China Β· 811 miles (1,305 km)

Guangzhou (CAN) to Xian (XIY) flights

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7,000 milesCheapest economy award, one way, with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club

An economy award from Guangzhou (CAN) to Xian (XIY) starts at 7,000 miles one way with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club on China Eastern Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $35. 5 airlines fly nonstop from Guangzhou (CAN) to Xian (XIY): 9 Air, China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines, Hainan Airlines and Shenzhen Airlines. The two airports are 811 miles (1,305 km) apart. China Eastern Airlines is in SkyTeam. There are also 69 ways to fly it with one stop, through Changde, Dayong and Yichang and more.

How many miles CAN 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.

ProgramEconomyTaxes and fees
Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubOn China Eastern Airlines7,000$35–370
Alaska Atmos RewardsOn Hainan Airlines7,500$205–430
Air Canada AeroplanOn Shenzhen Airlines8,000$33–58
ANA Mileage ClubOn Shenzhen Airlines10,000$25–430
Etihad GuestOn Hainan Airlines12,000$5–280
Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerOn Shenzhen Airlines14,500$25–430
Avianca LifeMilesOn Shenzhen Airlines15,000$30–55
EVA Air Infinity MileageLandsOn Shenzhen Airlines15,000$25–430
Turkish Airlines Miles&SmilesOn Shenzhen Airlines15,000$5–70
Qantas Frequent FlyerOn China Eastern Airlines16,100$25–180
American AAdvantageOn China Southern Airlines17,500$5–30
Delta SkyMilesOn China Southern Airlines17,500$45–230

Business and first class prices, and 2 more programs, are in the Award Flight Pricer. Chart prices need award space on your date, so search it before you transfer points.

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Airlines flying nonstop from CAN to XIY

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    9 AirNot in an alliance
  • China Eastern Airlines logo
    China Eastern AirlinesSkyTeam Β· bookable with 8 programsWho books it
  • China Southern Airlines logo
    China Southern AirlinesNot in an alliance Β· bookable with 3 programsWho books it
  • Hainan Airlines logo
    Hainan AirlinesNot in an alliance Β· bookable with 1 programWho books it
  • Shenzhen Airlines logo
    Shenzhen AirlinesNot in an alliance

Book CAN to XIY with points

Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.

CAN to XIY with one stop

69 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.

  • Via Changde (CGD)China Southern Airlines, then Tianjin Airlines
    China Southern Airlines logo
    GS
  • Via Dayong (DYG)China Southern Airlines, then Sichuan Airlines, China Eastern Airlines and 3 more
    China Southern Airlines logo
    3U
    China Eastern Airlines logo
    FU
    +2
  • Via Yichang (YIH)China Southern Airlines, then Air Changan
    China Southern Airlines logo
    9H
  • Via Enshi (ENH)Loong Air the whole way
    GJ
    GJ
    Beijing Capital Airlines logo
  • Via Shashi (SHS)China Southern Airlines, then Donghai Airlines
    China Southern Airlines logo
    DZ
  • Via Changsha (CSX)China Southern Airlines the whole way
    China Southern Airlines logo
    9H
    BK
    China Southern Airlines logo
    +6
  • Via Yichun (YIC)Hainan Airlines, then Beijing Capital Airlines
    Hainan Airlines logo
    Beijing Capital Airlines logo
  • Via Nanyang (NNY)China Southern Airlines, then Air Changan
    China Southern Airlines logo
    9H
  • Via Wuhan (WUH)Air China, China Southern Airlines and 1 more the whole way
    Air China logo
    China Southern Airlines logo
    China Eastern Airlines logo
    Air China logo
    China Southern Airlines logo
    China Eastern Airlines logo
  • Via Bazhong (BZX)China Southern Airlines, then Air Changan
    China Southern Airlines logo
    9H
  • Via Chongqing (CKG)Beijing Capital Airlines and China Eastern Airlines the whole way
    3U
    Air China logo
    China Southern Airlines logo
    +6
    GS
    Beijing Capital Airlines logo
    China Eastern Airlines logo
    +1
  • Via Zunyi (ZYI)China Southern Airlines, then Tianjin Airlines
    China Southern Airlines logo
    GS
  • Via Hong Kong (HKG)Cathay Pacific the whole way
    Cathay Pacific logo
    China Eastern Airlines logo
    Cathay Pacific logo
  • Via Nanchang (KHN)China Eastern Airlines the whole way
    China Southern Airlines logo
    China Eastern Airlines logo
    BK
    China Eastern Airlines logo
    Jiangxi Airlines logo
    +1
  • Via Zunyi (WMT)China Southern Airlines, then Tianjin Airlines
    China Southern Airlines logo
    GS
See all 69 in Routes

CAN to XIY: common questions

How many miles does CAN to XIY cost?

In economy it starts at 7,000 miles one way with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club on China Eastern Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $35. Next cheapest: Alaska Atmos Rewards (7,500), Air Canada Aeroplan (8,000) and ANA Mileage Club (10,000). 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 CAN to XIY?

9 Air, China Eastern Airlines (SkyTeam), China Southern Airlines, Hainan Airlines and Shenzhen Airlines fly nonstop from Guangzhou (CAN) to Xian (XIY).

How far is Guangzhou from Xian by plane?

Guangzhou (CAN) and Xian (XIY) are 811 miles (1,305 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.

Which points programs can book CAN to XIY award flights?

10 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Air France-KLM Flying Blue, Delta SkyMiles, Aeromexico Rewards, Alaska Atmos Rewards, China Eastern Eastern Miles, Emirates Skywards, Garuda Indonesia GarudaMiles, Korean Air SKYPASS and 2 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.

Where can I connect between Guangzhou and Xian?

The most direct connections are through Changde (CGD), Dayong (DYG), Yichang (YIH), Enshi (ENH) and Shashi (SHS). On 40 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Loong Air through Enshi.

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.