Xianyang (Weicheng) to Shanghai (Minhang) (XIY–SHA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
XIY–SHA is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Spring Airlines, Juneyao Air and Shanghai Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 764 miles in approximately 1h 55m. Beyond nonstop, 48 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9C Spring Airlines | 24 | 320, 321 | 2h05-2h20 | – | – | – |
| HO Juneyao Air Also: 3U, CA, MU, ZH | 21 | 320, 32Q | 2h10-2h45 | – | – | 3U, CA, MU, ZH |
| FM Shanghai Airlines | 7 | 321 | 2h25 | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Travel Essentials
XIY: CST · SHA: CST
When it's 6:00 PM in Xianyang (Weicheng), it's 6:00 PM in Shanghai (Minhang).
Xi'an Metro Line 14 opened in 2024 and connects Xi'an North (high-speed rail station) to T5 at Xianyang Airport in 30–35 minutes (¥6). This replaced the previous airport shuttle bus as the default transit option for most travelers. Line 14 also connects to Xi'an central via transfers at Xi'an North.Airport shuttle buses still serve the city centre and Bell Tower area (¥30, 50–70 min). Taxis from Xi'an Zhonglou (Bell Tower area) cost ¥80–120 and take 40–60 minutes on the G30 expressway. DiDi is widely used. The airport is 47 km northwest of the city centre.
Metro Line 2 to People's Square costs ¥6 and takes 30 minutes; runs until midnight. The same line continues east to Pudong Airport (PVG), making cross-airport connections possible without a surface taxi. Line 10 serves additional city destinations.Taxis from SHA to downtown cost ¥40–70 (30–45 min metered). DiDi: ¥35–60. The integrated Hongqiao Railway Station (same terminal complex) connects directly to high-speed rail; this is SHA's major advantage over PVG for domestic connections and onward rail travel. Rental car desks are in the terminal.
Humid subtropical climate with hot, rainy summers and cold, damp winters. Typhoon season (July–September) is the primary disruption risk. Shanghai is regularly affected by typhoon remnants and occasionally by direct landfalls, causing ground stops of several hours. July and August are the hottest months at 32–38°C with high humidity.
Winter (December–February) brings temperatures of 2–10°C with persistent overcast, drizzle, and occasional freezing rain. Dense fog is a regular winter occurrence at SHA and can delay departures for hours. Spring (March–May) sees plum rain (meiyu season) with persistent light rain for weeks at a time. Autumn (October–November) is the most operationally stable period.
XIY–SHA Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from XIY to SHA
Xi'an Xianyang International Airport (XIY) and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) are connected by nonstop service from Spring Airlines, Shanghai Airlines and Juneyao Air. With 178 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
XIY to SHA Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from XIY to SHA ranges from 1 hours 55 minutes to 2 hours 45 minutes. The route covers a distance of 764 miles (1,229 km). There are approximately 178 weekly flights outbound and 178 return, totaling 356 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
48 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via YIC. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.