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Scan through all non-stop flights from Chengdu to Xining. The full flight schedule below gives an overview of all non-stop flights from TFU to XNN, which includes the daily timetable of every operating airline for the upcoming 12 months.
Note: for airline-specific flight schedules, please scroll further down.
The Subarctic region surrounding Xining is famous for its natural landscapes, rich wildlife, and spectacular sights such as the Northern Lights and the midnight sun. Winters here are long, harsh, and extremely cold, typically lasting between 6 to 8 months, with temperatures often dropping below -20°C (-4°F). Summers on the other hand are short but pleasant, lasting only 1 to 3 months, with temperatures reaching a comfortable 15°C to 20°C (59°F to 68°F) and lots of daylight.
The best time to visit is during the long, sunny winter months from November to March, perfect for enjoying a variety of winter sports in the higher elevations. For a trip outside winter, mid-summer (May to August) offers mild, and pleasantly warm weather.
In total there are 4 airlines operating nonstop flights from Chengdu TFU to Xining XNN. This section gives an overview of the flight schedules and timetables of every airline with direct flights for this route.
Click an airline below to view their TFU XNN flight schedule.
Flights from TFU to XNN are operated 32 times a week, with an average of 5 flights per day. Departure times vary between 07:35 - 18:25. The earliest flight departs at 07:35, the last flight departs at 18:25. However, this depends on the date you are flying so please check with the full flight schedule above to see which departure times are available on your preferred date(s) of travel.
You can fly in Economy and Business Class. Premium Economy and First Class are not available on this route (at least not as a non-stop flight).
The fastest direct flight from Chengdu to Xining takes 1 hour and 35 minutes. The flight distance between Chengdu and Xining is 450 miles (or 724 km).
There is 1 airport in Xining: Xining Caojiabu Airport (XNN).
There are 32 flights per week flying from Chengdu to Xining (as of April 2026).
1 hour and 35 minutes is the average flight time from Chengdu to Xining.
The distance from Chengdu to Xining is 450 miles (724 kilometers).
Air China, China Eastern, Loong Air and Sichuan Airlines are flying nonstop from Chengdu to Xining.
SkyTeam and Star Alliance are flying nonstop from Chengdu to Xining.
You can fly non-stop in Economy and Business Class.
Aircraft types that fly from Chengdu to Xining:
The earliest flight departs at 07:35 from Chengdu and arrives at 09:15 at Xining.
The latest flight departs at 18:25 from Chengdu and arrives at 19:55 at Xining.
450 miles (724 km) · 1h 35m
07:40
09:15
Air China
Star Alliance
CA 2593
Air China
Airbus A320neo
Y
W
J
F
09:35
11:10
China Eastern
SkyTeam
MU 6163
China Eastern
Airbus A320-100/200
Y
W
J
F
09:35
11:10
China Eastern
SkyTeam
MU 6163
China Eastern
Airbus A320-100/200
Y
W
J
F
13:50
15:40
Sichuan Airlines
3U 6343
Sichuan Airlines
Airbus A320-100/200
Y
W
J
F
13:50
15:40
Sichuan Airlines
3U 6343
Sichuan Airlines
Airbus A319
Y
W
J
F
13:50
15:40
Sichuan Airlines
3U 6343
Sichuan Airlines
Airbus A320neo
Y
W
J
F
13:50
15:40
Sichuan Airlines
3U 6343
Sichuan Airlines
Airbus A320-100/200
Y
W
J
F
13:50
15:40
Sichuan Airlines
3U 6343
Sichuan Airlines
Airbus A320-100/200
Y
W
J
F
13:50
15:40
Sichuan Airlines
3U 6343
Sichuan Airlines
Airbus A320neo
Y
W
J
F
13:50
15:40
Sichuan Airlines
3U 6343
Sichuan Airlines
Airbus A320-100/200
Y
W
J
F
13:50
15:40
Sichuan Airlines
3U 6343
Sichuan Airlines
Airbus A319
Y
W
J
F
13:50
15:40
Sichuan Airlines
3U 6343
Sichuan Airlines
Airbus A320-100/200
Y
W
J
F
17:25
19:10
Loong Air
GJ 8659
Loong Air
Airbus A320-100/200
Y
W
J
F
18:25
19:55
Air China
Star Alliance
CA 2599
Air China
Boeing 737-700
Y
W
J
F
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