Key facts about the city and the routes found in recent fare data.
Country
China
City IATA code
SIA
Airports in fare data
1
Population
7,090,000
Time zone
Asia/Shanghai
Cities with direct flights
38
Airlines in fare data
61
Compare up to ten of the lowest recent fares to Xian, for domestic and international routes.
Prices are based on searches made by real travelers during the last 48 hours and are not a public offer.
Current data shows direct routes to Xian from 10 cities: Shanghai, Dayong, Kunming, Guiyang, Chengdu, Nanchang, Guilin, Tianjin, Beijing, and Changsha. A complete timetable is available for 3 of 10 routes; observed offer dates are shown for the others. 2 routes offer a choice of several airlines.
Flight days and minimum fares are enriched with cached route data when available. Otherwise, we show the currently observed offers.
All 5 airlines on the Shanghai — Xian route operate on a daily basis: Spring Airlines, China Southern Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, Hainan Airlines, and Air China fly every day.
Almost every airline on the Dayong — Xian route flies daily, with just one exception: China Eastern Airlines and Sichuan Airlines fly every day. China Express Airlines only flies on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday.
Recent searches found direct offers from Kunming to Xian with these airlines: Ruili Airlines. The listed days come from observed fares rather than a complete timetable.
Recent searches found direct offers from Guiyang to Xian with these airlines: Tianjin Airlines. The listed days come from observed fares rather than a complete timetable.
Recent searches found direct offers from Chengdu to Xian with these airlines: Sichuan Airlines. The listed days come from observed fares rather than a complete timetable.
Recent searches found direct offers from Nanchang to Xian with these airlines: Spring Airlines. The listed days come from observed fares rather than a complete timetable.
The only airline operating direct flights from Guilin to Xian is Vista Georgia. Flights operate every day except Wednesday.
Recent searches found direct offers from Tianjin to Xian with these airlines: Tianjin Airlines. The listed days come from observed fares rather than a complete timetable.
Recent searches found direct offers from Beijing to Xian with these airlines: China Eastern Airlines. The listed days come from observed fares rather than a complete timetable.
Recent searches found direct offers from Changsha to Xian with these airlines: Chang An Airlines. The listed days come from observed fares rather than a complete timetable.
Compare cached monthly fares to Xian for 9 departure cities over the next year. Routes without saved price data are not shown.
The chart shows the saved monthly price trend from Shanghai to Xian. Open the route page for full flight details.
Tickets from Shanghai to Xian are getting more expensive each month. From October 2026 to April 2027, the increase reached 341%, with prices now at $265. It's unlikely to get cheaper than the current level.
The most significant price increase was from October 2026 to January 2027 — up 63%. The best time to fly is October 2026–November 2026, when the average price is $70. In March 2027–April 2027, tickets cost around $182.
Given the rising prices, it's best not to delay your purchase. Flying in October 2026–November 2026 can save you up to 61% compared to the most expensive months.
Price variation across months on this route is 63%. Your choice of departure month significantly affects the total flight cost.
The chart shows the saved monthly price trend from Dayong to Xian. Open the route page for full flight details.
The Dayong — Xian route shows a classic seasonal pattern: prices rise, peak, then fall again. Knowing this, you can pick a more affordable time to fly.
Prices rise from October 2026 to March 2027 (+204%), then decline from March 2027 to July 2027 (27%). The cheapest tickets are in October 2026–November 2026 (averaging $102), while the priciest are in December 2026–March 2027 ($167).
For savings, plan your flight for October 2026–November 2026 — you could save up to 39%. Try to avoid December 2026–March 2027 when possible: prices are at their highest then.
Price spread on this route is 26.4%. Costs depend heavily on the season, so flexibility in choosing your departure month is especially valuable here.
The chart shows the saved monthly price trend from Kunming to Xian. Open the route page for full flight details.
Flight prices from Kunming to Xian are steadily rising: from October 2026 to January 2027, ticket costs increased by 67%. The sooner you book, the better the deal.
The most significant price increase was from October 2026 to January 2027 — up 67%. The best time to fly is October 2026–December 2026, when the average price is $67. In December 2026–January 2027, tickets cost around $89.
Given the rising prices, it's best not to delay your purchase. Flying in October 2026–December 2026 can save you up to 25% compared to the most expensive months.
Price variation across months on this route is 25.2%. Your choice of departure month significantly affects the total flight cost.
The chart shows the saved monthly price trend from Guiyang to Xian. Open the route page for full flight details.
The chart shows the saved monthly price trend from Chengdu to Xian. Open the route page for full flight details.
Prices on the Chengdu — Xian route are unpredictable: costs change from month to month with no clear pattern. Still, even here some periods are more affordable than others.
Despite the fluctuations, patterns exist: the cheapest period is November 2026–December 2026 — averaging $75. The most expensive is March 2027–April 2027 ($178). The difference reaches 58%.
With this kind of price behavior, it's worth comparing prices across several months and booking when a good deal appears. A good benchmark is November 2026–December 2026, where you can save up to 58%.
Price spread on this route is 32.4%. Costs vary significantly, so your choice of month can noticeably affect your travel budget.
The chart shows the saved monthly price trend from Nanchang to Xian. Open the route page for full flight details.
The chart shows the saved monthly price trend from Guilin to Xian. Open the route page for full flight details.
The chart shows the saved monthly price trend from Nanjing to Xian. Open the route page for full flight details.
Prices on the Nanjing — Xian route are consistently going up. From October 2026 to June 2027, tickets went from $63 to $228 — a 260% increase. This trend is worth considering when planning your trip.
The most significant price increase was from October 2026 to June 2027 — up 260%. The best time to fly is October 2026–January 2027, when the average price is $141. In January 2027–June 2027, tickets cost around $223.
Given the rising prices, it's best not to delay your purchase. Flying in October 2026–January 2027 can save you up to 37% compared to the most expensive months.
Price variation across months on this route is 44.3%. Your choice of departure month significantly affects the total flight cost.
The chart shows the saved monthly price trend from Tianjin to Xian. Open the route page for full flight details.
Airports in Xian provide convenient connections to other regions and countries. Below you can find details about their location, facilities, and transport options to choose the best airport for arriving in or departing from Xian.
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Concise answers based on city details and fares found in recent searches.
The lowest recent price in our data is $62. The live price may change when you search.
Recent fare data contains 1 destination airport codes for Xian. The airport section above has detailed information.
Recent offers include direct flights from 38 cities operated by 15 airlines. Availability depends on the date.
They come from searches made by real travelers during the last 48 hours. Treat them as a guide: the final price is confirmed by a new search.
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