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Xining.$264 per passenger.Departing Thu, 10 Apr, returning Thu, 17 Apr.Return flight with Spring Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Spring Airlines departs from Shanghai Hongqiao on Thu, 10 Apr, arriving in Xining.Inbound direct flight with Spring Airlines departs from Xining on Thu, 17 Apr, arriving in Shanghai Hongqiao.Price includes taxes and charges.From $264, select.

Xining.$362 per passenger.Departing Thu, 5 Jun, returning Tue, 24 Jun.Return flight with Spring Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Spring Airlines departs from Shanghai Hongqiao on Thu, 5 Jun, arriving in Xining.Inbound direct flight with Spring Airlines departs from Xining on Tue, 24 Jun, arriving in Shanghai Hongqiao.Price includes taxes and charges.From $362, select.

Xining.$455 per passenger.Departing Thu, 10 Jul, returning Thu, 24 Jul.Return flight with Spring Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Spring Airlines departs from Shanghai Hongqiao on Thu, 10 Jul, arriving in Xining.Inbound direct flight with Spring Airlines departs from Xining on Thu, 24 Jul, arriving in Shanghai Hongqiao.Price includes taxes and charges.From $455, select.

Xining.$1,791 per passenger.Departing Sun, 2 Mar, returning Sun, 9 Mar.Return flight with Xiamen Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Xiamen Airlines, departs from Shanghai Hongqiao on Sun, 2 Mar, arriving in Xining.Inbound indirect flight with Xiamen Airlines, departs from Xining on Sun, 9 Mar, arriving in Shanghai Hongqiao.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,791, select.

Xining.$2,573 per passenger.Departing Fri, 23 May, returning Wed, 4 Jun.Return flight with Xiamen Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Xiamen Airlines, departs from Shanghai Hongqiao on Fri, 23 May, arriving in Xining.Inbound indirect flight with Xiamen Airlines, departs from Xining on Wed, 4 Jun, arriving in Shanghai Hongqiao.Price includes taxes and charges.From $2,573, select.

Xining.$2,577 per passenger.Departing Thu, 24 Apr, returning Fri, 2 May.Return flight with Xiamen Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Xiamen Airlines, departs from Shanghai Hongqiao on Thu, 24 Apr, arriving in Xining.Inbound indirect flight with Xiamen Airlines, departs from Xining on Fri, 2 May, arriving in Shanghai Hongqiao.Price includes taxes and charges.From $2,577, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Shanghai to Xining

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Shanghai to Xining flights are currently cheapest in April.

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Shanghai to Xining: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Shanghai to Xining below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Xining.

Shanghai to Xining: Flight information

The things to know before you go.

Cheapest flight found	$264
Cheapest month to fly	April
Average flight time	3 hrs, 27 mins
Most popular airline	China Eastern
Average flights per week	55

Finding cheap flights from Shanghai to Xining: Frequently asked questions

How much are return flights from Shanghai to Xining?

The best price we found for a return flight from Shanghai to Xining is $264. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.

How long does it take to fly from Shanghai to Xining?

3 hours and 27 minutes is the average flight time from Shanghai to Xining.

Which airlines fly direct from Shanghai to Xining?

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

How many flights are there a week from Shanghai to Xining?

As of February 2025, there are 44 flights per week flying from Shanghai to Xining.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Shanghai to Xining?

The cheapest month to fly from Shanghai to Xining is usually February 2025.

Which upcoming date is cheapest to fly from Shanghai to Xining Airport on?

After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from Shanghai to Xining Airport on Thursday, 10 April 2025.

Can I get a direct flight from Shanghai to Xining Airport?

Yes – the average flight time is 3 hours and 27 minutes.

How can I find the best flight deal to Xining?

We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Xining but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.

When is the best time to book flights to Xining?

We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Xining is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

Which is the cheapest airline to fly from Shanghai to Xining with?

The cheapest airline that flies to Xining is Spring Airlines .

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