Xian (XIY) to Shanghai (SHA) flights
An economy award from Xian (XIY) to Shanghai (SHA) starts at 7,000 miles one way with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club on China Eastern Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $35. 4 airlines fly nonstop from Xian (XIY) to Shanghai (SHA): China Eastern Airlines, Juneyao Airlines, Shanghai Airlines and Spring Airlines. The two airports are 763 miles (1,228 km) apart. China Eastern Airlines is in SkyTeam. There are also 35 ways to fly it with one stop, through Wuhan, Linyi and Nanchang and more.
How many miles XIY to SHA costs
Economy, one way, on the nonstop flights, from the Award Flight Pricer's award charts. Ranges run off-peak to peak; "from" is the floor of a dynamic price.
| Program | Economy | Taxes and fees |
|---|---|---|
| Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubOn China Eastern Airlines | 7,000 | $35–370 |
| Air Canada AeroplanOn Juneyao Airlines | 8,000 | $33–58 |
| Qantas Frequent FlyerOn China Eastern Airlines | 16,100 | $25–180 |
| Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerOn Juneyao Airlines | 17,000 | $25–430 |
Business and first class prices are in the Award Flight Pricer. Chart prices need award space on your date, so search it before you transfer points.
Compare every program in the Award Flight PricerAirlines flying nonstop from XIY to SHA
- China Eastern AirlinesSkyTeam · bookable with 8 programsWho books it
- Juneyao AirlinesNot in an alliance · bookable with 1 programWho books it
- Shanghai AirlinesNot in an alliance
- Spring AirlinesNot in an alliance
Book XIY to SHA with points
Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.
- Aeromexico RewardsBooks China Eastern Airlines
- Air Canada AeroplanBooks Juneyao Airlines
- Air France-KLM Flying BlueBooks China Eastern Airlines
- China Eastern Eastern MilesBooks China Eastern Airlines
- Delta SkyMilesBooks China Eastern Airlines
- Garuda Indonesia GarudaMilesBooks China Eastern Airlines
- Korean Air SKYPASSBooks China Eastern Airlines
- SAS EuroBonusBooks China Eastern Airlines
- Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubBooks China Eastern Airlines
XIY to SHA with one stop
35 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Wuhan (WUH)China Southern Airlines and China Eastern Airlines the whole way
- Via Linyi (LYI)Shenzhen Airlines, then China Eastern Airlines
- Via Nanchang (KHN)China Eastern Airlines the whole wayBK+1
- Via Jinan (TNA)China Eastern Airlines and Shandong Airlines the whole way
GS+1 - Via Qingdao (TAO)China Eastern Airlines and Shandong Airlines the whole way
+3+1 - Via Changde (CGD)Tianjin Airlines, then Spring AirlinesGS
- Via Changsha (CSX)China Southern Airlines and China Eastern Airlines the whole way9HBK+6+1
- Via Shijiazhuang (SJW)Tianjin Airlines, then Spring Airlines and Hebei AirlinesGS
- Via Yichun (YIC)Beijing Capital Airlines, then Lucky Air8L
- Via Dongying (DOY)China Eastern Airlines, then Spring Airlines
- Via Ji'An (JGS)Air Changan, then Shanghai Airlines9H
- Via Yantai (YNT)China Eastern Airlines and Shandong Airlines the whole wayGS+2
- Via Tianjin (TSN)Air China, Tianjin Airlines and 1 more the whole wayBKGS+2GS+1
- Via Beijing (PKX)China Southern Airlines and China Eastern Airlines the whole wayKN+2
- Via Hengyang (HNY)Tianjin Airlines, then Spring AirlinesGS
XIY to SHA: common questions
How many miles does XIY to SHA cost?
In economy it starts at 7,000 miles one way with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club on China Eastern Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $35. Next cheapest: Air Canada Aeroplan (8,000), Qantas Frequent Flyer (16,100) and Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer (17,000). These are award chart prices from the Award Flight Pricer. Programs that price dynamically can cost more on busy dates, so check yours before you transfer points. Business and first class prices are in the pricer too.
Which airlines fly nonstop from XIY to SHA?
China Eastern Airlines (SkyTeam), Juneyao Airlines, Shanghai Airlines and Spring Airlines fly nonstop from Xian (XIY) to Shanghai (SHA).
How far is Xian from Shanghai by plane?
Xian (XIY) and Shanghai (SHA) are 763 miles (1,228 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
Which points programs can book XIY to SHA award flights?
9 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Aeromexico Rewards, Air Canada Aeroplan, Air France-KLM Flying Blue, China Eastern Eastern Miles, Delta SkyMiles, Garuda Indonesia GarudaMiles, Korean Air SKYPASS, SAS EuroBonus and 1 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.
Where can I connect between Xian and Shanghai?
The most direct connections are through Wuhan (WUH), Linyi (LYI), Nanchang (KHN), Jinan (TNA) and Qingdao (TAO). On 23 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example China Southern Airlines through Wuhan.
More routes
Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.