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Sydney to Xi'an Flight Information

The approximate distance between Sydney and Xi'an is 8,769.7km. Average flight time from Sydney to Xi'an is around 14 hours 45 minutes. According to Trip.com data, travel demand hits its peak in December. The cheapest month to book flights is September.

Cheapest one-way
AU$ 340
Tianjin Airlines Tianjin Airlines SYD-SIA 31h 50m · 1 stop Tue, Sep 8
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Cheapest return
AU$ 680
Beijing Capital Airlines Beijing Capital Airlines SYD-SIA 27h 20m · 2 stops Fri, Sep 11 - Sun, Sep 13
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Tianjin Airlines Tianjin Airlines Cheapest · From AU$ 340 China Southern Airlines China Southern Airlines Most booked
Best time to book
October
Cheapest
December
Peak season for travel
Route details
8,769.7km
Flight distance
14h 45m
Average flight time

Explore the cheapest flights from Sydney to Xi'an in the next three months. Based on Trip.com's data from the latest 7 days, one-way direct flights start at AU$ 631, and direct return tickets start at AU$ 1,084.

      • Cheapest nonstop
        SYD 10:05
        15h 30m
        Direct
        XIY 23:35
        Sydney - Xi'an | Fri, Sep 4 | China Eastern Airlines
        XIY 15:00
        15h
        Direct
        SYD 08:00
        Xi'an - Sydney | Thu, Sep 10 | China Eastern Airlines
        AU$ 1,084 AU$ 1,274
        15% off
        15% off
        AU$ 1,274 AU$ 1,084
      • SYD 10:05
        15h 30m
        Direct
        XIY 23:35
        Sydney - Xi'an | Fri, Sep 11 | China Eastern Airlines
        XIY 15:00
        15h
        Direct
        SYD 08:00
        Xi'an - Sydney | Thu, Sep 17 | China Eastern Airlines
        AU$ 1,108 AU$ 1,274
        13% off
        13% off
        AU$ 1,274 AU$ 1,108
      • SYD 11:55
        27h 20m
        1 stop
        XIY 13:15
        Sydney - Xi'an | Fri, Sep 11 | Beijing Capital Airlines
        XIY 07:40
        23h 20m
        1 stop
        SYD 09:00
        Xi'an - Sydney | Sun, Sep 13 | Beijing Capital Airlines
        AU$ 680 AU$ 1,274
        47% off
        47% off
        AU$ 1,274 AU$ 680
      • SYD 11:00
        28h 15m
        1 stop
        XIY 13:15
        Sydney - Xi'an | Mon, Aug 31 | Beijing Capital Airlines
        XIY 07:40
        23h 20m
        1 stop
        SYD 09:00
        Xi'an - Sydney | Sun, Sep 6 | Beijing Capital Airlines
        AU$ 683
        46% off
        AU$ 1,274 AU$ 683
      • SYD 11:00
        28h 15m
        1 stop
        XIY 13:15
        Sydney - Xi'an | Mon, Sep 7 | Beijing Capital Airlines
        XIY 07:40
        24h 15m
        1 stop
        SYD 09:55
        Xi'an - Sydney | Thu, Sep 10 | Beijing Capital Airlines
        AU$ 683
        46% off
        AU$ 1,274 AU$ 683
      • SYD 11:00
        28h 15m
        1 stop
        XIY 13:15
        Sydney - Xi'an | Mon, Sep 14 | Beijing Capital Airlines
        XIY 07:40
        24h 15m
        1 stop
        SYD 09:55
        Xi'an - Sydney | Thu, Sep 17 | Beijing Capital Airlines
        AU$ 683
        46% off
        AU$ 1,274 AU$ 683
      • SYD 17:20
        30h
        1 stop
        XIY 21:20
        Sydney - Xi'an | Tue, Sep 15 | Tianjin Airlines
        XIY 17:05
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        SYD 12:30
        Xi'an - Sydney | Sun, Sep 20 | Tianjin Airlines
        AU$ 689
        46% off
        AU$ 1,274 AU$ 689
      • SYD 11:55
        27h 20m
        1 stop
        XIY 13:15
        Sydney - Xi'an | Fri, Aug 14 | Beijing Capital Airlines
        XIY 07:40
        24h 15m
        1 stop
        SYD 09:55
        Xi'an - Sydney | Thu, Aug 20 | Beijing Capital Airlines
        AU$ 692
        46% off
        AU$ 1,274 AU$ 692
      • SYD 10:00
        25h 30m
        1 stop
        XIY 09:30
        Sydney - Xi'an | Sat, Aug 15 | China Eastern Airlines
        XIY 07:40
        22h 20m
        1 stop
        SYD 08:00
        Xi'an - Sydney | Sat, Aug 22 | China Eastern Airlines
        AU$ 704
        45% off
        AU$ 1,274 AU$ 704
      • SYD 13:00
        37h 40m
        1 stop
        XIY 00:40
        Sydney - Xi'an | Sat, Aug 29 | Scoot
        XIY 01:40
        15h 40m
        1 stop
        SYD 19:20
        Xi'an - Sydney | Thu, Sep 3 | Scoot
        AU$ 718
        44% off
        AU$ 1,274 AU$ 718
      • SYD 09:45
        16h 45m
        1 stop
        XIY 00:30
        Sydney - Xi'an | Fri, Sep 4 | AirAsia X
        XIY 01:40
        15h 55m
        1 stop
        SYD 19:35
        Xi'an - Sydney | Wed, Sep 9 | AirAsia X
        AU$ 732
        43% off
        AU$ 1,274 AU$ 732
      • SYD 09:45
        16h 45m
        1 stop
        XIY 00:30
        Sydney - Xi'an | Fri, Sep 11 | AirAsia X
        XIY 01:40
        28h 40m
        1 stop
        SYD 08:20
        Xi'an - Sydney | Thu, Sep 17 | AirAsia X
        AU$ 739
        42% off
        AU$ 1,274 AU$ 739
      • SYD 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        SIA 14:00
        Sydney - Xi'an | Fri, Aug 14 | Normal Airline
        SIA 15:00
        6h
        Direct
        SYD 16:00
        Xi'an - Sydney | Sun, Aug 16 | Normal Airline
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      • Cheapest nonstop
        SYD 10:05
        15h 30m
        Direct
        XIY 23:35
        Sydney - Xi'an | Fri, Sep 18 | China Eastern Airlines
        AU$ 631 AU$ 726
        13% off
        13% off
        AU$ 726 AU$ 631
      • SYD 10:05
        15h 30m
        Direct
        XIY 23:35
        Sydney - Xi'an | Sun, Sep 6 | China Eastern Airlines
        AU$ 631 AU$ 726
        13% off
        13% off
        AU$ 726 AU$ 631
      • SYD 17:20
        31h 50m
        1 stop
        XIY 23:10
        Sydney - Xi'an | Tue, Sep 8 | Tianjin Airlines
        AU$ 340 AU$ 726
        53% off
        53% off
        AU$ 726 AU$ 340
      • SYD 17:20
        30h
        1 stop
        XIY 21:20
        Sydney - Xi'an | Tue, Sep 15 | Tianjin Airlines
        AU$ 340
        53% off
        AU$ 726 AU$ 340
      • SYD 17:20
        31h 50m
        1 stop
        XIY 23:10
        Sydney - Xi'an | Tue, Sep 29 | Tianjin Airlines
        AU$ 377
        48% off
        AU$ 726 AU$ 377
      • SYD 11:55
        27h 20m
        1 stop
        XIY 13:15
        Sydney - Xi'an | Fri, Aug 14 | Beijing Capital Airlines
        AU$ 383
        47% off
        AU$ 726 AU$ 383
      • SYD 11:00
        28h 15m
        1 stop
        XIY 13:15
        Sydney - Xi'an | Mon, Sep 7 | Beijing Capital Airlines
        AU$ 383
        47% off
        AU$ 726 AU$ 383
      • SYD 21:00
        20h 50m
        1 stop
        XIY 15:50
        Sydney - Xi'an | Thu, Sep 10 | Hainan Airlines
        AU$ 386
        47% off
        AU$ 726 AU$ 386
      • SYD 09:45
        16h 45m
        1 stop
        XIY 00:30
        Sydney - Xi'an | Fri, Sep 11 | AirAsia X
        AU$ 387
        47% off
        AU$ 726 AU$ 387
      • SYD 21:00
        20h 50m
        1 stop
        XIY 15:50
        Sydney - Xi'an | Tue, Sep 8 | Hainan Airlines
        AU$ 394
        46% off
        AU$ 726 AU$ 394
      • SYD 20:50
        29h 40m
        1 stop
        XIY 00:30
        Sydney - Xi'an | Mon, Sep 14 | AirAsia X
        AU$ 394
        46% off
        AU$ 726 AU$ 394
      • SYD 17:20
        31h 50m
        1 stop
        XIY 23:10
        Sydney - Xi'an | Tue, Sep 1 | Tianjin Airlines
        AU$ 398
        45% off
        AU$ 726 AU$ 398
      • SYD 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        SIA 14:00
        Sydney - Xi'an | Fri, Aug 14 | Normal Airline
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Find Cheapest Airlines Flying from Sydney to Xi'an

Choose from 12 carriers that fly from Sydney to Xi'an, including China Southern Airlines, Sichuan Airlines, and China Eastern Airlines. Enjoy the cheapest tickets on this route with China Eastern Airlines.
China Southern Airlines logo China Southern Airlines
Sichuan Airlines logo Sichuan Airlines
China Eastern Airlines logo China Eastern Airlines
Beijing Capital Airlines logo Beijing Capital Airlines
Cathay Pacific logo Cathay Pacific
Hainan Airlines logo Hainan Airlines
Xiamen Airlines logo Xiamen Airlines
AirAsia X logo AirAsia X
Tianjin Airlines logo Tianjin Airlines
Air China logo Air China
Singapore Airlines logo Singapore Airlines
Scoot logo Scoot
Airlines are determined based on actual purchased flight tickets from Sydney to Xi'an according to previous 12 months data from Trip.com.

Trip.com Price Insights on Flights from Sydney to Xi'an

What is the cheapest month for one-way flights from Sydney to Xi'an?

Average price of one-way flights from Sydney to Xi'an purchased by Trip.com users by month over the past 12 months.

According to Trip.com's data, the cheapest month for flights from Sydney to Xi'an is October, with an average price of AU$ 399. Conversely, the most expensive month is typically December, with an average price of up to AU$ 886.

AU$ 886
AU$ 643
AU$ 399
AU$ 156
    Cheapest
  • AU$ 671
    Aug
  • AU$ 524
    Sep
  • AU$ 399
    Oct
  • AU$ 517
    Nov
  • AU$ 886
    Dec
  • AU$ 472
    Jan
  • AU$ 519
    Feb
  • AU$ 586
    Mar
  • AU$ 660
    Apr
  • AU$ 860
    May
  • AU$ 806
    Jun
  • AU$ 612
    Jul

What is the cheapest month for return flights from Sydney to Xi'an?

Average price of round-trip flights from Sydney to Xi'an purchased by Trip.com users by month over the past 12 months.

According to historical data from Trip.com, the lowest prices for flights from Sydney to Xi'an are found during March, with an average price of AU$ 694. Conversely, the highest prices are found during July, with an average price of up to AU$ 1,399.

AU$ 1,399
AU$ 1,047
AU$ 694
AU$ 342
    Cheapest
  • AU$ 985
    Aug
  • AU$ 879
    Sep
  • AU$ 702
    Oct
  • AU$ 873
    Nov
  • AU$ 1,291
    Dec
  • AU$ 889
    Jan
  • AU$ 726
    Feb
  • AU$ 694
    Mar
  • AU$ 942
    Apr
  • AU$ 892
    May
  • AU$ 1,238
    Jun
  • AU$ 1,399
    Jul

What's the cheapest day to fly from Sydney to Xi'an?

Data is based on the average flight price for each day of the week from Sydney to Xi'an on Trip.com over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com data from the past 12 months, the cheapest day to fly from Sydney to Xi'an is Monday, with average prices lower than on other days. Avoid Wednesday, as prices are usually highest then.

AU$ 708
AU$ 635
AU$ 561
AU$ 488
  • AU$ 561
    Mon
  • AU$ 655
    Tue
  • AU$ 708
    Wed
  • AU$ 615
    Thu
  • AU$ 605
    Fri
  • AU$ 616
    Sat
  • AU$ 635
    Sun

Flight FAQs

  • Which airlines offer the cheapest flights from Sydney (SYD) to Xi'an (SIA)?

    Based on Trip.com data, Tianjin Airlines offers one-way fares as low as AU$ 340 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. SYD to XIY on Tue, Sep 8), while Beijing Capital Airlines offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from AU$ 680 departing on Fri, Sep 11 and returning on Sun, Sep 13.
  • At the moment, you can catch a direct flight from Sydney to Xi'an with the following airlines, including: Jetstar Airways Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.
  • It takes about 14 hours 45 minutes to fly from Sydney (SYD) to Xi'an (SIA).
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Sydney to Xi'an 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 2 flight per week flying from Sydney to Xi'an. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: China Eastern Airlines: -/M/-/-/-/-/- -- MU764 (10:09) China Eastern Airlines: -/-/T/-/-/-/S -- MU792 ()
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  • The cheapest months to fly from Sydney to Xi'an is September, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our August flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Sydney to Xi'an on August 14, 2026 with Beijing Capital Airlines, with prices starting at AU$ 394.
  • You can land at any one of the following hubs in Xi'an, with Sydney Airport to Xi'an Xianyang International Airport (SYD-XIY) is by far the most common option on this route: Xi'an Xianyang International Airport (XIY).
  • The time difference between Xi'an and Sydney is 2h.
  • 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.
  • Based on Trip.com data for flights departing in the next 30 days, the average one-way fare from Sydney to Xi'an is AU$ 732. Fares vary by travel date, airline and availability.
  • Based on Trip.com data for travel in the next 30 days, the average round-trip fare from Sydney to Xi'an is AU$ 1,254. The final price depends on the outbound and return dates, airline and fare conditions.
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Flight from Sydney to Xi'an

A sub-provincial city in the plains, Xi’an is one of the oldest cities of China. It holds a rich tradition within its walls. It is one of the Four Great Capitals of China. Since the 1980s it has significantly regained its position as an essential cultural and economic centre in China. It is considered as one of the 13 emerging megacities in China. Sitting on Guangzhou plain, the city borders the northern foot of the Qin Mountains. It has a humid climate characterised by hot summers and cold, dry winters.

Tip: The city is well-connected via bus and metro. Travel through the town is secure, and taxis are available frequently.

Getting to Xi'an

The city is served by the Xi’an Xianyang International Airport (XIY) and is the largest airport in northwestern China. Direct flights from Sydney to Xi’an are few and far between. China Southern operates cheap flights from Sydney to Xi’an. China Eastern, Xiamen, Virgin and Scoot also have frequent flights from Sydney to Xi’an.

Tip: The flight time is upwards of 14 hours. Prepare well for the journey with a beautiful book or playlist for in-flight entertainment.

Take in the Points of Interest in Xi'an

Xi’an is most famous for the Mausoleum of Qin Shi Huang and his Terracotta Army. Other historical sites to visit are the well-preserved city wall, Bell Tower, Giant Wild Goose and Small Wild Goose Pagoda, the Great Mosque of Xi’an and the Han Yang Ling Museum.

Famous temples include the Xi Ming Temple, Wolong Temple, Xingjiao Temple and the Jianfu Temple. For the nature lovers, Mount Li and Huaqing Hot Springs are a must-do.

The yangrou paomo, flatbread soaked in Lamb Soup, is a very famous dish Xi’anese dish. While you’re there, a visit to the night market will find you amongst some delectable treats like Chinese Hamburger, Liangpi and Biang Biang noodles.

If you’re looking for nightlife, there are plenty of pubs and bars spread across town and give you the latest in Chinese pop. Most clubs have karaoke nights and the area around the Bell Tower is well known for its disco clubs. For some clean family entertainment, head to Big Wild Goose at night for the Fountain and Music show.

Best Region for Accommodation

The area close to the city centre has a plethora of hotels and stay options for all budgets. You can also choose to stay at luxury hotels close to the Terracotta Warriors or other places of interest for your convenience. Book your Sydney-Xi’an flights with accommodation for great deals and offers. For more information on Sydney to Xi’an flight bookings, use Trip.com’s secure search options to plan your travel.

Trip.com Airline Insights on Flights from Sydney toXi'an

Which airlines offer the cheapest nonstop flights from Sydney to Xi'an?

Data is based on the average price of all nonstop flights from Sydney to Xi'an on Trip.com in the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com data from the past 12 months, Beijing Capital Airlines offers the cheapest nonstop flights from Sydney to Xi'an, with an average price of AU$ 506.

AU$ 357
AU$ 506
AU$ 655
AU$ 804
AU$ 953
Beijing Capital Airlines
AU$ 506
Beijing Capital Airlines
Juneyao Airlines
AU$ 516
Juneyao Airlines
Hainan Airlines
AU$ 633
Hainan Airlines
China Eastern Airlines
AU$ 804
China Eastern Airlines
Sichuan Airlines
AU$ 880
Sichuan Airlines
China Southern Airlines
AU$ 953
China Southern Airlines

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