Xian (XIY) to Xining (XNN) flights
An economy award from Xian (XIY) to Xining (XNN) starts at 5,500 miles one way with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club on China Eastern Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $35. 2 airlines fly nonstop from Xian (XIY) to Xining (XNN): China Eastern Airlines and Hainan Airlines. The two airports are 405 miles (651 km) apart. China Eastern Airlines is in SkyTeam. There are also 14 ways to fly it with one stop, through Longan, Zhongwei and Yan'an and more.
How many miles XIY 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 | 5,500 | $35–370 |
| Etihad GuestOn Hainan Airlines | 6,000 | $5–280 |
| Alaska Atmos RewardsOn Hainan Airlines | 7,500 | $205–430 |
| Qantas Frequent FlyerOn China Eastern Airlines | 11,500 | $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 XNN
- China Eastern AirlinesSkyTeam · bookable with 8 programsWho books it
- Hainan AirlinesNot in an alliance · bookable with 1 programWho books it
Book XIY to XNN 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
- Alaska Atmos RewardsBooks Hainan 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 XNN with one stop
14 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Longan (LNL)Shandong Airlines, then Fuzhou Airlines
FU - Via Zhongwei (ZHY)Juneyao Airlines, then Beijing Capital Airlines
- Via Yan'an (ENY)Gestair, then Beijing Capital AirlinesG5
- Via Yulin (UYN)GX Airlines the whole wayGSGX+2GX
- Via Chengdu (TFU)Sichuan Airlines the whole way
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- Via Chongqing (CKG)Tianjin Airlines, Beijing Capital Airlines and 2 more, then Sichuan Airlines, West Air (China) and 3 moreGS+13UPN+2
- Via Enshi (ENH)Loong Air the whole wayGJGJ
- Via Luzhou (LZO)Sichuan Airlines the whole way3U3U
- Via Yichang (YIH)Air Changan, then Beijing Capital Airlines9H
- Via Hohhot (HET)Gestair, Tianjin Airlines and 3 more, then Hainan AirlinesG5GS+2
- Via Shijiazhuang (SJW)Tianjin Airlines, then Spring Airlines and Tibet AirlinesGS
- Via Golmud (GOQ)China Eastern Airlines the whole way
- Via Wuhan (WUH)Air China, China Southern Airlines and 1 more the whole wayDR+1
- Via Guiyang (KWE)Tianjin Airlines the whole way9HGSGY+4GS
XIY to XNN: common questions
How many miles does XIY to XNN cost?
In economy it starts at 5,500 miles one way with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club on China Eastern Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $35. Next cheapest: Etihad Guest (6,000), Alaska Atmos Rewards (7,500) and Qantas Frequent Flyer (11,500). 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 XIY to XNN?
China Eastern Airlines (SkyTeam) and Hainan Airlines fly nonstop from Xian (XIY) to Xining (XNN).
How far is Xian from Xining by plane?
Xian (XIY) and Xining (XNN) are 405 miles (651 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 XNN award flights?
9 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Aeromexico Rewards, Air France-KLM Flying Blue, Alaska Atmos Rewards, China Eastern Eastern Miles, Delta SkyMiles, 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 Xian and Xining?
The most direct connections are through Longan (LNL), Zhongwei (ZHY), Yan'an (ENY), Yulin (UYN) and Chengdu (TFU). On 7 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example GX Airlines through Yulin.
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.