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Flight deals from Shanghai to Xi An Xianyang

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Xi An.$157 per passenger.Departing Sat, 3 Jan, returning Wed, 14 Jan.Return flight with Spring Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Spring Airlines departs from Shanghai Hongqiao on Sat, 3 Jan, arriving in Xi An Xianyang.Inbound direct flight with Spring Airlines departs from Xi An Xianyang on Wed, 14 Jan, arriving in Shanghai Hongqiao.Price includes taxes and charges.From $157, select.
Xi An.$159 per passenger.Departing Wed, 3 Dec, returning Tue, 23 Dec.Return flight with Spring Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Spring Airlines departs from Shanghai Hongqiao on Wed, 3 Dec, arriving in Xi An Xianyang.Inbound direct flight with Spring Airlines departs from Xi An Xianyang on Tue, 23 Dec, arriving in Shanghai Hongqiao.Price includes taxes and charges.From $159, select.
Xi An.$180 per passenger.Departing Tue, 4 Nov, returning Wed, 5 Nov.Return flight with Spring Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Spring Airlines departs from Shanghai Hongqiao on Tue, 4 Nov, arriving in Xi An Xianyang.Inbound direct flight with Spring Airlines departs from Xi An Xianyang on Wed, 5 Nov, arriving in Shanghai Hongqiao.Price includes taxes and charges.From $180, select.
Xi An.$181 per passenger.Departing Wed, 12 Nov, returning Tue, 2 Dec.Return flight with Spring Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Spring Airlines departs from Shanghai Hongqiao on Wed, 12 Nov, arriving in Xi An Xianyang.Inbound direct flight with Spring Airlines departs from Xi An Xianyang on Tue, 2 Dec, arriving in Shanghai Hongqiao.Price includes taxes and charges.From $181, select.
Xi An.$182 per passenger.Departing Thu, 26 Feb, returning Fri, 13 Mar.Return flight with Spring Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Spring Airlines departs from Shanghai Hongqiao on Thu, 26 Feb, arriving in Xi An Xianyang.Inbound direct flight with Spring Airlines departs from Xi An Xianyang on Fri, 13 Mar, arriving in Shanghai Hongqiao.Price includes taxes and charges.From $182, select.
Xi An.$182 per passenger.Departing Wed, 11 Mar, returning Fri, 13 Mar.Return flight with Spring Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Spring Airlines departs from Shanghai Hongqiao on Wed, 11 Mar, arriving in Xi An Xianyang.Inbound direct flight with Spring Airlines departs from Xi An Xianyang on Fri, 13 Mar, arriving in Shanghai Hongqiao.Price includes taxes and charges.From $182, select.
Xi An.$182 per passenger.Departing Tue, 28 Oct, returning Wed, 5 Nov.Return flight with Spring Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Spring Airlines departs from Shanghai Hongqiao on Tue, 28 Oct, arriving in Xi An Xianyang.Inbound direct flight with Spring Airlines departs from Xi An Xianyang on Wed, 5 Nov, arriving in Shanghai Hongqiao.Price includes taxes and charges.From $182, select.
Xi An.$182 per passenger.Departing Sun, 21 Dec, returning Thu, 1 Jan.Return flight with Spring Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Spring Airlines departs from Shanghai Hongqiao on Sun, 21 Dec, arriving in Xi An Xianyang.Inbound direct flight with Spring Airlines departs from Xi An Xianyang on Thu, 1 Jan, arriving in Shanghai Hongqiao.Price includes taxes and charges.From $182, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Shanghai to Xi An Xianyang

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Shanghai to Xi An Xianyang flights are currently cheapest in January.
Aug
from $249
Sep
from $227
Oct
from $182
Nov
from $180
Dec
from $159
Jan
from $157
Feb
from $301
Mar
from $182
Apr
from $982
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Direct flights from Shanghai to Xi An Xianyang

Shanghai to Xi An Xianyang: Alternative routes

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Shanghai to Xi An: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found$157
Cheapest month to flyJanuary
Average flight time2 hrs, 36 mins
Most popular airlineChina Eastern
Average flights per week381

Finding cheap flights from Shanghai to Xi An Xianyang: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Shanghai to Xi An Xianyang is $157. 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.
2 hours and 36 minutes is the average flight time from Shanghai to Xi An Xianyang.
China Eastern, Juneyao Airlines and Xiamen Airlines fly direct from Shanghai to Xi An Xianyang.
As of August 2025, there are 381 flights per week flying from Shanghai to Xi An Xianyang.
The cheapest month to fly from Shanghai to Xi An Xianyang is usually January.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from Shanghai to Xi An Xianyang Airport on Saturday, 3 January 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 2 hours and 36 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 Xi An Xianyang 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 Xi An is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
The cheapest airline that flies to Xi An Xianyang is Spring Airlines .

Travelling from Shanghai to Xianyang International Airport (XIY): What you need to know

  • Your next great adventure starts at one of Shanghai's main airports, Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) or Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA). Explore the options for booking a flight from Shanghai to Xianyang International Airport (XIY) setting off from either of these.

  • 2 hours 45 minutes is the average duration of a direct Shanghai to Xianyang International Airport flight.

  • Xi An (where Xianyang International Airport is located) and Shanghai share the UTC+8 timezone. You can plan your trip without factoring in timezone differences.

  • With 114 direct weekly flights between the two airports, Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to Xianyang International Airport (XIY) is the most popular route. China Southern Airlines operates the earliest flight at 6:45am. If you'd like to make the most of your day before flying, the latest departure from PVG to XIY is with Sichuan Airlines at 10:10pm.

  • To ensure you catch your flight from Shanghai to XIY, leave enough time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.

  • With more people on the move during peak seasons, plan to be at your terminal even earlier. Two hours for domestic flights and up to four for international trips will allow for additional wait times.

Airports in Shanghai

Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)

Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)

  • You can book a direct Shanghai to Xianyang International Airport (XIY) flight ticket with departures from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA). Work out whether leaving from SHA works best for your plans.

  • Top airlines that operate direct flights from Shanghai to XIY departing from SHA include:

  • China Eastern Airlines is the go-to airline for bookings on the SHA to XIY route.

  • Flights between Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport and Xianyang International Airport tend to arrive on time more often with Shanghai Airlines compared to other carriers.

  • SHA is approximately 14 kilometres from central Shanghai. It takes 20 minutes or so to reach the airport when driving from the city centre.

  • Catching an early morning flight? Think about checking in to one of these accommodation options near Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport the day before your Shanghai to XIY flight:

  • Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport has a track record for punctuality. 85.58% of flights taking off from here keep to their planned arrival schedule.

  • SHA is located at 700 Yingbin 1st Rd.

About Xianyang International Airport (XIY)

How to find the cheapest flights from Shanghai to Xianyang International Airport (XIY)

  • At the moment, $67 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Shanghai to Xianyang International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is $157. Keep in mind fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.

  • To pick up cheap flights from Shanghai to XIY, book in advance. Airlines usually offer lower fares when tickets first go on sale.

  • Cheap Shanghai to Xianyang International Airport tickets are easier to find when you have flexibility in your schedule. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to compare fares across each month and then choose the cheapest day.

  • Locking in a cheap flight ticket from Shanghai to XIY is a piece of cake with Price Alerts. Simply set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you when a lower fare pops up.

  • Filters make it easier to dig up a deal for your flight from Shanghai to Xianyang International Airport. Pick the airlines, flight times and number of stops that make sense for you. Then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to find the lowest price right away.

The best time to fly from Shanghai to Xianyang International Airport (XIY)

  • June is the busiest month for flights from Shanghai to Xianyang International Airport (XIY). Visit Xi An in April if you'd rather be there when it's quieter.

  • Lock in a Shanghai to XIY flight ticket departing in July if you want to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Xi An to range from 21ºC (70ºF) to 35ºC (95ºF).

  • If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Shanghai to Xianyang International Airport in January when temperatures are between -7ºC (19ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF).

More about Xi An

Explore more of China

  • Tianshui is just one of the many cities in China waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Xi An. Around 274 kilometres away to the west, its top attractions include Wuhou Shrine, Yuyuan Park and 万寿宫.

  • Shiyan is another sought-after destination in China and is around 274 kilometres south-east of Xi An. No journey is complete without dropping by Niutoushan Forest Park, Huawurenjian Sceneic Area and Culture Square.

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