Almaty (ALA) to Xian (XIY) flights
An economy award from Almaty (ALA) to Xian (XIY) starts at 25,000 miles one way with American AAdvantage on China Southern Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $15. 2 airlines fly nonstop from Almaty (ALA) to Xian (XIY): China Southern Airlines and FlyArystan. The two airports are 1,801 miles (2,898 km) apart. There are also 18 ways to fly it with one stop, through Yining, Urumqi and Bishkek and more.
How many miles ALA to XIY costs
Economy, one way, on the nonstop flights, from the Award Flight Pricer's award charts. Ranges run off-peak to peak; "from" is the floor of a dynamic price.
| Program | Economy | Taxes and fees |
|---|---|---|
| American AAdvantageOn China Southern Airlines | 25,000 | $15–100 |
| Delta SkyMilesOn China Southern Airlines | 40,000 | $55–300 |
Business and first class prices are in the Award Flight Pricer. Chart prices need award space on your date, so search it before you transfer points.
Compare every program in the Award Flight PricerAirlines flying nonstop from ALA to XIY
- China Southern AirlinesNot in an alliance · bookable with 3 programsWho books it
- FSFlyArystanNot in an alliance
Book ALA to XIY with points
Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.
- Air France-KLM Flying BlueBooks China Southern Airlines
- Delta SkyMilesBooks China Southern Airlines
- Emirates SkywardsBooks China Southern Airlines
ALA to XIY with one stop
18 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Yining (YIN)FlyArystan, then China Eastern Airlines and Spring AirlinesFS
- Via Urumqi (URC)China Southern Airlines the whole way
3UBK+6 - Via Bishkek (BSZ)Air Astana, then Loong AirGJ
- Via Chengdu (TFU)Air China, then China Southern Airlines and Sichuan Airlines
3U - Via Chongqing (CKG)FlyArystan, then Tianjin Airlines, Beijing Capital Airlines and 2 moreFSGS
+1 - Via Shymkent (CIT)SCAT Airlines the whole wayDVFSDV
- Via Beijing (PKX)China Southern Airlines the whole way
- Via Tashkent (TAS)Uzbekistan Airways, Air Astana and 2 more, then Loong Air and China Eastern AirlinesHYC6+1GJ
- Via Beijing (PEK)Air China the whole way
- Via Novosibirsk (OVB)S7 Airlines the whole way
- Via Dushanbe (DYU)Air Astana and Somon Air, then Loong AirSZGJ
- Via Astana (NQZ)SCAT Airlines, Air Astana and 3 more, then Air ChinaDV+2
- Via Samarkand (SKD)FlyArystan, then Loong AirFSGJ
- Via Hanoi (HAN)VietJet Air, then China Eastern Airlines
- Via Hangzhou (HGH)Loong Air the whole wayGJGS+5
ALA to XIY: common questions
How many miles does ALA to XIY cost?
In economy it starts at 25,000 miles one way with American AAdvantage on China Southern Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $15. Next cheapest: Delta SkyMiles (40,000). These are award chart prices from the Award Flight Pricer. Programs that price dynamically can cost more on busy dates, so check yours before you transfer points. Business and first class prices are in the pricer too.
Which airlines fly nonstop from ALA to XIY?
China Southern Airlines and FlyArystan fly nonstop from Almaty (ALA) to Xian (XIY).
How far is Almaty from Xian by plane?
Almaty (ALA) and Xian (XIY) are 1,801 miles (2,898 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
Which points programs can book ALA to XIY award flights?
3 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Air France-KLM Flying Blue, Delta SkyMiles and Emirates Skywards. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.
Where can I connect between Almaty and Xian?
The most direct connections are through Yining (YIN), Urumqi (URC), Bishkek (BSZ), Chengdu (TFU) and Chongqing (CKG). On 9 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example China Southern Airlines through Urumqi.
More routes
Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.