Direct (nonstop) flights from Shanghai to Xiamen

6 airlines fly nonstop from Hongqiao International (SHA) to Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport (XMN). It's 498 miles (801 km), about 1h 55m in the air. Operated by Spring Airlines, Shanghai Airlines, Juneyao Airlines and others.

SHA
Hongqiao International
🇨🇳 Shanghai, China
XMN
Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport
🇨🇳 Xiamen, China
Flight Time
1h 55m
Distance
498 mi
801 km
CO₂/pax
92 kg
−28 kg vs. layover
Airlines
6
Spring Airlines +5
Time Diff
Same timezone
Operated by Spring Airlines Spring Airlines Shanghai Airlines Shanghai Airlines Juneyao Airlines Juneyao Airlines Xiamen Airlines Xiamen Airlines China Eastern Airlines China Eastern Airlines Shandong Airlines Shandong Airlines

Route data last updated: May 28, 2026

Airlines with non-stop flights

Spring Airlines 9C Spring Airlines
Route
SHA → XMN
Flight Time
1h 55m
Distance
498 mi
Shanghai Airlines FM Shanghai Airlines
Route
SHA → XMN
Flight Time
1h 55m
Distance
498 mi
Juneyao Airlines HO Juneyao Airlines
Route
SHA → XMN
Flight Time
1h 55m
Distance
498 mi
Xiamen Airlines MF Xiamen Airlines
Route
SHA → XMN
Flight Time
1h 55m
Distance
498 mi
China Eastern Airlines MU China Eastern Airlines
Route
SHA → XMN
Flight Time
1h 55m
Distance
498 mi
Shandong Airlines SC Shandong Airlines
Route
SHA → XMN
Flight Time
1h 55m
Distance
498 mi

Alternative Routes

Other ways to fly from Shanghai to Xiamen with one stop · direct emits 92 kg CO₂ per passenger

SHA FOC (Fuzhou) XMN
Leg 1: 1h 35m (376 mi) Leg 2: 1h (135 mi) Total: ~2h 35m 🍃 120 kg CO₂ (+30% vs. direct)
Leg 1
SHA → FOC
1h 35m · 376 mi
View SHA to FOC flights →
Leg 2
FOC → XMN
1h · 135 mi
View FOC to XMN flights →
SHA KHN (Nanchang) XMN
Leg 1: 1h 25m (362 mi) Leg 2: 1h 30m (327 mi) Total: ~2h 55m 🍃 153 kg CO₂ (+66% vs. direct)
Leg 1
SHA → KHN
1h 25m · 362 mi
View SHA to KHN flights →
Leg 2
KHN → XMN
1h 30m · 327 mi
View KHN to XMN flights →
SHA JGS (Ji'An) XMN
Leg 1: 1h 50m (498 mi) Leg 2: 1h 10m (265 mi) Total: ~3h 🍃 166 kg CO₂ (+80% vs. direct)
Leg 1
SHA → JGS
1h 50m · 498 mi
View SHA to JGS flights →
Leg 2
JGS → XMN
1h 10m · 265 mi
View JGS to XMN flights →
SHA YIC (Yichun) XMN
Leg 1: 1h 45m (483 mi) Leg 2: 1h 20m (327 mi) Total: ~3h 5m 🍃 174 kg CO₂ (+89% vs. direct)
Leg 1
SHA → YIC
1h 45m · 483 mi
View SHA to YIC flights →
Leg 2
YIC → XMN
1h 20m · 327 mi
View YIC to XMN flights →
SHA LYI (Linyi) XMN
Leg 1: 1h 20m (314 mi) Leg 2: 2h (723 mi) Total: ~3h 20m 🍃 217 kg CO₂ (+136% vs. direct)
Leg 1
SHA → LYI
1h 20m · 314 mi
View SHA to LYI flights →
Leg 2
LYI → XMN
2h · 723 mi
View LYI to XMN flights →

Looking for the return flight?

XMN → SHA: Flights from Xiamen to Shanghai

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is the direct flight from Shanghai to Xiamen?

A nonstop flight from Shanghai (SHA) to Xiamen (XMN) takes approximately 1 hours and 55 minutes. The distance is 498 miles (801 km).

Which airlines fly nonstop from Shanghai to Xiamen?

6 airlines: Spring Airlines, Shanghai Airlines, Juneyao Airlines, Xiamen Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, Shandong Airlines.

Is there a nonstop flight from Shanghai to Xiamen?

Yes. 6 airlines: Spring Airlines, Shanghai Airlines, Juneyao Airlines, Xiamen Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, Shandong Airlines.

How far is Shanghai from Xiamen?

The flight distance from Shanghai to Xiamen is 498 miles (801 km), measured as the great-circle (shortest air) distance. That's roughly the same distance as Mumbai to Goa.

What type of aircraft flies from Shanghai to Xiamen?

At 1h 55m, this route typically uses narrow-body aircraft — Boeing 737 or Airbus A320. Varies by airline.

What is the carbon footprint of a flight from Shanghai to Xiamen?

Roughly 92 kg CO2 per passenger one-way. That's about the same as driving 460 km.

Is the return flight from Xiamen to Shanghai also nonstop?

Yes — nonstop flights run both ways. Flight time may differ slightly due to wind patterns.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Shanghai to Xiamen?

Midweek flights (Tue/Wed) outside holiday peaks are usually cheapest. 3-6 weeks ahead is a good window for this route. Use "Check Prices" above to compare.

How early should I arrive at Hongqiao International for this flight?

1.5-2 hours for domestic. Add more time during holidays or busy travel weekends.