Xian (XIY) to Dunhuang (DNH) flights
An economy award from Xian (XIY) to Dunhuang (DNH) starts at 7,000 miles one way with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club on China Eastern Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $35. 3 airlines fly nonstop from Xian (XIY) to Dunhuang (DNH): Air Changan, China Eastern Airlines and Fuzhou Airlines. The two airports are 869 miles (1,398 km) apart. China Eastern Airlines is in SkyTeam. There are also 11 ways to fly it with one stop, through Zhangye, Xining and Jiayuguan and more.
How many miles XIY to DNH 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 | $35–370 |
| Qantas Frequent FlyerOn China Eastern Airlines | 16,100 | $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 XIY to DNH
- 9HAir ChanganNot in an alliance
- China Eastern AirlinesSkyTeam · bookable with 8 programsWho books it
- FUFuzhou AirlinesNot in an alliance
Book XIY to DNH 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
XIY to DNH with one stop
11 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Zhangye (YZY)China Eastern Airlines, then GestairG5
- Via Xining (XNN)Hainan Airlines and China Eastern Airlines, then Sichuan Airlines
3U - Via Jiayuguan (JGN)China Eastern Airlines, then GestairG5
- Via Jinchang (JIC)China Eastern Airlines, then GestairG5
- Via Hami (HMI)Tianjin Airlines, then GestairGSG5
- Via Chengdu (TFU)Sichuan Airlines the whole way
3U3U - Via Chongqing (CKG)Tianjin Airlines the whole wayGS
+1GS - Via Turpan (TLQ)9 Air, then Chengdu AirlinesAQEU
- Via Beijing (PKX)China Southern Airlines, China Eastern Airlines and 1 more, then Air China
- Via Beijing (PEK)Air China the whole way
- Via Urumqi (URC)Tianjin Airlines the whole way3U
BK+6GS
XIY to DNH: common questions
How many miles does XIY to DNH 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). 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 XIY to DNH?
Air Changan, China Eastern Airlines (SkyTeam) and Fuzhou Airlines fly nonstop from Xian (XIY) to Dunhuang (DNH).
How far is Xian from Dunhuang by plane?
Xian (XIY) and Dunhuang (DNH) are 869 miles (1,398 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
Which points programs can book XIY to DNH 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 Xian and Dunhuang?
The most direct connections are through Zhangye (YZY), Xining (XNN), Jiayuguan (JGN), Jinchang (JIC) and Hami (HMI). On 4 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Sichuan Airlines through Chengdu.
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.