On this page, you can book flight tickets for the route from Xi'an to Yining. The distance between the cities is 2,589 km, and flight frequency reaches about 11 flights per week.
Flights on this route are operated by China Eastern Airlines (MU) and Beijing Capital Airlines (JD). Ticket prices change regularly, so we recommend using the price chart and calendar to find the best deals. Information is also available on how to get to the airport in Xi'an and from Yining airport.
The table shows direct flights Xian → Yining on the selected date. The flight takes approximately 4 h. Regular flights are operated by China Eastern and Beijing Capital Airlines. Departures from Xianyang International Airport airports.
For each flight, the following details are shown: departure time (local), arrival city and airport, flight number and airline, terminal or gate, and status. Click on a flight to open its details and go to ticket search. To view flights on a different day, change the date above the table.
Below is a calendar of the lowest flight ticket prices for Xian — Yining by day. Pick a convenient date and instantly see the fare. The cheapest flights on this route start from AED 666 in ,, and the most expensive are around AED 1,605 in r. If your travel dates are flexible, the calendar will help you find the best price for your preferred period. To view round-trip fares, switch to the "Round trip" tab above the calendar, select your departure date — and the right-hand calendar will highlight the lowest prices for return flights on each day.
Xian → Yining, average one-way price
| Month | Average price | Level | Month | Average price | Level | Month | Average price | Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | AED 987 | medium | May | AED 1,299 | high | Sep | AED 1,059 | medium |
| Feb | AED 1,251 | high | Jun | AED 1,347 | high | Oct | AED 1,323 | high |
| Mar | AED 842 | low | Jul | AED 1,396 | high | Nov | AED 866 | low |
| Apr | AED 1,011 | medium | Aug | AED 1,371 | high | Dec | AED 818 | low |
Some values are estimated based on seasonality.
Weather conditions in Yining vary significantly throughout the year: the hottest month is July with average temperatures up to 30.5°C, while the coldest is January, when the thermometer drops to -10.7°C. Peak precipitation occurs during the spring, especially in April.
An analysis of flight costs shows that the most budget-friendly deals are available in August, with prices starting AED 667. The highest fares on this route are recorded in December, reaching AED 1,605 per ticket.
August can be considered the optimal time for a trip in terms of savings and comfortable weather. In late autumn and early winter, the cost of flying from Xi'an increases significantly, which is worth considering when planning your budget.
Two main airlines regularly operate on the Xi'an — Yining route: China Eastern Airlines and Beijing Capital Airlines. Most available flights are direct, allowing you to cover the significant distance between the cities with maximum comfort. You can find a detailed schedule, flight frequency by day of the week, and route details in the interactive list below.
Flights Xian — Yining depart from Xianyang International Airport. Below are pages for the cities, countries, and airports on the route.
The distance between the cities is approximately 2,589 km. A direct flight lasts an average of about 3 hours, depending on weather conditions and the type of aircraft.
Regular flights between Xi'an and Yining are operated by China Eastern Airlines (MU) and Beijing Capital Airlines (JD).
Flight prices change constantly. We recommend using the price chart and calendar on this page to track the best deals.
Flights from Xi'an arrive at Yining Airport (YIN), located in the Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region of China.
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