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Shanghai to Xiamen Flight Information

The approximate distance between Shanghai and Xiamen is 795.39 km. Average flight time from Shanghai to Xiamen is around 1 hour 59 minutes. According to Trip.com data, travel demand hits its peak in July. The cheapest month to book flights is October.

Cheapest one-way
US$51
Spring Airlines Spring Airlines SHA-XMN 1h 55m · Nonstop Mon, Sep 14
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Cheapest round-trip
US$104
Spring Airlines Spring Airlines SHA-XMN 1h 50m · Nonstop Thu, Sep 17 - Tue, Sep 22
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Recommended airlines
Spring Airlines Spring Airlines Cheapest · From US$51 China Eastern Airlines China Eastern Airlines Most booked
When to fly
March
Cheapest
July
Peak season
Route details
795.39 km
Flight distance
1h 59m
Average flight time

Search for direct flights from Shanghai to Xiamen in the next 3 months. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data, one-way direct flights start at US$51, and round-trip direct flights start at US$104.

      • Cheapest nonstop
        SHA 23:00
        1h 50m
        Nonstop
        XMN 00:50
        Shanghai - Xiamen | Thu, Sep 17 | Spring Airlines
        XMN 22:00
        1h 50m
        Nonstop
        PVG 23:50
        Xiamen - Shanghai | Tue, Sep 22 | Spring Airlines
        US$104 US$168
        38% off
        38% off
        US$168 US$104
      • SHA 23:00
        1h 50m
        Nonstop
        XMN 00:50
        Shanghai - Xiamen | Sun, Sep 20 | Spring Airlines
        XMN 22:00
        1h 50m
        Nonstop
        PVG 23:50
        Xiamen - Shanghai | Tue, Sep 22 | Spring Airlines
        US$104 US$168
        38% off
        38% off
        US$168 US$104
      • SHA 23:00
        1h 50m
        Nonstop
        XMN 00:50
        Shanghai - Xiamen | Tue, Sep 15 | Spring Airlines
        XMN 22:00
        1h 50m
        Nonstop
        PVG 23:50
        Xiamen - Shanghai | Tue, Sep 22 | Spring Airlines
        US$116 US$168
        31% off
        31% off
        US$168 US$116
      • PVG 07:00
        1h 55m
        Nonstop
        XMN 08:55
        Shanghai - Xiamen | Fri, Sep 18 | Spring Airlines
        XMN 22:00
        1h 50m
        Nonstop
        PVG 23:50
        Xiamen - Shanghai | Tue, Sep 22 | Spring Airlines
        US$116
        31% off
        US$168 US$116
      • SHA 23:00
        1h 50m
        Nonstop
        XMN 00:50
        Shanghai - Xiamen | Mon, Sep 14 | Spring Airlines
        XMN 22:00
        1h 50m
        Nonstop
        PVG 23:50
        Xiamen - Shanghai | Tue, Sep 22 | Spring Airlines
        US$116
        31% off
        US$168 US$116
      • PVG 07:00
        1h 55m
        Nonstop
        XMN 08:55
        Shanghai - Xiamen | Sat, Sep 19 | Spring Airlines
        XMN 22:00
        1h 50m
        Nonstop
        PVG 23:50
        Xiamen - Shanghai | Tue, Sep 22 | Spring Airlines
        US$117
        30% off
        US$168 US$117
      • SHA 23:05
        1h 45m
        Nonstop
        XMN 00:50
        Shanghai - Xiamen | Sun, Aug 30 | Spring Airlines
        XMN 22:00
        1h 50m
        Nonstop
        PVG 23:50
        Xiamen - Shanghai | Tue, Sep 1 | Spring Airlines
        US$121
        28% off
        US$168 US$121
      • SHA 07:15
        1h 50m
        Nonstop
        XMN 09:05
        Shanghai - Xiamen | Thu, Sep 10 | Spring Airlines
        XMN 21:10
        1h 55m
        Nonstop
        PVG 23:05
        Xiamen - Shanghai | Wed, Sep 16 | Juneyao Airlines
        US$121
        28% off
        US$168 US$121
      • SHA 07:15
        1h 50m
        Nonstop
        XMN 09:05
        Shanghai - Xiamen | Tue, Sep 22 | Spring Airlines
        XMN 22:00
        1h 50m
        Nonstop
        PVG 23:50
        Xiamen - Shanghai | Sat, Sep 26 | Spring Airlines
        US$122
        27% off
        US$168 US$122
      • SHA 23:00
        1h 50m
        Nonstop
        XMN 00:50
        Shanghai - Xiamen | Tue, Sep 8 | Spring Airlines
        XMN 22:00
        1h 50m
        Nonstop
        PVG 23:50
        Xiamen - Shanghai | Tue, Sep 15 | Spring Airlines
        US$122
        27% off
        US$168 US$122
      • SHA 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        XMN 14:00
        Shanghai - Xiamen | Sat, Aug 15 | Normal Airline
        XMN 15:00
        6h
        Nonstop
        SHA 16:00
        Xiamen - Shanghai | Mon, Aug 17 | Normal Airline
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      • Cheapest nonstop
        PVG 07:00
        1h 55m
        Nonstop
        XMN 08:55
        Shanghai - Xiamen | Mon, Sep 14 | Spring Airlines
        US$51 US$79
        35% off
        35% off
        US$79 US$51
      • SHA 23:00
        1h 50m
        Nonstop
        XMN 00:50
        Shanghai - Xiamen | Wed, Sep 16 | Spring Airlines
        US$51 US$79
        35% off
        35% off
        US$79 US$51
      • PVG 07:00
        1h 55m
        Nonstop
        XMN 08:55
        Shanghai - Xiamen | Sat, Sep 19 | Spring Airlines
        US$51 US$79
        35% off
        35% off
        US$79 US$51
      • PVG 07:00
        1h 55m
        Nonstop
        XMN 08:55
        Shanghai - Xiamen | Mon, Sep 21 | Spring Airlines
        US$51
        35% off
        US$79 US$51
      • PVG 07:00
        1h 55m
        Nonstop
        XMN 08:55
        Shanghai - Xiamen | Tue, Sep 22 | Spring Airlines
        US$51
        35% off
        US$79 US$51
      • SHA 23:00
        1h 50m
        Nonstop
        XMN 00:50
        Shanghai - Xiamen | Wed, Sep 23 | Spring Airlines
        US$51
        35% off
        US$79 US$51
      • SHA 07:15
        1h 50m
        Nonstop
        XMN 09:05
        Shanghai - Xiamen | Fri, Sep 11 | Spring Airlines
        US$51
        35% off
        US$79 US$51
      • SHA 23:00
        1h 50m
        Nonstop
        XMN 00:50
        Shanghai - Xiamen | Sun, Sep 20 | Spring Airlines
        US$51
        35% off
        US$79 US$51
      • PVG 07:00
        1h 55m
        Nonstop
        XMN 08:55
        Shanghai - Xiamen | Sat, Sep 12 | Spring Airlines
        US$54
        32% off
        US$79 US$54
      • SHA 23:00
        1h 50m
        Nonstop
        XMN 00:50
        Shanghai - Xiamen | Tue, Sep 15 | Spring Airlines
        US$57
        28% off
        US$79 US$57
      • SHA 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        XMN 14:00
        Shanghai - Xiamen | Sat, Aug 15 | Normal Airline
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Popular airlines flying from Shanghai to Xiamen

You can choose from 10 airlines that fly from Shanghai to Xiamen, including China Eastern Airlines, Xiamen Airlines, and Spring Airlines. Spring Airlines has lowest fares on this route.
China Eastern Airlines logo China Eastern Airlines
Xiamen Airlines logo Xiamen Airlines
Spring Airlines logo Spring Airlines
Shanghai Airlines logo Shanghai Airlines
Juneyao Airlines logo Juneyao Airlines
Shandong Airlines logo Shandong Airlines
Air China logo Air China
Shenzhen Airlines logo Shenzhen Airlines
Tibet Airlines logo Tibet Airlines
Sichuan Airlines logo Sichuan Airlines
Airlines are determined based on actual purchased flight tickets from Shanghai to Xiamen according to previous 12 months data from Trip.com.

Trip.com Price Trends on Flights from Shanghai to Xiamen

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

Average monthly one-way flight prices from Shanghai to Xiamen, 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 Xiamen is March, with an average price of US$90; while the month with the highest flight price is usually August, with an average price of up to US$131.

US$131
US$111
US$90
US$70
    Cheapest
  • US$131
    Aug
  • US$119
    Sep
  • US$113
    Oct
  • US$99
    Nov
  • US$93
    Dec
  • US$117
    Jan
  • US$128
    Feb
  • US$90
    Mar
  • US$104
    Apr
  • US$105
    May
  • US$109
    Jun
  • US$109
    Jul

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What are the cheapest flights from Shanghai to Xiamen (SHA-XMN)?

    Based on Trip.com data, Spring Airlines offers one-way fares as low as US$51 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. PVG to XMN on Mon, Sep 14), while Spring Airlines offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from US$104 departing on Thu, Sep 17 and returning on Tue, Sep 22.
  • At the moment, you can catch a nonstop flight from Shanghai to Xiamen with the following airlines, including: China Eastern Airlines Xiamen Airlines Spring Airlines Juneyao Airlines Shanghai 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 1 hour 59 minutes to fly from Shanghai to Xiamen.
  • 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 Xiamen 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 214 flight per week flying from Shanghai to Xiamen. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: China Eastern Airlines: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- MU4695 (14:24) China Eastern Airlines: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- MU4689 (12:27) Juneyao Airlines: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- HO7249 (11:26)
  • To find best deals on flights from Shanghai to Xiamen, 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 Mon, Sep 14, with one-way flights priced at just US$51.
    · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is Spring 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 Xiamen travel is around July.
    · Get exclusive promo codes for Trip.com app users.
  • The cheapest months to fly from Shanghai to Xiamen is October, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our August flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Shanghai to Xiamen on August 27, 2026 with Spring Airlines, with prices starting at US$61.
  • You can land at any one of the following hubs in Xiamen, with Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport (SHA-XMN) is by far the most common option on this route: Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport (XMN).
  • The time difference between Xiamen and Shanghai is 0m.
  • 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.
  • Based on Trip.com data for flights departing in the next 30 days, the average one-way fare from Shanghai to Xiamen is US$117. Fares vary by travel date, airline and availability.
  • Based on Trip.com data for travel in the next 30 days, the average round-trip fare from Shanghai to Xiamen is US$219. The final price depends on the outbound and return dates, airline and fare conditions.
  • Enter Shanghai and Xiamen, choose your travel dates and passengers, then compare flights by price, duration and baggage. Select a fare, review the change and cancellation rules, enter traveler details and complete payment to receive your confirmation.
  • Spring Airlinesare the most popular budget airlines flying from Shanghai to Xiamen. Check baggage, seat and payment fees before comparing the final price.

Flight from Shanghai (SHA) to Xiamen (XMN)

Xiamen, a lively coastal city situated on the southeast coast of China, is not only famous for its captivating seascape, serene beauty, but also for being one of the most significant seaports of the country. It lies in the Fujian province and presents a unique fusion of modern architecture and traditional culture and art. It is an ideal tourist destination for travelers of all kinds and ages and boasts of abundant tourist attractions, like gorgeous islands, lush mountains, historical places, grand temples, parks, and many more.

Tip: Metered taxi is the best mode for transportation and is cost-effective and comfortable too. Moreover, buses also run throughout the city, but English-language information is something you will not find on the bus display. 

Getting to Xiamen

Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport is the major international airport serving Xiamen and is about 13 km from Xiamen city center. Shandong Airlines, Shanghai Airlines, Juneyao Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, Xiamen Airlines, and Spring Airlines operate frequent flights from Shanghai to Xiamen. Xiamen Airline serves maximum direct flights to Xiamen from Shanghai. You can easily and quickly book your tickets for Shanghai to Xiamen flights on Trip.com and avail great deals and discounts on ticket prices too.

Tip: You can easily reach any destination in Xiamen from the airport as it is well connected with the city through regular buses, taxis, or rental cars. 

Exploring the city of Hipsters: Xiamen

Known as the most Westernized city in China, Xiamen attracts hoards of visitors every year for its lovely beaches, marvelous architecture, historical places, ancient temples, and many more beautiful attractions. Gulangyu Island is the star attraction of the city and boasts of various historical buildings, Sunlight Rock, and the winding coastal line. The island is the perfect place to enjoy peace in delightful serenity. Hakka Tulou, South Putuo Temple, and Hulishan Fortress are few of the ancient buildings that let you explore the ancient architectural beauty and rich heritage of the city. Mount Wanshi is another national scenic area and attracts hikers and adventure buffs while Baicheng Beach is perfect for water sports lovers and natural beauty admirers. The charming natural spectacle, along with the clean environment is the high point of the city and makes the city a delightful tourist destination. 

Tip: Most of the department stores and larger hotels accept credit cards, while small vendors emphasize cash, so do keep the Chinese currency 'Yuan' handy.

Food, Shopping, and Accommodation in Xiamen

Xiamen is a foodies paradise as it offers a wide array of local delicacies ranging from local sea dishes, pastries, nougat sweets, and dried pork slices, etc. You can enjoy a mouth-watering menu as per your budget at any of the fine dining restaurants to road-side or sea-side eateries. Not only this, but the city also has plenty of fabulous shopping destinations, like Zhongshan Road, Longtou Road, Robinson Plaza, SM Shopping Mall, etc., to satisfy the shopaholic in you. 

Xiamen city has plenty of stay options suitable for every budget traveler. Here you can find mid-range hotels, 3 to 5-star hotels, motels, cabins, resorts, and lodges to B&B as per your requirement and preference. Gulangyu Island is the most attractive place in Xiamen and provides several accommodations choices to make the trip a pleasant experience.

Tip: Must include local products, like tea leaves, sugarcanes, olives, longans, and fresh sea products, in your shopping list.

Search online on Trip.com to book tickets for a cheap flight to Xiamen from Shanghai as it offers the best price and deals on Shanghai-Xiamen flight booking.

Enjoy the best of serenity in the midst of beaches and beautiful landscapes in Xiamen with Trip.com.

Trip.com Airline Insights on Flights from Shanghai to Xiamen

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

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

Based on Trip.com’s data from the past 12 months, Juneyao Airlines provides the lowest-priced direct flights from Shanghai to Xiamen, with fares starting at US$105.

US$89
US$105
US$122
US$138
US$154
Juneyao Airlines
US$105
Juneyao Airlines
Spring Airlines
US$107
Spring Airlines
Shandong Airlines
US$111
Shandong Airlines
Shanghai Airlines
US$118
Shanghai Airlines
China Eastern Airlines
US$128
China Eastern Airlines
Xiamen Airlines
US$154
Xiamen Airlines

Which airline operates the most flights from Shanghai to Xiamen?

Total flights from Shanghai to Xiamen 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 Xiamen, with 130 flights per week.

31
64
97
130
China Eastern Airlines
130
China Eastern Airlines
Xiamen Airlines
114
Xiamen Airlines
Juneyao Airlines
100
Juneyao Airlines
Sichuan Airlines
65
Sichuan Airlines
China Southern Airlines
65
China Southern Airlines
China Express Airlines
64
China Express Airlines

How many flights fly from Shanghai to Xiamen daily?

The data is based on the flight numbers for each day of the week from Shanghai to Xiamen 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 Xiamen is the highest on Friday and the lowest on Sunday.

501
428
354
281
Highest
396
Mon
404
Tue
407
Wed
400
Thu
501
Fri
443
Sat
354
Sun

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