Air China
CA-8319
16:40
2026-10-26
Shanghai (PVG)
Pu Dong
Pu Dong3H :35 M
Non Stop
20:15
2026-10-26
Xining (XNN)Xining
Xining
PVG to XNN
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Shanghai Airlines
FM-9209
08:55
2026-10-26
Shanghai (PVG)Pu Dong
Pu Dong3H :40 M
Non Stop
12:35
2026-10-26
Xining (XNN)Xining
Xining
China Eastern
MU-2309
16:05
2026-10-26
Shanghai (PVG)Pu Dong
Pu Dong3H :35 M
Non Stop
19:40
2026-10-26
Xining (XNN)Xining
Xining
Chinasouthern
CZ-3652
11:40
2026-10-26
Shanghai (PVG)Pu Dong
Pu Dong28H :00 M
1 Stop
KWE
· 22h 30m Guiyang (KWE), China
15:40
2026-10-27
Xining (XNN)Xining
Xining Chinasouthern
CZ-3658
14:35
2026-10-26
Shanghai (PVG)Pu Dong
Pu Dong25H :05 M
1 Stop
KWE
· 19h 40m Guiyang (KWE), China
15:40
2026-10-27
Xining (XNN)Xining
Xining Chinasouthern
CZ-6352
19:30
2026-10-26
Shanghai (PVG)Pu Dong
Pu Dong20H :10 M
1 Stop
KWE
· 14h 55m Guiyang (KWE), China
15:40
2026-10-27
Xining (XNN)Xining
Xining China Eastern
MU-6759
07:40
2026-10-26
Shanghai (PVG)Pu Dong
Pu Dong11H :55 M
1 Stop
DNH
· 4h 00m Dunhuang (DNH), China
19:35
2026-10-26
Xining (XNN)Xining
Xining Air China
CA-8591
07:40
2026-10-26
Shanghai (PVG)Pu Dong
Pu Dong13H :35 M
1 Stop
CTU
· 8h 05m Chengdu (CTU), China
21:15
2026-10-26
Xining (XNN)Xining
Xining Air China
CA-4592
08:20
2026-10-26
Shanghai (PVG)Pu Dong
Pu Dong8H :15 M
1 Stop
TFU
· 3h 00m Chengdu (TFU), China
16:35
2026-10-26
Xining (XNN)Xining
Xining Air China
CA-4592
08:20
2026-10-26
Shanghai (PVG)Pu Dong
Pu Dong12H :55 M
1 Stop
TFU
· 7h 35m Chengdu (TFU), China
21:15
2026-10-26
Xining (XNN)Xining
Xining Air China
CA-8593
09:00
2026-10-26
Shanghai (PVG)Pu Dong
Pu Dong12H :15 M
1 Stop
CTU
· 7h 05m Chengdu (CTU), China
21:15
2026-10-26
Xining (XNN)Xining
Xining Air China
CA-4504
11:30
2026-10-26
Shanghai (PVG)Pu Dong
Pu Dong9H :45 M
1 Stop
CTU
· 4h 30m Chengdu (CTU), China
21:15
2026-10-26
Xining (XNN)Xining
Xining Air China
CA-4514
13:30
2026-10-26
Shanghai (PVG)Pu Dong
Pu Dong7H :45 M
1 Stop
TFU
· 2h 30m Chengdu (TFU), China
21:15
2026-10-26
Xining (XNN)Xining
Xining Air China
CA-4514
13:30
2026-10-26
Shanghai (PVG)Pu Dong
Pu Dong19H :55 M
1 Stop
TFU
· 14h 45m Chengdu (TFU), China
09:25
2026-10-27
Xining (XNN)Xining
Xining Air China
CA-8561
15:30
2026-10-26
Shanghai (PVG)Pu Dong
Pu Dong17H :55 M
1 Stop
CTU
· 12h 45m Chengdu (CTU), China
09:25
2026-10-27
Xining (XNN)Xining
Xining Air China
CA-4510
18:35
2026-10-26
Shanghai (PVG)Pu Dong
Pu Dong14H :50 M
1 Stop
CTU
· 9h 50m Chengdu (CTU), China
09:25
2026-10-27
Xining (XNN)Xining
Xining Air China
CA-4508
20:30
2026-10-26
Shanghai (PVG)Pu Dong
Pu Dong12H :55 M
1 Stop
TFU
· 7h 40m Chengdu (TFU), China
09:25
2026-10-27
Xining (XNN)Xining
Xining Air China
CA-4508
20:30
2026-10-26
Shanghai (PVG)Pu Dong
Pu Dong24H :45 M
1 Stop
TFU
· 19h 25m Chengdu (TFU), China
21:15
2026-10-27
Xining (XNN)Xining
Xining Air China
CA-4536
22:00
2026-10-26
Shanghai (PVG)Pu Dong
Pu Dong11H :25 M
1 Stop
CTU
· 6h 25m Chengdu (CTU), China
09:25
2026-10-27
Xining (XNN)Xining
Xining Air China
CA-4536
22:00
2026-10-26
Shanghai (PVG)Pu Dong
Pu Dong23H :15 M
1 Stop
CTU
· 18h 10m Chengdu (CTU), China
21:15
2026-10-27
Xining (XNN)Xining
Xining Air China
CA-8502
09:30
2026-10-26
Shanghai (PVG)Pu Dong
Pu Dong8H :05 M
1 Stop
PEK
· 3h 20m Beijing (PEK), China
17:35
2026-10-26
Xining (XNN)Xining
Xining Chinasouthern
CZ-3549
06:55
2026-10-26
Shanghai (PVG)Pu Dong
Pu Dong8H :45 M
1 Stop
CAN
· 1h 10m Guangzhou (CAN), China
15:40
2026-10-26
Xining (XNN)Xining
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Chinasouthern
CZ-3549
06:55
2026-10-26
Shanghai (PVG)Pu Dong
Pu Dong12H :35 M
1 Stop
CAN
· 6h 35m Guangzhou (CAN), China
19:30
2026-10-26
Xining (XNN)Xining
Xining Chinasouthern
CZ-3596
08:50
2026-10-26
Shanghai (SHA)Hongqiao
Hongqiao10H :40 M
1 Stop
CAN
· 4h 50m Guangzhou (CAN), China
19:30
2026-10-26
Xining (XNN)Xining
Xining Chinasouthern
CZ-3534
10:50
2026-10-26
Shanghai (SHA)Hongqiao
Hongqiao8H :40 M
1 Stop
CAN
· 2h 50m Guangzhou (CAN), China
19:30
2026-10-26
Xining (XNN)Xining
Xining Chinasouthern
CZ-3534
10:50
2026-10-26
Shanghai (SHA)Hongqiao
Hongqiao28H :50 M
1 Stop
CAN
· 21h 25m Guangzhou (CAN), China
15:40
2026-10-27
Xining (XNN)Xining
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Airfare Highlights
From flights departing on Mon, 26 Oct 2026.
Lowest fare
¥2,453
Air China
16:40
Earliest departure
¥5,007
Chinasouthern
06:55
Shortest duration
¥2,453
Air China
16:40
Route forecast
Weather in Shanghai and Xining
Live forecast for both cities, 12 Oct to 15 Oct.
Shanghai
Thu, 15 Oct24°CPartly cloudyLow 19°
- Mon27° / 19°
- Tue27° / 20°
- Wed24° / 19°
Xining
Thu, 15 Oct15°CClear skyLow 3°
- Mon15° / 4°
- Tue17° / 4°
- Wed15° / 3°
Forecast data from MET Norway, CC BY 4.0.
Smart travel dates
Holidays and peak dates for Xining
Fares and hotel rates usually run higher around these dates. Booking earlier or moving your trip by a day or two often costs less.
- 01Jan元旦Friday
Fixed-date national holidays. Festivals that follow the lunar calendar shift each year and are not listed here, so check the exact date for your travel year.
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How to travel Shanghai to Xining
Ways to make this trip that you can book on FlyX, compared by price and journey time.
OptionFromJourney timeAvailabilityAction
Non-stop flight Fastest₹35,1023h 35m3 flights
Connecting flight₹49,875Longer, includes a stop60 options
Air distance is about 1,917 km. 8 airlines operate this route.
Road distance and coach duration are approximate estimates from the air distance, not a timetable.
Airlines flying from Shanghai to Xining
Compare fares, stops, baggage and refundability across the airlines flying this route.
Chinasouthern Flights
- Fares from
- ¥3,485
- Non-stop
- None in these results
- Departures
- 27 in the list above
Air China Flights
- Fares from
- ¥2,453
- Non-stop
- 1 in these results
- Departures
- 19 in the list above
China Eastern Flights
- Fares from
- ¥2,934
- Non-stop
- 1 in these results
- Departures
- 6 in the list above
Sichuan Airlines Flights
- Fares from
- ¥5,203
- Non-stop
- None in these results
- Departures
- 4 in the list above
Shenzhen Airlines Flights
- Fares from
- ¥6,947
- Non-stop
- None in these results
- Departures
- 3 in the list above
Route Overview & Flight Facts
| Fastest flight duration | 3h 35m · Air China |
|---|---|
| First departure of the day | 06:55 · Chinasouthern |
| Last departure of the day | 22:30 · Chinasouthern |
| Flight options found | 63 |
| Direct / non-stop options | 3 |
| Airport codes | Shanghai–PVG, Xining–XNN |
Fares and timings are indicative. The exact price is confirmed with the airline when you search.
Flight Schedule, Timings & Airfare Insights
Daily Flight Schedule & Travel Duration
The search for Mon, 26 Oct found 63 flight options, 3 of them non-stop. The first flight leaves around 06:55 and the last around 22:30. The fastest flight takes about 3h 35m.
Morning vs Evening Departure Fares
Lowest fare by departure window: Afternoon from ¥2,453, Morning from ¥2,466, Evening from ¥3,485. These observations do not predict the cheapest departure window on other dates.
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Destination & City Travel Guide
About Shanghai
Shanghai is organised around the Huangpu River. The Bund looks across to Pudong’s towers, while Yuyuan Garden and nearby streets offer a different scale of buildings and shops. Museums and former lane neighbourhoods fill out a longer stay. Pudong International Airport is well east of central districts, so arriving visitors should decide whether a hotel is near People’s Square, the Bund or a metro interchange before choosing a transfer. The airport metro is useful, but its travel time is longer than the map may suggest.
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Tips for travellers from India
People’s Square is useful for central metro connections, while the Bund suits a stay focused on the historic riverfront. A Pudong hotel places the towers on the same side of the Huangpu as the airport, but the district is large and the final station still matters. The Maglev reaches Longyang Road rather than the Bund itself; onward metro or road transport is needed. Metro Line 2 offers another route from Pudong Airport into the city.
Air India checks in at Terminal 2, at island K. The airport’s other terminal is a separate check-in building, and a domestic connection may require collecting bags and completing new departure formalities. Hongqiao is a different Shanghai airport, not another Pudong terminal. In town, the Bund promenade and a Pudong observation visit face each other across the river but need a crossing between them. Yuyuan Garden belongs to a smaller-scale old-city route, while People’s Square museums form another cluster. Museum of Art Pudong is on the newer waterfront side and has its own exhibition tickets. For a short visit, select one river crossing and build the day around the sights on either bank rather than repeatedly returning to the same metro interchange. Pudong Airport’s distance makes the last transfer a meaningful part of the departure day.
Best time to visit Shanghai
March to May or September to November, about 12–25°C, for riverside walks.
Places to visit in Shanghai
The BundYuyuan GardenShanghai MuseumPudong riversideNanjing RoadWest Bund
How to reach Shanghai
By Air: Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) is about 30 km east of downtown; Metro Line 2 takes about one hour to People’s Square. Airport Link rail, buses and taxis are alternatives.
By Rail: Shanghai Railway Station and Hongqiao Railway Station have long-distance services; Metro Line 2 reaches Pudong Airport.
By Road: Airport buses and taxis connect Pudong with central districts and the wider region.
What to do in Shanghai
Walk the architectural frontage of the Bund.
Explore Yuyuan Garden.
Visit an exhibition at Shanghai Museum.
Follow a riverside path on the West Bund.
Shanghai airport information
Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG). Air India operates from Pudong Terminal 2, with check-in at island K. Both main terminals handle domestic and international operations, so flight type alone does not identify the correct building.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is it worth booking Shanghai to Xining flights in advance?
There is no guaranteed cheapest booking window. Compare your planned dates early, check nearby dates and consider baggage, connection time and change conditions as well as price. On the Shanghai to Xining dates shown on this page, the lowest fare is on a Monday at ¥2,453. This can change from week to week.
How far is Shanghai from Xining by air?
The direct air distance between Shanghai (PVG) and Xining (XNN) is about 1,917 km. Actual flight time varies with the routing the airline files and with winds on the day.
Are there non-stop flights from PVG to XNN?
Yes. 3 non-stop flights are listed on this page for Shanghai to Xining. Use the Stops filter to see only those.
Which airlines fly Shanghai to Xining?
Chinasouthern, Air China, China Eastern, Sichuan Airlines and 1 other are listed on this route for the dates shown here. Fares, baggage allowance and refund rules differ by airline and by fare type, so compare the fare conditions and not only the headline price.
How long is the flight from Shanghai to Xining?
The quickest non-stop Shanghai to Xining flight on this page takes about 3h 35m. Non-stop flights here take between 3h 35m and 3h 40m. Journeys with a stop take longer, since the total includes the layover.
What is the baggage allowance on Shanghai to Xining flights?
Allowance is set by the airline and the fare you pick, not by the route. Fares on this page include 20 KG. Cabin baggage is counted separately, and the exact allowance for the fare you choose is shown in the fare conditions before payment.
What is the cheapest Shanghai to Xining flight fare?
The lowest Shanghai to Xining fare on this page is ¥2,453. Fares on the same dates run up to ¥6,947, depending on airline, timing and fare type. Airline prices change often, so search your dates for the current fare.
What time do Shanghai to Xining flights depart?
On the dates shown here, the first departure is around 06:55 and the last around 22:30, local time at Shanghai. Use the departure-time filter on the results above to narrow to a morning, afternoon or evening slot.
Why does the price change after clicking Book Now?
Airline seat inventory and fares change continuously. Selecting Book Now runs a live fare verification with the airline so the price you approve is the price you pay. If it has moved, you see the new figure before any payment.
Before you book this route
Check the airport codes PVG–XNN, local departure and arrival dates, and every connecting airport. Connections can have different document and baggage requirements from your final destination.
Where these fares come from
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Approx route distance: 1,916.76 km.
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Lowest Shanghai to Xining airfare, in 30 days and in 90 days
| Cheapest Fare | Fare | Date | Airline | Departure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest Airfare | ¥2,453 | 26/10/2026 | Air China | 16:40 |
| Cheapest Airfare Within 30 Days | ¥2,404 | 07/11/2026 | Air China | 16:40 |
| Cheapest Airfare Within 90 Days | ¥2,330 | 06/01/2027 | Air China | 16:40 |
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Shanghai to Xining Flight Distance, Duration and Time
The aerial distance between Shanghai and Xining is about 1,917 KM. In these results, journey times range from 3h 35m to 32h 45m. Flights with a layover take longer because the total includes the connection time.
Shanghai to Xining Flight Schedule and Timing
The search for these dates returned 63 flight options, 3 of them non-stop. The first departure from Shanghai is at 06:55 and the last is at 22:30. Flights leave from Pu Dong and land at Xining.
Flight Route Details & Analysis
| Flight Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Route | Shanghai to Xining |
| Aerial Distance | 1,917 KM |
| Flight Duration | 3h 35m - 32h 45m |
| Airport Codes | Shanghai - PVG, Xining - XNN |
| Total Flights Available | 63 flights3 direct60 with layovers |
| First Flight Departure | Departs at 06:55 |
| Last Flight Departure | Departs at 22:30 |
| Early Morning Flights (12 AM - 8 AM) | 9 flights0 direct9 with layovers |
| Morning Flights (8 AM - 12 PM) | 21 flights1 direct20 with layovers |
| Afternoon Flights (12 PM - 4 PM) | 6 flights0 direct6 with layovers |
| Evening Flights (4 PM - 8 PM) | 11 flights2 direct9 with layovers |
| Night Flights (8 PM - 12 AM) | 16 flights0 direct16 with layovers |
Airport Information & Terminals
PVG: Shanghai airport system. Shanghai can mean Pudong or Hongqiao. Pudong is common for long-haul international flights; Hongqiao is closer to many business areas and domestic rail links. Check the airport before booking transfers.
XNN: Xining airport. Xining airport may offer metro, rail, bus and taxi options. Choose public transport for daytime light-luggage arrivals; choose a cab or hotel transfer for family trips and late landings.
XNN: Xining airport. Xining airport may offer metro, rail, bus and taxi options. Choose public transport for daytime light-luggage arrivals; choose a cab or hotel transfer for family trips and late landings.
