Find Cheap Flights from Shanghai to Xining (SHA - XNN)

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Useful information for finding cheap flights from Shanghai to Xining and booking your next trip

Cheapest one-way flight	$128	Spring Nonstop 4 hr Sun, May 3	The cheapest one-way flight from Shanghai to Xining is currently $128
Fastest flight	3 hr 15 min	The fastest nonstop flight from Shanghai to Xining takes 3 hr 15 min
Nonstop flights	Every day	There are direct flights on this route every day.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from Shanghai to Xining is typically November. The most expensive month to fly is typically July.

November Cheapest	Typical prices: $85–150
July Most expensive	Typical prices: $340–485

Popular airlines from Shanghai to Xining

China Eastern

Nonstop

14 weekly nonstop flights

PVG, SHA - XNN Every day

310 weekly connecting flights

PVG, SHA - XNN Every day
Shanghai Airlines

Nonstop

7 weekly nonstop flights

PVG - XNN Every day
Air China

Nonstop

2 weekly nonstop flights

PVG - XNN Every Tue, Sun

95 weekly connecting flights

PVG, SHA - XNN Every day
Spring

Nonstop

from $314

Typical price: $180–450

3 weekly nonstop flights

SHA - XNN Every Tue, Thu, Sat

23 weekly connecting flights

PVG, SHA - XNN Every day
China Southern

70 weekly connecting flights

PVG, SHA - XNN Every day
Tibet Airlines

21 weekly connecting flights

SHA - XNN Every day

Popular airports near Shanghai

Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)

Shanghai China 43 min 20 mi
Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)

Shanghai China 27 min 8 mi
Hangzhou International Airport (HGH)

Hangzhou China 2 hr 8 min 93 mi
Sunan Shuofang International Airport (WUX)

Wuxi China 1 hr 34 min 64 mi

Popular airports near Xining

Xining Caojiabao Airport (XNN)

Xining China 33 min 16 mi
Lanzhou Zhongchuan Airport (LHW)

Lanzhou China 2 hr 28 min 102 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Shanghai to Xining

The cheapest flights from Shanghai to Xining are usually in November. Typical ticket prices in November range from $85 to $150.

The cheapest one-way flight was with Spring from $128.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest Spring flight from Shanghai to Xining is $314, flying from Apr 16 to Apr 23.

The cheapest one-way flight starts at $128 and departs on Sun, May 3.

3 hr 15 min is the shortest flight time from Shanghai to Xining.

Many travelers visit in summer (Jun–Aug), when the weather's mild and a cool wind often blows. Winter (Nov–Feb) is cold and dry, with occasional snow. Winter overnight temperatures fall well below freezing. Apr sees thousands of migrating birds nest at Qinghai Lake's Bird Island.

It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Shanghai to Xining.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.

You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.

What counts as the best airline for your flights from Shanghai to Xining really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from Shanghai to Xining.

In terms of nonstop flights, China Eastern is the most popular. China Eastern offers 14 nonstop flights and 310 connecting flights per week. China Eastern flies from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) , Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) to Xining Caojiabao Airport (XNN) .

Other popular airlines flying from Shanghai to Xining are:

Shanghai Airlines offers 7 nonstop flights per week. Shanghai Airlines flies from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to Xining Caojiabao Airport (XNN) .
Air China offers 2 nonstop flights and 95 connecting flights per week. Air China flies from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) , Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) to Xining Caojiabao Airport (XNN) .
Spring offers 3 nonstop flights and 23 connecting flights per week. Spring flies from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) , Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) to Xining Caojiabao Airport (XNN) .
China Southern offers 70 connecting flights per week. China Southern flies from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) , Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) to Xining Caojiabao Airport (XNN) .
Tibet Airlines offers 21 connecting flights per week. Tibet Airlines flies from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) to Xining Caojiabao Airport (XNN) .

The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Shanghai and Xining.

The cheapest one-way flight was with Spring from $128.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest Spring flight from Shanghai to Xining is $314, flying from Apr 16 to Apr 23.

Shanghai Airlines, China Eastern, Air China and Spring fly direct from Shanghai to Xining.

There are 14 China Eastern direct flights from Shanghai to Xining per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 7 Shanghai Airlines direct flights from Shanghai to Xining per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 2 Air China direct flights from Shanghai to Xining per week. Flights are available on Tuesday and Sunday.
There are 3 Spring direct flights from Shanghai to Xining per week. Flights are available on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Shanghai and Xining at price $221 is offered by Spring from Thu, Apr 23 to Mon, Apr 27.

Shanghai Airlines, China Eastern, Air China and Spring fly direct from Shanghai to Xining.

There are 14 China Eastern direct flights from Shanghai to Xining per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 7 Shanghai Airlines direct flights from Shanghai to Xining per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 2 Air China direct flights from Shanghai to Xining per week. Flights are available on Tuesday and Sunday.
There are 3 Spring direct flights from Shanghai to Xining per week. Flights are available on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

There are direct flights from Shanghai to Xining on a daily basis.

It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Shanghai to Xining, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.

To book business class trips from Shanghai to Xining, look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.

You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.

The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Shanghai and Xining starts at $221 from Thu, Apr 23 to Mon, Apr 27 with Spring.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Shanghai and Xining at price $221 is offered by Spring from Thu, Apr 23 to Mon, Apr 27.

To find last-minute flight deals from Shanghai to Xining, start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.

You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.