Cheap flights from Xining to Almaty

One-way fares from $323 · XNN → ALA · prices found by travellers in the last 48 hours

Compare all dates Almaty → Xining
Cheapest fare
$323

Air China · Tue, Jan 12

Cheapest month
January

from $323

Direct flights
Not recently

Usually 1+ stop

Quickest trip
6h 30m

2,240 km

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Cheapest month to fly from Xining to Almaty

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

  1. January 2027 Cheapest $323
  2. February 2027 $392

Cheapest dates in January 2027

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

Air China
Depart21:55 Sun, Jan 10XNN → ALA 8h 25m · 1 stop
$323one way, per person
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Air China
Depart10:45 Tue, Jan 12XNN → ALA 6h 30m · 1 stop
$323one way, per person
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About flights from Xining to Almaty

Xining (XNN) and Almaty (ALA) are about 2,240 km apart. We haven't seen direct fares on this route recently, so expect at least one stop; the quickest journey we've seen takes about 6h 30m. Over the next few months, one-way fares start from $323, and January 2027 is currently the cheapest month to fly.

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Frequently asked questions

How much is a flight from Xining to Almaty?

The cheapest one-way fare we've seen recently is $323 with Air China, departing Tuesday, January 12, 2027. Over the coming months, the lowest fare in each month ranges from $323 to $392.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Xining to Almaty?

January 2027 currently has the lowest fares, from $323 one way.

Are there direct flights from Xining to Almaty?

We haven't seen direct fares recently, so most journeys include at least one stop.

How long is the flight from Xining to Almaty?

The quickest journey we've seen takes about 6h 30m. Xining and Almaty are around 2,240 km apart.

Which airlines fly from Xining to Almaty?

Recent fares on this route were with Air China.

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