Flight deals from Xining to Shanghai

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Flight Information from Xining to Shanghai

Cheapest one-way flight price	AU$131
Cheapest return ticket price	AU$283
Off-season travel month	April
Peak season for travel	June
Flight distance	1,880.77km
Average flight time	3 hours 20 minutes
Popular airline	Sichuan Airlines

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FAQ

When are flight tickets from Xining (XNN) to Shanghai (SHA) the cheapest?

Airlines adjust prices for flights from Xining to Shanghai based on the date and time of your booking. By analyzing data from all airlines, on Trip.com, you can find the cheapest flight prices on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays.
How long is the flight from Xining (XNN) to Shanghai (SHA)?

It takes about 3 hours 20 minutes to fly from Xining (XNN) to Shanghai (SHA).
What are the most popular airlines that fly from Xining (XNN) to Shanghai (SHA)?

Airlines with flights from Xining (XNN) to Shanghai (SHA): Juneyao Airlines, Xiamen Airlines, Air France, China Eastern Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, KLM, Air China, Shandong Airlines, Spring Airlines and Shanghai Airlines.
How many airports in Shanghai (SHA)?

There are 2 airport(s) in Shanghai (SHA): Shanghai Pudong International Airport and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport.

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