Find Cheapest Airlines Flying from Chengdu to Xining

Choose from 2 carriers that fly from Chengdu to Xining, including China Eastern Airlines, Loong Air, Enjoy the cheapest tickets on this route with Tibet Airlines.
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Airlines are determined based on actual purchased flight tickets from Chengdu to Xining according to previous 12 months data from Trip.com.

Explore the cheapest flights from Chengdu to Xining in the next three months. Based on Trip.com's data from the latest 7 days, one-way direct flights start at AU$ 105, and round-trip direct tickets start at AU$ 214.

Displayed flight fares from Chengdu to Xining are based on average prices across airlines for the next 3 months, according to the latest Trip.com database.

Chengdu to Xining Flight Details

The distance between Chengdu and Xining is approximately 684.75km. It takes around 1 hour 53 minutes on average to fly from Chengdu to Xining. Based on Trip.com's data travel demand peaks in January. The off-season for travel is August.

Cheapest one-way flight priceAU$ 105
Cheapest return ticket priceAU$ 214
Off-season for travelAugust
Peak season for travelJanuary
Flight distance684.75km
Average flight time1 hour 53 minutes
Popular airlineChina Eastern Airlines
Flight statistics for the Chengdu–Xining route are based on aggregated booking data from Trip.com over the past 12 months.

Trip.com Price Insights on Flights from Chengdu to Xining

What is the cheapest month for one-way flights from Chengdu to Xining?

Average price of one-way flights from Chengdu to Xining purchased by Trip.com users by month over the past 12 months.

According to Trip.com's data, the cheapest month for flights from Chengdu to Xining is December, with an average price of AU$ 119. Conversely, the most expensive month is typically February, with an average price of up to AU$ 252.

AU$ 252
AU$ 186
AU$ 119
AU$ 53
    Cheapest
  • AU$ 143
    Apr
  • AU$ 144
    May
  • AU$ 202
    Jun
  • AU$ 187
    Jul
  • AU$ 169
    Aug
  • AU$ 182
    Sep
  • AU$ 159
    Oct
  • AU$ 143
    Nov
  • AU$ 119
    Dec
  • AU$ 208
    Jan
  • AU$ 252
    Feb
  • AU$ 193
    Mar

What's the cheapest day to fly from Chengdu to Xining?

Data is based on the average flight price for each day of the week from Chengdu to Xining on Trip.com over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com data from the past 12 months, the cheapest day to fly from Chengdu to Xining is Monday, with average prices lower than on other days. Avoid Tuesday, as prices are usually highest then.

AU$ 222
AU$ 174
AU$ 125
AU$ 77
  • AU$ 125
    Mon
  • AU$ 222
    Tue
  • AU$ 172
    Wed
  • AU$ 195
    Thu
  • AU$ 171
    Fri
  • AU$ 150
    Sat
  • AU$ 185
    Sun

When is the cheapest day to fly from Chengdu to Xining during ANZAC Day Holiday?

Data is based on the lowest one-way fares from Chengdu to Xining during ANZAC Day Holiday, sourced from the Trip.com database over the last 3 days.

ANZAC Day Holiday runs from Apr 25 to Apr 27. The cheapest flights from Chengdu to Xining are available on Apr 22, with fares starting at AU$ 107.

AU$ 111
AU$ 109
AU$ 107
AU$ 105
  • AU$ 107
    22
    Apr
  • AU$ 107
    23
  • AU$ 111
    24
  • AU$ 107
    25
  • AU$ 107
    26
  • AU$ 107
    27
  • AU$ 107
    28

Flight FAQs

  • Which airlines offer the cheapest flights from Chengdu (CTU) to Xining (XNN)?

    Based on Trip.com data, Tibet Airlines offers one-way fares as low as AU$ 105 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. CTU to XNN on Wed, Apr 22), while Loong Air offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from AU$ 214 departing on Wed, Apr 22 and returning on Thu, Apr 23.
  • At the moment, you can catch a direct flight from Chengdu to Xining with the following airlines, including: China Eastern Airlines Loong Air Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.
  • It takes about 1 hour 53 minutes to fly from Chengdu (CTU) to Xining (XNN).
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Chengdu to Xining is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.
  • Based on Trip.com data in the past 4 weeks, there is 76 flight per week flying from Chengdu to Xining. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: Loong Air: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- GJ3311 (14:06)
  • To find best deals on flights from Chengdu to Xining, you can use various tools on Trip.com:
    · Be flexible with your travel dates to get the cheapest flight deal. Now the cheapest flight deal is on Wed, Apr 22, with one-way flights priced at just AU$ 105.
    · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is Tibet Airlines.
    · Set up price alerts to easily monitor ticket prices without having to check every day.
    · Check Trip.com flight deals and promo codes frequently.
    · Avoid peak season unless you book very early. It seems the peak season for Xining travel is around January.
    · Get exclusive promo codes for Trip.com app users.
  • The cheapest months to fly from Chengdu to Xining is August, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our April flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Chengdu to Xining on April 21, 2026 with Loong Air, with prices starting at AU$ 214.
  • You can land at any one of the following hubs in Xining, with Chengdu Tianfu International Airport to Xining Caojiapu International Airport (TFU-XNN) is by far the most common option on this route: Xining Caojiapu International Airport (XNN).
  • The time difference between Xining and Chengdu is 0h.
  • Tickets can only be changed or cancelled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.

Trip.com Airline Insights on Flights from Chengdu toXining

Which airlines offer the cheapest nonstop flights from Chengdu to Xining?

Data is based on the average price of all nonstop flights from Chengdu to Xining on Trip.com in the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com data from the past 12 months, Loong Air offers the cheapest nonstop flights from Chengdu to Xining, with an average price of AU$ 116.

AU$ 86
AU$ 116
AU$ 146
AU$ 176
AU$ 206
Loong Air
AU$ 116
Loong Air
Tibet Airlines
AU$ 134
Tibet Airlines
Chengdu Airlines
AU$ 162
Chengdu Airlines
Sichuan Airlines
AU$ 175
Sichuan Airlines
China Eastern Airlines
AU$ 196
China Eastern Airlines
Air China
AU$ 206
Air China

Which airlines operate the most flights from Chengdu to Xining?

Data is based on the number of flights from Chengdu to Xining operated by each airline on Trip.com in the past month.

Based on Trip.com data from the past month, Air China operates the most flights from Chengdu to Xining, with 38 flight per week.

19
25
32
38
Air China
38
Air China
Shenzhen Airlines
33
Shenzhen Airlines
Chengdu Airlines
27
Chengdu Airlines
Loong Air
26
Loong Air
Xiamen Airlines
25
Xiamen Airlines
China Eastern Airlines
25
China Eastern Airlines

How many flights are there each day from Chengdu to Xining?

The data is based on the flight numbers for each day of the week from Chengdu to Xining within the Trip.com database over the past month.

Based on Trip.com data from the past month, the most flights from Chengdu to Xining depart on Saturday, and the fewest flights depart on Tuesday/Wednesday.

202
172
142
112
Highest
150
Mon
142
Tue
142
Wed
162
Thu
198
Fri
202
Sat
145
Sun

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Change & Cancellation Policy

Trip.com displays flight cancellation and change policies for each flight ticket during the booking process, including fees and applicable conditions. Please check the following scenarios:
Voluntary cancellation/change:
To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy.
Cancellation/change due to a flight schedule change:
If the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.