Cheap flights from Shanghai to Xining

One-way fares from $117 · SHA → XNN · prices found by travellers in the last 48 hours

Compare all dates Xining → Shanghai
Cheapest fare
$117

Shanghai Airlines · Tue, Nov 24

Cheapest month
November

from $117

Direct flights
Yes

Shanghai Airlines and China Eastern

Flight time
3h 35m

1,910 km

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Cheapest month to fly from Shanghai to Xining

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

  1. November 2026 Cheapest $117
  2. December 2026 $125

Cheapest dates in November 2026

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

Shanghai Airlines
Depart08:55 Tue, Nov 24PVG → XNN 3h 40m · Direct
$117one way, per person
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China Eastern
Depart16:05 Sat, Nov 21PVG → XNN 3h 35m · Direct
$125one way, per person
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About flights from Shanghai to Xining

Shanghai (SHA) and Xining (XNN) are about 1,910 km apart. Direct flights take around 3h 35m, and recent direct fares were with Shanghai Airlines and China Eastern. Over the next few months, one-way fares start from $117, and November 2026 is currently the cheapest month to fly.

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Frequently asked questions

How much is a flight from Shanghai to Xining?

The cheapest one-way fare we've seen recently is $117 with Shanghai Airlines, departing Tuesday, November 24, 2026. Over the coming months, the lowest fare in each month ranges from $117 to $125.

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

November 2026 currently has the lowest fares, from $117 one way.

Are there direct flights from Shanghai to Xining?

Yes. Recent direct fares were with Shanghai Airlines and China Eastern.

How long is the flight from Shanghai to Xining?

A direct flight takes about 3h 35m. Shanghai and Xining are around 1,910 km apart.

Which airlines fly from Shanghai to Xining?

Recent fares on this route were with Shanghai Airlines and China Eastern.

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