Q: How much does it cost for a return flight from London to Xi'an?

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment. London to Xi'an flights typically cost between £349 and £452 in October. The cheapest return flight price found within the last 3 days was £415 on China Southern (1 Oct-12 Nov).

Question 1

How much does it cost for a return flight from London to Xi'an?

Accepted Answer

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment.London to Xi'an flights typically cost between £349 and £452 in October.
The cheapest return flight price found within the last 3 days was £415 on China Southern (1 Oct-12 Nov).

Question 2

Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from London to Xi'an?

Accepted Answer

Flights via Guangzhou (CAN) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 2h 20m.

Question 3

What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from London to Xi'an?

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Shanghai (PVG) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of £375.

Question 4

What’s the fastest stopover option from London to Xi'an?

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Flights via Beijing (PEK) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 14h 07m.

Question 5

What’s the top stopover airport for flights from London to Xi'an?

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Beijing (PEK) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 43% of one-stop itineraries from London to Xi'an on Cheapflights.

Question 6

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

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A quick flight from London to Xi'an can take about 10h 25m. China Southern provides one of the quickest options available for as low as £432. The distance between London and Xi'an is about 5118 mi. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

Question 7

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

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Currently priced at £347, Tianjin Airlines will fly you from London to Xi'an and back. In addition to Tianjin Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Shenzhen Airlines and China Southern - these airlines can fly you to your destination from £377 and £383, respectively. Tianjin Airlines is 35% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

Question 8

What are the cheapest airlines to fly from London to Xi'an one-way?

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One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as £271 on China Southern. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Tianjin Airlines from £280 and Shenzhen Airlines from £281 one-way.

Question 9

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

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To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from London to Xi'an, you should look to book at least 38 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

Question 10

What is the cheapest day to fly from London to Xi'an?

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Travellers seeking maximum savings on their London to Xi'an flight should consider departing on Monday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Xi'an ranges from 0.0 - 100.0 inches per month. September is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 100.0 mm. January is typically the driest time to visit Xi'an when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

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If weather is an important factor for your trip to Xi'an, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 26.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 0.0 C).

Question 13

What are the most popular routes from London to Xi'an?

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The most popular route from London to Xi'an is London Gatwick - Xi'an Xianyang. You may also consider London Heathrow - Xi'an Xianyang or London City - Xi'an Xianyang.

Question 14

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

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The cheapest flight price from London to Xi'an is £406. On average you can expect to pay £581. The most popular route, (London Gatwick - Xi'an Xianyang), can usually be booked for £444.

Question 15

What are the most popular airlines that fly from London to Xi'an?

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Before booking your flight from London to Xi'an check out the most popular airlines for this route: Air China, China Southern or Tianjin Airlines.

Question 16

What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from London to Xi'an?

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Departing on a Sunday is a good option for securing a great price. You can expect to save up to 23% when planning your travel around this day of the week.

Question 17

How far in advance should I book a flight from London to Xi'an?

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When searching for a good deal, it’s best to be prepared for potential fluctuations in price. We recommend booking at least 39 days in advance, which can save you up to 4% on flights from London to Xi'an compared to booking the week you need them. Waiting 39 days out may not be for everyone, so we have options available for flights within the next two weeks, with the lowest price starting at £345. For sooner than that we have options available in the next 3 days from £353.

Question 18

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

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November can be a great time to fly to Xi'an from London with a flight ticket averaging about £535. Cheapflights users have found deals in the month of November for as cheap as £358. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of December.

Question 19

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

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A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from London to Xi'an in the afternoon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 31% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the morning.

Question 20

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

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If you book a flight to Xi'an from London, you will be flying to Xianyang, which is the city’s only airport. Xi'an Xianyang (XIY) is located 16.5 mi from the center of Xi'an. There are 0 flights from London to Xianyang per day from 4 different airlines.

Question 21

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

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

Question 22

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

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

Question 23

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

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Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from London 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.

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How does Cheapflights help users find flights from London to Xi'an?

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When you search for this flight from London to Xi'an, Cheapflights searches on 900+ travel sites to save you time finding great flight deals online. Additionally, we offer filter features so you can choose a preferred cabin class or airline, see different price ranges, and much more so you can book the flight for you.

Question 25

Why should you use Cheapflights to find cheap flight tickets from London to Xi'an?

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Cheapflights taps into our reliable network of hundreds of airlines and travel agencies to find the best deals for flights from London to Xi'an for you. Better yet — we are completely free to use.

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Can Cheapflights find flights from London to Xi'an with no change fees?

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Users can book flights with no change fees policies with our dedicated filters. Book flights from London to Xi'an flexibly with Cheapflights today.

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Can Cheapflights notify me if prices for flights from London to Xi'an become cheaper?

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Round-trip from	£415
One-way from	£267
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	November
Average price	£399

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Tianjin Airlines	Cheapest£347	Average£427	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search Tianjin Airlines flights
Shenzhen Airlines	Cheapest£377	Average£415	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time63%	Search Shenzhen Airlines flights
China Southern	Cheapest£383	Average£438	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%	Search China Southern flights
Air China	Cheapest£406	Average£483	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time67%	Search Air China flights

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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from London to Xi'an Xianyang are usually found in November or February, booked 39 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Wednesday and return on a Tuesday

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