are the cheapest flights from Shanghai to Taiyuan (SHA-TYN)?

    Based on Trip.com data, Juneyao Airlines offers one-way fares as low as US$82 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. SHA to TYN on Wed, Jun 17), while Juneyao Airlines offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from US$174 departing on Wed, Jun 17 and returning on Wed, Jun 24.
  • At the moment, you can catch a nonstop flight from Shanghai to Taiyuan with the following airlines, including: China Eastern Airlines Spring Airlines Shanghai Airlines Xiamen Airlines Shenzhen Airlines Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.
  • It takes about 2 hours 19 minutes to fly from Shanghai to Taiyuan.
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Shanghai to Taiyuan is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.
  • Based on Trip.com data in the past 4 weeks, there is 137 flight per week flying from Shanghai to Taiyuan. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: China Eastern Airlines: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- MU2409 (11:59) Xiamen Airlines: S/M/T/W/T/-/S -- MF3231 (11:59) Xiamen Airlines: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- MF3693 (20:43)
  • To find best deals on flights from Shanghai to Taiyuan, you can use various tools on Trip.com:
    · Be flexible with your travel dates to get the cheapest flight deal. Now the cheapest flight deal is on Wed, Jun 17, with one-way flights priced at just US$82.
    · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is Juneyao Airlines.
    · Set up price alerts to easily monitor ticket prices without having to check every day.
    · Check Trip.com flight deals and promo codes frequently.
    · Avoid peak season unless you book very early. It seems the peak season for Taiyuan travel is around July.
    · Get exclusive promo codes for Trip.com app users.
  • The cheapest months to fly from Shanghai to Taiyuan is October, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our June flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Shanghai to Taiyuan on June 21, 2026 with Juneyao Airlines, with prices starting at US$82.
  • You can land at any one of the following hubs in Taiyuan, with Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to Taiyuan Wusu International Airport (SHA-TYN) is by far the most common option on this route: Taiyuan Yaocheng Airport (TYC) Taiyuan Wusu International Airport (TYN).
  • The time difference between Taiyuan and Shanghai is 0h.
  • Tickets can only be changed or canceled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.

Trip.com Airline Insights on Flights from Shanghai to Taiyuan

Which airline offers the cheapest direct flights from Shanghai to Taiyuan?

Data is based on the average price of all nonstop flights from Shanghai to Taiyuan on Trip.com over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com’s data from the past 12 months, Shanghai Airlines provides the lowest-priced direct flights from Shanghai to Taiyuan, with fares starting at US$111.

US$91
US$111
US$131
US$151
US$171
Shanghai Airlines
US$111
Shanghai Airlines
Spring Airlines
US$117
Spring Airlines
Juneyao Airlines
US$118
Juneyao Airlines
China Eastern Airlines
US$136
China Eastern Airlines
Xiamen Airlines
US$148
Xiamen Airlines
Air China
US$171
Air China

Which airline operates the most flights from Shanghai to Taiyuan?

Total flights from Shanghai to Taiyuan across all airlines. (Based on Trip.com data from the past month)

Based on Trip.com’s data from the past month, China Eastern Airlines operates the most frequent flights from Shanghai to Taiyuan, with 77 flights per week.

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15
46
77
China Eastern Airlines
77
China Eastern Airlines
Xiamen Airlines
72
Xiamen Airlines
Juneyao Airlines
51
Juneyao Airlines
Shenzhen Airlines
18
Shenzhen Airlines
Spring Airlines
15
Spring Airlines
China Southern Airlines
15
China Southern Airlines

How many flights fly from Shanghai to Taiyuan daily?

The data is based on the flight numbers for each day of the week from Shanghai to Taiyuan within the Trip.com database over the past month.

Based on the past month's historical data from Trip.com, the number of flights from Shanghai to Taiyuan is the highest on Friday and the lowest on Wednesday.

195
164
133
102
Highest
142
Mon
148
Tue
133
Wed
160
Thu
195
Fri
178
Sat
156
Sun

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Change & Cancellation Policy

Trip.com shows the change and cancellation rules for each ticket during the booking process, including all related fees and conditions. Please refer to the following scenarios:
Voluntary cancellation/change:
To request a change or cancellation, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and flight segment, and submit your request. Please note that additional charges may apply based on the airline’s fare rules.
Cancellation/change due to a flight schedule change:
If your flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For full details of change and cancellation policies, please refer to the customer support pages.