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Cheap flights from London Heathrow Airport to Xi'an from £286

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 15/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LHR — XIY
28 May — 4 Jun1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from London Heathrow to Xi'an Xianyang are usually found in January or November, booked 20 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Tuesday and return on a Monday

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Cheapest flights from Heathrow to Xi'an
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Heathrow to Xi'an. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 28 April 2026.

Wed 27/519:15
LHR
-
XIY
1 stop19h 25m
China Southern
Wed 3/621:00
XIY
-
LHR
1 stop29h 20m
China Southern
Deal found 27/4£510
Wed 6/522:00
LHR
-
XIY
1 stop19h 40m
Tianjin Airlines
Tue 2/619:40
XIY
-
LHR
1 stop31h 20m
Tianjin Airlines
Deal found 24/4£558
Tue 2/609:00
LHR
-
XIY
2 stops17h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 11/617:30
XIY
-
LHR
1 stop33h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 24/4£562
Fri 8/522:00
LHR
-
XIY
Nonstop10h 25m
Tianjin Airlines
Tue 12/519:40
XIY
-
LHR
1 stop31h 20m
Tianjin Airlines
Deal found 27/4£566
Tue 28/420:25
LHR
-
XIY
1 stop14h 50m
Air China
Tue 5/522:10
XIY
-
LHR
1 stop28h 50m
Air China
Deal found 23/4£574
Sun 1/1116:15
LHR
-
XIY
2 stops43h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 15/1116:30
XIY
-
LHR
2 stops30h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 24/4£580
Sat 30/509:00
LHR
-
XIY
2 stops17h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 4/619:30
XIY
-
LHR
2 stops21h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 26/4£584
Mon 22/606:55
LHR
-
XIY
2 stops21h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 28/620:30
XIY
-
LHR
2 stops20h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 27/4£588
Tue 2/622:40
LHR
-
XIY
1 stop16h 35m
Air China
Thu 11/612:30
XIY
-
LHR
1 stop14h 55m
Air China
Deal found 24/4£592
Tue 28/408:55
LHR
-
XIY
2 stops20h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 5/522:10
XIY
-
LHR
1 stop28h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 23/4£597
Sun 1/1117:15
LHR
-
XIY
1 stop16h 35m
China Southern
Sun 15/1116:00
XIY
-
LHR
1 stop34h 35m
China Southern
Deal found 24/4£601

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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Heathrow (LHR) 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 28 April 2026.

Round-trip from

£510

One-way from

£286

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

£483
China Southern
  • China Southern
  • 27/5-3/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 48h 45m total
  • London to Xi'an
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China Eastern
  • China Eastern
  • 16/9
  • 1 total stop
  • 19h 30m total
  • London to Xi'an
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 7% potential price decrease (£30 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Price

Cheapest return flight

LondonXi'an

LHR - XIY

LHRXIY

London Heathrow

Tue 2/6

09:00-09:45

2 stops17h 45m

Xi'an Xianyang

Thu 11/6

17:30-20:25

1 stop33h 55m

£562

LondonXi'an

LHR - XIY

LHRXIY

London Heathrow

Thu 11/6

15:00-23:50

2 stops25h 50m

Xi'an Xianyang

Thu 18/6

07:30-21:25

2 stops20h 55m

£701

LondonXi'an

LHR - XIY

LHRXIY

London Heathrow

Mon 1/6

21:20-23:50

1 stop19h 30m

Xi'an Xianyang

Sun 14/6

07:30-18:40

1 stop18h 10m

£761

LondonXi'an

LHR - XIY

LHRXIY

London Heathrow

Fri 23/10

07:25-11:15

2 stops20h 50m

Xi'an Xianyang

Mon 2/11

08:55-19:10

1 stop18h 15m

£790

LondonXi'an

LHR - XIY

LHRXIY

London Heathrow

Wed 10/6

07:30-16:25

2 stops25h 55m

Xi'an Xianyang

Mon 29/6

11:35-20:25

1 stop15h 50m

£818
Fastest return journey

LondonXi'an

LHR - XIY

LHRXIY

London Heathrow

Wed 8/7

22:00-23:55

1 stop18h 55m

Xi'an Xianyang

Sun 26/7

15:45-20:00

Nonstop11h 15m

£826

LondonXi'an

LHR - XIY

LHRXIY

London Heathrow

Fri 3/7

18:30-08:55

2 stops31h 25m

Xi'an Xianyang

Mon 20/7

15:50-15:15

1 stop30h 25m

£988
Cheapest one-way

LondonXi'an

LHR - XIY

LHRXIY

London Heathrow

Tue 15/9

21:20-23:50

1 stop19h 30m

£286

LondonXi'an

LHR - XIY

LHRXIY

London Heathrow

Sun 13/9

21:20-23:50

1 stop19h 30m

£286

LondonXi'an

LHR - XIY

LHRXIY

London Heathrow

Thu 17/9

21:20-23:50

1 stop19h 30m

£322

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Everything you need to know about your flight from London Heathrow Airport to Xi'an

How far ahead should I book a flight from London Heathrow Airport to Xi'an?

The price you pay for your flight from London Heathrow Airport to Xi'an may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 19 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from London Heathrow Airport to Xi'an?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London Heathrow Airport to Xi'an (average of £404). Flying from London Heathrow Airport to Xi'an in December is currently the most expensive (average of £1,003). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from LHR to XIY?

Find hourly flight availability from Heathrow 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 28 April 2026.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from London Heathrow Airport to Xi'an as you normally would.

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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 28 April 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from London Heathrow Airport to Xi'an, such as China Southern and Air China. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
China Southern
7.4
Good
151 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.6

Boarding

7.8

Reviews

1 / 7
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2026

NRT - CAN

The reclinjng didnot work in our seats. The TV didnot work. The crew was not helpful. The food was awful. Overall very very poor experience. I traveled with the family of 5
China Southern
7.4
Good
151 reviews
China Southern
7.4
Good
151 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.6

Boarding

7.8

Reviews

1 / 7
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2026

NRT - CAN

The reclinjng didnot work in our seats. The TV didnot work. The crew was not helpful. The food was awful. Overall very very poor experience. I traveled with the family of 5
Air China
7.3
Good
148 reviews
China Southern
7.4
Good
151 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.6

Boarding

7.8

Reviews

1 / 7
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2026

NRT - CAN

The reclinjng didnot work in our seats. The TV didnot work. The crew was not helpful. The food was awful. Overall very very poor experience. I traveled with the family of 5

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Xi'an from London Heathrow?

    Xi'an Xianyang (XIY), located 16.5 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly into when you book flights from London Heathrow to Xi'an. 3 airlines have flights to Xianyang from London Heathrow on a regular basis. Booking flights from London Heathrow to Xi'an Xianyang should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 0 inbound flights from London Heathrow per day.

  • How long is the flight from London Heathrow Airport to Xi'an?

    There are many flights that can get you from London Heathrow Airport to Xi'an in 25h 50m. Fly via China Eastern to get the fastest option. The distance from London Heathrow Airport to Xi'an is about 5118 mi.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from London Heathrow Airport to Xi'an round-trip?

    According to our current data, China Southern (£382), Tianjin Airlines (£392), and Air China (£423) offers the cheapest pricing from London Heathrow Airport to Xi'an. China Southern is priced at 33% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest flights from London Heathrow Airport to Xi'an?

    On average you can expect to pay £575 for a flight from London Heathrow Airport to Xi'an. The cheapest flight overall is £384 while the most popular route, (London Heathrow - Xi'an Xianyang) is currently priced at £562.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Heathrow to Xi'an that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Heathrow to Xi'an flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Heathrow to Xi'an?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Heathrow to Xi'an.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Heathrow to Xi'an?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Heathrow 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.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from London Heathrow Airport to Xi'an?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London Heathrow Airport to Xi'an (average of £404). Flying from London Heathrow Airport to Xi'an in December is currently the most expensive (average of £1,003). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
China SouthernCheapest£382Average£550FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Tianjin AirlinesCheapest£392Average£515FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Air ChinaCheapest£423Average£627FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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