Xining (XNN) to Xian (XIY) flights
An economy award from Xining (XNN) to Xian (XIY) starts at 5,500 miles one way with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club on China Eastern Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $35. 2 airlines fly nonstop from Xining (XNN) to Xian (XIY): China Eastern Airlines and Hainan Airlines. The two airports are 405 miles (651 km) apart. China Eastern Airlines is in SkyTeam. There are also 14 ways to fly it with one stop, through Longan, Zhongwei and Yan'an and more.
How many miles XNN 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 | 5,500 | $35–370 |
| Etihad GuestOn Hainan Airlines | 6,000 | $5–280 |
| Alaska Atmos RewardsOn Hainan Airlines | 7,500 | $205–430 |
| Qantas Frequent FlyerOn China Eastern Airlines | 11,500 | $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 XNN to XIY
- China Eastern AirlinesSkyTeam · bookable with 8 programsWho books it
- Hainan AirlinesNot in an alliance · bookable with 1 programWho books it
Book XNN 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
XNN to XIY with one stop
14 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Longan (LNL)Fuzhou Airlines, then Shandong AirlinesFU
- Via Zhongwei (ZHY)Beijing Capital Airlines, then Juneyao Airlines
- Via Yan'an (ENY)Beijing Capital Airlines, then GestairG5
- Via Yulin (UYN)GX Airlines the whole wayGXGSGX+2
- Via Chengdu (TFU)Sichuan Airlines the whole way3U+2
3U - Via Chongqing (CKG)Sichuan Airlines, West Air (China) and 3 more, then Tianjin Airlines, Beijing Capital Airlines and 2 more3UPN+2
GS+1 - Via Enshi (ENH)Loong Air the whole wayGJGJ
- Via Luzhou (LZO)Sichuan Airlines the whole way3U
3U - Via Yichang (YIH)Beijing Capital Airlines, then Air Changan9H
- Via Hohhot (HET)Hainan Airlines, then Gestair, Tianjin Airlines and 3 moreG5GS+2
- Via Shijiazhuang (SJW)Spring Airlines and Tibet Airlines, then Tianjin Airlines
GS - Via Golmud (GOQ)China Eastern Airlines the whole way
- Via Wuhan (WUH)China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines and 1 more the whole wayDR+1
- Via Guiyang (KWE)Tianjin Airlines and Colorful GuiZhou Airlines the whole wayGSGY9HGSGY+4
XNN to XIY: common questions
How many miles does XNN to XIY cost?
In economy it starts at 5,500 miles one way with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club on China Eastern Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $35. Next cheapest: Etihad Guest (6,000), Alaska Atmos Rewards (7,500) and Qantas Frequent Flyer (11,500). 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 XNN to XIY?
China Eastern Airlines (SkyTeam) and Hainan Airlines fly nonstop from Xining (XNN) to Xian (XIY).
How far is Xining from Xian by plane?
Xining (XNN) and Xian (XIY) are 405 miles (651 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
Which points programs can book XNN 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 Xining and Xian?
The most direct connections are through Longan (LNL), Zhongwei (ZHY), Yan'an (ENY), Yulin (UYN) and Chengdu (TFU). On 7 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example GX Airlines through Yulin.
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.