Cheap Flights from San Francisco to Xi'an
Cheap Flights from San Francisco to Xi'an
Looking for cheap flights from San Francisco to Xi'an? PointsYeah scans award availability across major airline and bank transfer programs in one place, so travelers can compare the lowest points and cash routes faster. Instead of searching each airline separately, users can see pricing from programs like Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt side by side.
Award prices from San Francisco to Xi'an vary by season, cabin, and date, but available award flights can start around 48,000–50,000 points one way, with premium cabins available at higher mileage levels. The live search above allows filtering by cabin, airline, stops, or maximum points to find the best award flights from San Francisco to Xi'an for specific travel dates.
2026-12-29
SFO - XIY
Economy | 2 Stops | 2 left
From 48,000 Pts + $337.5
2026-12-30
SFO - XIY
Economy | 2 Stops | 3 left
From 48,000 Pts + $337.5
2026-12-31
SFO - XIY
Economy | 2 Stops | 5 left
From 48,000 Pts + $337.5
2027-01-03
SFO - XIY
Economy | 2 Stops | 2 left
From 50,000 Pts + $90.8
2026-12-29
SFO - XIY
Economy | 2 Stops | 4 left
From 50,000 Pts + $312
2027-01-01
SFO - XIY
Economy | 2 Stops | 4 left
From 50,000 Pts + $317.6
San Francisco to Xi'an flight facts
Distance
6,475 mi
10,420 km in a straight line
Estimated flight time
about 13h 30m
In the air, for the straight-line distance
Time difference
+16h
Xi'an is 16 hours ahead of San Francisco.
Airports in San Francisco
SFO · San Francisco Intl
Airports in Xi'an
XIY · Xi'an Xianyang Intl
Premium cabin flights from San Francisco to Xi'an
Premium cabin
2026-12-29
SFO - XIY
Premium Economy | 1 Stop | 9+ left
From 71,500 Pts + $13.1
Premium cabin
2026-12-31
SFO - XIY
Premium Economy | 2 Stops | 9+ left
From 71,500 Pts + $13.1
Premium cabin
2026-12-30
SFO - XIY
Premium Economy | 2 Stops | 9+ left
From 71,500 Pts + $20.6
Selected hotels for your next stay
Xi'an (China)
Grand Hyatt Xi'an
From 6,000 Pts or $100
Xian (China)
Younch Hotel Xi'an, an SLH Hotel
From 65,000 Pts or $206
Xi’an (China)
The Ritz-Carlton, Xi'an
From Pts or $185
Frequently Asked Questions
The cheapest route from San Francisco to Xi'an depends on award space, transfer bonuses, and travel dates. PointsYeah compares bank and airline programs in one place so you can find the best points and cash combinations faster.
Yes. Transferable points from Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt can often be moved to airline partners for flights from San Francisco to Xi'an.
Yes. Searching metro codes when available helps compare nearby airport combinations for flights from San Francisco to Xi'an.
San Francisco and Xi'an are about 6,475 miles (10,420 km) apart in a straight line.
Flying the 6,475-mile straight-line distance takes about 13h 30m in the air, estimated from typical cruising speed. Actual travel time depends on the routing; itineraries with connections take longer.
Xi'an is 16 hours ahead of San Francisco.
Departures from San Francisco: San Francisco Intl (SFO). Arrivals in Xi'an: Xi'an Xianyang Intl (XIY).
Travelers searching this route also look at other popular routes into Xi'an, plus the return trip when we track it. Fares and award space change daily.
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