What’s the fastest stopover option from Sydney to Xi'an?

Flights via Shanghai (PVG) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 14h 46m. Find deals

What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Sydney to Xi'an?

Guangzhou (CAN) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 49% of one-stop itineraries from Sydney to Xi'an on Cheapflights. Find deals

Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Sydney to Xi'an?

Flights via Beijing (PEK) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 2h 49m. Find deals

What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Sydney to Xi'an?

Qingdao (TAO) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of $420.

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

Flights from Sydney Kingsford Smith to Xi'an Xianyang have been viewed 325 times in the past calendar month.

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 $591. Airlines will cover a distance of 8789 km. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

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

Flying on Beijing Capital Airlines is currently your cheapest option to Xi'an, with prices starting at $408. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by China Southern and Hainan Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at $474 and $488, respectively. Beijing Capital Airlines is priced at 46% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

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

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Sydney to Xi'an flight should consider departing on Saturday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Monday at midday flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Xi'an ranges from 0.0 - 100.0 inches per month. September is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 100.0 mm. January is typically the driest time to visit Xi'an when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Xi'an, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 26.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 0.0 C).

What are the cheapest flights from Sydney to Xi'an?

While on average a flight from Sydney to Xi'an is generally $1,274, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $967. When looking at the most popular route, (Sydney Kingsford Smith - Xi'an Xianyang), you can expect to pay $591 for that flight.

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Sydney to Xi'an?

The most popular airlines flying from Sydney to Xi'an are Cathay Pacific, China Southern and Juneyao Airlines. Something to consider prior to booking your flight.

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

Users have found that flying from Sydney to Xi'an on a Wednesday typically leans towards higher prices. However, this doesn’t mean you still can’t find a deal. Flexibility with other aspects of your flight can still land a great price for your trip.

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

To save up to 63% on this flight, we recommend booking at least 58 days prior to travel. The price may fluctuate and will likely increase closer to your departure date. Users on Cheapflights have found tickets from Sydney to Xi'an from $549 1-2 weeks out and tickets from $936 for flights departing within the next 72 hours.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Sydney to Xi'an?

Our data shows that March tends to be the cheapest month to fly to Xi'an from Sydney. Users have commonly found prices around $758 for the month, but tickets can be as low as $456. Due to multiple factors, prepare for potentially higher prices in December.

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.

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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.

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

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment. Sydney to Xi'an flights typically cost between $555 and $756 in October. The cheapest return flight price found within the last 3 days was $591 on China Eastern (30 Oct-6 Nov). Find deals

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

Cheap flight deals from Sydney to Xi'an

Round-trip from	$591
One-way from	$407
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	March
Average price	$672

China Eastern
30/10-6/11
2 total stops
39h 30m total
Sydney to Xi'an

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Juneyao Airlines
1/11
1 total stop
29h 10m total
Sydney to Xi'an

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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 12% potential increase in price ($164 potential increase over avg. return price).

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Cheapest flight prices on average. 7% potential price decrease ($77 potential savings vs. average return price).

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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 16 September 2025.

Thu 30/1013:30SYD - XIY

1 stop24h 25mChina Eastern

Thu 6/1116:55XIY - SYD

1 stop15h 05mChina Eastern

Deal found 15/9$591

Fri 17/1012:55SYD - XIY

1 stop27h 20mBeijing Capital Airlines

Sun 19/1007:40XIY - SYD

1 stop23h 40mBeijing Capital Airlines

Deal found 14/9$621

Thu 30/1008:50SYD - XIY

1 stop29h 10mJuneyao Airlines

Thu 6/1116:30XIY - SYD

1 stop35h 20mJuneyao Airlines

Deal found 15/9$683

Thu 30/1021:00SYD - XIY

1 stop18h 45mMultiple Airlines

Thu 6/1106:50XIY - SYD

2 stops22h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/9$738

Wed 29/1011:25SYD - XIY

1 stop13h 35mChina Southern

Wed 5/1121:00XIY - SYD

1 stop20h 20mChina Southern

Deal found 14/9$756

Thu 30/1009:20SYD - XIY

1 stop28h 30mChina Southern

Thu 6/1115:45XIY - SYD

2 stops49h 35mChina Southern

Deal found 15/9$839

Fri 17/1022:15SYD - XIY

2 stops26h 00mChina Southern

Sun 19/1012:05XIY - SYD

1 stop16h 20mChina Southern

Deal found 14/9$1,055

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Thu 30/1013:30SYD - XIY

1 stop24h 25mChina Eastern

Thu 6/1116:55XIY - SYD

1 stop15h 05mChina Eastern

Deal found 15/9$591

Fri 17/1012:55SYD - XIY

1 stop27h 20mBeijing Capital Airlines

Sun 19/1007:40XIY - SYD

1 stop23h 40mBeijing Capital Airlines

Deal found 14/9$621

Thu 30/1008:50SYD - XIY

1 stop29h 10mJuneyao Airlines

Thu 6/1116:30XIY - SYD

1 stop35h 20mJuneyao Airlines

Deal found 15/9$683

Wed 29/1011:25SYD - XIY

1 stop13h 35mChina Southern

Wed 5/1121:00XIY - SYD

1 stop20h 20mChina Southern

Deal found 14/9$756

Thu 30/1009:20SYD - XIY

1 stop14h 15mMultiple Airlines

Wed 5/1101:35XIY - SYD

2 stops27h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/9$900

Wed 29/1020:05SYD - XIY

1 stop31h 20mScoot

Tue 4/1101:35XIY - SYD

1 stop32h 30mScoot

Deal found 14/9$1,481

Thu 30/1009:20SYD - XIY

1 stop28h 30mChina Southern

Thu 6/1115:45XIY - SYD

2 stops49h 35mChina Southern

Deal found 15/9$839

Thu 25/1208:50SYD - XIY

1 stop29h 10mJuneyao Airlines

Sun 4/116:30XIY - SYD

1 stop35h 20mJuneyao Airlines

Deal found 14/9$1,838

Last-minute flights from Sydney to Xi'an
Discover last-minute flight deals from Sydney to Xi'an. Data last updated 16 September 2025 and is based on user searches.

Fri 17/1012:55SYD - XIY

1 stop27h 20mBeijing Capital Airlines

Sun 19/1007:40XIY - SYD

1 stop23h 40mBeijing Capital Airlines

Deal found 14/9$621

Fri 17/1022:15SYD - XIY

2 stops26h 00mChina Southern

Sun 19/1012:05XIY - SYD

1 stop16h 20mChina Southern

Deal found 14/9$1,055

Wed 29/1011:25SYD - XIY

1 stop13h 35mChina Southern

Wed 5/1121:00XIY - SYD

1 stop20h 20mChina Southern

Deal found 14/9$756

Thu 30/1013:30SYD - XIY

1 stop24h 25mChina Eastern

Thu 6/1116:55XIY - SYD

1 stop15h 05mChina Eastern

Deal found 15/9$591

Thu 30/1008:50SYD - XIY

1 stop29h 10mJuneyao Airlines

Thu 6/1116:30XIY - SYD

1 stop35h 20mJuneyao Airlines

Deal found 15/9$683

Thu 30/1021:00SYD - XIY

1 stop18h 45mMultiple Airlines

Thu 6/1106:50XIY - SYD

2 stops22h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/9$738

Thu 30/1009:20SYD - XIY

1 stop28h 30mChina Southern

Thu 6/1115:45XIY - SYD

2 stops49h 35mChina Southern

Deal found 15/9$839

One-way flights from Sydney to Xi'an
Search for one-way flight options from Sydney to Xi'an. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 16 September 2025.

Sat 1/1108:50SYD - XIY

1 stop29h 10mJuneyao Airlines

Deal found 15/9$407

Sat 1/1114:20SYD - XIY

3 stops48h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/9$474

Fri 21/1113:30SYD - XIY

1 stop26h 40mChina Eastern

Deal found 15/9$500

Fri 21/1111:15SYD - XIY

2 stops33h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/9$522

Sat 15/1109:20SYD - XIY

1 stop31h 30mChina Southern

Deal found 15/9$536

Sat 1/1111:15SYD - XIY

2 stops40h 55mVietJet Air

Deal found 15/9$843

Thu 18/1208:50SYD - XIY

1 stop29h 10mJuneyao Airlines

Deal found 15/9$866

Thu 18/1206:00SYD - XIY

3 stops44h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/9$926

Sat 15/1108:50SYD - XIY

2 stops57h 15mJuneyao Airlines

Deal found 15/9$1,024

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Depart

Return

Price

SydneyXi'an

SYD - XIY

SYDXIY

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 30/10

13:30-10:55

1 stop24h 25m

Xi'an Xianyang

Thu 6/11

16:55-11:00

1 stop15h 05m

$591

SydneyXi'an

SYD - XIY

SYDXIY

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 17/10

12:55-13:15

1 stop27h 20m

Xi'an Xianyang

Sun 19/10

07:40-10:20

1 stop23h 40m

$621

SydneyXi'an

SYD - XIY

SYDXIY

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 30/10

08:50-11:00

1 stop29h 10m

Xi'an Xianyang

Thu 6/11

16:30-06:50

1 stop35h 20m

$683

SydneyXi'an

SYD - XIY

SYDXIY

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 29/10

11:25-22:00

1 stop13h 35m

Xi'an Xianyang

Wed 5/11

21:00-20:20

1 stop20h 20m

$756

SydneyXi'an

SYD - XIY

SYDXIY

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 30/10

09:20-10:50

1 stop28h 30m

Xi'an Xianyang

Thu 6/11

15:45-20:20

2 stops49h 35m

$839

SydneyXi'an

SYD - XIY

SYDXIY

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 30/10

09:20-20:35

1 stop14h 15m

Xi'an Xianyang

Wed 5/11

01:35-08:05

2 stops27h 30m

$900

SydneyXi'an

SYD - XIY

SYDXIY

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 29/10

20:05-00:25

1 stop31h 20m

Xi'an Xianyang

Tue 4/11

01:35-13:05

1 stop32h 30m

$1,481

SydneyXi'an

SYD - XIY

SYDXIY

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 25/12

08:50-11:00

1 stop29h 10m

Xi'an Xianyang

Sun 4/1

16:30-06:50

1 stop35h 20m

$1,838

SydneyXi'an

SYD - XIY

SYDXIY

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 1/11

08:50-11:00

1 stop29h 10m

$407

SydneyXi'an

SYD - XIY

SYDXIY

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 1/11

14:20-11:45

3 stops48h 25m

$474

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

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 time of day to fly from SYD to XIY?

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Sydney to Xi'an is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are at midday tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the evening could potentially save you up to 46% on airfare.

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Reviews of airlines servicing Xi'an

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.

Hainan Airlines

8.2

Very Good

45 reviews

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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.

Hainan Airlines

8.2

Very Good

45 reviews

Hainan Airlines

8.2

Very Good

45 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 2

10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

CAN - PEK

China Southern

7.5

Good

110 reviews

Hainan Airlines

8.2

Very Good

45 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 2

10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

CAN - PEK

China Eastern

7.2

Good

165 reviews

Hainan Airlines

8.2

Very Good

45 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 2

10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

CAN - PEK

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How popular is this Sydney to Xi'an flight route?
Flights from Sydney Kingsford Smith to Xi'an Xianyang have been viewed 325 times in the past calendar month.
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 $591. Airlines will cover a distance of 8789 km. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Sydney to Xi'an round-trip?
Flying on Beijing Capital Airlines is currently your cheapest option to Xi'an, with prices starting at $408. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by China Southern and Hainan Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at $474 and $488, respectively. Beijing Capital Airlines is priced at 46% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.
What are the cheapest flights from Sydney to Xi'an?
While on average a flight from Sydney to Xi'an is generally $1,274, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $967. When looking at the most popular route, (Sydney Kingsford Smith - Xi'an Xianyang), you can expect to pay $591 for that flight.
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.

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Top 8 airlines flying from Sydney to Xi'an

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Beijing Capital Airlines	Cheapest$408	Average$553	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search Beijing Capital Airlines flights
China Southern	Cheapest$474	Average$626	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%	Search China Southern flights
Hainan Airlines	Cheapest$488	Average$516	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time61%	Search Hainan Airlines flights
Juneyao Airlines	Cheapest$553	Average$816	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time66%	Search Juneyao Airlines flights
China Eastern	Cheapest$555	Average$942	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time62%	Search China Eastern flights
XiamenAir	Cheapest$578	Average$831	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time49%	Search XiamenAir flights
Singapore Airlines	Cheapest$688	Average$764	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time81%	Search Singapore Airlines flights
Cathay Pacific	Cheapest$771	Average$908	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Cathay Pacific flights

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Reviews of airlines servicing Xi'an

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