Direct (nonstop) flights from Xiamen to Shanghai

6 airlines fly nonstop from Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport (XMN) to Hongqiao International (SHA). It's 498 miles (801 km), about 1h 45m in the air. Operated by Spring Airlines, Shanghai Airlines, Juneyao Airlines and others.

XMN
Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport
🇨🇳 Xiamen, China
SHA
Hongqiao International
🇨🇳 Shanghai, China
Flight Time
1h 45m
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 30, 2026

Airlines with non-stop flights

Spring Airlines 9C Spring Airlines
Route
XMN → SHA
Flight Time
1h 45m
Distance
498 mi
Shanghai Airlines FM Shanghai Airlines
Route
XMN → SHA
Flight Time
1h 45m
Distance
498 mi
Juneyao Airlines HO Juneyao Airlines
Route
XMN → SHA
Flight Time
1h 45m
Distance
498 mi
Xiamen Airlines MF Xiamen Airlines
Route
XMN → SHA
Flight Time
1h 45m
Distance
498 mi
China Eastern Airlines MU China Eastern Airlines
Route
XMN → SHA
Flight Time
1h 45m
Distance
498 mi
Shandong Airlines SC Shandong Airlines
Route
XMN → SHA
Flight Time
1h 45m
Distance
498 mi

Alternative Routes

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

XMN FOC (Fuzhou) SHA
Leg 1: 55m (135 mi) Leg 2: 1h 25m (376 mi) Total: ~2h 20m 🍃 120 kg CO₂ (+30% vs. direct)
Leg 1
XMN → FOC
55m · 135 mi
View XMN to FOC flights →
Leg 2
FOC → SHA
1h 25m · 376 mi
View FOC to SHA flights →
XMN KHN (Nanchang) SHA
Leg 1: 1h 20m (327 mi) Leg 2: 1h 23m (362 mi) Total: ~2h 43m 🍃 153 kg CO₂ (+66% vs. direct)
Leg 1
XMN → KHN
1h 20m · 327 mi
View XMN to KHN flights →
Leg 2
KHN → SHA
1h 23m · 362 mi
View KHN to SHA flights →
XMN JGS (Ji'An) SHA
Leg 1: 1h 20m (265 mi) Leg 2: 1h 55m (498 mi) Total: ~3h 15m 🍃 166 kg CO₂ (+80% vs. direct)
Leg 1
XMN → JGS
1h 20m · 265 mi
View XMN to JGS flights →
Leg 2
JGS → SHA
1h 55m · 498 mi
View JGS to SHA flights →
XMN WUH (Wuhan) SHA
Leg 1: 1h 55m (492 mi) Leg 2: 1h 30m (423 mi) Total: ~3h 25m 🍃 194 kg CO₂ (+111% vs. direct)
Leg 1
XMN → WUH
1h 55m · 492 mi
View XMN to WUH flights →
Leg 2
WUH → SHA
1h 30m · 423 mi
View WUH to SHA flights →
XMN YIC (Yichun) SHA
Leg 1: 1h 45m (327 mi) Leg 2: 1h 40m (483 mi) Total: ~3h 25m 🍃 174 kg CO₂ (+89% vs. direct)
Leg 1
XMN → YIC
1h 45m · 327 mi
View XMN to YIC flights →
Leg 2
YIC → SHA
1h 40m · 483 mi
View YIC to SHA flights →

Looking for the return flight?

SHA → XMN: Flights from Shanghai to Xiamen

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is the direct flight from Xiamen to Shanghai?

A nonstop flight from Xiamen (XMN) to Shanghai (SHA) takes approximately 1 hours and 45 minutes. The distance is 498 miles (801 km).

Which airlines fly nonstop from Xiamen to Shanghai?

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

Is there a nonstop flight from Xiamen to Shanghai?

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

How far is Xiamen from Shanghai?

The flight distance from Xiamen to Shanghai 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 Xiamen to Shanghai?

At 1h 45m, this route typically uses narrow-body aircraft — Boeing 737 or Airbus A320. Varies by airline.

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

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

Is the return flight from Shanghai to Xiamen 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 Xiamen to Shanghai?

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 Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport for this flight?

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