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

Direct flights from Shanghai Hongqiao to Xiamen

Shanghai Hongqiao to Xiamen: Alternative routes

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

Shanghai to Xiamen: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found89 €
Cheapest month to flyOctober
Average flight time1 hr, 51 mins
Most popular airlineChina Eastern
Average flights per week349

Finding cheap flights from Shanghai Hongqiao to Xiamen: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Shanghai Hongqiao to Xiamen is 89 €. 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.
1 hour and 51 minutes is the average flight time from Shanghai Hongqiao to Xiamen.
China Eastern, Xiamen Airlines and Juneyao Airlines fly direct from Shanghai Hongqiao to Xiamen.
As of May 2025, there are 349 flights per week flying from Shanghai Hongqiao to Xiamen.
The cheapest month to fly from Shanghai Hongqiao to Xiamen is usually May 2025.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Shanghai Hongqiao Airport to Xiamen Airport on Wednesday, 8 October 2025.
Yes – the average flight time is 1 hour and 51 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 Xiamen 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 Xiamen 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 Xiamen.

Flying from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) to Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport (XMN): what you need to know

  • Around 1 hour 50 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport.

  • Shanghai and Xiamen share the same timezone, UTC+8.

  • Flights from SHA to XMN start at 06:35 — the first with China Eastern Airlines. The last departure is at 21:55 with Xiamen Airlines. Overall, you can choose from 399 weekly Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport flights.

  • Leave enough time to make your SHA to XMN flight. As a general rule, turn up two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.

  • Travelling during a peak time such as April? Public holidays and other high seasons can mean longer lines and delays at airport checkpoints. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.

  • There's a good range of direct flights from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport to choose from. When planning your Xiamen trip, these airlines can fly you nonstop to this exciting part of China:

  • The majority of travellers choose to fly with Spring Airlines on this route.

  • With a dependable 92.05% of services arriving as scheduled, Spring Airlines is the most punctual carrier for SHA to XMN flights.

  • We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Stopovers between SHA and XMN include:

    • Changsha Huanghua Airport

    • Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport

    • Wuhan Tianhe International Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) to Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport (XMN)

  • Right now, 45 € is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is 89 €. Bear in mind that fares could change due to demand at the time of booking.

  • Book six months before you want to fly. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap tickets from SHA to XMN.

  • Organise your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport. If you're flexible with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest airfare across each month.

  • You don't need to check back in every day to see if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as there's a better deal on cheap flights from SHA to XMN.

  • Tailor your trip using filters. Select your departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport.

Handy information about Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)

  • The address for SHA is 700 Yingbin 1st Rd.

  • 85.58% of flights leaving Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport touch down at their destination as planned. With its solid on-time performance, you're unlikely to be delayed when jetting out of SHA.

  • Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport is around 14 kilometres from central Shanghai. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.

  • Looking for a convenient hotel near SHA? If you're catching an early flight from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:

Arriving at Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport (XMN)

  • The last thing you need is a long trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near XMN instead:

  • Venture beyond Xiamen and check out places that usually fly under the radar with your own set of wheels. You can grab a Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport rental car from Hertz.

  • Boost your chances of getting the best rate by booking as soon as possible. Reserving your ride from Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport at least a couple of weeks in advance is a good move.

Getting from Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport (XMN) to central Xiamen

  • XMN is located at 117 Xiangyun 1st Rd.

  • Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport is approximately 14 kilometres from the centre of Xiamen. The drive time takes around 20 minutes.

When to fly to Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport (XMN)

  • April is the most popular month for flights from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport. For smaller crowds, go to Xiamen in April.

  • Lock in your flight from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport for August if you want to explore Xiamen during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 24ºC (75ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF).

  • January has average temperatures of between 7ºC (45ºF) and 19ºC (66ºF). Look for cheap tickets from SHA to XMN sometime around then if you like cooler conditions.

Explore more of China

  • Shenzhen is just one of the many cities in China waiting to be discovered after you've seen Xiamen. Around 467 kilometres away to the south-west, its top attractions include Window of the World, Dafen Oil Painting Village and Shenzhen Museum of Contemporary Art and Urban Planning.

  • Dongguan is another favourite destination in China and is around 467 kilometres west of Xiamen. No trip is complete without a visit to 细村公园, 荔枝公园 and 东城周屋稻田画.

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