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The route Shanghai — Xian is served by many carriers — 6 in total, including Spring Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, Yangtze River Express, Juneyao Airlines, Hainan Airlines, and China Southern Airlines. This gives passengers wide opportunities: from finding the lowest fare (from $46) to selecting flights by schedule or service class. Our service aggregates data from multiple booking systems so you can compare offers in one place. This saves time and money: no need to check dozens of sites — just pick the right option and book online.
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Shanghai — Xian
12/09/2025
Departure
Direct flight
9C8945
Starting at $46
Shanghai — Xian
12/10/2025
Departure
Direct flight
9C8945
Starting at $59
Shanghai — Xian
12/16/2025
Departure
Direct flight
9C8845
Starting at $63
Shanghai — Xian
03/21/2026
Departure
Direct flight
9C8845
Starting at $63
Shanghai — Xian
01/14/2026
Departure
Direct flight
MU2193
Starting at $66
Shanghai — Xian
01/19/2026
Departure
Direct flight
MU2240
Starting at $66
Shanghai — Xian
12/15/2025
Departure
Direct flight
MU2170
Starting at $67
Shanghai — Xian
01/02/2026
Departure
Direct flight
Y87511
Starting at $68
Shanghai — Xian
12/13/2025
Departure
Direct flight
HO1193
Starting at $69
Shanghai — Xian
12/18/2025
Departure
Direct flight
9C8845
Starting at $71
The cheapest one-way flight from Shanghai to Xian departs on 12/09/2025, is operated by Spring Airlines and costs $46
The cheapest roundtrip flight from Shanghai to Xian departs on 12/11/2025, is operated by Juneyao Airlines and costs $128
Fastest flight from Shanghai to Xian takes 2h 30m
There are direct flights on this route 7 days a week: Su, Mo, Tu, We, Th, Fr, and Sa
The distance between Shanghai and Xian is 1239km (768 miles). The average flight duration is 2h 48m. There are 243 direct flights from Shanghai to Xian. Shanghai and Xian are in the same time zone. Flights from Shanghai begin at 6:30 AM. The latest flight from Shanghai departs at 11:00 PM
China Eastern Airlines
Every day
Starting at $130
Spring Airlines
Every day
Starting at $67
Juneyao Airlines
Every day
Starting at $93
Sichuan Airlines
Every day
Starting at $82
Hainan Airlines
Every day
Starting at $73
China Southern Airlines
Mo, Tu, We, Th, Fr, and Sa
Starting at $76
A direct flight is the most convenient and comfortable way to fly from Shanghai to Xian, despite the fact that sometimes flights with transfers can cost significantly less.
We couldn't find any special offers for flights from Shanghai to Xian
The cheapest flight ticket from Shanghai to Xian according to data for the last 48 hours costs $46
Often the best time to buy tickets from Shanghai to Xian is 2 months before departure.
Based on statistics over the past years, the lowest prices for flights from Shanghai to Xian can be found flying in these months: December, January, September.
The fastest flights from Shanghai to Xian start from 2 hours 30 minutes in the air.
The following airlines operate direct flights on the route Shanghai — Xian: Spring Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, Yangtze River Express
In different months, ticket prices from Shanghai to Xian vary: minimum — $46 (December 2025), maximum — $147 (August 2026). Typically, the flight costs $100–$100.