Xian (XIY) to Tacheng (TCG) flights

An economy award from Xian (XIY) to Tacheng (TCG) starts at 11,500 miles one way with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club on China Eastern Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $35. One airline flies nonstop from Xian (XIY) to Tacheng (TCG): China Eastern Airlines. The two airports are 1,569 miles (2,525 km) apart. China Eastern Airlines is in SkyTeam. There are also 9 ways to fly it with one stop, through Urumqi, Turpan and Altay and more.
How many miles XIY to TCG 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 | 11,500 | $35–370 |
| Qantas Frequent FlyerOn China Eastern Airlines | 23,000 | $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 TCG
- China Eastern AirlinesSkyTeam · bookable with 8 programsWho books it

Book XIY to TCG 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 TCG with one stop
9 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Urumqi (URC)China Southern Airlines and Tianjin Airlines the whole way3U
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GSEU - Via Turpan (TLQ)9 Air, then Chengdu AirlinesAQEU
- Via Altay (AAT)China Eastern Airlines and Air Changan, then Chengdu Airlines
9HEU - Via Yining (YIN)China Eastern Airlines and Spring Airlines, then Chengdu Airlines

EU - Via Kuqa (KCA)China Eastern Airlines, then Chengdu Airlines
EU - Via Chengdu (TFU)China Southern Airlines and Sichuan Airlines, then Chengdu Airlines
3UEU - Via Beijing (PKX)China Eastern Airlines the whole way




- Via Hotan (HTN)China Eastern Airlines, then Chengdu Airlines
EU - Via Kashi (KHG)China Eastern Airlines, Loong Air and 5 more, then Chengdu Airlines
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XIY to TCG: common questions
How many miles does XIY to TCG cost?
In economy it starts at 11,500 miles one way with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club on China Eastern Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $35. Next cheapest: Qantas Frequent Flyer (23,000). 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 XIY to TCG?
China Eastern Airlines (SkyTeam) flies nonstop from Xian (XIY) to Tacheng (TCG).
How far is Xian from Tacheng by plane?
Xian (XIY) and Tacheng (TCG) are 1,569 miles (2,525 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 TCG 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 Tacheng?
The most direct connections are through Urumqi (URC), Turpan (TLQ), Altay (AAT), Yining (YIN) and Kuqa (KCA). On 2 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example China Southern Airlines through Urumqi.
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.
