Shanghai (SHA) to Xian (XIY) flights
An economy award from Shanghai (SHA) to Xian (XIY) 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 Shanghai (SHA) to Xian (XIY): 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 34 ways to fly it with one stop, through Wuhan, Linyi and Nanchang and more.
How many miles SHA to XIY 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 SHA to XIY
- 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 SHA to XIY 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
SHA to XIY with one stop
34 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Wuhan (WUH)China Eastern Airlines and China Southern Airlines the whole way
- Via Linyi (LYI)China Eastern Airlines, then Shenzhen 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 - Via Changde (CGD)Spring Airlines, then Tianjin AirlinesGS
- Via Changsha (CSX)China Eastern Airlines and China Southern Airlines the whole way+19HBK+6
- Via Shijiazhuang (SJW)Spring Airlines and Hebei Airlines, then Tianjin Airlines
GS - Via Yichun (YIC)Lucky Air, then Beijing Capital Airlines8L
- Via Dongying (DOY)Spring Airlines, then China Eastern Airlines
- Via Ji'An (JGS)Shanghai Airlines, then Air Changan9H
- 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 wayGS+1BKGS+2
- Via Beijing (PKX)China Eastern Airlines and China Southern Airlines the whole wayKN+1
- Via Hengyang (HNY)Spring Airlines, then Tianjin AirlinesGS
SHA to XIY: common questions
How many miles does SHA to XIY 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 SHA to XIY?
China Eastern Airlines (SkyTeam), Juneyao Airlines, Shanghai Airlines and Spring Airlines fly nonstop from Shanghai (SHA) to Xian (XIY).
How far is Shanghai from Xian by plane?
Shanghai (SHA) and Xian (XIY) 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 SHA to XIY 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 Shanghai and Xian?
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 Eastern 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.