How long does the flight from Xi'an to Shanghai take?

Flight time from Xi'an (XIY) to Shanghai (SHA) depends on routing, aircraft type, and whether the flight is direct or connecting. A direct flight typically reflects great-circle distance plus winds, while one-stop options can add several hours depending on the layover airport. Check the exact duration in the search results above, where we show block time per itinerary along with stop count.

Which airlines fly from Xi'an to Shanghai?

Airline availability for XIY to SHA changes by season and sometimes week to week as carriers adjust capacity. Our search above pulls live schedules and returns the airlines currently selling this route, both direct and connecting. Codeshare and interline itineraries are included, so you may see results operated by one carrier but sold by another.

Are there direct flights from Xi'an to Shanghai?

Direct (nonstop) availability on XIY to SHA varies by date, day of week, and season. Busy city pairs usually have multiple daily nonstops, while thinner routes may only have direct service a few days per week or only during peak seasons. Use our search above with flexible dates to see which days actually have nonstop options.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Xi'an to Shanghai?

Prices on XIY to SHA shift with seasonality, school holidays, and major events at both ends. Our 12-month price calendar below the search results shows the lowest fare found per departure date, which makes it easy to spot the cheapest weeks at a glance. Flexibility of a few days around your target date often unlocks significantly lower fares.

Xi'an to Shanghai flights

Direct and connecting flights from Xi'an (XIY) to Shanghai (SHA). Compare airlines, aircraft, and fares.

Distance: 1,229 km (764 mi)
Flight time: ~1h 47m
Airlines: 1
Aircraft types: 2

Airlines flying XIY → SHA

Airline	Aircraft types	Observations
China Eastern Airlines	2	2

Aircraft on this route

Airbus A321 — 1 operator
Airbus A320 — 1 operator

Airport details

Departure: Xi'an Xianyang International Airport (XIY)

City: Xi'an
Country: China
IATA / ICAO: XIY / ZLXY

Arrival: Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)

City: Shanghai
Country: China
IATA / ICAO: SHA / ZSSS

Operating airlines

Spring Airlines (9C)
Shanghai Airlines (FM)
Juneyao Airlines (HO)
China Eastern Airlines (MU)

Distance: 1229 km. Duration: 135 minutes.

Other routes from Xi'an

Other routes to Shanghai

Frequently asked questions

How many airlines fly XIY to SHA?

1 airline operates the XIY to SHA route in our 90-day observed dataset.

What aircraft fly the XIY-SHA route?

The most commonly observed aircraft on XIY to SHA include: Airbus A321, Airbus A320.

How long is the Xi'an to Shanghai flight?

The estimated flight time from Xi'an (XIY) to Shanghai (SHA) is approximately 1h 47m, based on a cruise speed of 850 km/h.

What's the distance from Xi'an to Shanghai?

The great-circle distance from Xi'an (XIY) to Shanghai (SHA) is approximately 1,229 km (764 miles).

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