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Airlines operating flights from Xining to Xi'an

Choose from 1 airlines flying from Xining to Xi'an, including China Eastern Airlines, and . China Eastern Airlines currently offers the cheapest ticket on this route.
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Find the cheapest direct flight options from Xining to Xi'an over the next three months. Book one-way tickets from AU$64 and round-trip tickets from AU$144.

      • Cheapest nonstop
        XNN 23:00
        1h 25m
        Direct
        XIY 00:25
        Xining - Xi'an | Thu, Dec 11 | China Eastern Airlines
        XIY 07:25
        1h 45m
        Direct
        XNN 09:10
        Xi'an - Xining | Mon, Dec 15 | China Eastern Airlines
        AU$144 AU$218
        34% OFF
        34% OFF
        AU$218 AU$144
      • XNN 23:00
        1h 25m
        Direct
        XIY 00:25
        Xining - Xi'an | Tue, Dec 23 | Xiamen Airlines
        XIY 06:10
        1h 35m
        Direct
        XNN 07:45
        Xi'an - Xining | Sat, Dec 27 | China Eastern Airlines
        AU$145 AU$218
        33% OFF
        33% OFF
        AU$218 AU$145
      • XNN 23:00
        1h 25m
        Direct
        XIY 00:25
        Xining - Xi'an | Tue, Dec 23 | China Eastern Airlines
        XIY 06:10
        1h 35m
        Direct
        XNN 07:45
        Xi'an - Xining | Sat, Dec 27 | China Eastern Airlines
        AU$145 AU$218
        33% OFF
        33% OFF
        AU$218 AU$145
      • XNN 07:15
        1h 20m
        Direct
        XIY 08:35
        Xining - Xi'an | Sat, Jan 17 | China Eastern Airlines
        XIY 07:25
        1h 45m
        Direct
        XNN 09:10
        Xi'an - Xining | Tue, Jan 20 | China Eastern Airlines
        AU$146
        33% OFF
        AU$218 AU$146
      • XNN 23:00
        1h 20m
        Direct
        XIY 00:20
        Xining - Xi'an | Mon, Jan 5 | China Eastern Airlines
        XIY 07:25
        1h 45m
        Direct
        XNN 09:10
        Xi'an - Xining | Mon, Jan 12 | China Eastern Airlines
        AU$147
        33% OFF
        AU$218 AU$147
      • XNN 23:00
        1h 25m
        Direct
        XIY 00:25
        Xining - Xi'an | Sat, Dec 27 | China Eastern Airlines
        XIY 07:25
        1h 45m
        Direct
        XNN 09:10
        Xi'an - Xining | Fri, Jan 2 | China Eastern Airlines
        AU$147
        32% OFF
        AU$218 AU$147
      • XNN 23:00
        1h 20m
        Direct
        XIY 00:20
        Xining - Xi'an | Wed, Dec 24 | China Eastern Airlines
        XIY 17:10
        1h 25m
        Direct
        XNN 18:35
        Xi'an - Xining | Sun, Dec 28 | China Eastern Airlines
        AU$151
        31% OFF
        AU$218 AU$151
      • XNN 07:15
        1h 20m
        Direct
        XIY 08:35
        Xining - Xi'an | Sat, Jan 24 | China Eastern Airlines
        XIY 22:10
        1h 35m
        Direct
        XNN 23:45
        Xi'an - Xining | Sat, Jan 31 | China Eastern Airlines
        AU$151
        31% OFF
        AU$218 AU$151
      • XNN 07:15
        1h 20m
        Direct
        XIY 08:35
        Xining - Xi'an | Wed, Dec 31 | China Eastern Airlines
        XIY 20:50
        1h 35m
        Direct
        XNN 22:25
        Xi'an - Xining | Sat, Jan 3 | China Eastern Airlines
        AU$151
        31% OFF
        AU$218 AU$151
      • XNN 23:00
        1h 25m
        Direct
        XIY 00:25
        Xining - Xi'an | Thu, Dec 25 | China Eastern Airlines
        XIY 17:10
        1h 25m
        Direct
        XNN 18:35
        Xi'an - Xining | Sun, Dec 28 | China Eastern Airlines
        AU$153
        30% OFF
        AU$218 AU$153
      • XNN 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        SIA Invalid Date
        Xining - Xi'an | Thu, Dec 11 | Normal Airline
        SIA 15:00
        6h
        Direct
        XNN 16:00
        Xi'an - Xining | Sat, Dec 13 | Normal Airline
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Displayed flight fares from Xining to Xi'an are based on average prices across airlines for the next 3 months, according to the latest Trip.com database.

Flight details for Xining to Xi'an

The distance between Xining and Xi'an is 668.47km. It takes around 1 hour 25 minutes on average to fly from Xining to Xi'an. Based on Trip.com's data, travel demand peaks in December. The off-season for travel is July.

Cheapest one-way flight priceAU$64
Cheapest return ticket priceAU$144
Off-season travel monthJuly
Peak season for travelDecember
Flight distance668.47km
Average flight time1 hour 25 minutes
Popular airlineChina Eastern Airlines

Find the best time to fly from Xining to Xi'an

The cheapest time for Xining to Xi'an flights: Dec 7 to Dec 14 — one way flight prices from AU$64.

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Displayed fare trends are based on Trip.com's aggregated average of the lowest flight prices from Xining to Xi'an, calculated over the upcoming 10 weeks.

Flight FAQs

  • Which airlines offer the cheapest flights from Xining (XNN) to Xi'an (SIA)?

    Based on Trip.com data, China Eastern Airlines offers one-way fares as low as AU$64 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. XNN to XIY on Tue, Dec 9), while China Eastern Airlines offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from AU$144 departing on Thu, Dec 11 and returning on Mon, Dec 15.
  • It takes about 1 hour 25 minutes to fly from Xining (XNN) to Xi'an (SIA).
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Xining to Xi'an is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.
  • To find best deals on flights from Xining to Xi'an, you can use various tools on Trip.com:
    · Be flexible with your travel dates to get the cheapest flight deal. Now the cheapest flight deal is on Tue, Dec 9, with one-way flights priced at just AU$64.
    · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is China Eastern Airlines.
    · Set up price alerts to easily monitor ticket prices without having to check every day.
    · Check Trip.com flight deals and promo codes frequently.
    · Avoid peak season unless you book very early. It seems the peak season for Xi'an travel is around December.
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  • The cheapest months to fly from Xining to Xi'an is July, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our December flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Xining to Xi'an on December 9, 2025 with China Eastern Airlines, with prices starting at AU$63.
  • The time difference between Xi'an and Xining is 0h.
  • Tickets can only be changed or cancelled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.

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