Aksu (AKU) to Xian (XIY) flights
An economy award from Aksu (AKU) to Xian (XIY) starts at 11,500 miles one way with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club on China Eastern Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $35. 3 airlines fly nonstop from Aksu (AKU) to Xian (XIY): China Eastern Airlines, Shandong Airlines and Sichuan Airlines. The two airports are 1,615 miles (2,599 km) apart. China Eastern Airlines is in SkyTeam. There are also 17 ways to fly it with one stop, through Kuqa, Korla and Turpan and more.
How many miles AKU 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 | 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 AKU to XIY
- China Eastern AirlinesSkyTeam · bookable with 8 programsWho books it
- Shandong AirlinesNot in an alliance
- 3USichuan AirlinesNot in an alliance
Book AKU 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
- 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
AKU to XIY with one stop
17 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Kuqa (KCA)Gestair and Chengdu Airlines, then China Eastern AirlinesG5EU
- Via Korla (KRL)Gestair, then China Eastern Airlines, Shandong Airlines and 3 moreG5GS+2
- Via Turpan (TLQ)Chengdu Airlines, then 9 AirEUAQ
- Via Hami (HMI)Chengdu Airlines, then Tianjin AirlinesEUGS
- Via Urumqi (URC)China Southern Airlines and Tianjin Airlines the whole way
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BK+6 - Via Qitai (JBK)Chengdu Airlines the whole wayEUEU
- Via Yining (YIN)Gestair and Chengdu Airlines, then China Eastern Airlines and Spring AirlinesG5EU
- Via Bole (BPL)Gestair and Chengdu Airlines, then China Eastern AirlinesG5EU
- Via Karamay (KRY)Gestair, then China Eastern AirlinesG5
- Via Hotan (HTN)Gestair, then China Eastern AirlinesG5
- Via Chengdu (TFU)Sichuan Airlines the whole wayEU3U3U
- Via Altay (AAT)Chengdu Airlines, then China Eastern Airlines and Air ChanganEU9H
- Via Chongqing (CKG)Air China, Gestair and 1 more, then Tianjin Airlines, Beijing Capital Airlines and 2 moreG5OQGS
+1 - Via Kashi (KHG)Gestair and Chengdu Airlines, then China Eastern Airlines, Loong Air and 5 moreG5EUGJ+4
- Via Wuhan (WUH)Loong Air and Chengdu Airlines, then Air China, China Southern Airlines and 1 moreGJEU
AKU to XIY: common questions
How many miles does AKU to XIY 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 AKU to XIY?
China Eastern Airlines (SkyTeam), Shandong Airlines and Sichuan Airlines fly nonstop from Aksu (AKU) to Xian (XIY).
How far is Aksu from Xian by plane?
Aksu (AKU) and Xian (XIY) are 1,615 miles (2,599 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
Which points programs can book AKU to XIY 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 Aksu and Xian?
The most direct connections are through Kuqa (KCA), Korla (KRL), Turpan (TLQ), Hami (HMI) and Urumqi (URC). On 5 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.