Cheap flights from Chengdu to Xian from $90 TFU → XIY
Chengdu Tianfu (TFU) → Xianyang International Airport (XIY)
The cheapest return found recently is $411 with Sichuan Airlines, 1 Feb 2027 – 4 Feb 2027, found 2 days ago. The cheapest one-way found recently is $90 with Sichuan Airlines, 17 Nov, found yesterday.
- Cheapest one-way found recently
- $90, Sichuan Airlines, found yesterday
- Cheapest return found recently
- $411, 1 Feb 2027 to 4 Feb 2027
- Usual return price
- $256 to $353
- Cheapest month to fly
- December 2026, return fares from $246 found in the last 7 days
- Airlines with nonstop flights
- Sichuan Airlines, China Southern Airlines
- Shortest nonstop flight found
- 1 h 35 min
Return
The cheapest return fare on each of 6 departure dates is usually $256 to $353.
Cheapest return found recently
$411
1 Feb 2027 – 4 Feb 2027 · Sichuan Airlines
Chengdu Tianfu (TFU) → Xianyang International Airport (XIY)
Leaves 7:55 a.m. · Return leaves 9:20 p.m. · 3 h 10 min of travel, both ways together
out nonstop, back nonstop
found 2 days ago
Cheapest nonstop return
$411
1 Feb 2027 – 4 Feb 2027 · Sichuan Airlines
Chengdu Tianfu (TFU) → Xianyang International Airport (XIY)
Leaves 7:55 a.m. · Return leaves 9:20 p.m. · 3 h 10 min of travel, both ways together
out nonstop, back nonstop
found 2 days ago
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$411 1 Feb 2027 – 4 Feb 2027found 2 days agoSee prices for these dates
$246 24 Dec – 12 Jan 2027found 3 days agoSee prices for these dates
What have prices looked like?
Over 50 days, 24 Sept to 12 Nov, the cheapest return we saw each day was $155 to $361.
At $411, the cheapest return found recently is above that range.
Those were the prices on those days, not today's.
Is this a good return price?
Compared with the cheapest return fare on each of 6 departure dates from 24 Dec to 6 Mar 2027, found by travelers' searches in the last 7 days (economy, the price the seller showed on Aviasales). The usual range is the middle half of those prices.
Could nearby dates be cheaper?
We hold no other 3-night return fares leaving within 3 days of 1 Feb 2027 to compare.
Every date we hold
6 fares on 6 departure dates
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| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Dec – 12 Jan 2027 | $246 | Sichuan Airlines | Chengdu Tianfu (TFU) → Xianyang International Airport (XIY) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 3 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 25 Dec – 23 Jan 2027 | $246 | Sichuan Airlines | Chengdu Tianfu (TFU) → Xianyang International Airport (XIY) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 6 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 26 Dec – 24 Jan 2027 | $287 | Sichuan Airlines | Chengdu Tianfu (TFU) → Xianyang International Airport (XIY) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 6 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 29 Dec – 23 Jan 2027 | $312 | China Southern Airlines | Chengdu Tianfu (TFU) → Xianyang International Airport (XIY) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 6 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 1 Feb 2027 – 4 Feb 2027 | $411 | Sichuan Airlines | Chengdu Tianfu (TFU) → Xianyang International Airport (XIY) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 2 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 6 Mar 2027 – 17 Mar 2027 | $366 | China Southern Airlines | Chengdu Tianfu (TFU) → Xianyang International Airport (XIY) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 3 days ago | See prices for these dates |
Which month looks cheapest?
December 2026 is the cheapest month — from $246.
Airlines on the cheapest dates: Sichuan Airlines, China Southern Airlines.
One-way
The cheapest one-way fare on each of 7 departure dates is usually $89 to $126.
Cheapest one-way found recently
$90
17 Nov · Sichuan Airlines
Chengdu Tianfu (TFU) → Xianyang International Airport (XIY)
Leaves 7:55 a.m. · 1 h 35 min trip
nonstop
found yesterday
Cheapest nonstop one-way
$90
17 Nov · Sichuan Airlines
Chengdu Tianfu (TFU) → Xianyang International Airport (XIY)
Leaves 7:55 a.m. · 1 h 35 min trip
nonstop
found yesterday
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$90 17 Novfound yesterdayOpen this trip
$78 2 Jan 2027found 2 days agoOpen this trip
What have prices looked like?
Over 50 days, 24 Sept to 12 Nov, the cheapest one-way we saw each day was $66 to $79.
At $90, the cheapest one-way found recently is above that range.
Those were the prices on those days, not today's.
Is this a good one-way price?
Compared with the cheapest one-way fare on each of 7 departure dates from 17 Nov to 9 Apr 2027, found by travelers' searches in the last 7 days (economy, the price the seller showed on Aviasales). The usual range is the middle half of those prices.
Could nearby dates be cheaper?
Yes. Among one-way fares leaving within 3 days of 17 Nov, 19 Nov costs $89: $1 less than the cheapest found recently.
Sichuan Airlines · Chengdu Tianfu (TFU) → Xianyang International Airport (XIY) · nonstop · found 3 days ago
Every date we hold
7 fares on 7 departure dates
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| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Nov | $90 | Sichuan Airlines | Chengdu Tianfu (TFU) → Xianyang International Airport (XIY) | nonstop | found yesterday | Open this trip |
| 19 Nov | $89 | Sichuan Airlines | Chengdu Tianfu (TFU) → Xianyang International Airport (XIY) | nonstop | found 3 days ago | Open this trip |
| 13 Dec | $89 | Sichuan Airlines | Chengdu Tianfu (TFU) → Xianyang International Airport (XIY) | nonstop | found 3 days ago | Open this trip |
| 21 Dec | $90 | Sichuan Airlines | Chengdu Tianfu (TFU) → Xianyang International Airport (XIY) | nonstop | found 5 days ago | Open this trip |
| 2 Jan 2027 | $78 | China Southern Airlines | Chengdu Tianfu (TFU) → Xianyang International Airport (XIY) | nonstop | found 2 days ago | Open this trip |
| 6 Apr 2027 | $162 | China Southern Airlines | Chengdu Tianfu (TFU) → Xianyang International Airport (XIY) | nonstop | found 2 days ago | Open this trip |
| 9 Apr 2027 | $206 | Sichuan Airlines | Chengdu Tianfu (TFU) → Xianyang International Airport (XIY) | nonstop | found 3 days ago | Open this trip |
Which month looks cheapest?
January 2027 is the cheapest month — from $78.
Airlines on the cheapest dates: Sichuan Airlines, China Southern Airlines.
Premium cabin fares from Chengdu to Xian
We hold no premium economy, business or first-class fares for this route: we collect them for the busiest routes, and this one is not among them yet.
Today's prices for 1 Feb 2027 – 4 Feb 2027 in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
Today's prices for 17 Nov in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
How far ahead were prices cheapest for Chengdu to Xian?
Return
The cheapest fares were 7 to 13 days before departure.
From the cheapest return each day between 24 Sept and 12 Nov (50 days), grouped by how many days ahead the flight left; one adult in economy.
Each range covers different departure dates, so this compares typical fares, not the same trip priced twice.
Prices reflect recent searches — current fares may differ.
See these ranges as a table
| Booked ahead by | Typical fare | Cheapest day | Above the cheapest | Days of prices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7–13 days | $160 | $160 | Cheapest seen | 13 |
| 14–29 days | $161 | $155 | +1% | 24 |
| 30–59 days | $161 | $155 | +0% | 38 |
| 60–89 days | $160 | $155 | +0% | 20 |
| 90–179 days | $349 | $300 | +118% | 40 |
| 180+ days | $282 | $282 | +76% | 8 |
One-way
The cheapest fares were 30 to 59 days before departure.
From the cheapest one-way each day between 24 Sept and 12 Nov (50 days), grouped by how many days ahead the flight left; one adult in economy.
Each range covers different departure dates, so this compares typical fares, not the same trip priced twice.
Prices reflect recent searches — current fares may differ.
See these ranges as a table
| Booked ahead by | Typical fare | Cheapest day | Above the cheapest | Days of prices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7–13 days | $73 | $69 | +4% | 16 |
| 14–29 days | $84 | $67 | +20% | 32 |
| 30–59 days | $70 | $68 | Cheapest seen | 44 |
| 60–89 days | $77 | $66 | +10% | 35 |
| 90–179 days | $153 | $150 | +119% | 12 |
| 180+ days | $199 | $142 | +184% | 34 |
Live price for these dates
The cheapest return found recently is for 1 Feb 2027 – 4 Feb 2027. A live search on this page shows what those dates cost now, for one adult in economy.
Questions about this trip
How much is a return flight from Chengdu to Xian?
The cheapest return found recently is $411 with Sichuan Airlines, 1 Feb 2027 to 4 Feb 2027, found 2 days ago. The cheapest return we hold, of any age, is $246 with Sichuan Airlines, 24 Dec to 12 Jan 2027, found 3 days ago. The cheapest return fare on each of 6 departure dates is usually $256 to $353.
How much is a one-way flight from Chengdu to Xian?
The cheapest one-way found recently is $90 with Sichuan Airlines, 17 Nov, found yesterday. The cheapest one-way we hold, of any age, is $78 with China Southern Airlines, 2 Jan 2027, found 2 days ago. The cheapest one-way fare on each of 7 departure dates is usually $89 to $126.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Chengdu to Xian?
December 2026 is the cheapest month for a return, from $246, 24 Dec to 12 Jan 2027, found 3 days ago. January 2027 is the cheapest month for a one-way, from $78, 2 Jan 2027, found 2 days ago.
How far ahead should I book a flight from Chengdu to Xian?
In 50 days of prices between 24 Sept and 12 Nov, return fares were cheapest 7 to 13 days before departure. One-way fares were cheapest 30 to 59 days before departure.
Is there a direct flight from Chengdu to Xian?
Yes, the cheapest nonstop return found recently is $411 with Sichuan Airlines, 1 Feb 2027 to 4 Feb 2027, found 2 days ago. The cheapest nonstop one-way found recently is $90 with Sichuan Airlines, 17 Nov, found yesterday.
How long is the flight from Chengdu to Xian?
The cheapest nonstop one-way found recently, with Sichuan Airlines on 17 Nov, takes 1 h 35 min from Chengdu Tianfu (TFU) to Xianyang International Airport (XIY).
Which airlines have the cheapest flights from Chengdu to Xian?
Between 24 Dec and 6 Mar 2027, Sichuan Airlines has the cheapest return on 4 of the 6 departure dates we hold, and China Southern Airlines on 2. Between 17 Nov and 9 Apr 2027, Sichuan Airlines has the cheapest one-way on 5 of the 7 departure dates we hold, and China Southern Airlines on 2.
Prices are what travelers' searches on Aviasales found in the last 7 days, in US dollars: the price the seller showed on Aviasales; bags may cost extra. Fares change, so check today's price before you book. How our prices work