Cheap flights from Shanghai to Xian

One-way fares from $62 · SHA → SIA · prices found by travellers in the last 48 hours

Compare all dates Xian → Shanghai
Cheapest fare
$62

Spring Airlines · Sun, Feb 28

Cheapest month
February

from $62

Direct flights
Yes

Spring Airlines and China Southern Airlines

Flight time
2h 25m

1,220 km

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Cheapest month to fly from Shanghai to Xian

Lowest one-way fare per person in each month. Choose a month to see every date.

  1. November 2026 $71
  2. December 2026 $68
  3. January 2027 $89
  4. February 2027 Cheapest $62
  5. March 2027 $62
  6. April 2027 $275
  7. June 2027 $276
  8. July 2027 $256

Cheapest dates in February 2027

The lowest fares we've seen for each day, cheapest first.

Spring Airlines
Depart14:35 Sun, Feb 28SHA → XIY 2h 50m · Direct
$62one way, per person
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Spring Airlines
Depart09:35 Thu, Feb 25SHA → XIY 2h 50m · Direct
$63one way, per person
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Spring Airlines
Depart06:55 Fri, Feb 26SHA → XIY 2h 40m · Direct
$63one way, per person
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Spring Airlines
Depart07:15 Sat, Feb 27SHA → XIY 2h 25m · Direct
$63one way, per person
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Spring Airlines
Depart06:55 Tue, Feb 9SHA → XIY 2h 45m · Direct
$118one way, per person
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Spring Airlines
Depart06:55 Mon, Feb 8SHA → XIY 2h 40m · Direct
$143one way, per person
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Spring Airlines
Depart19:55 Fri, Feb 5SHA → XIY 2h 50m · Direct
$180one way, per person
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About flights from Shanghai to Xian

Shanghai (SHA) and Xian (SIA) are about 1,220 km apart. Direct flights take around 2h 25m, and recent direct fares were with Spring Airlines and China Southern Airlines. Over the next few months, one-way fares start from $62, and February 2027 is currently the cheapest month to fly.

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Frequently asked questions

How much is a flight from Shanghai to Xian?

The cheapest one-way fare we've seen recently is $62 with Spring Airlines, departing Sunday, February 28, 2027. Over the coming months, the lowest fare in each month ranges from $62 to $276.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Shanghai to Xian?

February 2027 currently has the lowest fares, from $62 one way.

Are there direct flights from Shanghai to Xian?

Yes. Recent direct fares were with Spring Airlines and China Southern Airlines.

How long is the flight from Shanghai to Xian?

A direct flight takes about 2h 25m. Shanghai and Xian are around 1,220 km apart.

Which airlines fly from Shanghai to Xian?

Recent fares on this route were with Spring Airlines and China Southern Airlines.

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