Xian (XIY) to Yining (YIN) flights
An economy award from Xian (XIY) to Yining (YIN) starts at 11,500 miles one way with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club on China Eastern Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $35. 2 airlines fly nonstop from Xian (XIY) to Yining (YIN): China Eastern Airlines and Spring Airlines. The two airports are 1,599 miles (2,574 km) apart. China Eastern Airlines is in SkyTeam. There are also 27 ways to fly it with one stop, through Turpan, Urumqi and Korla and more.
How many miles XIY to YIN 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 | 11,500 | $35–370 |
| Qantas Frequent FlyerOn China Eastern Airlines | 23,000 | $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 YIN
- China Eastern AirlinesSkyTeam · bookable with 8 programsWho books it
- Spring AirlinesNot in an alliance
Book XIY to YIN 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
- 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 YIN with one stop
27 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Turpan (TLQ)9 Air, then Chengdu AirlinesAQEU
- Via Urumqi (URC)China Southern Airlines, Tianjin Airlines and 1 more the whole way3UBK+6
GS - Via Korla (KRL)China Eastern Airlines, Shandong Airlines and 3 more, then Gestair
GS+2G5 - Via Hami (HMI)Tianjin Airlines, then Gestair and Chengdu AirlinesGSG5EU
- Via Qitai (JBK)Chengdu Airlines the whole wayEUEU
- Via Kuqa (KCA)China Eastern Airlines, then Gestair and Chengdu AirlinesG5EU
- Via Karamay (KRY)China Eastern Airlines, then Air China and Gestair
G5 - Via Tacheng (TCG)China Eastern Airlines, then Chengdu AirlinesEU
- Via Aksu (AKU)Shandong Airlines, China Eastern Airlines and 1 more, then Gestair and Chengdu Airlines3UG5EU
- Via Altay (AAT)China Eastern Airlines and Air Changan, then Gestair and Chengdu Airlines9HG5EU
- Via Chengdu (TFU)China Southern Airlines and Sichuan Airlines the whole way3U3U+3
- Via Almaty (ALA)FlyArystan the whole wayFSFS
- Via Chongqing (CKG)Tianjin Airlines, Beijing Capital Airlines and 2 more, then Chongqing AirlinesGS
+1OQ - Via Hotan (HTN)China Eastern Airlines, then Chengdu AirlinesEU
- Via Shijiazhuang (SJW)Tianjin Airlines, then Spring AirlinesGS
XIY to YIN: common questions
How many miles does XIY to YIN cost?
In economy it starts at 11,500 miles one way with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club on China Eastern Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $35. Next cheapest: Qantas Frequent Flyer (23,000). 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 YIN?
China Eastern Airlines (SkyTeam) and Spring Airlines fly nonstop from Xian (XIY) to Yining (YIN).
How far is Xian from Yining by plane?
Xian (XIY) and Yining (YIN) are 1,599 miles (2,574 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 YIN award flights?
8 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Aeromexico Rewards, Air France-KLM Flying Blue, China Eastern Eastern Miles, Delta SkyMiles, Garuda Indonesia GarudaMiles, Korean Air SKYPASS, SAS EuroBonus and Virgin Atlantic Flying Club. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.
Where can I connect between Xian and Yining?
The most direct connections are through Turpan (TLQ), Urumqi (URC), Korla (KRL), Hami (HMI) and Qitai (JBK). On 11 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.