Cheap flights from Xian to Samarkand

One-way fares from $209 · SIA → SKD · prices found by travellers in the last 48 hours

Compare all dates Samarkand → Xian
Cheapest fare
$209

Air China · Tue, Dec 1

Cheapest month
December

from $209

Direct flights
Yes

Loong Air

Flight time
6h 05m

3,740 km

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Cheapest month to fly from Xian to Samarkand

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

  1. November 2026 $259
  2. December 2026 Cheapest $209
  3. January 2027 $269

Cheapest dates in December 2026

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

Air China
Depart10:30 Tue, Dec 1XIY → SKD 10h 05m · 2 stops
$209one way, per person
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Loong Air
Depart11:15 Tue, Dec 29XIY → SKD 6h 05m · Direct
$265one way, per person
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China Southern Airlines
Depart21:20 Fri, Dec 25XIY → SKD 7h 50m · 2 stops
$268one way, per person
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China Southern Airlines
Depart21:20 Thu, Dec 3XIY → SKD 7h 55m · 2 stops
$284one way, per person
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About flights from Xian to Samarkand

Xian (SIA) and Samarkand (SKD) are about 3,740 km apart. Direct flights take around 6h 05m, and recent direct fares were with Loong Air. Over the next few months, one-way fares start from $209, and December 2026 is currently the cheapest month to fly.

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Frequently asked questions

How much is a flight from Xian to Samarkand?

The cheapest one-way fare we've seen recently is $209 with Air China, departing Tuesday, December 1, 2026. Over the coming months, the lowest fare in each month ranges from $209 to $269.

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

December 2026 currently has the lowest fares, from $209 one way.

Are there direct flights from Xian to Samarkand?

Yes. Recent direct fares were with Loong Air.

How long is the flight from Xian to Samarkand?

A direct flight takes about 6h 05m. Xian and Samarkand are around 3,740 km apart.

Which airlines fly from Xian to Samarkand?

Recent fares on this route were with Loong Air, Air China and China Southern Airlines.

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