Are most flights from Xi'an long-haul or short-haul?

Across the trailing quarter, the majority of flights from Xi'an have historically been categorized as long-haul. Approximately 76% of flights fell into the long-haul category. Short-haul flights constituted a smaller portion, accounting for about 6% of departures. Medium-haul flights made up the remaining 18% of the flight distribution from Xi'an.

Where are the cheapest international flights from Xi'an?

Historically, some of the most affordable international flights from Xi'an have been to destinations in Southeast Asia. For example, flights to Udon Thani in Thailand typically have a median price of 1206 CNY. Ho Chi Minh City in Vietnam is another option, with a median price of 1213 CNY. Other international destinations with competitive prices include Kuala Terengganu in Malaysia at 1362 CNY and Singapore at 1376 CNY.

What's the cheapest month to fly from Xi'an?

Historically, August has been the cheapest month to fly from Xi'an, with an average price of $384. This represents a significant saving of 35% compared to the annual median average price of $587. March is typically the second cheapest month, with an average flight price of $442. Travelers planning their trips can consider these months for potential cost savings.

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Guyuan County

China • Aug 2026

$98

$56

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XIY

Yulin

China • Jul 2026

$132

$56

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XIY

Zhangjiajie

China • Jul 2026

$149

$57

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XIY

Hefei

China • Jul 2026

$131

$62

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XIY

Chiang Mai

Thailand • Oct 2026

$108

$63

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XIY

Shantou

China • Sep 2026

$126

$64

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XIY

Xining

China • Jul 2026

$155

$64

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XIY

Chengdu

China • Aug 2026

$89

$65

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Shenyang

China • Jan 2027

$164

$69

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Wuhan

China • Jul 2026

$113

$69

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Flights from Xi'an: Overview

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Over the last 90 days, 76% of recent fares from Xi'an were to destinations within China, making it the dominant country for travelers. Other notable countries for recent fares include Thailand at 5% and Singapore at 3%. You can find cheap flights from Xi'an to a broad range of destinations, with 304 unique cities reachable from this origin.

The route mix from Xi'an is primarily composed of long-haul flights, accounting for 76% of all routes. Medium-haul flights represent 18% of the routes, while short-haul flights make up a smaller portion at 6%.

For those seeking direct flights from Xi'an, approximately 33.9% of recent fares were non-stop. This indicates that connecting flights are more common for travelers departing from Xi'an.

The most frequently discounted destination from Xi'an over the last 90 days is Beijing. Other popular routes include Zhangjiajie and Chongqing, which also appear often in recent fare observations.

Right now, the cheapest fares from Xi'an start at CNY 759 to Zhangjiajie. You can also find economical options to Yulin for CNY 799 and to Xining for CNY 908. These prices represent some of the most affordable roundtrip options available from Xi'an.

Most popular airlines from Xi'an

China Eastern Airlines

China Southern Airlines

Hainan Airlines

Tianjin Airlines

Air China

Sichuan Airlines

Virgin Express

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XIY - Rome

Xi'an (XIY) - Rome (FCO)

Sichuan Airlines

$856

$652

One-way

Sat, Jul 18

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XIY - Dushanbe

Xi'an (XIY) - Dushanbe (DYU)

China Southern Airlines

$724

$480

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Thu, Jul 23

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XIY - Kashgar

Xi'an (XIY) - Kashgar (KHG)

Spring Airlines

$486

$281

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Mon, Jul 13

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XIY - Xining

Xi'an (XIY) - Xining (XNN)

China Eastern Airlines

$247

$127

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Wed, Jul 22

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XIY - Jiayuguan City

Xi'an (XIY) - Jiayuguan City (JGN)

Spring Airlines

$566

$306

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Thu, Jul 23

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XIY - London

Xi'an (XIY) - London (LGW)

Air China

$785

$698

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Most popular destinations to fly from Xi'an

Milan

TOP

Italy • Aug 2026

from

$548

Tbilisi

TOP

Georgia • Aug 2026

from

$543

Istanbul

TOP

Turkey • Aug 2026

from

$572

Melbourne

TOP

Australia • Sep 2026

from

$476

Sydney

TOP

Australia • Sep 2026

from

$483

Rome

TOP

Italy • Jul 2026

from

$643

Biggest price drops on international destinations from Xi'an

-39%

XIY - Tbilisi

$883 → $543

-29%

XIY - Milan

$774 → $548

-28%

XIY - Istanbul

$798 → $572

-30%

XIY - Melbourne

$679 → $476

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Flights from Xi'an Xianyang International Airport are 80% cheaper than from SIA.

📅 Cheapest travel period

Jul

Flights from SIA tend to be cheaper in Jul.

⏱️ Best time to book

2-8 months in advance

Booking 2-8 months in advance offers the lowest median fares from SIA.

✈️ Airlines to watch

China Eastern Airlines, Hainan Airlines, Tianjin Airlines, West Air (China)

Full-service and low-cost carriers offer a mix of domestic and international flights from Xi'an.

💸 Cheapest deals found

From ~$50 direct / ~$104 roundtrip

Ultra-low fares cluster on routes to Zhangjiajie, Yulin, and Xining in China.

🗓️ Best days to catch a deal

Mon

Monday is the best day to find flight deals from SIA, with a median fare of $368.

Xi'an main airports to depart from

Xiguan Airport (SIA)

Cheapest

Xiguan Airport is a convenient choice for travelers looking for flights from Xi'an.

📍 ~22 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~CN¥718

Xi an Xianyang International (XIY)

Xi an Xianyang International is suitable for a wide range of domestic and international travel needs.

📍 ~26 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~CN¥759

Airports nearby Xi'an used as alternative

Zhengzhou Xinzheng International (CGO)

Zhengzhou Xinzheng International is a major international hub with extensive routes and excellent high-speed rail connectivity.

📍 ~452 km from city center (reachable by high-speed train)

💸 Flights from ~CN¥1,003

Luoyang Beijiao (LYA)

Luoyang Beijiao is a reliable regional airport, strategically located on the high-speed rail line.

📍 ~322 km from city center (reachable by high-speed train)

💸 Flights from ~CN¥1,213

Yuncheng Guangong (YCU)

Cheapest

Yuncheng Guangong is one of the closest alternatives with good regional connectivity for domestic travel.

📍 ~215 km from city center

💸 Flights from ~CN¥684

Shiyan Wudangshan (WDS)

Shiyan Wudangshan is a modern regional facility, a reasonable option for travelers in the southeast.

📍 ~261 km from city center

💸 Flights from ~CN¥955

Yichang Sanxia (YIH)

Yichang Sanxia offers higher popularity and reliability compared to other distant regional airports.

📍 ~476 km from city center

💸 Flights from ~CN¥935

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China • Sep 2026

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Ho Chi Minh City

Vietnam • Sep 2026

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Hungary • Aug 2026

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Hong Kong • Jul 2026

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Booking Flights from Xi'an: Frequently Asked Questions

Historically, many destinations from Xi'an have had median prices below 1250 CNY. For example, flights to Xining typically cost around 556 CNY, while flights to Jinan are generally priced at 657 CNY. Other affordable options include Hohhot at 732 CNY and Wenzhou at 793 CNY. Across the trailing quarter, destinations like Shanghai also showed median prices under this threshold, at 996 CNY.

In the trailing 90 days, flights from Xi'an have historically reached 304 unique cities across 82 countries. The vast majority of these destinations, approximately 76%, are within China. Other popular countries for flights from Xi'an include Thailand, accounting for 5% of destinations, and Singapore, representing 3% of destinations.

Historically, the most frequent destinations for flights from Xi'an include major cities within China. Beijing has consistently been one of the most served destinations. Other popular routes in the trailing 90 days have included Zhangjiajie and Chongqing, both also located in China. These cities represent some of the busiest routes for travelers departing from Xi'an.

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