Xian (XIY) to Qingdao (TAO) flights
An economy award from Xian (XIY) to Qingdao (TAO) 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 Xian (XIY) to Qingdao (TAO): 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 XIY to TAO 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 XIY to TAO
- 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 XIY to TAO 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
XIY to TAO with one stop
35 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Nanyang (NNY)Air Changan, then GX Airlines9HGX
- Via Yan'an (ENY)Gestair, then Shandong AirlinesG5
- Via Hefei (HFE)China Eastern Airlines the whole way
QW+1 - Via Yulin (UYN)Tianjin Airlines the whole wayGSGX+2GS
- 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)Tianjin Airlines, Juneyao Airlines and 3 more, then Shandong AirlinesGS
+2 - Via Yichang (YIH)Air Changan, then Donghai Airlines9HDZ
- Via Dongsheng (DSN)China Eastern Airlines the whole way
- Via Shashi (SHS)Donghai Airlines, then Beijing Capital AirlinesDZ
- Via Changzhou (CZX)China Eastern Airlines and Loong Air, then Shandong AirlinesGJ
- Via Dalian (DLC)China Southern Airlines, China Eastern Airlines and 1 more the whole way9H+3+2
- Via Hohhot (HET)China Eastern Airlines the whole wayG5GS+2+2
- Via Enshi (ENH)Beijing Capital Airlines the whole wayGJ
- Via Wuxi (WUX)China Eastern Airlines the whole way
XIY to TAO: common questions
How many miles does XIY to TAO 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 XIY to TAO?
Air Changan, Beijing Capital Airlines, China Eastern Airlines (SkyTeam), Hainan Airlines, Shandong Airlines and Sichuan Airlines fly nonstop from Xian (XIY) to Qingdao (TAO).
How far is Xian from Qingdao by plane?
Xian (XIY) and Qingdao (TAO) 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 XIY to TAO 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 Xian and Qingdao?
The most direct connections are through Nanyang (NNY), Yan'an (ENY), Hefei (HFE), Yulin (UYN) and Beijing (PEK). On 24 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.