Xian (XIY) to Almaty (ALA) flights
An economy award from Xian (XIY) to Almaty (ALA) starts at 25,000 miles one way with American AAdvantage on China Southern Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $13.50. 2 airlines fly nonstop from Xian (XIY) to Almaty (ALA): 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 XIY to ALA 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 | $13.50–60 |
| Delta SkyMilesOn China Southern Airlines | 40,000 | $53.50–260 |
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 XIY to ALA
- China Southern AirlinesNot in an alliance · bookable with 3 programsWho books it
- FSFlyArystanNot in an alliance
Book XIY to ALA 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
XIY to ALA with one stop
18 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Yining (YIN)China Eastern Airlines and Spring Airlines, then FlyArystan
FS - Via Urumqi (URC)China Southern Airlines the whole way3UBK+6
- Via Bishkek (BSZ)Loong Air, then Air AstanaGJ
- Via Chengdu (TFU)China Southern Airlines and Sichuan Airlines, then Air China3U
- Via Chongqing (CKG)Tianjin Airlines, Beijing Capital Airlines and 2 more, then FlyArystanGS
+1FS - Via Shymkent (CIT)SCAT Airlines the whole wayDVDVFS
- Via Beijing (PKX)China Southern Airlines the whole way
- Via Tashkent (TAS)Loong Air and China Eastern Airlines, then Uzbekistan Airways, Air Astana and 2 moreGJHYC6+1
- Via Beijing (PEK)Air China the whole way
- Via Novosibirsk (OVB)S7 Airlines the whole way
- Via Dushanbe (DYU)Loong Air, then Air Astana and Somon AirGJSZ
- Via Astana (NQZ)Air China, then SCAT Airlines, Air Astana and 3 moreDV+2
- Via Samarkand (SKD)Loong Air, then FlyArystanGJFS
- Via Hanoi (HAN)China Eastern Airlines, then VietJet Air
- Via Hangzhou (HGH)Loong Air the whole wayGS+5GJ
XIY to ALA: common questions
How many miles does XIY to ALA cost?
In economy it starts at 25,000 miles one way with American AAdvantage on China Southern Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $13.50. 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 XIY to ALA?
China Southern Airlines and FlyArystan fly nonstop from Xian (XIY) to Almaty (ALA).
How far is Xian from Almaty by plane?
Xian (XIY) and Almaty (ALA) 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 XIY to ALA 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 Xian and Almaty?
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.