Beijing (PKX) to Xining (XNN) flights

An economy award from Beijing (PKX) to Xining (XNN) starts at 7,000 miles one way with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club on China Eastern Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $35. 4 airlines fly nonstop from Beijing (PKX) to Xining (XNN): Beijing Capital Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines and China United Airlines. The two airports are 808 miles (1,300 km) apart. China Eastern Airlines is in SkyTeam. There are also 23 ways to fly it with one stop, through Yulin, Yinchuan and Changzhi and more.
How many miles PKX 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubOn China Eastern Airlines | 7,000 | $35β370 |
| Qantas Frequent FlyerOn China Eastern Airlines | 16,100 | $25β180 |
| American AAdvantageOn China Southern Airlines | 17,500 | $5β30 |
| Delta SkyMilesOn China Southern Airlines | 17,500 | $45β230 |
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 PKX to XNN
- Beijing Capital AirlinesNot in an alliance

- China Eastern AirlinesSkyTeam Β· bookable with 8 programsWho books it

- China Southern AirlinesNot in an alliance Β· bookable with 3 programsWho books it

- KNChina United AirlinesNot in an alliance
Book PKX to XNN with points
Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.
- Air France-KLM Flying BlueBooks China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines
- Delta SkyMilesBooks China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines
- Aeromexico RewardsBooks China Eastern Airlines
- China Eastern Eastern MilesBooks China Eastern Airlines
- Emirates SkywardsBooks China Southern 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
PKX to XNN with one stop
23 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Yulin (UYN)China United Airlines, then GX AirlinesKNGX
- Via Yinchuan (INC)Air China, Hebei Airlines and 3 more, then Shandong Airlines and Ruili Airlines

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DR - Via Changzhi (CIH)Donghai Airlines, then Fuzhou AirlinesDZFU
- Via Xian (XIY)China Eastern Airlines the whole way





- Via Longan (LNL)Hebei Airlines, then Fuzhou Airlines
FU - Via Shiyan (WDS)Air China, then Fuzhou Airlines
FU - Via Mian Yang (MIG)Air China, then Sichuan Airlines
3U - Via Nanchong (NAO)China Southern Airlines, then Tibet Airlines


- Via Yantai (YNT)Air China, then China Eastern Airlines


- Via Enshi (ENH)China Eastern Airlines, then Loong Air
GJ - Via Chengdu (CTU)China Southern Airlines, China Eastern Airlines and 1 more, then Air China and Tibet Airlines

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- Via Yichang (YIH)Donghai Airlines and Air China, then Beijing Capital AirlinesDZ


- Via Chengdu (TFU)China Eastern Airlines the whole way

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- Via Chongqing (CKG)Xiamen Airlines the whole way

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- Via Wuhan (WUH)China Southern Airlines, China Eastern Airlines and 1 more the whole way




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PKX to XNN: common questions
How many miles does PKX to XNN cost?
In economy it starts at 7,000 miles one way with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club on China Eastern Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $35. Next cheapest: Qantas Frequent Flyer (16,100), American AAdvantage (17,500) and Delta SkyMiles (17,500). 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 PKX to XNN?
Beijing Capital Airlines, China Eastern Airlines (SkyTeam), China Southern Airlines and China United Airlines fly nonstop from Beijing (PKX) to Xining (XNN).
How far is Beijing from Xining by plane?
Beijing (PKX) and Xining (XNN) are 808 miles (1,300 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
Which points programs can book PKX to XNN award flights?
9 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Air France-KLM Flying Blue, Delta SkyMiles, Aeromexico Rewards, China Eastern Eastern Miles, Emirates Skywards, 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 Beijing and Xining?
The most direct connections are through Yulin (UYN), Yinchuan (INC), Changzhi (CIH), Xian (XIY) and Longan (LNL). On 8 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example China Eastern Airlines through Xian.
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.


