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$1,402+ Cheap flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Xining (XNN)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 6/14. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — XNN
May 5 — May 121
Mon 5/5
Mon 5/12
1 adult, Economy
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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Francisco (SFO) to Xining (XNN). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated April 30, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$1,707
(Gurufare)
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Cheapest flights from San Francisco to Xining
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Francisco to Xining. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 30, 2025.

This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 7/2112:00 pmSFO - XNN
1 stop21h 20mChina Eastern
Tue 8/124:15 pmXNN - SFO
2 stops55h 50mChina Eastern
Deal found 4/29$1,571
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 7/2112:00 pmSFO - XNN
1 stop21h 20mMultiple Airlines
Tue 8/123:40 pmXNN - SFO
1 stop33h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/29$2,080
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 7/216:50 pmSFO - XNN
3 stops29h 40mChina Southern
Tue 8/124:50 pmXNN - SFO
3 stops66h 40mChina Southern
Deal found 4/29$2,137

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Francisco to Xining that are best for you.

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San Francisco

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Xining

Route

Depart

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Price

San FranciscoXining

SFO - XNN

SFOXNN

San Francisco

Mon 7/21

12:00 pm-12:20 am

1 stop21h 20m

Xining Caojiabao

Tue 8/12

4:15 pm-9:05 am

2 stops55h 50m

$1,571

San FranciscoXining

SFO - XNN

SFOXNN

San Francisco

Mon 7/21

12:00 pm-12:20 am

1 stop21h 20m

Xining Caojiabao

Tue 8/12

3:40 pm-10:30 am

1 stop33h 50m

$2,080

San FranciscoXining

SFO - XNN

SFOXNN

San Francisco

Mon 7/21

6:50 pm-3:30 pm

3 stops29h 40m

Xining Caojiabao

Tue 8/12

4:50 pm-8:30 pm

3 stops66h 40m

$2,137

San FranciscoXining

SFO - XNN

SFOXNN

San Francisco

Sat 6/14

4:18 pm-3:30 pm

3 stops32h 12m

$1,402

San FranciscoXining

SFO - XNN

SFOXNN

San Francisco

Sat 6/14

12:00 pm-9:40 am

1 stop30h 40m

$3,827

San FranciscoXining

SFO - XNN

SFOXNN

San Francisco

Fri 6/13

1:05 am-10:05 pm

2 stops30h 00m

$4,138

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Deals found on 4/29

Compare providers for flights from San Francisco to Xining

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from San Francisco to Xining in April.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on San Francisco-Xining flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on San Francisco-Xining flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from San Francisco-Xining flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on San Francisco-Xining flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for San Francisco-Xining flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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Everything you need to know about your flight from San Francisco to Xining

Rainfall in Xining by month

Plan your trip to Xining by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Xining ranges from 0.0 - 3.1 inches per month. August is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.1 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Xining when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in Xining by month

Plan your trip to Xining by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Xining, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 62.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 21.2 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Xining

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Xining. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Xining. Reviews last updated April 30, 2025.
China Southern
7.5
Good
96 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

7.9

Food

7.3

Crew

8.3

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 3
10.0
Excellent

Puey cheng,Apr 2025

SIN - CAN

Seats are clean and comfortable. Most important, the leg room is wider than many other airlines
China Southern
7.5
Good
96 reviews
China Southern
7.5
Good
96 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

7.9

Food

7.3

Crew

8.3

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 3
10.0
Excellent

Puey cheng,Apr 2025

SIN - CAN

Seats are clean and comfortable. Most important, the leg room is wider than many other airlines
China Eastern
7.1
Good
148 reviews
China Southern
7.5
Good
96 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

7.9

Food

7.3

Crew

8.3

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 3
10.0
Excellent

Puey cheng,Apr 2025

SIN - CAN

Seats are clean and comfortable. Most important, the leg room is wider than many other airlines

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