China Β· 808 miles (1,300 km)

Beijing (PKX) to Xining (XNN) flights

Virgin Atlantic Flying Club logo
7,000 milesCheapest economy award, one way, with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club

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.

ProgramEconomyTaxes and fees
Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubOn China Eastern Airlines7,000$35–370
Qantas Frequent FlyerOn China Eastern Airlines16,100$25–180
American AAdvantageOn China Southern Airlines17,500$5–30
Delta SkyMilesOn China Southern Airlines17,500$45–230

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.

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Airlines flying nonstop from PKX to XNN

  • Beijing Capital Airlines logo
    Beijing Capital AirlinesNot in an alliance
  • China Eastern Airlines logo
    China Eastern AirlinesSkyTeam Β· bookable with 8 programsWho books it
  • China Southern Airlines logo
    China Southern AirlinesNot in an alliance Β· bookable with 3 programsWho books it
  • KN
    China 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.

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 Airlines
    KN
    GX
  • Via Yinchuan (INC)Air China, Hebei Airlines and 3 more, then Shandong Airlines and Ruili Airlines
    Air China logo
    Hebei Airlines logo
    KN
    +2
    Shandong Airlines logo
    DR
  • Via Changzhi (CIH)Donghai Airlines, then Fuzhou Airlines
    DZ
    FU
  • Via Xian (XIY)China Eastern Airlines the whole way
    China Eastern Airlines logo
    Hebei Airlines logo
    China Southern Airlines logo
    Hainan Airlines logo
    China Eastern Airlines logo
  • Via Longan (LNL)Hebei Airlines, then Fuzhou Airlines
    Hebei Airlines logo
    FU
  • Via Shiyan (WDS)Air China, then Fuzhou Airlines
    Air China logo
    FU
  • Via Mian Yang (MIG)Air China, then Sichuan Airlines
    Air China logo
    3U
  • Via Nanchong (NAO)China Southern Airlines, then Tibet Airlines
    China Southern Airlines logo
    Tibet Airlines logo
  • Via Yantai (YNT)Air China, then China Eastern Airlines
    Air China logo
    China Eastern Airlines logo
  • Via Enshi (ENH)China Eastern Airlines, then Loong Air
    China Eastern Airlines logo
    GJ
  • Via Chengdu (CTU)China Southern Airlines, China Eastern Airlines and 1 more, then Air China and Tibet Airlines
    China Southern Airlines logo
    China Eastern Airlines logo
    EU
    Air China logo
    Tibet Airlines logo
  • Via Yichang (YIH)Donghai Airlines and Air China, then Beijing Capital Airlines
    DZ
    Air China logo
    Beijing Capital Airlines logo
  • Via Chengdu (TFU)China Eastern Airlines the whole way
    Xiamen Airlines logo
    China Eastern Airlines logo
    Beijing Capital Airlines logo
    +3
    3U
    China Eastern Airlines logo
    Air China logo
    +1
  • Via Chongqing (CKG)Xiamen Airlines the whole way
    Air China logo
    China Southern Airlines logo
    Xiamen Airlines logo
    +4
    3U
    PN
    Xiamen Airlines logo
    +2
  • Via Wuhan (WUH)China Southern Airlines, China Eastern Airlines and 1 more the whole way
    China Southern Airlines logo
    China Eastern Airlines logo
    Air China logo
    China Eastern Airlines logo
    China Southern Airlines logo
    DR
    +1
See all 23 in Routes

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.