Chengdu (CTU) to Xining (XNN) flights
An economy award from Chengdu (CTU) to Xining (XNN) starts at 8,000 miles one way with Air Canada Aeroplan on Air China, plus taxes and fees from $33. 2 airlines fly nonstop from Chengdu (CTU) to Xining (XNN): Air China and Tibet Airlines. The two airports are 426 miles (685 km) apart. Air China is in Star Alliance. There are also 6 ways to fly it with one stop, through Yinchuan, Yichang and Kunming and more.
How many miles CTU to XNN 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Air Canada AeroplanOn Air China | 8,000 | $33–58 |
| ANA Mileage ClubOn Air China | 10,000 | $5–30 |
| Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerOn Air China | 14,500 | $5–30 |
| Avianca LifeMilesOn Air China | 15,000 | $30–55 |
| EVA Air Infinity MileageLandsOn Air China | 15,000 | $5–30 |
| Turkish Airlines Miles&SmilesOn Air China | 15,000 | $5–70 |
| Thai Royal Orchid PlusOn Air China | 25,000 | $5–30 |
| TAP Miles&GoOn Air China | 40,000 | $49.80–424.80 |
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 CTU to XNN
- Air ChinaStar Alliance · bookable with 11 programsWho books it
- Tibet AirlinesNot in an alliance
Book CTU to XNN with points
Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.
- Air Canada AeroplanBooks Air China
- Air New Zealand AirpointsBooks Air China
- ANA Mileage ClubBooks Air China
- Avianca LifeMilesBooks Air China
- EVA Air Infinity MileageLandsBooks Air China
- Lufthansa Miles & MoreBooks Air China
- Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerBooks Air China
- TAP Miles&GoBooks Air China
- Thai Royal Orchid PlusBooks Air China
- Turkish Airlines Miles&SmilesBooks Air China
- United MileagePlusBooks Air China
CTU to XNN with one stop
6 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Yinchuan (INC)Air China, then Shandong Airlines and Ruili Airlines
DR - Via Yichang (YIH)Chengdu Airlines, then Beijing Capital AirlinesEU
- Via Kunming (KMG)Sichuan Airlines and China Eastern Airlines the whole way3U+1
3UDR+1 - Via Taiyuan (TYN)Sichuan Airlines and Tibet Airlines, then Air China3U
- Via Zhengzhou (CGO)Sichuan Airlines and Air China, then Xiamen Airlines, China Southern Airlines and 4 more3U
PN+3 - Via Dunhuang (DNH)Chengdu Airlines, then Sichuan AirlinesEU3U
CTU to XNN: common questions
How many miles does CTU to XNN cost?
In economy it starts at 8,000 miles one way with Air Canada Aeroplan on Air China, plus taxes and fees from $33. Next cheapest: ANA Mileage Club (10,000), Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer (14,500) and Avianca LifeMiles (15,000). 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 CTU to XNN?
Air China (Star Alliance) and Tibet Airlines fly nonstop from Chengdu (CTU) to Xining (XNN).
How far is Chengdu from Xining by plane?
Chengdu (CTU) and Xining (XNN) are 426 miles (685 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
Which points programs can book CTU to XNN award flights?
11 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Air Canada Aeroplan, Air New Zealand Airpoints, ANA Mileage Club, Avianca LifeMiles, EVA Air Infinity MileageLands, Lufthansa Miles & More, Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer, TAP Miles&Go and 3 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.
Where can I connect between Chengdu and Xining?
The most direct connections are through Yinchuan (INC), Yichang (YIH), Kunming (KMG), Taiyuan (TYN) and Zhengzhou (CGO). On 1 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Sichuan Airlines through Kunming.
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.