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Flights from Shanghai to Taiyuan

Nonstop flights from Shanghai (PVG) to Taiyuan (TYN) take about 1h 54m (1,116 km). Spring Airlines and China Eastern fly it. Lowest fare seen: $81 one-way, nonstop (22 Oct 2026).

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Airlines flying Shanghai to Taiyuan

Carriers on PVG–TYN according to our route data and nonstop fares seen as of 22 Oct 2026. Not a complete list.

✈ Spring Airlinesnonstop fare seen✈ China Easternnonstop fare seen

Shanghai to Taiyuan fares by month

Cheapest month seen for a nonstop flight: Nov 2026, from $80 one-way. Lowest one-way fares seen for departures in each month, read 22 Oct 2026.

Departing	Nonstop from	Cheaper with stops
Oct 2026	$8128 Oct 2026 · Spring Airlines	—
Nov 2026	$8025 Nov 2026	—
Apr 2027	$24214 Apr 2027	—

When to go for the lowest fare

The next few weeks were the cheapest to fly: from $80 in November 2026, against $242 at best later on.

From Travelpayouts flight-search data, city to city (Shanghai to Taiyuan, any airport), USD, read 22 Oct 2026. These are fares that were on sale, not a guarantee of today's price; an airline is named only where we know it flies this route.

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Frequently asked questions — Shanghai to Taiyuan flights

How long is the flight from Shanghai to Taiyuan?

A nonstop flight from Shanghai (PVG) to Taiyuan (TYN) takes about 1h 54m, covering 1,116 km. That is an estimate from the distance — actual time varies with the airline, aircraft and winds, and connecting itineraries take longer.

How far is Shanghai from Taiyuan by air?

The great-circle distance between Shanghai Pudong International Airport and Taiyuan Wusu International Airport is 1,116 km (693 miles), a short-haul route.

Which airlines fly from Shanghai to Taiyuan?

Airlines with flights or nonstop fares on the PVG–TYN route include Spring Airlines and China Eastern. This is not a complete list — schedules change by season, so check the current options before booking.

How much does a flight from Shanghai to Taiyuan cost?

The lowest one-way fare seen recently on PVG–TYN was $81 USD with Spring Airlines (nonstop), departing 28 Oct 2026, found in fare searches as of 22 Oct 2026. Fares change constantly and depend on the date, so check the current price before booking.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Shanghai to Taiyuan?

In fares seen on 22 Oct 2026, departures in November 2026 were cheapest, from $80 one-way, against $242 for April 2027, the dearest month. Fares change daily, so check your own dates.

Do I need a visa to travel from China to Taiyuan?

It depends on your passport. Some nationalities can enter Taiyuan visa-free or get a visa on arrival; others must apply in advance. Use AirConnect's Visa Checker to see the rules for your passport.

Sources: fares from Travelpayouts flight-search data, seen 22 Oct 2026; airlines from each carrier's published network and nonstop fares on sale; distance from OurAirports coordinates; flight time estimated from distance. Fares change daily.

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