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Flights from Shanghai to Xi'an

Airlines operating flights from Shanghai to Xi'an

Choose from 11 carriers that fly from Shanghai to Xi'an, including China Eastern Airlines, Hainan Airlines, and Air China. Enjoy the cheapest tickets on this route with Sichuan Airlines.
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Find direct flights from Shanghai to Xi'an within the next three months. Book one-way flights from AU$72 or return tickets from AU$154.

Crossed out prices are calculated based on the average price of the corresponding route on Trip.com.

Flight details for Shanghai to Xi'an

The distance between Shanghai and Xi'an is about 1,220.31km. It takes around 2 hours 44 minutes on average to fly from Shanghai to Xi'an. The most popular month to Xi'an is January. The off-season for travel is October.

Cheapest one-way flight priceAU$72
Cheapest return ticket priceAU$154
Off-season travel monthOctober
Peak season for travelJanuary
Flight distance1,220.31km
Average flight time2 hours 44 minutes
Popular airlineChina Eastern Airlines

Find the best time to fly from Shanghai to Xi'an

The cheapest time for Shanghai to Xi'an flights: Nov 30 to Dec 7 — one way flight prices from AU$71.

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  • Dec

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  • 714
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  • 2128
  • Jan

    284
  • 411
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  • 1825
  • Feb

    251
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  • 815
Displayed prices are calculated based on the cheapest average weekly prices of the corresponding route on Trip.com.

Flight FAQs

  • Which airlines offer the cheapest flights from Shanghai (SHA) to Xi'an (SIA)?

    Based on Trip.com data, Sichuan Airlines offers one-way fares as low as AU$72 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. PVG to XIY on Tue, Dec 2), while Juneyao Airlines offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from AU$154 departing on Wed, Dec 3 and returning on Tue, Dec 9.
  • At the moment, you can catch a direct flight from Shanghai to Xi'an with the following airlines, including: China Eastern Airlines Hainan Airlines Air China Juneyao Airlines Spring Airlines Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.
  • It takes about 2 hours 44 minutes to fly from Shanghai (SHA) to Xi'an (SIA).
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Shanghai to Xi'an is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.
  • Based on Trip.com data in the past 4 weeks, there is 265 flight per week flying from Shanghai to Xi'an. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: Xiamen Airlines: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- MF4811 (19:22) Xiamen Airlines: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- MF3044 (16:42) Sichuan Airlines: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- 3U5015 (21:10)
  • To find best deals on flights from Shanghai to Xi'an, you can use various tools on Trip.com:
    · Be flexible with your travel dates to get the cheapest flight deal. Now the cheapest flight deal is on Tue, Dec 2, with one-way flights priced at just AU$72.
    · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is Sichuan Airlines.
    · Set up price alerts to easily monitor ticket prices without having to check every day.
    · Check Trip.com flight deals and promo codes frequently.
    · Avoid peak season unless you book very early. It seems the peak season for Xi'an travel is around January.
    · Get exclusive promo codes for Trip.com app users.
  • The cheapest months to fly from Shanghai to Xi'an is October, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our November flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Shanghai to Xi'an on November 29, 2025 with Sichuan Airlines, with prices starting at AU$86.
  • You can land at any one of the following hubs in Xi'an, with Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Xi'an Xianyang International Airport (PVG-XIY) is by far the most common option on this route: Xi'an Xianyang International Airport (XIY).
  • The time difference between Xi'an and Shanghai is 0h.
  • Tickets can only be changed or cancelled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.