Cheap flights from Sydney to Xi'an from $619

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 2/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SYD — XIY
4 Jan — 11 Jan1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Sydney Kingsford Smith to Xi'an Xianyang are usually found in March or April, booked 57 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Wednesday and return on a Monday

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Cheapest flights from Sydney to Xi'an
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Sydney to Xi'an. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 5 December 2025.

Mon 22/1221:30SYD - XIY
1 stop22h 15mChina Eastern
Mon 12/111:40XIY - SYD
1 stop16h 15mChina Eastern
Deal found 3/12$1,659
Mon 22/1219:40SYD - XIY
1 stop16h 55mMultiple Airlines
Sun 11/100:30XIY - SYD
2 stops26h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/12$1,806
Fri 19/1215:15SYD - XIY
1 stop23h 25mChina Southern
Wed 7/107:05XIY - SYD
1 stop21h 25mChina Southern
Deal found 3/12$2,151
Fri 19/1211:15SYD - XIY
2 stops25h 25mMultiple Airlines
Tue 6/100:30XIY - SYD
2 stops32h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/12$2,252
Tue 30/1215:15SYD - XIY
1 stop26h 20mChina Southern
Sun 18/116:00XIY - SYD
1 stop18h 35mChina Southern
Deal found 3/12$3,477
Tue 30/1215:15SYD - XIY
1 stop21h 45mChina Southern
Tue 27/118:55XIY - SYD
2 stops22h 25mChina Southern
Deal found 3/12$4,077
Fri 26/1222:00SYD - XIY
1 stop15h 00mChina Southern
Tue 27/115:00XIY - SYD
1 stop26h 20mChina Southern
Deal found 3/12$4,086
Tue 30/1212:15SYD - XIY
2 stops34h 00mMultiple Airlines
Tue 27/121:50XIY - SYD
2 stops53h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/12$4,180

Find flight deals from Sydney to Xi'an

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Sydney (SYD) to Xi'an (XIY). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 5 December 2025.

Round-trip from

$619

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$1,193
China Eastern
  • China Eastern
  • 2/3-21/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 45h 35m total
  • Sydney to Xi'an
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price ($129 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease ($60 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in December 2025

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

SydneyXi'an

SYD - XIY

SYDXIY

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 2/3

13:30-10:55

1 stop24h 25m

Xi'an Xianyang

Sat 21/3

12:05-12:15

1 stop21h 10m

$619

SydneyXi'an

SYD - XIY

SYDXIY

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 12/2

13:30-00:40

1 stop14h 10m

Xi'an Xianyang

Thu 5/3

13:20-07:20

1 stop15h 00m

$641

SydneyXi'an

SYD - XIY

SYDXIY

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 2/3

07:45-22:55

2 stops18h 10m

Xi'an Xianyang

Sat 21/3

13:00-09:25

1 stop17h 25m

$883

SydneyXi'an

SYD - XIY

SYDXIY

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 11/1

10:00-09:20

1 stop26h 20m

Xi'an Xianyang

Thu 22/1

13:20-07:20

1 stop15h 00m

$959

SydneyXi'an

SYD - XIY

SYDXIY

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 12/1

13:30-10:55

1 stop24h 25m

Xi'an Xianyang

Fri 23/1

06:55-11:00

1 stop25h 05m

$988

SydneyXi'an

SYD - XIY

SYDXIY

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 12/1

13:30-00:40

1 stop14h 10m

Xi'an Xianyang

Fri 23/1

00:30-10:50

3 stops31h 20m

$1,109

SydneyXi'an

SYD - XIY

SYDXIY

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 27/12

21:00-09:35

1 stop15h 35m

$1,824

SydneyXi'an

SYD - XIY

SYDXIY

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 30/12

15:15-11:40

1 stop23h 25m

$1,844

SydneyXi'an

SYD - XIY

SYDXIY

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 27/12

21:20-21:55

3 stops51h 35m

$2,892

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How far ahead should I book a flight from Sydney to Xi'an?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Sydney to Xi'an. Price data was last updated on 28 November 2025.

The price you pay for your flight from Sydney to Xi'an may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 57 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Sydney to Xi'an?

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sydney to Xi'an (average of $414). Flying from Sydney to Xi'an in December is currently the most expensive (average of $808). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SYD to XIY?

Find hourly flight availability from Sydney to Xi'an. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 5 December 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Sydney to Xi'an is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the afternoon tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the evening could potentially save you up to 29% on airfare.

How much does it cost for a return flight from Sydney to Xi'an?

Reviews of airlines servicing Xi'an

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Xi'an. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Xi'an. Reviews last updated 5 December 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Sydney to Xi'an, such as Hainan Airlines, China Southern, andChina Eastern. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.8

Boarding

8.5

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.3

Food

8.4

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

CAN - PEK

Excellent services. The staff were amazing. Although if there was something that I could suggest to improve the services I’d say that snacks and drinks should be offered in between meals. Other than that then it was a lovely flight.

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.8

Boarding

8.5

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.3

Food

8.4

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

CAN - PEK

Excellent services. The staff were amazing. Although if there was something that I could suggest to improve the services I’d say that snacks and drinks should be offered in between meals. Other than that then it was a lovely flight.

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.8

Boarding

8.5

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.3

Food

8.4

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

CAN - PEK

Excellent services. The staff were amazing. Although if there was something that I could suggest to improve the services I’d say that snacks and drinks should be offered in between meals. Other than that then it was a lovely flight.

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.8

Boarding

8.5

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.3

Food

8.4

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

CAN - PEK

Excellent services. The staff were amazing. Although if there was something that I could suggest to improve the services I’d say that snacks and drinks should be offered in between meals. Other than that then it was a lovely flight.

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  • How popular is this Sydney to Xi'an flight route?

  • How long is the flight from Sydney to Xi'an?

    A quick flight from Sydney to Xi'an can take about 24h 25m. China Eastern provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $619. Airlines will cover a distance of 8789 km.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Sydney to Xi'an round-trip?

    Flying on China Southern is currently your cheapest option to Xi'an, with prices starting at $475. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Hainan Airlines and Juneyao Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at $492 and $564, respectively. China Southern is priced at 37% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Sydney to Xi'an one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is Beijing Capital Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $234. However, be on the lookout for offers from Hainan Airlines and Juneyao Airlines, as they are both options that can get you from Sydney to Xi'an for a low price.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Sydney to Xi'an that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Sydney to Xi'an flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Sydney to Xi'an?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Sydney to Xi'an.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Sydney to Xi'an?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Sydney to Xi'an by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Sydney to Xi'an?

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sydney to Xi'an (average of $414). Flying from Sydney to Xi'an in December is currently the most expensive (average of $808). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 7 airlines flying from Sydney to Xi'an

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
China SouthernCheapest$474Average$642FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Hainan AirlinesCheapest$492Average$516FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time61%
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Juneyao AirlinesCheapest$564Average$858FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time66%
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XiamenAirCheapest$583Average$850FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time49%
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China EasternCheapest$635Average$935FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapest$693Average$762FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Cathay PacificCheapest$777Average$915FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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