Guilin (KWL) to Xian (XIY) flights
An economy award from Guilin (KWL) 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. 6 airlines fly nonstop from Guilin (KWL) to Xian (XIY): Air Changan, Air Guilin, Beijing Capital Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, Hainan Airlines and Tianjin Airlines. The two airports are 642 miles (1,033 km) apart. China Eastern Airlines is in SkyTeam. There are also 27 ways to fly it with one stop, through Chongqing, Shashi and Wuhan and more.
How many miles KWL 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubOn China Eastern Airlines | 7,000 | $35–370 |
| Alaska Atmos RewardsOn Hainan Airlines | 7,500 | $205–430 |
| Etihad GuestOn Hainan Airlines | 12,000 | $5–280 |
| Qantas Frequent FlyerOn China Eastern Airlines | 16,100 | $25–180 |
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 KWL to XIY
- 9HAir ChanganNot in an alliance
- GTAir GuilinNot in an alliance
- Beijing Capital AirlinesNot in an alliance
- China Eastern AirlinesSkyTeam · bookable with 8 programsWho books it
- Hainan AirlinesNot in an alliance · bookable with 1 programWho books it
- GSTianjin AirlinesNot in an alliance
Book KWL to XIY with points
Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.
- Aeromexico RewardsBooks China Eastern Airlines
- Air France-KLM Flying BlueBooks China Eastern Airlines
- Alaska Atmos RewardsBooks Hainan Airlines
- China Eastern Eastern MilesBooks China Eastern Airlines
- Delta SkyMilesBooks China Eastern Airlines
- Garuda Indonesia GarudaMilesBooks China Eastern Airlines
- Korean Air SKYPASSBooks China Eastern Airlines
- SAS EuroBonusBooks China Eastern Airlines
- Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubBooks China Eastern Airlines
KWL to XIY with one stop
27 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Chongqing (CKG)Air Guilin, then Tianjin Airlines, Beijing Capital Airlines and 2 moreGTGS+1
- Via Shashi (SHS)Air Guilin, then Donghai AirlinesGTDZ
- Via Wuhan (WUH)Air Guilin, then Air China, China Southern Airlines and 1 moreGT
- Via Chengdu (TFU)Air China and Air Guilin, then China Southern Airlines and Sichuan AirlinesGT3U
- Via Nanchang (KHN)China Eastern Airlines the whole wayBK+1
- Via Hefei (HFE)China Eastern Airlines the whole way
GT
- Via Kunming (KMG)Air Guilin, then Sichuan Airlines, Lucky Air and 6 moreGT3U8LDR+5
- Via Hong Kong (HKG)Greater Bay Airlines, then China Eastern Airlines and Cathay PacificHB
- Via Jieyang (SWA)China Eastern Airlines the whole way
- Via Hanoi (HAN)GX Airlines, then China Eastern AirlinesGX
- Via Nanjing (NKG)Juneyao Airlines and China Eastern Airlines the whole wayBK+1
GS+2 - Via Lijiang (LJG)Xiamen Airlines, then Lucky Air, Beijing Capital Airlines and 3 more
8LGS+2 - Via Shijiazhuang (SJW)Spring Airlines, then Tianjin AirlinesGS
- Via Haikou (HAK)Air Guilin, Beijing Capital Airlines and 2 more, then Hainan Airlines, China Eastern Airlines and 2 moreGTQW+19H+1
- Via Linyi (LYI)Beijing Capital Airlines, then Shenzhen Airlines
KWL to XIY: common questions
How many miles does KWL 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), Etihad Guest (12,000) and Qantas Frequent Flyer (16,100). 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 KWL to XIY?
Air Changan, Air Guilin, Beijing Capital Airlines, China Eastern Airlines (SkyTeam), Hainan Airlines and Tianjin Airlines fly nonstop from Guilin (KWL) to Xian (XIY).
How far is Guilin from Xian by plane?
Guilin (KWL) and Xian (XIY) are 642 miles (1,033 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
Which points programs can book KWL to XIY award flights?
9 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Aeromexico Rewards, Air France-KLM Flying Blue, Alaska Atmos Rewards, China Eastern Eastern Miles, Delta SkyMiles, Garuda Indonesia GarudaMiles, Korean Air SKYPASS, SAS EuroBonus and 1 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.
Where can I connect between Guilin and Xian?
The most direct connections are through Chongqing (CKG), Shashi (SHS), Wuhan (WUH), Chengdu (TFU) and Nanchang (KHN). On 10 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example China Eastern Airlines through Nanchang.
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.