Cheap flights from Samarkand to Xian

One-way fares from $268 · SKD → SIA · prices found by travellers in the last 48 hours

Cheapest fare
$268

Loong Air · Tue, Dec 29

Cheapest month
December

from $268

Direct flights
Yes

Loong Air

Flight time
4h 50m

3,740 km

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Cheapest month to fly from Samarkand to Xian

Lowest one-way fare per person in each month. Choose a month to see every date.

  1. November 2026 $275
  2. December 2026 Cheapest $268
  3. January 2027 $280
  4. February 2027 $275

Cheapest dates in December 2026

The lowest fares we've seen for each day, cheapest first.

Loong Air
Depart15:20 Tue, Dec 29SKD → XIY 5h 00m · Direct
$268one way, per person
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Loong Air
Depart15:20 Tue, Dec 22SKD → XIY 5h 00m · Direct
$275one way, per person
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Loong Air
Depart15:20 Fri, Dec 25SKD → XIY 4h 50m · Direct
$275one way, per person
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Loong Air
Depart15:20 Sun, Dec 6SKD → XIY 4h 50m · Direct
$279one way, per person
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Loong Air
Depart15:20 Wed, Dec 30SKD → XIY 4h 50m · Direct
$280one way, per person
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Loong Air
Depart15:20 Fri, Dec 4SKD → XIY 4h 50m · Direct
$281one way, per person
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Centrum Air
Depart06:10 Thu, Dec 31SKD → XIY 8h 50m · 2 stops
$315one way, per person
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Uzbekistan Helicopters
Depart12:00 Sat, Dec 26SKD → XIY 7h 00m · 2 stops
$319one way, per person
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About flights from Samarkand to Xian

Samarkand (SKD) and Xian (SIA) are about 3,740 km apart. Direct flights take around 4h 50m, and recent direct fares were with Loong Air. Over the next few months, one-way fares start from $268, and December 2026 is currently the cheapest month to fly.

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Frequently asked questions

How much is a flight from Samarkand to Xian?

The cheapest one-way fare we've seen recently is $268 with Loong Air, departing Tuesday, December 29, 2026. Over the coming months, the lowest fare in each month ranges from $268 to $280.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Samarkand to Xian?

December 2026 currently has the lowest fares, from $268 one way.

Are there direct flights from Samarkand to Xian?

Yes. Recent direct fares were with Loong Air.

How long is the flight from Samarkand to Xian?

A direct flight takes about 4h 50m. Samarkand and Xian are around 3,740 km apart.

Which airlines fly from Samarkand to Xian?

Recent fares on this route were with Uzbekistan Airways, Loong Air, Centrum Air, Uzbekistan Helicopters and Turkish Airlines.

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