Xining (XNN) to Chengdu (CTU) flights
2 airlines fly nonstop from Xining (XNN) to Chengdu (CTU): Air China and Tibet Airlines. The two airports are 426 miles (685 km) apart. Air China is in Star Alliance. There are also 7 ways to fly it with one stop, through Zhongwei, Yinchuan and Yichang and more.
Airlines flying nonstop from XNN to CTU
- Air ChinaStar Alliance · bookable with 11 programsWho books it
- Tibet AirlinesNot in an alliance
Book XNN to CTU with points
Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.
- Air Canada AeroplanBooks Air China
- Air New Zealand AirpointsBooks Air China
- ANA Mileage ClubBooks Air China
- Avianca LifeMilesBooks Air China
- EVA Air Infinity MileageLandsBooks Air China
- Lufthansa Miles & MoreBooks Air China
- Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerBooks Air China
- TAP Miles&GoBooks Air China
- Thai Royal Orchid PlusBooks Air China
- Turkish Airlines Miles&SmilesBooks Air China
- United MileagePlusBooks Air China
XNN to CTU with one stop
7 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Zhongwei (ZHY)Beijing Capital Airlines, then Chengdu Airlines
EU - Via Yinchuan (INC)Shandong Airlines and Ruili Airlines, then Air China
DR - Via Yichang (YIH)Beijing Capital Airlines, then Chengdu AirlinesEU
- Via Kunming (KMG)China Eastern Airlines and Sichuan Airlines the whole way
3UDR+13U+1 - Via Taiyuan (TYN)Air China, then Sichuan Airlines and Tibet Airlines3U
- Via Zhengzhou (CGO)Xiamen Airlines, China Southern Airlines and 4 more, then Sichuan Airlines and Air China
PN+33U - Via Dunhuang (DNH)Sichuan Airlines, then Chengdu Airlines3UEU
XNN to CTU: common questions
Which airlines fly nonstop from XNN to CTU?
Air China (Star Alliance) and Tibet Airlines fly nonstop from Xining (XNN) to Chengdu (CTU).
How far is Xining from Chengdu by plane?
Xining (XNN) and Chengdu (CTU) are 426 miles (685 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
Which points programs can book XNN to CTU award flights?
11 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Air Canada Aeroplan, Air New Zealand Airpoints, ANA Mileage Club, Avianca LifeMiles, EVA Air Infinity MileageLands, Lufthansa Miles & More, Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer, TAP Miles&Go and 3 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.
How many miles does XNN to CTU cost?
It depends on the program: each prices the route from its own chart or dynamically. The Award Flight Pricer compares 30+ programs for XNN to CTU with taxes and fees.
Where can I connect between Xining and Chengdu?
The most direct connections are through Zhongwei (ZHY), Yinchuan (INC), Yichang (YIH), Kunming (KMG) and Taiyuan (TYN). On 1 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example China Eastern Airlines through Kunming.
More routes
Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.