On this page, you can find and purchase flight tickets for the route from Xi'an to Shantou. The distance between the cities is 1,424 km, and there are up to 15 flights per week, making it easy to choose a convenient departure time.
Flights are operated by airlines such as Hainan Airlines, China Eastern, and China Southern. To find the best price, use the low price calendar, and transfer information can be found in the sections on how to get to Xi'an airport and how to get from Shantou airport.
The table shows direct flights Xian → Shantou on the selected date. The flight takes approximately 2 h 40 min. Regular flights are operated by Spring Airlines, Hainan Airlines, China Eastern and China Southern. Departures from Xianyang International Airport airports, arrivals at Jieyang Chaoshan Airport.
For each flight, the following details are shown: departure time (local), arrival city and airport, flight number and airline, terminal or gate, and status. Click on a flight to open its details and go to ticket search. To view flights on a different day, change the date above the table.
Below is a calendar of the lowest flight ticket prices for Xian — Shantou by day. Pick a convenient date and instantly see the fare. The cheapest flights on this route start from AED 467 in y, and the most expensive are around AED 1,102 in a. If your travel dates are flexible, the calendar will help you find the best price for your preferred period. To view round-trip fares, switch to the "Round trip" tab above the calendar, select your departure date — and the right-hand calendar will highlight the lowest prices for return flights on each day.
Xian → Shantou, average one-way price
| Month | Average price | Level | Month | Average price | Level | Month | Average price | Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | AED 574 | high | May | AED 383 | low | Sep | AED 383 | low |
| Feb | AED 531 | high | Jun | AED 361 | low | Oct | AED 510 | high |
| Mar | AED 404 | medium | Jul | AED 468 | high | Nov | AED 404 | medium |
| Apr | AED 489 | high | Aug | AED 468 | high | Dec | AED 383 | low |
Seasonality estimate: no exact data found for this route; prices are calculated based on typical seasonal trends for this direction.
The climate in Shantou is characterized by hot summers and mild winters. The warmest period is July and August, with average highs around 31.7°C, while June is considered the rainiest month, with over 270 mm of precipitation.
According to current data, the most affordable tickets are offered for July — AED 487. The price peak occurs in February, when the minimum price increases to AED 1,106.
The optimal time to fly is October or November, when comfortable temperatures around 25°C settle in and rainfall is minimal. It is recommended to avoid periods of heavy rain in early summer for easier travel planning.
There are 4 airlines operating on the Xi'an – Shantou route, with Hainan Airlines, China Eastern, and China Southern providing the majority of the service. Passengers have access to regular scheduled flights, totaling approximately 15 departures weekly. You can view the detailed schedule by day of the week and choose the most suitable option in the interactive list below.
Flights Xian — Shantou depart from Xianyang International Airport and arrive at Jieyang Chaoshan Airport. Below are pages for the cities, countries, and airports on the route: airlines, schedules, and travel guides.
A direct flight on this route, covering a distance of 1,424 km, takes an average of 2 hours 10 minutes, depending on the aircraft type and weather conditions.
Regular flights are operated by carriers such as Hainan Airlines, China Eastern, China Southern, and the budget airline Spring Airlines.
All flights from Xi'an arrive at Shantou International Airport (SWA), which serves this region of China.
Flight prices constantly change based on demand. You can find the current minimum for specific dates in the low price calendar on this page.
To find the best fares, it is recommended to start monitoring prices a month before your trip and look for mid-week departures.
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