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Compare prices to get from Xining to Shanghai

Search for tickets from Xining to Shanghai in the next 7 days. Flights start at US$96. Trains start at US$40.
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US$96|3h
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US$40|12h 56m
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China Eastern Airlines
Cheapest
10h 20m
Xining Caojiapu International AirportShanghai Pudong International Airport
US$127One way
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Juneyao Airlines
Fastest
3h
Xining Caojiapu International AirportShanghai Pudong International Airport
US$300One way
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  • Prices shown from Xining to Shanghai are the estimated lowest fares found in the last 24 hours for travel within the next 7 days.

Compare Flights and Trains from Xining to Shanghai

The cheapest way to get from Xining to Shanghai costs only US$40 on average via Trains, and the quickest way takes just 3h 21m by Flights. Find the travel option that best suits you.

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Average price US$133
Average duration 3h 21m
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Average price US$40
Average duration 25h 46m
Departure time 08:50 - 05:33
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· Total pre-departure time: Estimated travel time to the departure point, plus standard check-in, security, and waiting time

When is the cheapest time to travel from Xining to Shanghai?

What is the cheapest month for one-way flights from Xining to Shanghai?

The average price of one-way flights from Xining to Shanghai purchased by Trip.com users by month over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com’s data, the cheapest month for flights from Xining to Shanghai is March, with an average price of US$106; while the month with the highest flight price is usually July, with an average price of up to US$218.

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US$106
US$50
    Cheapest
  • US$129
    Nov
  • US$115
    Dec
  • US$129
    Jan
  • US$200
    Feb
  • US$106
    Mar
  • US$199
    Apr
  • US$185
    May
  • US$179
    Jun
  • US$218
    Jul
  • US$214
    Aug
  • US$201
    Sep
  • US$186
    Oct

What is the cheapest day to travel by train from Xining to Shanghai?

Average train fares from Xining to Shanghai for the next 7 days, based on Trip.com user searches.

Based on Trip.com's data, the cheapest day to travel by train from Xining to Shanghai is Monday, with an average price of US$40.

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    Nov 10
  • US$40
    Nov 11
  • US$40
    Nov 12
  • US$40
    Nov 13
  • US$40
    Nov 14
  • US$40
    Nov 15

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Popular airports near Xining

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How to travel from Xining to Shanghai: FAQs

  • How far is it from Xining to Shanghai?

    The distance from Xining to Shanghai is about 1,881 km (1,169 mi).
  • There are 2 ways to get from Xining to Shanghai, including Flights, Trains.
  • The fastest way to get from Xining to Shanghai is by Flights, with an average journey time of 3 hours 21 minutes. Other modes of transport take longer: Trains takes on average 25h 46m.
  • The cheapest way to get from Xining to Shanghai is by Trains, with an average price of US$40. Other modes of transport are more expensive: Flights costs around US$133 on avergae.
  • When traveling from Xining to Shanghai, travelers usually depart from and arrive at the following locations: Flights typically departs from Xining Caojiapu International Airport and arrives at Shanghai Pudong International Airport , Trains typically departs from Xining and arrives at Shanghai .
  • Train, bus, and flight schedules may vary depending on the season or day of the week. Based on data from Trip.com: XiningtoShanghaiFlights is usually the cheapest at March, with an average price of US$106 XiningtoShanghaiTrains is usually the cheapest at Monday, with an average price of US$40 .
  • The time difference between Xining and Shanghai is 0m.

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