Taiyuan (TYN) to Xining (XNN) flights

An economy award from Taiyuan (TYN) to Xining (XNN) starts at 8,000 miles one way with Air Canada Aeroplan on Air China, plus taxes and fees from $33. One airline flies nonstop from Taiyuan (TYN) to Xining (XNN): Air China. The two airports are 588 miles (947 km) apart. Air China is in Star Alliance. There are also 14 ways to fly it with one stop, through Yinchuan, Shiyan and Mian Yang and more.
How many miles TYN 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 | $33β58 |
| ANA Mileage ClubOn Air China | 10,000 | $5β30 |
| Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerOn Air China | 14,500 | $5β30 |
| Avianca LifeMilesOn Air China | 15,000 | $30β55 |
| EVA Air Infinity MileageLandsOn Air China | 15,000 | $5β30 |
| Turkish Airlines Miles&SmilesOn Air China | 15,000 | $5β70 |
| Thai Royal Orchid PlusOn Air China | 17,500 | $5β30 |
| TAP Miles&GoOn Air China | 40,000 | $49.80β424.80 |
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 TYN to XNN
- Air ChinaStar Alliance Β· bookable with 11 programsWho books it

Book TYN 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
TYN to XNN with one stop
14 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Yinchuan (INC)Ruili Airlines the whole way
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DR - Via Shiyan (WDS)Shandong Airlines, then Fuzhou Airlines
FU - Via Mian Yang (MIG)LJ Air, then Sichuan AirlinesLT3U
- Via Beijing (PEK)Air China the whole way


- Via Chengdu (CTU)Tibet Airlines the whole way3U



- Via Tianjin (TSN)Air China and Tianjin Airlines the whole way
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GS - Via Chengdu (TFU)Air China, China Eastern Airlines and 1 more the whole way

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- Via Enshi (ENH)West Air (China), then Loong AirPNGJ
- Via Yichang (YIH)China Eastern Airlines, then Beijing Capital Airlines


- Via Chongqing (CKG)Sichuan Airlines and West Air (China) the whole way3U
PN+33UPN+2
- Via Wuhan (WUH)China Eastern Airlines the whole way

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DR+1 - Via Hefei (HFE)China Eastern Airlines the whole way




- Via Qingdao (TAO)China Eastern Airlines and Shandong Airlines the whole way

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- Via Yantai (YNT)China Eastern Airlines the whole way
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TYN to XNN: common questions
How many miles does TYN 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 TYN to XNN?
Air China (Star Alliance) flies nonstop from Taiyuan (TYN) to Xining (XNN).
How far is Taiyuan from Xining by plane?
Taiyuan (TYN) and Xining (XNN) are 588 miles (947 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
Which points programs can book TYN 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 Taiyuan and Xining?
The most direct connections are through Yinchuan (INC), Shiyan (WDS), Mian Yang (MIG), Beijing (PEK) and Chengdu (CTU). On 10 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Ruili Airlines through Yinchuan.
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.






