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Flights from Shenzhen to Xi'an

Nonstop flights from Shenzhen (SZX) to Xi'an (XIY) take about 2h 15m (1,401 km). Spring Airlines, China Southern Airlines and China Eastern fly it. Lowest fare seen: $88 one-way, nonstop (22 Oct 2026).

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When you land in Xi'an

The airport transfer and the few things worth sorting before you fly.

Cyclists enjoy a ride along the historic Xi'an City Wall at sunset. — arriving in Xi'an

Airport transfer

XIY → Xian, booked before you fly

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A Shenzhen Airlines plane parked on the tarmac at Shenzhen Airport. — lounges at Shenzhen Airport

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Airlines flying Shenzhen to Xi'an

Carriers on SZX–XIY according to our route data and nonstop fares seen as of 22 Oct 2026. Not a complete list.

✈ Spring Airlinesnonstop fare seen✈ China Southern Airlinesnonstop fare seen✈ China Easternnonstop fare seen

Shenzhen to Xi'an fares by month

Cheapest month seen for a nonstop flight: Nov 2026, from $88 one-way. Lowest one-way fares seen for departures in each month, read 22 Oct 2026.

Departing	Nonstop from	Cheaper with stops
Oct 2026	$8926 Oct 2026	—
Nov 2026	$8825 Nov 2026 · Spring Airlines	—
Dec 2026	$929 Dec 2026 · Spring Airlines	—
Jan 2027	$1593 Jan 2027 · Spring Airlines	—
Jul 2027	$28714 Jul 2027 · China Eastern	—

When to go for the lowest fare

Fares were close across the months we saw: $88 for November 2026, $92 at best after that.

From Travelpayouts flight-search data, city to city (Shenzhen to Xi'an, any airport), USD, read 22 Oct 2026. These are fares that were on sale, not a guarantee of today's price; an airline is named only where we know it flies this route.

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Frequently asked questions — Shenzhen to Xi'an flights

How long is the flight from Shenzhen to Xi'an?

A nonstop flight from Shenzhen (SZX) to Xi'an (XIY) takes about 2h 15m, covering 1,401 km. That is an estimate from the distance — actual time varies with the airline, aircraft and winds, and connecting itineraries take longer.

How far is Shenzhen from Xi'an by air?

The great-circle distance between Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport and Xi'an Xianyang International Airport is 1,401 km (871 miles), a medium-haul route.

Which airlines fly from Shenzhen to Xi'an?

Airlines with flights or nonstop fares on the SZX–XIY route include Spring Airlines, China Southern Airlines and China Eastern. This is not a complete list — schedules change by season, so check the current options before booking.

How much does a flight from Shenzhen to Xi'an cost?

The lowest one-way fare seen recently on SZX–XIY was $88 USD with Spring Airlines (nonstop), departing 25 Nov 2026, found in fare searches as of 22 Oct 2026. Fares change constantly and depend on the date, so check the current price before booking.

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

In fares seen on 22 Oct 2026, departures in November 2026 were cheapest, from $88 one-way, against $287 for July 2027, the dearest month. Fares change daily, so check your own dates.

Do I need a visa to travel from Shenzhen to Xi'an?

It depends on your passport. Some nationalities can enter Xi'an visa-free or get a visa on arrival; others must apply in advance. Use AirConnect's Visa Checker to see the rules for your passport.

Sources: fares from Travelpayouts flight-search data, seen 22 Oct 2026; airlines from each carrier's published network and nonstop fares on sale; distance from OurAirports coordinates; flight time estimated from distance. Fares change daily.

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