How long does it take to fly to Xining?

On average, it takes 24h 28m to fly from California to Xining if you fly out of San Francisco (the most popular airport in California) and into Xining (the most popular airport in Xining). If you’re flying out of San Diego and into Xining, then the flight time is around 26h 05m.

What is the cheapest airline that flies from California to Xining Caojiabao?

China Southern is the most popular carrier operating from California to Xining Caojiabao

When did momondo last update prices for flights from California to Xining Caojiabao Airport?

Prices for flights from California to Xining Caojiabao Airport are refreshed on a daily basis.

How old do you have to be to fly from California to Xining Caojiabao Airport?

The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their own age limitations. Flight duration, scheduling, and layovers are among the considerations that may influence age limits. We recommend that you double-check with the airline you are booking with for travel from California to Xining Caojiabao Airport.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Xining Caojiabao Airport?

The travel and health documents required for your trip to Xining Caojiabao Airport can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s license, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at Xining Caojiabao Airport. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

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12:00 pm - 11:20 pmSFO San Francisco-XNN Xining Caojiabao

20h 20m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong

7:50 am - 9:05 amXNN Xining Caojiabao-SFO San Francisco

16h 15m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong

$1,021China Eastern

Thu, Sep 10 - Mon, Sep 14

12:00 pm - 7:40 pmSFO San Francisco-XNN Xining Caojiabao

39h 40m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong

8:30 pm - 1:52 pmXNN Xining Caojiabao-SFO San Francisco

33h 22m2 stops Shanghai Pu Dong Los Angeles

$1,037China Eastern

Thu, Nov 12 - Mon, Nov 16

12:00 pm - 7:40 pmSFO San Francisco-XNN Xining Caojiabao

39h 40m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong

8:30 pm - 1:52 pmXNN Xining Caojiabao-SFO San Francisco

33h 22m2 stops Shanghai Pu Dong Los Angeles

$1,045China Eastern

Thu, Nov 12 - Mon, Nov 16

12:00 pm - 12:20 pmSFO San Francisco-XNN Xining Caojiabao

33h 20m2 stops Shanghai Pu Dong Xi'an Xianyang

7:50 am - 9:05 amXNN Xining Caojiabao-SFO San Francisco

16h 15m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong

$1,081China Eastern

Thu, Sep 10 - Mon, Sep 14

7:05 am - 7:40 pmSFO San Francisco-XNN Xining Caojiabao

44h 35m2 stops Los Angeles Shanghai Pu Dong

8:30 pm - 3:58 pmXNN Xining Caojiabao-SFO San Francisco

35h 28m2 stops Shanghai Pu Dong Los Angeles

$1,085China Eastern

Thu, Nov 12 - Mon, Nov 16

7:05 am - 7:40 pmSFO San Francisco-XNN Xining Caojiabao

44h 35m2 stops Los Angeles Shanghai Pu Dong

8:30 pm - 3:58 pmXNN Xining Caojiabao-SFO San Francisco

35h 28m2 stops Shanghai Pu Dong Los Angeles

$1,094China Eastern

Thu, Nov 12 - Mon, Nov 16

6:15 am - 7:40 pmSAN San Diego-XNN Xining Caojiabao

46h 25m2 stops Los Angeles Shanghai Pu Dong

8:30 pm - 3:04 pmXNN Xining Caojiabao-SAN San Diego

34h 34m2 stops Shanghai Pu Dong Los Angeles

$1,211China Eastern

Thu, Oct 29 - Mon, Nov 2

12:00 pm - 8:25 amSFO San Francisco-XNN Xining Caojiabao

29h 25m2 stops Shanghai Pu Dong Xi'an Xianyang

10:25 am - 3:54 pmXNN Xining Caojiabao-SFO San Francisco

44h 29m2 stops Shanghai Pu Dong Los Angeles

$1,235China Eastern

Thu, Sep 10 - Mon, Sep 14

7:00 am - 9:40 amSJC San Jose-XNN Xining Caojiabao

35h 40m2 stops Los Angeles Shanghai Pu Dong

7:50 am - 2:14 pmXNN Xining Caojiabao-SJC San Jose

21h 24m2 stops Shanghai Pu Dong Los Angeles

$1,529China Eastern

Wed, Sep 23 - Sun, Sep 27

7:00 am - 9:40 amSJC San Jose-XNN Xining Caojiabao

35h 40m2 stops Los Angeles Shanghai Pu Dong

10:25 am - 2:14 pmXNN Xining Caojiabao-SJC San Jose

42h 49m2 stops Shanghai Pu Dong Los Angeles

$1,553China Eastern

Thu, Sep 10 - Mon, Sep 14

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China Eastern flights from California to Xining

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China Eastern

Nov 12

SFO12:00 pmSan Francisco

39h 40m

1 stop

XNN7:40 pmXining Caojiabao

Nov 16

XNN8:30 pmXining Caojiabao

33h 22m

2 stops

SFO1:52 pmSan Francisco

$1,037

China Eastern

Nov 12

SFO12:00 pmSan Francisco

39h 40m

1 stop

XNN7:40 pmXining Caojiabao

Nov 16

XNN8:30 pmXining Caojiabao

33h 22m

2 stops

SFO1:52 pmSan Francisco

$1,045

China Eastern

Nov 12

SFO7:05 amSan Francisco

44h 35m

2 stops

XNN7:40 pmXining Caojiabao

Nov 16

XNN8:30 pmXining Caojiabao

35h 28m

2 stops

SFO3:58 pmSan Francisco

$1,085

Air China flights from California to Xining

Our best Air China deals on California to Xining flight tickets

Air China

Nov 12

SFO5:42 pmSan Francisco

24h 28m

2 stops

XNN10:10 amXining Caojiabao

Nov 16

XNN11:50 amXining Caojiabao

61h 40m

2 stops

SFO9:30 amSan Francisco

$1,526

Air China

Sep 16

SAN9:35 amSan Diego

32h 15m

2 stops

XNN8:50 amXining Caojiabao

Sep 20

XNN9:25 amXining Caojiabao

23h 03m

2 stops

SAN5:28 pmSan Diego

$1,601

Air China

Sep 16

SAN9:35 amSan Diego

32h 15m

2 stops

XNN8:50 amXining Caojiabao

Sep 20

XNN9:25 amXining Caojiabao

23h 03m

2 stops

SAN5:28 pmSan Diego

$1,621

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SFO San Francisco - XNN Xining Caojiabao

SFOXNN

San Francisco

Thu 9/10

12:00 pm-11:20 pm

1 stop20h 20m

Xining Caojiabao

Mon 9/14

7:50 am-9:05 am

1 stop16h 15m

$1,021

San FranciscoXining

SFO San Francisco - XNN Xining Caojiabao

SFOXNN

San Francisco

Thu 11/12

12:00 pm-7:40 pm

1 stop39h 40m

Xining Caojiabao

Mon 11/16

8:30 pm-1:52 pm

2 stops33h 22m

$1,037

San FranciscoXining

SFO San Francisco - XNN Xining Caojiabao

SFOXNN

San Francisco

Thu 11/12

12:00 pm-7:40 pm

1 stop39h 40m

Xining Caojiabao

Mon 11/16

8:30 pm-1:52 pm

2 stops33h 22m

$1,045

San FranciscoXining

SFO San Francisco - XNN Xining Caojiabao

SFOXNN

San Francisco

Thu 9/10

12:00 pm-12:20 pm

2 stops33h 20m

Xining Caojiabao

Mon 9/14

7:50 am-9:05 am

1 stop16h 15m

$1,081

San FranciscoXining

SFO San Francisco - XNN Xining Caojiabao

SFOXNN

San Francisco

Thu 11/12

7:05 am-7:40 pm

2 stops44h 35m

Xining Caojiabao

Mon 11/16

8:30 pm-3:58 pm

2 stops35h 28m

$1,085

San FranciscoXining

SFO San Francisco - XNN Xining Caojiabao

SFOXNN

San Francisco

Thu 11/12

7:05 am-7:40 pm

2 stops44h 35m

Xining Caojiabao

Mon 11/16

8:30 pm-3:58 pm

2 stops35h 28m

$1,094

San DiegoXining

SAN San Diego - XNN Xining Caojiabao

SANXNN

San Diego

Thu 10/29

6:15 am-7:40 pm

2 stops46h 25m

Xining Caojiabao

Mon 11/2

8:30 pm-3:04 pm

2 stops34h 34m

$1,211

San FranciscoXining

SFO San Francisco - XNN Xining Caojiabao

SFOXNN

San Francisco

Thu 9/10

12:00 pm-8:25 am

2 stops29h 25m

Xining Caojiabao

Mon 9/14

10:25 am-3:54 pm

2 stops44h 29m

$1,235

San JoseXining

SJC San Jose - XNN Xining Caojiabao

SJCXNN

San Jose

Wed 9/23

7:00 am-9:40 am

2 stops35h 40m

Xining Caojiabao

Sun 9/27

7:50 am-2:14 pm

2 stops21h 24m

$1,529

San JoseXining

SJC San Jose - XNN Xining Caojiabao

SJCXNN

San Jose

Thu 9/10

7:00 am-9:40 am

2 stops35h 40m

Xining Caojiabao

Mon 9/14

10:25 am-2:14 pm

2 stops42h 49m

$1,553

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Frequently asked questions about flying from California to Xining

When did momondo last update prices for flights from California to Xining Caojiabao Airport?
Prices for flights from California to Xining Caojiabao Airport are refreshed on a daily basis.
How old do you have to be to fly from California to Xining Caojiabao Airport?
The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their own age limitations. Flight duration, scheduling, and layovers are among the considerations that may influence age limits. We recommend that you double-check with the airline you are booking with for travel from California to Xining Caojiabao Airport.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Xining Caojiabao Airport?
The travel and health documents required for your trip to Xining Caojiabao Airport can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s license, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at Xining Caojiabao Airport. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

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