Tianjin (TSN) to Xining (XNN) flights

An economy award from Tianjin (TSN) to Xining (XNN) starts at 8,000 miles one way with Air Canada Aeroplan on Air China, plus taxes and fees from $33. 3 airlines fly nonstop from Tianjin (TSN) to Xining (XNN): Air China, Tianjin Airlines and Tibet Airlines. The two airports are 854 miles (1,374 km) apart. Air China is in Star Alliance. There are also 20 ways to fly it with one stop, through Yulin, Taiyuan and Yinchuan and more.
How many miles TSN to XNN 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Air Canada AeroplanOn Air China | 8,000 | $33β58 |
| ANA Mileage ClubOn Air China | 10,000 | $5β30 |
| Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerOn Air China | 14,500 | $5β30 |
| Avianca LifeMilesOn Air China | 15,000 | $30β55 |
| EVA Air Infinity MileageLandsOn Air China | 15,000 | $5β30 |
| Turkish Airlines Miles&SmilesOn Air China | 15,000 | $5β70 |
| Thai Royal Orchid PlusOn Air China | 17,500 | $5β30 |
| TAP Miles&GoOn Air China | 40,000 | $49.80β424.80 |
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 TSN to XNN
- Air ChinaStar Alliance Β· bookable with 11 programsWho books it

- GSTianjin AirlinesNot in an alliance
- Tibet AirlinesNot in an alliance

Book TSN to XNN with points
Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.
- Air Canada AeroplanBooks Air China
- Air New Zealand AirpointsBooks Air China
- ANA Mileage ClubBooks Air China
- Avianca LifeMilesBooks Air China
- EVA Air Infinity MileageLandsBooks Air China
- Lufthansa Miles & MoreBooks Air China
- Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerBooks Air China
- TAP Miles&GoBooks Air China
- Thai Royal Orchid PlusBooks Air China
- Turkish Airlines Miles&SmilesBooks Air China
- United MileagePlusBooks Air China
TSN to XNN with one stop
20 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Yulin (UYN)Tianjin Airlines, then GX AirlinesGSGX
- Via Taiyuan (TYN)Air China the whole way
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- Via Yinchuan (INC)Air China and Okay Airways, then Shandong Airlines and Ruili Airlines
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DR - Via Yan'an (ENY)Gestair, then Beijing Capital AirlinesG5

- Via Changzhi (CIH)Gestair, then Fuzhou AirlinesG5FU
- Via Hohhot (HET)Air China and Tianjin Airlines, then Hainan Airlines
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- Via Xian (XIY)China Eastern Airlines the whole wayBK
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- Via Shiyan (WDS)Tianjin Airlines, then Fuzhou AirlinesGSFU
- Via Mian Yang (MIG)Lucky Air and Tianjin Airlines, then Sichuan Airlines8LGS3U
- Via Enshi (ENH)Ruili Airlines, then Loong AirDRGJ
- Via Yichang (YIH)Tianjin Airlines, then Beijing Capital AirlinesGS

- Via Chengdu (CTU)Air China the whole way3U
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- Via Chengdu (TFU)Sichuan Airlines, Air China and 1 more the whole way3U
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- Via Wuhan (WUH)Air China, China Southern Airlines and 1 more the whole way

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DR+1 - Via Chongqing (CKG)Sichuan Airlines, Xiamen Airlines and 1 more the whole way3U
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TSN to XNN: common questions
How many miles does TSN to XNN cost?
In economy it starts at 8,000 miles one way with Air Canada Aeroplan on Air China, plus taxes and fees from $33. Next cheapest: ANA Mileage Club (10,000), Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer (14,500) and Avianca LifeMiles (15,000). 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 TSN to XNN?
Air China (Star Alliance), Tianjin Airlines and Tibet Airlines fly nonstop from Tianjin (TSN) to Xining (XNN).
How far is Tianjin from Xining by plane?
Tianjin (TSN) and Xining (XNN) are 854 miles (1,374 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
Which points programs can book TSN to XNN award flights?
11 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Air Canada Aeroplan, Air New Zealand Airpoints, ANA Mileage Club, Avianca LifeMiles, EVA Air Infinity MileageLands, Lufthansa Miles & More, Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer, TAP Miles&Go and 3 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.
Where can I connect between Tianjin and Xining?
The most direct connections are through Yulin (UYN), Taiyuan (TYN), Yinchuan (INC), Yan'an (ENY) and Changzhi (CIH). On 10 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Air China through Taiyuan.
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.






