Title: Shanghai to Xining cheap flights from $420 (SHA to XNN) - Expedia.com ![eight white pagoda in qinghai kumbum monastery](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3865/ba6a0ae6-f30c-418d-be73-0a3aeb7149db.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=500&q=medium) ![](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3865/ba6a0ae6-f30c-418d-be73-0a3aeb7149db.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=500&q=medium) # $420 Cheap Flights from Shanghai (SHA) to Xining (XNN) [View $420 flight on Sat, May 2, 2026](https://expedia.com/Flights-Search?trip=oneway&leg1=from:SHA,to:XNN,departure:5/2/2026TANYT&passengers=children:0,adults:1,seniors:0,infantinlap:N&mode=search&options=sortby:price&paandi=true&flp=mdl:flights-flex-module,price:419.10&airProductToken=AQomCiQIzaoBEgQ2NDExGPIBILdrKKnxiwMwgPOLAzhCQABYAXICWUISCggBEAEYASoCTVUYASIECAEQASgCKAMoBDAB) ## Popular airlines from Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) to Xining (XNN-Caojiabao Intl.) - ![](https://forever.travel-assets.com/flex/flexmanager/images/2024/09/23/landing_airline_sq_logo_3U.svg) Sichuan Airlines [](https://www.expedia.com/Flights-Search?leg1=from:SHA,to:XNN,departure:4/23/2026TANYT&leg2=from:XNN,to:SHA,departure:4/30/2026TANYT&trip=roundtrip&passengers=adults:1,children:0,infantinlap:N&mode=search&pageId=0&filters=[{"preferredAirlineFilterValue":{"carrierCode":"3U"}}]) - ![](https://forever.travel-assets.com/flex/flexmanager/images/2024/09/23/landing_airline_sq_logo_MU.svg) China Eastern Airlines [](https://www.expedia.com/Flights-Search?leg1=from:SHA,to:XNN,departure:4/23/2026TANYT&leg2=from:XNN,to:SHA,departure:4/30/2026TANYT&trip=roundtrip&passengers=adults:1,children:0,infantinlap:N&mode=search&pageId=0&filters=[{"preferredAirlineFilterValue":{"carrierCode":"MU"}}]) - ![](https://forever.travel-assets.com/flex/flexmanager/images/2024/09/23/landing_airline_sq_logo_CZ.svg) China Southern Airlines [](https://www.expedia.com/Flights-Search?leg1=from:SHA,to:XNN,departure:4/23/2026TANYT&leg2=from:XNN,to:SHA,departure:4/30/2026TANYT&trip=roundtrip&passengers=adults:1,children:0,infantinlap:N&mode=search&pageId=0&filters=[{"preferredAirlineFilterValue":{"carrierCode":"CZ"}}]) - ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__notification.svg) ### Be in the know Get alerts if flight prices drop or rise\* - ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__deals.svg) ### Book smarter Save up to 30% on select hotels after you book a flight\* - ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__trophy.svg) ### Earn twice Earn your airline miles on top of our OneKeyCash [Learn about One Key](https://www.expedia.com/welcome-one-key) ## Cheap Flights from Shanghai to Xining (SHA-XNN) Prices were available within the past 7 days and start at $420 for one-way flights and $838 for round trip, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply. All deals One way Roundtrip ![China Eastern Airlines](//images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/static_content/fusion/v0.1b/images/airlines/MU.gif) Sat, Apr 18 - Wed, Apr 22 SHA Shanghai XNN Xining $838 Roundtrip found 6 days ago [](https://expedia.com/Flights-Search?trip=roundtrip&leg1=from:SHA,to:XNN,departure:4/18/2026TANYT&leg2=from:XNN,to:SHA,departure:4/22/2026TANYT&passengers=children:0,adults:1,seniors:0,infantinlap:N&mode=search&options=sortby:price&paandi=true&flp=mdl:flights-flex-module,price:837.20&airProductToken=AQomCiQIzaoBEgQyMTU2GPIBILdrKIDTigMwu9WKAzhCQABYAXICWUIKJgokCM2qARIENjQxMhi3ayDyASjygosDMKGEiwM4QkAAWAFyAllCEgoIARABGAEqAk1VGAEiBAgBEAEoAigDKAQwAQ) ## Alternative airports near Xining Prices were available within the past 7 days. Prices and availability are subject to change. [](https://www.expedia.com/Flights-Search?leg1=from:PVG,to:XNN,departure:4/23/2026TANYT&leg2=from:XNN,to:PVG,departure:4/27/2026TANYT&trip=roundtrip&passengers=adults:1,children:0,infantinlap:N&mode=search&pageId=0&sortOrder=INCREASING&sortType=PRICE) XNN Xining (XNN-Caojiabao Intl.) CheapestClosest 59 min [Flights from $701 ](https://www.expedia.com/Flights-Search?leg1=from:PVG,to:XNN,departure:4/23/2026TANYT&leg2=from:XNN,to:PVG,departure:4/27/2026TANYT&trip=roundtrip&passengers=adults:1,children:0,infantinlap:N&mode=search&pageId=0&sortOrder=INCREASING&sortType=PRICE) ## Frequently asked questions ### How much does a flight from Shanghai (SHA-Hongqiao Intl.) to Xining (XNN-Caojiabao Intl.) cost? ### What is the cheapest month to fly from Shanghai (SHA-Hongqiao Intl.) to Xining (XNN-Caojiabao Intl.)? ### Which airlines fly direct from Shanghai (SHA-Hongqiao Intl.) to Xining (XNN-Caojiabao Intl.)? > - China Eastern Airlines operates around 7 direct flights from SHA to XNN every week > - Shanghai Airlines operates around 7 direct flights from SHA to XNN every week ### What is the cheapest airline that flies from Shanghai (SHA-Hongqiao Intl.) to Xining (XNN-Caojiabao Intl.)? ### How do I find cheap flights from Shanghai (SHA-Hongqiao Intl.) to Xining (XNN-Caojiabao Intl.)? ### What is the best airline to fly with from Shanghai (SHA-Hongqiao Intl.) to Xining (XNN-Caojiabao Intl.)? ### What is the best time to fly from Shanghai (SHA-Hongqiao Intl.) to Xining (XNN-Caojiabao Intl.)? ### How many flights per day from Shanghai (SHA-Hongqiao Intl.) to Xining (XNN-Caojiabao Intl.)? ### What is the earliest flight from Shanghai (SHA-Hongqiao Intl.) to Xining (XNN-Caojiabao Intl.)? ### What day of the week has the most flights from Shanghai (SHA-Hongqiao Intl.) to Xining (XNN-Caojiabao Intl.)? ### What are the most popular departure times for flights from Shanghai (SHA-Hongqiao Intl.) to Xining (XNN-Caojiabao Intl.)? ### How long does it take to fly from Shanghai (SHA-Hongqiao Intl.) to Xining (XNN-Caojiabao Intl.)? ### Can you fly business or first class from Shanghai (SHA-Hongqiao Intl.) to Xining (XNN-Caojiabao Intl.)? ### How do I earn miles on a Shanghai (SHA-Hongqiao Intl.) to Xining (XNN-Caojiabao Intl.) flight with Expedia? ### Is it cheaper to buy a plane ticket from Shanghai (SHA-Hongqiao Intl.) to Xining (XNN-Caojiabao Intl.) at the last minute? ### Is it cheaper to book a Shanghai (SHA-Hongqiao Intl.) to Xining (XNN-Caojiabao Intl.) flight and hotel package? ### Can I cancel or change the date of my flight from Shanghai (SHA-Hongqiao Intl.) to Xining (XNN-Caojiabao Intl.)? ## Travel information | Origin airport | Hongqiao Intl. | | ------------------- | --------------- | | Destination airport | Caojiabao Intl. | | Roundtrip price | $837 | | Distance | 1163 mi | | Average flight time | 4 hours 6 mins | \*Flight schedules are subject to change. \*Available to One Key members. ## Explore a world of travel with Expedia - 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