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

Across the trailing quarter, the majority of flights from Xi'an are typically long-haul. Approximately 76% of flights from this origin are categorized as long-haul. Medium-haul flights make up 18% of the routes, while short-haul flights account for 6% of the total. This indicates a strong historical emphasis on longer distance travel from Xi'an.

Where are the cheapest international flights from Xi'an?

Historically, for international travel from Xi'an, some of the most affordable options can be found in neighboring countries. Flights to Udon Thani in Thailand typically have a median price of 1206 CNY. Ho Chi Minh City in Vietnam also offers competitive pricing, with a median price of 1213 CNY. Other international destinations like Kuala Terengganu in Malaysia and Singapore historically show median prices around 1362 CNY and 1376 CNY respectively.

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 potential savings of 35% compared to the annual median average price of $587. March is typically the second cheapest month, with an average price of $442. Travelers planning flights from Xi'an may find these months offer more economical options.

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SIA
Chengdu
China • 2026-09-17
76% AI deal score
CN¥581
CN¥329
One-way
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Shanghai
China • 2026-11-26
79% AI deal score
CN¥681
CN¥329
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China • 2026-12-11
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CN¥397
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Ürümqi
China • 2026-11-10
83% AI deal score
CN¥1,196
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Hohhot
China • 2026-08-27
73% AI deal score
CN¥977
CN¥417
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Changsha
China • 2026-09-02
79% AI deal score
CN¥773
CN¥424
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Xining
China • 2026-09-22
77% AI deal score
CN¥855
CN¥430
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Zhangjiajie
China • 2026-10-04
75% AI deal score
CN¥803
CN¥437
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Kunming
China • 2026-08-27
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Tianjin
China • 2026-09-14
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CN¥762
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Flights from Xi'an: Overview

Insights for flights from Xi'an

Over the last 90 days, 76% of recent fares from Xi'an were to destinations within China, indicating a strong focus on domestic travel. Beyond China, Thailand accounted for 5% of recent fares, and Singapore for 3%. Travelers from Xi'an have access to a wide network, with 304 unique cities reachable.

For travelers seeking cheap flights from Xi'an, the most affordable fares right now start at CNY 713 to Shanghai, China. You can also find competitive prices to Ürümqi, China, starting at CNY 813, and to Zhangjiajie, China, with fares from CNY 840. These prices represent the cheapest available roundtrip options.

The route mix from Xi'an shows a significant proportion of longer journeys, with 76% of routes classified as long-haul. Medium-haul routes make up 18% of the flight options, while short-haul flights account for 6% of the available routes.

When considering direct flights from Xi'an, 33.9% of recent fares were non-stop. This indicates that a majority of recent flight options from Xi'an involve at least one stopover.

Looking at the most frequently discounted destinations over the last 90 days, Beijing, China, consistently appears as a popular choice for travelers from Xi'an. Other frequently appearing destinations include Zhangjiajie, China, and Chongqing, China, suggesting these routes often feature competitive flight deals from Xi'an.

Most popular airlines from Xi'an

China Eastern Airlines

China Southern Airlines

Hainan Airlines

Tianjin Airlines

Air China

Sichuan Airlines

Xiamen Airlines

Potomac Air

Last-minute flights going from Xi'an soon

Fri, Sep 11

⌛ Last-Minute

XIY - Dushanbe

Xi'an (XIY) - Dushanbe (DYU)

China Southern Airlines

CN¥5,455

CN¥2,896

One-way

Mon, Sep 7

⌛ Last-Minute

XIY - Istanbul

Xi'an (XIY) - Istanbul (SAW)

FlyAsianXpress

CN¥5,167

CN¥3,172

One-way

Wed, Sep 2

⌛ Last-Minute

XIY - San Francisco

Xi'an (XIY) - San Francisco (SFO)

Cathay Pacific

CN¥7,398

CN¥5,799

One-way

Thu, Sep 3

⌛ Last-Minute

XIY - Seattle

Xi'an (XIY) - Seattle (SEA)

Cathay Pacific

CN¥8,131

CN¥6,249

One-way

Thu, Sep 3

⌛ Last-Minute

XIY - Jakarta

Xi'an (XIY) - Jakarta (CGK)

Xiamen Airlines

CN¥2,734

CN¥2,050

One-way

Sun, Sep 6

⌛ Last-Minute

XIY - Amsterdam

Xi'an (XIY) - Amsterdam (AMS)

China Southern Airlines

CN¥6,627

CN¥5,235

One-way

Most popular destinations to fly from Xi'an

Perth

TOP

Australia • Aug 2026

from

CN¥3,186

Los Angeles

TOP

United States • Oct 2026

from

CN¥4,395

Tbilisi

TOP

Georgia • Sep 2026

from

CN¥3,770

Charleston

TOP

United States • Sep 2026

from

CN¥9,012

Madrid

TOP

Spain • Dec 2026

from

CN¥4,268

Beijing

TOP

China • Aug 2026

from

CN¥1,042

Biggest price drops on international destinations from Xi'an

-39%

XIY - Istanbul

CN¥5,167 → CN¥3,172

-36%

XIY - Perth

CN¥4,985 → CN¥3,205

-27%

XIY - Frankfurt

CN¥6,345 → CN¥4,657

-28%

XIY - Istanbul

CN¥5,265 → CN¥3,810

Popular Airports from Xi'an

Xi'an airport insights

🗓️ Best days to catch a deal

Mon - Wed - Sat

The cheapest flights from SIA are on Mon, Wed, and Sat, with fares as low as $69.

💸 Cheapest deals found

From ~$329 direct / ~$713 roundtrip

The cheapest fares from SIA are for flights to destinations within China, such as Shanghai and Ürümqi.

✈️ Airlines to watch

Sichuan Airlines, Spring Airlines, Tianjin Airlines, China Southern Airlines

A mix of full-service and low-cost carriers consistently offer flights from Xi'an.

⏱️ Best time to book

0-2 weeks in advance

Booking 0-2 weeks in advance offers the lowest median airfares from SIA.

📅 Cheapest travel period

Mar, May, Oct

Flights from SIA tend to be cheaper in March, May, and October.

🎯 Booking tip

Compare nearby airports first

Flights from XIY start at $47, compared to $230 from SIA.

Xi'an main airports to depart from

Xiguan Airport (SIA)

Cheapest

Xiguan Airport is useful for travelers looking for a potentially cheaper option near Xi'an.

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

💸 Flights from ~CN¥675

Xi an Xianyang International (XIY)

Xi an Xianyang International is a key hub for travelers departing from or arriving in Xi'an.

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

💸 Flights from ~CN¥722

Airports nearby Xi'an used as alternative

Zhengzhou Xinzheng International (CGO)

Cheapest

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

📍 ~452 km from Xi'an (reachable by high-speed train)

💸 Flights from ~CN¥675

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From XIY

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Budapest

Hungary • Dec 2026

89% AI deal score

$3,959

$2,179

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Hainan Airlines

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From XIY

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Kuala Lumpur

Malaysia • Oct 2026

87% AI deal score

$997

$810

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From XIY

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Brussels

Belgium • Nov 2026

86% AI deal score

$4,550

$1,967

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Hainan Airlines

Business Class

From XIY

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Phuket City

Thailand • Sep 2026

85% AI deal score

$1,493

$957

Save $536

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Business Class

From XIY

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Colombo

Sri Lanka • Sep 2026

84% AI deal score

$2,304

$987

Save $1,317

China Eastern Airlines

Business Class

From XIY

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Manila

Philippines • Sep 2026

84% AI deal score

$1,550

$995

Save $555

Shenzhen Airlines, +1

Business Class

From XIY

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Cairo

Egypt • Nov 2026

84% AI deal score

$3,641

$2,408

Save $1,233

Hainan Airlines

Business Class

From XIY

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Melbourne

Australia • Nov 2026

84% AI deal score

$3,654

$2,475

Save $1,179

Hainan Airlines

Business Class

From XIY

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Sydney

Australia • Nov 2026

83% AI deal score

$3,692

$2,491

Save $1,201

Hainan Airlines

Business Class

From XIY

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Ho Chi Minh City

Vietnam • Sep 2026

81% AI deal score

$1,283

$899

Save $384

China Eastern Airlines

Business Class

From XIY

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Phú Quốc

Vietnam • Oct 2026

78% AI deal score

$1,134

$783

Save $351

China Eastern Airlines, +1

Business Class

From XIY

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Tokyo

Japan • Oct 2026

67% AI deal score

$897

Hainan Airlines

Business Class

Booking Flights from Xi'an: Frequently Asked Questions

Historically, travelers from Xi'an have found numerous destinations for less than 1250 CNY. For example, flights to Xining typically have a median price of 556 CNY. Other affordable options include Jinan, with a median price of 657 CNY, and Hohhot, where the median price is 732 CNY. Across the trailing quarter, destinations such as Wenzhou, Wuxi, Hangzhou, Shenzhen, and Shanghai also showed median prices below this threshold.

In the trailing 90 days, flights from Xi'an reached 304 unique cities across 82 different 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 frequently served destinations from Xi'an include major cities and popular regional hubs. Beijing is consistently one of the busiest routes. Other highly served destinations in the trailing 90 days include Zhangjiajie and Chongqing, both within China. These cities represent some of the most common flight paths from Xi'an.

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Insights for flights from Xi'an

When considering direct flights from Xi'an, 33.9% of recent fares were non-stop. This indicates that a majority of recent flight options from Xi'an involve at least one stopover.

Most popular airlines from Xi'an

China Eastern Airlines

China Southern Airlines

Hainan Airlines

Tianjin Airlines

Air China

Sichuan Airlines

Xiamen Airlines

Potomac Air

Last-minute flights going from Xi'an soon

Fri, Sep 11

⌛ Last-Minute

XIY - Dushanbe

Xi'an (XIY) - Dushanbe (DYU)

China Southern Airlines

CN¥5,455

CN¥2,896

One-way

Mon, Sep 7

⌛ Last-Minute

XIY - Istanbul

Xi'an (XIY) - Istanbul (SAW)

FlyAsianXpress

CN¥5,167

CN¥3,172

One-way

Wed, Sep 2

⌛ Last-Minute

XIY - San Francisco

Xi'an (XIY) - San Francisco (SFO)

Cathay Pacific

CN¥7,398

CN¥5,799

One-way

Thu, Sep 3

⌛ Last-Minute

XIY - Seattle

Xi'an (XIY) - Seattle (SEA)

Cathay Pacific

CN¥8,131

CN¥6,249

One-way

Thu, Sep 3

⌛ Last-Minute

XIY - Jakarta

Xi'an (XIY) - Jakarta (CGK)

Xiamen Airlines

CN¥2,734

CN¥2,050

One-way

Sun, Sep 6

⌛ Last-Minute

XIY - Amsterdam

Xi'an (XIY) - Amsterdam (AMS)

China Southern Airlines

CN¥6,627

CN¥5,235

One-way

Most popular destinations to fly from Xi'an

Perth

TOP

Australia • Aug 2026

from

CN¥3,186

Los Angeles

TOP

United States • Oct 2026

from

CN¥4,395

Tbilisi

TOP

Georgia • Sep 2026

from

CN¥3,770

Charleston

TOP

United States • Sep 2026

from

CN¥9,012

Madrid

TOP

Spain • Dec 2026

from

CN¥4,268

Beijing

TOP

China • Aug 2026

from

CN¥1,042

Biggest price drops on international destinations from Xi'an

-39%

XIY - Istanbul

CN¥5,167 → CN¥3,172

-36%

XIY - Perth

CN¥4,985 → CN¥3,205

-27%

XIY - Frankfurt

CN¥6,345 → CN¥4,657

-28%

XIY - Istanbul

CN¥5,265 → CN¥3,810

Popular Airports from Xi'an

Xi'an airport insights

🗓️ Best days to catch a deal

Mon - Wed - Sat

The cheapest flights from SIA are on Mon, Wed, and Sat, with fares as low as $69.

💸 Cheapest deals found

From ~$329 direct / ~$713 roundtrip

The cheapest fares from SIA are for flights to destinations within China, such as Shanghai and Ürümqi.

✈️ Airlines to watch

Sichuan Airlines, Spring Airlines, Tianjin Airlines, China Southern Airlines

A mix of full-service and low-cost carriers consistently offer flights from Xi'an.

⏱️ Best time to book

0-2 weeks in advance

Booking 0-2 weeks in advance offers the lowest median airfares from SIA.

📅 Cheapest travel period

Mar, May, Oct

Flights from SIA tend to be cheaper in March, May, and October.

🎯 Booking tip

Compare nearby airports first

Flights from XIY start at $47, compared to $230 from SIA.

Xi'an main airports to depart from

Xiguan Airport (SIA)

Cheapest

Xiguan Airport is useful for travelers looking for a potentially cheaper option near Xi'an.

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

💸 Flights from ~CN¥675

Xi an Xianyang International (XIY)

Xi an Xianyang International is a key hub for travelers departing from or arriving in Xi'an.

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

💸 Flights from ~CN¥722

Airports nearby Xi'an used as alternative

Zhengzhou Xinzheng International (CGO)

Cheapest

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

Japan • Oct 2026

67% AI deal score

$897

Hainan Airlines

Business Class

Booking Flights from Xi'an: Frequently Asked Questions

Cheap Flights from Xi'an

Today’s best flight deals from Xi'an

Flights from Xi'an: Overview

Insights for flights from Xi'an

Most popular airlines from Xi'an

Last-minute flights going from Xi'an soon

Most popular destinations to fly from Xi'an

Biggest price drops on international destinations from Xi'an

Popular Airports from Xi'an

Xi'an airport insights

Mon - Wed - Sat

From ~$329 direct / ~$713 roundtrip

Sichuan Airlines, Spring Airlines, Tianjin Airlines, China Southern Airlines

0-2 weeks in advance

Mar, May, Oct

Compare nearby airports first

Xi'an main airports to depart from

Airports nearby Xi'an used as alternative

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Booking Flights from Xi'an: Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I find flights from Xi'an for less than 1250 CNY?

Where can I fly from Xi'an?

Where do most flights from Xi'an go?

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

Where are the cheapest international flights from Xi'an?

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

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Most popular destinations to fly from Xi'an

Biggest price drops on international destinations from Xi'an

Popular Airports from Xi'an

Xi'an airport insights

Mon - Wed - Sat

From ~$329 direct / ~$713 roundtrip

Sichuan Airlines, Spring Airlines, Tianjin Airlines, China Southern Airlines

0-2 weeks in advance

Mar, May, Oct

Compare nearby airports first

Xi'an main airports to depart from

Airports nearby Xi'an used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals from Xi'an

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Booking Flights from Xi'an: Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I find flights from Xi'an for less than 1250 CNY?

Where can I fly from Xi'an?

Where do most flights from Xi'an go?

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

Where are the cheapest international flights from Xi'an?

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

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