Cheapest airlines flights from Xining to Shanghai

You can choose from 2 airlines that fly from Xining to Shanghai, including China Eastern Airlines, Juneyao Airlines, Spring Airlines has lowest fares on this route.
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Airlines are determined based on actual purchased flight tickets from Xining to Shanghai according to previous 12 months data from Trip.com.

Search for direct flights from Xining to Shanghai in the next 3 months. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data, one-way direct flights start at US$110, and round-trip direct flights start at US$262.

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

Xining to Shanghai Flight Details

The distance between Xining and Shanghai is about 1,880.77 km. The average flying time from Xining to Shanghai is around 3 hours 14 minutes. Based on Trip.com's latest data, travel demand is highest in January. The off-season for travel is November.

Cheapest one-way flight priceUS$110
Cheapest return ticket priceUS$262
Cheapest monthNovember
Peak season for travelJanuary
Flight distance1,880.77 km
Average flight time3 hours 14 minutes
Popular airlineChina Eastern Airlines
Flight statistics for the Xining–Shanghai route are based on aggregated booking data from Trip.com over the past 12 months.

Trip.com Price Insights on Flights from Xining to Shanghai

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

Average monthly one-way flight prices from Xining to Shanghai, 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 Xining to Shanghai is March, with an average price of US$105; while the month with the highest flight price is usually July, with an average price of up to US$228.

US$228
US$167
US$105
US$44
    Cheapest
  • US$221
    Jun
  • US$228
    Jul
  • US$202
    Aug
  • US$175
    Sep
  • US$228
    Oct
  • US$119
    Nov
  • US$114
    Dec
  • US$128
    Jan
  • US$198
    Feb
  • US$105
    Mar
  • US$196
    Apr
  • US$183
    May

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What are the cheapest flights from Xining to Shanghai (XNN-SHA)?

    Based on Trip.com data, Spring Airlines offers one-way fares as low as US$110 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. XNN to PVG on Fri, Jun 19), while Spring Airlines offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from US$262 departing on Thu, Jun 18 and returning on Sun, Jun 21.
  • At the moment, you can catch a nonstop flight from Xining to Shanghai with the following airlines, including: China Eastern Airlines Juneyao Airlines Air China Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.
  • It takes about 3 hours 14 minutes to fly from Xining to Shanghai.
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Xining to Shanghai 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 46 flight per week flying from Xining to Shanghai. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: China Eastern Airlines: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- MU6412 (19:35) China Eastern Airlines: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- MU6428 (07:47)
  • To find best deals on flights from Xining to Shanghai, 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 Fri, Jun 19, with one-way flights priced at just US$110.
    · 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 Shanghai travel is around January.
    · Get exclusive promo codes for Trip.com app users.
  • The cheapest months to fly from Xining to Shanghai is November, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our June flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Xining to Shanghai on June 17, 2026 with Spring Airlines, with prices starting at US$103.
  • You can land at any one of the following hubs in Shanghai, with Xining Caojiapu International Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (XNN-PVG) is by far the most common option on this route: Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA).
  • The time difference between Shanghai and Xining 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 Xining to Shanghai

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

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

Based on Trip.com’s data from the past 12 months, Spring Airlines provides the lowest-priced direct flights from Xining to Shanghai, with fares starting at US$172.

US$147
US$172
US$198
US$223
US$248
Spring Airlines
US$172
Spring Airlines
Air China
US$185
Air China
China Eastern Airlines
US$190
China Eastern Airlines
Juneyao Airlines
US$202
Juneyao Airlines
Shanghai Airlines
US$220
Shanghai Airlines
Shenzhen Airlines
US$248
Shenzhen Airlines

Which airline operates the most flights from Xining to Shanghai?

Total flights from Xining to Shanghai 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/Xiamen Airlines operates the most frequent flights from Xining to Shanghai, with 23 flights per week.

1
8
16
23
China Eastern Airlines
23
China Eastern Airlines
Xiamen Airlines
23
Xiamen Airlines
Juneyao Airlines
12
Juneyao Airlines
Spring Airlines
8
Spring Airlines
China Express Airlines
8
China Express Airlines
Etihad Airways
8
Etihad Airways

How many flights fly from Xining to Shanghai daily?

The data is based on the flight numbers for each day of the week from Xining to Shanghai 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 Xining to Shanghai is the highest on Saturday and the lowest on Tuesday/Thursday/Sunday.

58
52
45
39
Highest
46
Mon
45
Tue
46
Wed
45
Thu
57
Fri
58
Sat
45
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.