Pudong Shanghai November 2017 panorama, Shanghai — flights from Yining to Shanghai
IliShanghai, China

Flights from Ili to Shanghai

Nonstop flights from Ili (YIN) to Shanghai (PVG) take about 5h 15m (3,796 km). China Eastern flies it. Lowest fare seen: $309 one-way, nonstop (22 Oct 2026).

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Photo of Shanghai: King of Hearts, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.

When you land in Shanghai

The airport transfer and the few things worth sorting before you fly.

Air Canada airplane being serviced at Shanghai Pudong Airport. Busy tarmac with multiple aircraft. — arriving in Shanghai

Airport transfer

PVG → Shanghai, booked before you fly

A private driver meets you in arrivals at a price agreed when you book. Book with Welcome Pickups.

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Before you flyAirport lounges at Yining →1 lounge at Yining AirportTrains, buses and taxi faresPVG to Shanghai: getting into town →

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Airlines flying Ili to Shanghai

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

✈ China Easternnonstop fare seen

Ili to Shanghai fares by month

Cheapest month seen for a nonstop flight: Oct 2026, from $309 one-way. With stops: Nov 2026, from $134. Lowest one-way fares seen for departures in each month, read 22 Oct 2026.

DepartingNonstop fromCheaper with stops
Oct 2026$30924 Oct 2026 · China Eastern$146 · 1 stop29 Oct 2026
Nov 2026—$134 · 1 stop13 Nov 2026
Dec 2026—$163 · 1 stop5 Dec 2026
Jan 2027—$172 · 1 stop1 Jan 2027
Feb 2027—$460 · 2 stops12 Feb 2027
Mar 2027—$134 · 1 stop19 Mar 2027

When to go for the lowest fare

Fares were close across the months we saw: $134 for November 2026, $134 at best after that.

From Travelpayouts flight-search data, city to city (Ili to Shanghai, 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.

Best time to fly to Shanghai

Based on weather and travel conditions in China

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Best monthsGoodAvoid if possible

China is a great destination year-round. Check local weather patterns before booking and consider shoulder seasons for lower prices and fewer crowds.

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Frequently asked questions — Ili to Shanghai flights

How long is the flight from Ili to Shanghai?
A nonstop flight from Ili (YIN) to Shanghai (PVG) takes about 5h 15m, covering 3,796 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 Ili from Shanghai by air?
The great-circle distance between Ili Yining International Airport and Shanghai Pudong International Airport is 3,796 km (2,359 miles), a long-haul route.
Which airlines fly from Ili to Shanghai?
Airlines with flights or nonstop fares on the YIN–PVG route include 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 Ili to Shanghai cost?
The lowest one-way fare seen recently on YIN–PVG was $309 USD with China Eastern (nonstop), departing 24 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 Ili to Shanghai?
In fares seen on 22 Oct 2026, departures in November 2026 were cheapest, from $134 one-way, against $460 for February 2027, the dearest month. Fares change daily, so check your own dates.
Is it cheaper to fly nonstop or with a stop from Ili to Shanghai?
In the fares we saw (22 Oct 2026), connecting was cheaper: from $134 with one stop against $309 nonstop, a saving of $175. Nonstop saves the connection time.
Do I need a visa to travel from Ili to China?
It depends on your passport. Some nationalities can enter China 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.
What is the best time to visit Shanghai?
China is a great destination year-round. Check local weather patterns before booking and consider shoulder seasons for lower prices and fewer crowds.

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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