Xining (XNN) to Shanghai (SHA) flights
An economy award from Xining (XNN) to Shanghai (SHA) starts at 10,000 miles one way with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club on China Eastern Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $35. 2 airlines fly nonstop from Xining (XNN) to Shanghai (SHA): China Eastern Airlines and Spring Airlines. The two airports are 1,164 miles (1,873 km) apart. China Eastern Airlines is in SkyTeam. There are also 29 ways to fly it with one stop, through Xian, Zhengzhou and Wuhan and more.
How many miles XNN 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 | 10,000 | $35–370 |
| Qantas Frequent FlyerOn China Eastern Airlines | 16,100 | $25–180 |
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 XNN to SHA
- China Eastern AirlinesSkyTeam · bookable with 8 programsWho books it
- Spring AirlinesNot in an alliance
Book XNN 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 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
XNN to SHA with one stop
29 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Xian (XIY)China Eastern Airlines the whole way
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- Via Zhengzhou (CGO)Xiamen Airlines, China Southern Airlines and 4 more, then Shanghai Airlines and China Eastern Airlines
PN+3 - Via Wuhan (WUH)China Eastern Airlines and China Southern Airlines the whole wayDR+1
- Via Linyi (LYI)Loong Air, then China Eastern AirlinesGJ
- Via Yinchuan (INC)Shandong Airlines and Ruili Airlines, then China Eastern Airlines and Shanghai Airlines
DR - Via Taiyuan (TYN)Air China, then Shanghai Airlines, Juneyao Airlines and 2 more
+1 - Via Jinan (TNA)Tibet Airlines, Sichuan Airlines and 1 more, then China Eastern Airlines and Shandong Airlines
3UGX - Via Shijiazhuang (SJW)Spring Airlines the whole way
- Via Nanchang (KHN)China Eastern Airlines the whole way
- Via Qingdao (TAO)Shandong Airlines and China Eastern Airlines the whole wayQW+1
- Via Changsha (CSX)China Southern Airlines the whole wayGJ+3+1
- Via Chongqing (CKG)Xiamen Airlines the whole way3UPN+2+4
- Via Beijing (PKX)China Southern Airlines, China Eastern Airlines and 1 more the whole way
+1KN+2 - Via Tianjin (TSN)Air China and Tianjin Airlines the whole wayGSGS+1
- Via Chengdu (TFU)China Eastern Airlines the whole way3U+2
XNN to SHA: common questions
How many miles does XNN to SHA cost?
In economy it starts at 10,000 miles one way with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club on China Eastern Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $35. Next cheapest: Qantas Frequent Flyer (16,100). 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 XNN to SHA?
China Eastern Airlines (SkyTeam) and Spring Airlines fly nonstop from Xining (XNN) to Shanghai (SHA).
How far is Xining from Shanghai by plane?
Xining (XNN) and Shanghai (SHA) are 1,164 miles (1,873 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
Which points programs can book XNN to SHA award flights?
8 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Aeromexico Rewards, Air France-KLM Flying Blue, China Eastern Eastern Miles, Delta SkyMiles, Garuda Indonesia GarudaMiles, Korean Air SKYPASS, SAS EuroBonus and Virgin Atlantic Flying Club. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.
Where can I connect between Xining and Shanghai?
The most direct connections are through Xian (XIY), Zhengzhou (CGO), Wuhan (WUH), Linyi (LYI) and Yinchuan (INC). On 19 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example China Eastern Airlines through Xian.
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.