Cheap flights from Sydney to Xi'an from $407

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 1/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SYD — XIY
16 Oct — 23 Oct1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy

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

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 16 September 2025.

Round-trip from

$591

One-way from

$407

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$672
China Eastern
  • China Eastern
  • 30/10-6/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 39h 30m total
  • Sydney to Xi'an
Juneyao Airlines
  • Juneyao Airlines
  • 1/11
  • 1 total stop
  • 29h 10m total
  • Sydney to Xi'an
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 12% potential increase in price ($164 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 7% potential price decrease ($77 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in September 2025

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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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Route

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

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Sydney to Xi'an

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 12 September 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 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 16 September 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 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

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 16 September 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.

Crew

8.8

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.2

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.5

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.

Crew

8.8

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.2

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.5

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.

Crew

8.8

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.2

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.5

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.

Crew

8.8

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.2

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.5

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 $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.

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Beijing Capital AirlinesCheapest$408Average$553FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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China SouthernCheapest$474Average$626FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Hainan AirlinesCheapest$488Average$516FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time61%
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Juneyao AirlinesCheapest$553Average$816FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time66%
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China EasternCheapest$555Average$942FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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XiamenAirCheapest$578Average$831FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time49%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapest$688Average$764FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Cathay PacificCheapest$771Average$908FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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