Cheap flights from Shanghai to Xi An Xianyang

Flying out of Shanghai

Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) is the main international airport serving Shanghai. Shanghai Hongquio International Airport (SHA) serves mostly domestic and regional flights. Direct flights to Xi’an run daily from both airports, and flights with connections in other cities are also available. Main airlines flying this route include Air China, Sichuan, and China Southern. You can always find the best deals on flights by using Skyscanner’s flight search feature. All you have to do is tell it when you want to fly. If you know when you want to fly to Xi’an from Shanghai, sign up for price alerts from Skyscanner. You will be notified when the price of your chosen flight rises or falls to help you monitor rates and get the best deals on flights.

Hongquio Airport is 13 km west of downtown Shanghai and can be reached by metro, bus, taxi or private car. Pudong Airport is 30 km east of the city center and can be reached by metro, bus, maglev, taxi or private car. Both airports have shopping, dining, and banking services, departure lounges, and free wi-fi. Download Skyscanner’s mobile app to keep you connected to the best travel deals no matter where you go. There is parking available at both Shanghai airports. Canadians flying on flights within China should present a valid passport. It is recommended that you check in for your flight at least 45 minutes prior to departure, especially if you have a bag to check. Check-ins for domestic flights in China usually close 30 minutes before departure.

Arriving in Xi’an

Xi’an Xianyang International Airport (XIY) is the major airport serving the Guanzhong area with domestic and international flights. It is located 41 km northwest of Xi’an city center. Flights arrive from Shanghai daily. The airport offers free wi-fi, currency exchange, sleepboxes, shopping and dining options. You can get to the city from the airport by taking the airport bus from the Ground Transportation Center, taking a coach, or hiring a taxi. Taxis can be found at the Ground Transportation Center or at the taxi station outside Terminal 2.

Destination Differences

Xi’an’s temperate climate is not that different from Shanghai’s humid subtropical one. The summers are both hot, and travelers will not need to pack differently for the destination. Shanghai winters are chilly and damp while Xi’an sometimes gets snow with rare accumulations. Most of the rain in Xi’an falls in summer and autumn. There is no time difference between Shanghai and Xi’an, so jet lag should not pose a significant problem. In general, prices for similar services are higher in Shanghai than in Xi’an.