Shanghai (SHA) to Xining (XNN) flights
2 airlines fly nonstop from Shanghai (SHA) to Xining (XNN): 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 27 ways to fly it with one stop, through Xian, Zhengzhou and Wuhan and more.
Airlines flying nonstop from SHA to XNN
- China Eastern AirlinesSkyTeam · bookable with 8 programsWho books it
- Spring AirlinesNot in an alliance
Book SHA to XNN 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
SHA to XNN with one stop
27 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)Shanghai Airlines and China Eastern Airlines, then Xiamen Airlines, China Southern Airlines and 4 more
PN+3 - Via Wuhan (WUH)China Eastern Airlines and China Southern Airlines the whole wayDR+1
- Via Linyi (LYI)China Eastern Airlines, then Loong AirGJ
- Via Yinchuan (INC)China Eastern Airlines and Shanghai Airlines, then Shandong Airlines and Ruili Airlines
DR - Via Taiyuan (TYN)Shanghai Airlines, Juneyao Airlines and 2 more, then Air China+1
- Via Jinan (TNA)China Eastern Airlines and Shandong Airlines, then Tibet Airlines, Sichuan Airlines and 1 more
3UGX - Via Shijiazhuang (SJW)Spring Airlines the whole way
- Via Nanchang (KHN)China Eastern Airlines the whole way
- Via Qingdao (TAO)China Eastern Airlines and Shandong Airlines the whole wayQW
- Via Changsha (CSX)China Southern Airlines the whole way+1GJ+3
- Via Chongqing (CKG)Xiamen Airlines the whole way+33UPN+2
- Via Beijing (PKX)China United Airlines, China Eastern Airlines and 1 more the whole wayKN+1
+1 - Via Tianjin (TSN)Air China and Tianjin Airlines the whole wayGS+1GS
- Via Chengdu (TFU)China Eastern Airlines the whole way+13U+1
SHA to XNN: common questions
Which airlines fly nonstop from SHA to XNN?
China Eastern Airlines (SkyTeam) and Spring Airlines fly nonstop from Shanghai (SHA) to Xining (XNN).
How far is Shanghai from Xining by plane?
Shanghai (SHA) and Xining (XNN) 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 SHA to XNN 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.
How many miles does SHA to XNN cost?
It depends on the program: each prices the route from its own chart or dynamically. The Award Flight Pricer compares 30+ programs for SHA to XNN with taxes and fees.
Where can I connect between Shanghai and Xining?
The most direct connections are through Xian (XIY), Zhengzhou (CGO), Wuhan (WUH), Linyi (LYI) and Yinchuan (INC). On 18 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.