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Flight deals from Shanghai to Xining

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Xining.200 € per passenger.Departing Thu, 29 May, returning Tue, 17 Jun.Return flight with Spring Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Spring Airlines departs from Shanghai Hongqiao on Thu, 29 May, arriving in Xining.Inbound direct flight with Spring Airlines departs from Xining on Tue, 17 Jun, arriving in Shanghai Hongqiao.Price includes taxes and charges.From 200 €, select.
Xining.232 € per passenger.Departing Fri, 13 Jun, returning Tue, 17 Jun.Return flight with Spring Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Spring Airlines departs from Shanghai Hongqiao on Fri, 13 Jun, arriving in Xining.Inbound direct flight with Spring Airlines departs from Xining on Tue, 17 Jun, arriving in Shanghai Hongqiao.Price includes taxes and charges.From 232 €, select.
Xining.285 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 24 Jun, returning Fri, 4 Jul.Return flight with Spring Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Spring Airlines departs from Shanghai Hongqiao on Tue, 24 Jun, arriving in Xining.Inbound direct flight with Spring Airlines departs from Xining on Fri, 4 Jul, arriving in Shanghai Hongqiao.Price includes taxes and charges.From 285 €, select.
Xining.304 € per passenger.Departing Sat, 27 Sep, returning Sat, 11 Oct.Return flight with Spring Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Spring Airlines departs from Shanghai Hongqiao on Sat, 27 Sep, arriving in Xining.Inbound direct flight with Spring Airlines departs from Xining on Sat, 11 Oct, arriving in Shanghai Hongqiao.Price includes taxes and charges.From 304 €, select.
Xining.352 € per passenger.Departing Fri, 15 Aug, returning Sat, 23 Aug.Return flight with Spring Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Spring Airlines, departs from Shanghai Hongqiao on Fri, 15 Aug, arriving in Xining.Inbound indirect flight with Spring Airlines, departs from Xining on Sat, 23 Aug, arriving in Shanghai Hongqiao.Price includes taxes and charges.From 352 €, select.
Xining.370 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 1 Jul, returning Fri, 4 Jul.Return flight with Spring Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Spring Airlines departs from Shanghai Hongqiao on Tue, 1 Jul, arriving in Xining.Inbound direct flight with Spring Airlines departs from Xining on Fri, 4 Jul, arriving in Shanghai Hongqiao.Price includes taxes and charges.From 370 €, select.
Xining.423 € per passenger.Departing Fri, 15 Aug, returning Sat, 23 Aug.Return flight with Spring Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Spring Airlines departs from Shanghai Hongqiao on Fri, 15 Aug, arriving in Xining.Inbound direct flight with Spring Airlines departs from Xining on Sat, 23 Aug, arriving in Shanghai Hongqiao.Price includes taxes and charges.From 423 €, select.

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Shanghai to Xining: Alternative routes

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Shanghai to Xining: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found200 €
Cheapest month to flyMay
Average flight time3 hrs, 33 mins
Most popular airlineChina Eastern
Average flights per week60

Finding cheap flights from Shanghai to Xining: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Shanghai to Xining is 200 €. 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.
3 hours and 33 minutes is the average flight time from Shanghai to Xining.
China Eastern, Juneyao Airlines and Air France fly direct from Shanghai to Xining.
As of May 2025, there are 71 flights per week flying from Shanghai to Xining.
The cheapest month to fly from Shanghai to Xining is usually May 2025.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from Shanghai to Xining Airport on Thursday, 29 May 2025.
Yes – the average flight time is 3 hours and 33 minutes.
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.
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.
The cheapest airline that flies to Xining is Spring Airlines .

How to find cheap flights to Xining (XNN) from Shanghai (CSHA)in 2025

Looking for cheap tickets from Shanghai to Xining? Return tickets start from 200 € and one-way flights to Xining from Shanghai start from 100 €


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  • Simply hit 'search'. From British Airways to international carriers like Emirates, we compare all major airlines along with the most popular online travel agents to find the cheapest plane tickets from Shanghai to Xining. And with us there are no hidden fees - what you see is what you pay.
  • Compare flight deals to Xining from Shanghai from over 1,000 providers. Then choose the cheapest or fastest plane tickets. Flight tickets to Xining start from 100 € one-way.
  • Set up a Price Alert. You can easily track the fare of your cheap Shanghai-Xining flights by creating an alert. Whenever prices go down or up, you'll get an email or push notification to help make sure you get the best possible flight deal.
  • Flex your dates to find the best CSHA-XNN ticket prices. If you are flexible when it comes to your travel dates, use Skyscanner's 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest month, and even day to fly to Xining from Shanghai.
  • Fly without stops. Only interested in direct flights between Shanghai and Xining? Make sure to tick 'Direct flights only' when performing a search. If there are direct flights available on the route, these will appear in the results. Airlines that fly direct include: China Eastern
    Juneyao Airlines
    Air France
    Shanghai Airlines
    Xiamen Airlines
    Air China
    KLM
    Shenzhen Airlines
  • Find the cheapest Business class flights from Shanghai and Xining. We scour the internet for the best Business, Premium Economy and First Class flight fares to Xining, too. Check the difference in price as you search – you might just chance upon a last-minute low fare. Note that not all cabin classes are available for every destination or airline.
  • Include nearby airports in your search. Widen your search for Shanghai to Xining flight deals by selecting the "add nearby airports" option. This will allow you to see flight prices for all the nearest airports at your departure point and your destination and could help you save next time you travel.
  • Flexible on when you travel? The cheapest month to fly from Shanghai to Xining is May.
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