Cheap flights from Xining to Shanghai

One-way fares from $114 · XNN → SHA · prices found by travellers in the last 48 hours

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Cheapest fare
$114

China Eastern · Tue, Nov 24

Cheapest month
November

from $114

Direct flights
Yes

China Eastern

Flight time
3h 00m

1,910 km

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Cheapest month to fly from Xining to Shanghai

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  1. November 2026 Cheapest $114

Cheapest dates in November 2026

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

China Eastern
Depart20:30 Tue, Nov 24XNN → PVG 3h 00m · Direct
$114one way, per person
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About flights from Xining to Shanghai

Xining (XNN) and Shanghai (SHA) are about 1,910 km apart. Direct flights take around 3h 00m, and recent direct fares were with China Eastern. Over the next few months, one-way fares start from $114, and November 2026 is currently the cheapest month to fly.

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Frequently asked questions

How much is a flight from Xining to Shanghai?

The cheapest one-way fare we've seen recently is $114 with China Eastern, departing Tuesday, November 24, 2026.

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

November 2026 currently has the lowest fares, from $114 one way.

Are there direct flights from Xining to Shanghai?

Yes. Recent direct fares were with China Eastern.

How long is the flight from Xining to Shanghai?

A direct flight takes about 3h 00m. Xining and Shanghai are around 1,910 km apart.

Which airlines fly from Xining to Shanghai?

Recent fares on this route were with China Eastern.

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