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      Flight deals from Shanghai Pudong to Xining

      Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Shanghai Pudong Airport to Xining Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from 205 €. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
      Xining.167 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 14 Jul, returning Tue, 14 Jul.Return flight with Spring Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Spring Airlines departs from Shanghai Pudong on Tue, 14 Jul, arriving in Xining.Inbound direct flight with Spring Airlines departs from Xining on Tue, 14 Jul, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From 167 €, select.
      Xining.193 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 22 Sep, returning Tue, 29 Sep.Return flight with Spring Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Spring Airlines departs from Shanghai Pudong on Tue, 22 Sep, arriving in Xining.Inbound direct flight with Spring Airlines departs from Xining on Tue, 29 Sep, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From 193 €, select.
      Xining.205 € per passenger.Departing Thu, 27 Aug, returning Mon, 31 Aug.Return flight with Spring Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Spring Airlines departs from Shanghai Pudong on Thu, 27 Aug, arriving in Xining.Inbound direct flight with Spring Airlines departs from Xining on Mon, 31 Aug, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From 205 €, select.
      Xining.225 € per passenger.Departing Fri, 31 Jul, returning Wed, 19 Aug.Return flight with Spring Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Spring Airlines departs from Shanghai Pudong on Fri, 31 Jul, arriving in Xining.Inbound direct flight with Spring Airlines departs from Xining on Wed, 19 Aug, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From 225 €, select.
      Xining.244 € per passenger.Departing Mon, 31 Aug, returning Tue, 8 Sep.Return flight with Spring Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Spring Airlines, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Mon, 31 Aug, arriving in Xining.Inbound indirect flight with Spring Airlines, departs from Xining on Tue, 8 Sep, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From 244 €, select.
      Xining.249 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 22 Sep, returning Sat, 3 Oct.Return flight with Spring Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Spring Airlines departs from Shanghai Pudong on Tue, 22 Sep, arriving in Xining.Inbound direct flight with Spring Airlines departs from Xining on Sat, 3 Oct, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From 249 €, select.
      Xining.289 € per passenger.Departing Sat, 3 Oct, returning Sat, 3 Oct.Return flight with Spring Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Spring Airlines departs from Shanghai Pudong on Sat, 3 Oct, arriving in Xining.Inbound direct flight with Spring Airlines departs from Xining on Sat, 3 Oct, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From 289 €, select.
      Xining.1.533 € per passenger.Departing Sun, 2 May, returning Wed, 5 May.Return flight with Sichuan Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Sichuan Airlines, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Sun, 2 May, arriving in Xining.Inbound indirect flight with Sichuan Airlines, departs from Xining on Wed, 5 May, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From 1.533 €, select.
      Xining.1.533 € per passenger.Departing Fri, 30 Apr, returning Thu, 6 May.Return flight with Sichuan Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Sichuan Airlines, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Fri, 30 Apr, arriving in Xining.Inbound indirect flight with Sichuan Airlines, departs from Xining on Thu, 6 May, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From 1.533 €, select.
      Xining.2.455 € per passenger.Departing Thu, 24 Dec, returning Thu, 31 Dec.Return flight with Xiamen Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Xiamen Airlines, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Thu, 24 Dec, arriving in Xining.Inbound indirect flight with Xiamen Airlines, departs from Xining on Thu, 31 Dec, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From 2.455 €, select.
      Xining.2.458 € per passenger.Departing Sat, 27 Feb, returning Thu, 11 Mar.Return flight with Xiamen Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Xiamen Airlines, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Sat, 27 Feb, arriving in Xining.Inbound indirect flight with Xiamen Airlines, departs from Xining on Thu, 11 Mar, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From 2.458 €, select.

      Find the cheapest month to fly from Shanghai Pudong to Xining

      We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Shanghai Pudong to Xining flights are currently cheapest in July.
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      from 167 €
      Aug
      from 205 €
      Sep
      from 193 €
      Oct
      from 289 €
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      Direct flights from Shanghai Pudong to Xining

      Shanghai Pudong to Xining: Alternative routes

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

      Xining

      25km from central Xining
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      Shanghai to Xining: Flight information

      The things to know before you go.
      Cheapest flight found167 €
      Cheapest month to flyJuly
      Average flight time3 hrs, 28 mins
      Most popular airlineChina Eastern
      Average flights per week46

      Finding cheap flights from Shanghai Pudong to Xining: Frequently asked questions

      The best price we found for a return flight from Shanghai Pudong to Xining is 167 €. 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 28 minutes is the average flight time from Shanghai Pudong to Xining.
      China Eastern, Air China and Air France fly direct from Shanghai Pudong to Xining.
      As of July 2026, there are 46 flights per week flying from Shanghai Pudong to Xining.
      The cheapest month to fly from Shanghai Pudong to Xining is usually July.
      After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Shanghai Pudong Airport to Xining Airport on Tuesday, 14 July 2026.
      Yes – the average flight time is 3 hours and 28 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.

      Currently, Spring Airlines offers the cheapest flight tickets to Xining.

      Flying from Shanghai Pudong Airport (PVG) to Xining Airport (XNN): what you need to know

      • The average length of a direct flight from Shanghai Pudong Airport to Xining Airport is 3 hours 35 minutes.

      • Shanghai and Xining follow the same timezone, UTC+8.

      • You can choose from 24 weekly Shanghai Pudong Airport to Xining Airport flights.

      • Give yourself plenty of time to catch your PVG to XNN flight. As a general rule, turn up two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.

      • Be prepared for bigger queues in popular months like April. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.

      • There are plenty of direct flights from Shanghai Pudong Airport to Xining Airport, so getting to Xining (and then exploring more of China!) is simple. Popular carriers that fly nonstop include:

      • The airline most travellers prefer to fly with on this route is Air China.

      • China Eastern is the most punctual carrier operating PVG to XNN flights, with 78.62% of its services landing on schedule.

      • Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Shanghai Pudong Airport to Xining Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or perhaps see a new city along the way. Here's where you can stop between PVG and XNN:

        • Chengdu Tianfu International Airport

        • Beijing Daxing Airport

        • Xi An Xianyang Airport

      How to find the cheapest flights from Shanghai Pudong Airport (PVG) to Xining Airport (XNN)

      • 75 € is currently the lowest price for a one-way Shanghai Pudong Airport to Xining Airport flight. A return flight starts at 167 €. These fares can change depending on availability and demand.

      • To pick up cheap tickets from PVG to XNN, book early. Airlines usually offer lower prices when flights are first made available.

      • Finding cheap flights from Shanghai Pudong Airport to Xining Airport is more likely if you can be flexible with your trip dates. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest fares across every month and land a great deal.

      • Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from PVG to XNN by setting up a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or push notification on the app when a new discounted fare appears.

      • Tailor your trip with filters. Pick your ideal departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Shanghai Pudong Airport to Xining Airport.

      Handy information about Shanghai Pudong Airport (PVG)

      • You'll find PVG at No.300 Qihang Road.

      • Shanghai Pudong Airport maintains a solid on-time performance, so you're unlikely to face delays. Departures from PVG make it to their destination as scheduled 82% of the time.

      • Shanghai Pudong Airport is around 48 kilometres from central Shanghai. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take you 1 hour 5 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.

      • Planning to catch public transport? Expect a trip time of around 50 minutes.

      • Looking for a handy hotel close to PVG? If you've booked an early flight from Shanghai Pudong Airport to Xining Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your departure lounge:

      Arriving at Xining Airport (XNN)

      When to fly to Xining Airport (XNN)

      • April is the most popular month for flights from Shanghai Pudong Airport to Xining Airport. To escape the crowds, head to Xining in March.

      • When reserving your flight from Shanghai Pudong Airport to Xining Airport, think about the type of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Xining, with temperatures ranging from 11ºC (52ºF) to 26ºC (79ºF).

      • For cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from PVG to XNN in January. Temperatures average between -17ºC (1ºF) and 4ºC (39ºF) then.

      Explore more of China

      • Tianshui is just one of the many places in China waiting to be discovered once you've seen Xining. Around 418 kilometres away to the south-east, its best attractions include Qimulin Mountain, Yuquan Temple and Tianshui Shenjin Mountain Provincial Forest Park.

      • Lanzhou is another sought-after destination in China and is around 193 kilometres east of Xining. No trip is complete without dropping by Gansu Provincial Museum, Little West Lake and Zhigong Temple.

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      Prices shown on this page are estimated lowest prices only. Found in the last 12 days.