Qingdao (TAO) to Xian (XIY) flights
An economy award from Qingdao (TAO) 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 Qingdao (TAO) to Xian (XIY): Air Changan, Beijing Capital Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, Hainan Airlines, Shandong Airlines and Sichuan Airlines. The two airports are 651 miles (1,048 km) apart. China Eastern Airlines is in SkyTeam. There are also 35 ways to fly it with one stop, through Nanyang, Yan'an and Hefei and more.
How many miles TAO 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 TAO to XIY
- 9HAir ChanganNot 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
- Shandong AirlinesNot in an alliance
- 3USichuan AirlinesNot in an alliance
Book TAO 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
TAO to XIY with one stop
35 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Nanyang (NNY)GX Airlines, then Air ChanganGX9H
- Via Yan'an (ENY)Shandong Airlines, then GestairG5
- Via Hefei (HFE)China Eastern Airlines the whole wayQW+1
- Via Yulin (UYN)Tianjin Airlines the whole wayGSGSGX+2
- Via Beijing (PEK)Air China the whole way
- Via Wuhan (WUH)Air China, China Southern Airlines and 1 more the whole way+3
- Via Nanjing (NKG)Shandong Airlines, then Tianjin Airlines, Juneyao Airlines and 3 moreGS
+2 - Via Yichang (YIH)Donghai Airlines, then Air ChanganDZ9H
- Via Dongsheng (DSN)China Eastern Airlines the whole way
- Via Shashi (SHS)Beijing Capital Airlines, then Donghai AirlinesDZ
- Via Changzhou (CZX)China Eastern Airlines the whole wayGJ
- Via Dalian (DLC)China Southern Airlines, China Eastern Airlines and 1 more the whole way+29H+3
- Via Hohhot (HET)China Eastern Airlines the whole way+2G5GS+2
- Via Enshi (ENH)Beijing Capital Airlines the whole wayGJ
- Via Wuxi (WUX)China Eastern Airlines the whole way
TAO to XIY: common questions
How many miles does TAO 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 TAO to XIY?
Air Changan, Beijing Capital Airlines, China Eastern Airlines (SkyTeam), Hainan Airlines, Shandong Airlines and Sichuan Airlines fly nonstop from Qingdao (TAO) to Xian (XIY).
How far is Qingdao from Xian by plane?
Qingdao (TAO) and Xian (XIY) are 651 miles (1,048 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
Which points programs can book TAO 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 Qingdao and Xian?
The most direct connections are through Nanyang (NNY), Yan'an (ENY), Hefei (HFE), Yulin (UYN) and Beijing (PEK). On 25 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example China Eastern Airlines through Hefei.
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.