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Airlines operating flights from Shanghai to Xining

Choose from 1 carriers that fly from Shanghai to Xining, including Shanghai Airlines, Enjoy the cheapest tickets on this route with Spring Airlines.
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Find direct flights from Shanghai to Xining within the next three months. Book one-way flights from OMR 24 or return tickets from OMR 41.

      • Cheapest nonstop
        PVG 08:45
        3h 50m
        Direct
        XNN 12:35
        Shanghai - Xining | Sat, Dec 13 | Shanghai Airlines
        XNN 20:30
        3h
        Direct
        PVG 23:30
        Xining - Shanghai | Thu, Dec 18 | China Eastern Airlines
        OMR 41 OMR 64
        37% OFF
        37% OFF
        OMR 64 OMR 41
      • PVG 08:45
        3h 50m
        Direct
        XNN 12:35
        Shanghai - Xining | Sat, Dec 20 | Shanghai Airlines
        XNN 20:30
        3h
        Direct
        PVG 23:30
        Xining - Shanghai | Thu, Dec 25 | China Eastern Airlines
        OMR 41 OMR 64
        37% OFF
        37% OFF
        OMR 64 OMR 41
      • PVG 09:05
        3h 30m
        Direct
        XNN 12:35
        Shanghai - Xining | Thu, Dec 11 | Shanghai Airlines
        XNN 19:55
        3h
        Direct
        PVG 22:55
        Xining - Shanghai | Tue, Dec 16 | Spring Airlines
        OMR 42 OMR 64
        34% OFF
        34% OFF
        OMR 64 OMR 42
      • PVG 09:05
        3h 30m
        Direct
        XNN 12:35
        Shanghai - Xining | Thu, Dec 18 | Shanghai Airlines
        XNN 19:55
        3h
        Direct
        PVG 22:55
        Xining - Shanghai | Tue, Dec 23 | Spring Airlines
        OMR 42
        34% OFF
        OMR 64 OMR 42
      • PVG 07:15
        3h 25m
        Direct
        XNN 10:40
        Shanghai - Xining | Sat, Dec 13 | Spring Airlines
        XNN 20:30
        3h
        Direct
        PVG 23:30
        Xining - Shanghai | Thu, Dec 18 | China Eastern Airlines
        OMR 43
        34% OFF
        OMR 64 OMR 43
      • PVG 07:15
        3h 25m
        Direct
        XNN 10:40
        Shanghai - Xining | Sat, Dec 20 | Spring Airlines
        XNN 20:30
        3h
        Direct
        PVG 23:30
        Xining - Shanghai | Thu, Dec 25 | China Eastern Airlines
        OMR 43
        34% OFF
        OMR 64 OMR 43
      • PVG 07:15
        3h 25m
        Direct
        XNN 10:40
        Shanghai - Xining | Thu, Dec 11 | Spring Airlines
        XNN 19:55
        3h
        Direct
        PVG 22:55
        Xining - Shanghai | Sat, Dec 13 | Spring Airlines
        OMR 45
        31% OFF
        OMR 64 OMR 45
      • PVG 07:15
        3h 25m
        Direct
        XNN 10:40
        Shanghai - Xining | Thu, Dec 18 | Spring Airlines
        XNN 19:55
        3h
        Direct
        PVG 22:55
        Xining - Shanghai | Tue, Dec 23 | Spring Airlines
        OMR 45
        31% OFF
        OMR 64 OMR 45
      • PVG 08:45
        3h 50m
        Direct
        XNN 12:35
        Shanghai - Xining | Sat, Dec 27 | Shanghai Airlines
        XNN 20:30
        3h
        Direct
        PVG 23:30
        Xining - Shanghai | Thu, Jan 1 | China Eastern Airlines
        OMR 45
        30% OFF
        OMR 64 OMR 45
      • PVG 08:45
        3h 50m
        Direct
        XNN 12:35
        Shanghai - Xining | Tue, Dec 9 | Shanghai Airlines
        XNN 20:30
        3h
        Direct
        PVG 23:30
        Xining - Shanghai | Thu, Dec 11 | China Eastern Airlines
        OMR 45
        30% OFF
        OMR 64 OMR 45
      • SHA 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        XNN Invalid Date
        Shanghai - Xining | Thu, Dec 11 | Normal Airline
        XNN 15:00
        6h
        Direct
        SHA 16:00
        Xining - Shanghai | Sat, Dec 13 | Normal Airline
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Displayed flight fares from Shanghai to Xining are based on average prices across airlines for the next 3 months, according to the latest Trip.com database.

Flight details for Shanghai to Xining

The distance between Shanghai and Xining is approximately 1,880.77km. It takes around 3 hours 59 minutes on average to fly from Shanghai to Xining. Based on Trip.com's data travel demand peaks in July. The off-season for travel is October.

Cheapest one-way flight priceOMR 24
Cheapest return ticket priceOMR 41
Off-season travel monthOctober
Peak season for travelJuly
Flight distance1,880.77km
Average flight time3 hours 59 minutes
Popular airlineShanghai Airlines

Find the best time to fly from Shanghai to Xining

The cheapest time for Shanghai to Xining flights: Dec 14 to Dec 21 — one way flight prices from OMR 23.

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  • 1421
  • 2128

  • Jan

    284
  • 411
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  • 1825

  • Feb

    251
  • 18
  • 815
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  • Mar

    221
Displayed fare trends are based on Trip.com's aggregated average of the lowest flight prices from Shanghai to Xining, calculated over the upcoming 10 weeks.

Flight FAQs

  • Which airlines offer the cheapest flights from Shanghai (SHA) to Xining (XNN)?

    Based on Trip.com data, Spring Airlines offers one-way fares as low as OMR 24 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. PVG to XNN on Tue, Dec 16), while Shanghai Airlines offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from OMR 41 departing on Sat, Dec 13 and returning on Thu, Dec 18.
  • It takes about 3 hours 59 minutes to fly from Shanghai (SHA) to Xining (XNN).
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Shanghai to Xining is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.
  • To find best deals on flights from Shanghai to Xining, you can use various tools on Trip.com:
    · Be flexible with your travel dates to get the cheapest flight deal. Now the cheapest flight deal is on Tue, Dec 16, with one-way flights priced at just OMR 24.
    · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is Spring Airlines.
    · Set up price alerts to easily monitor ticket prices without having to check every day.
    · Check Trip.com flight deals and promo codes frequently.
    · Avoid peak season unless you book very early. It seems the peak season for Xining travel is around July.
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  • The cheapest months to fly from Shanghai to Xining is October, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our December flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Shanghai to Xining on December 18, 2025 with Spring Airlines, with prices starting at OMR 23.
  • The time difference between Xining and Shanghai is 0h.
  • Tickets can only be changed or cancelled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.

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