Xining to Shanghai flights

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Lowest fare seen

€85Seen on 25 Sep 2026

Last checked

23 Oct 2026

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Your next trip, last seen at €102

12 Nov 2026

China Eastern · Non-stop · One way

Cheapest observed day · Last checked: 25 Sep 2026

Departure

20:30

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Airlines seen: China Eastern, Shanghai Airlines, Xiamen Air
Reported fastest flight: 2h 40m
Non-stop: Yes

Short answer

Routavio has seen China Eastern fares from Xining to Shanghai, non-stop. These are prices Routavio's searches returned on the dates shown, not quotes; run a live search for today's fare. Lowest fare seen: €85 on 25 Sep 2026.

About this route

Explore the fares we observed from Xining to Shanghai. Prices move often, so pick your dates to see the latest options.

Route distance: 1,909 km
Reported fastest flight: 2h 40m
Alternative airports: SHA

Route-level information; individual journeys vary.
Published schedules report non-stop service with China Eastern, China Southern. Check current timetables.

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Airport to city: straight-line distance

Xining Caojiabao International Airport (XNN) → Xining, city gazetteer reference point (36.6171, 101.7782): ≈ 25 km.
Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) → Shanghai, city gazetteer reference point (31.2304, 121.4737): ≈ 14 km.
Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) → Shanghai, city gazetteer reference point (31.2304, 121.4737): ≈ 33 km.

Approximate distances calculated from coordinates, not road distances or travel times. These airports serve the city; they are not confirmed endpoints of an offer.

Frequently asked

How much was a flight from Xining to Shanghai?

A fare of €85 was seen on 25 Sep 2026. Fares change, so search your dates for the current price.

Are there direct flights from Xining to Shanghai?

Yes. Published schedules report non-stop flights on this route with China Eastern, China Southern.

Which airlines fly from Xining to Shanghai?

Routavio has seen these carriers on the route: China Eastern, Shanghai Airlines, Xiamen Air.

How long does the flight from Xining to Shanghai take?

Across the 56 fares Routavio observed, the average journey time is 3h 07m, including any stops. Individual departures vary; the fastest observed flight is listed in the route facts above.

How many of the observed Xining to Shanghai fares were non-stop?

59 of the 61 fares we observed were non-stop; the rest included at least one stop. That describes our observations, not every flight that operates.

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