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Flaut.Travel was designed and developed by a team dedicated to making the process of searching, comparing and booking airline tickets as easy and convenient as possible. Our service helps travelers to find and buy the cheapest flights from Shanghai to Xian. We have connected more than 40 airlines and airline ticketing agencies to help you find the most suitable and affordable flight option.
In different months, ticket prices from Shanghai to Xian vary: minimum — $60 (February 2027), maximum — $265 (April 2027). Typically, the flight costs $106–$178.
A non-stop flight is the most convenient and comfortable way to fly from Shanghai to Xian, despite the fact that sometimes flights with transfers can cost significantly less.
All 5 airlines on the Shanghai — Xian route operate on a daily basis: Spring Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, Hainan Airlines, China Southern Airlines, and Air China fly every day.
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Tickets from Shanghai to Xian are getting more expensive each month. From October 2026 to April 2027, the increase reached 341%, with prices now at $265. It's unlikely to get cheaper than the current level.
The most significant price increase was from October 2026 to January 2027 — up 63%. The best time to fly is October 2026–November 2026, when the average price is $70. In March 2027–April 2027, tickets cost around $182.
Given the rising prices, it's best not to delay your purchase. Flying in October 2026–November 2026 can save you up to 61% compared to the most expensive months.
Price variation across months on this route is 63%. Your choice of departure month significantly affects the total flight cost.
The route Shanghai — Xian is served by many carriers — 5 in total, including Spring Airlines, Sichuan Airlines, Hainan Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, and China Southern Airlines. This gives passengers wide opportunities: from finding the lowest fare (from $59) to selecting flights by schedule or service class. Our service aggregates data from multiple booking systems so you can compare offers in one place. This saves time and money: no need to check dozens of sites — just pick the right option and book online.
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Shanghai — Xian
12/09/2026
Departure
Direct flight
9C8945
starting at $59
Shanghai — Xian
02/15/2027
Departure
Direct flight
9C8945
starting at $61
Shanghai — Xian
02/20/2027
Departure
Direct flight
9C8675
starting at $62
Shanghai — Xian
02/22/2027
Departure
Direct flight
9C8947
starting at $63
Shanghai — Xian
02/17/2027
Departure
Direct flight
9C8947
starting at $64
Shanghai — Xian
03/01/2027
Departure
Direct flight
9C8675
starting at $64
Shanghai — Xian
12/12/2026
Departure
Direct flight
9C8945
starting at $64
Shanghai — Xian
11/04/2026
Departure
Direct flight
9C8945
starting at $64
Shanghai — Xian
02/27/2027
Departure
Direct flight
9C8675
starting at $64
Shanghai — Xian
02/24/2027
Departure
Direct flight
9C8945
starting at $64
Spring Airlines
Every day
starting at $61
China Eastern Airlines
Every day
starting at $84
Hainan Airlines
Every day
starting at $85
China Southern Airlines
Every day
starting at $83
Air China
Every day
starting at $88
The cheapest flight ticket from Shanghai to Xian according to data for the last 48 hours costs $59
Often the best time to buy tickets from Shanghai to Xian is 2 months before departure.
Based on statistics over the past years, the lowest prices for flights from Shanghai to Xian can be found flying in these months: February, October, December.
The fastest flights from Shanghai to Xian start from 2 hours 25 minutes in the air.
The following airlines operate direct flights on the route Shanghai — Xian: Spring Airlines
All airports
The cheapest one-way flight from Shanghai to Xian departs on 12/09/2026, is operated by Spring Airlines and costs $59
The cheapest roundtrip flight from Shanghai to Xian departs on 11/30/2026, is operated by Spring Airlines and costs $127
Fastest flight from Shanghai to Xian takes 2h 25m
There are direct flights on this route 3 days a week: Mo, We, and Sa
The distance between Shanghai and Xian is 1220km (756 miles). The average flight duration is 2h 35m. There are 250 direct flights from Shanghai to Xian. Shanghai and Xian are in the same time zone. Flights from Shanghai begin at 6:25 AM. The latest flight from Shanghai departs at 11:00 PM
