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Cheap flights to Qinghai from $587 One Way, $925 Round Trip

$925 return flights and $587 one-way flights to Qinghai were the cheapest prices found within the past 7 days, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Sun, Aug 10 - Tue, Aug 12
XMN
Xiamen
XNN
Xining
$925 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$925
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Xiamen Airlines flight, departing Sun, Aug 10 from Xiamen to Xining, returning Tue, Aug 12, priced at $925 found 1 day ago
Sun, May 4 - Thu, May 15
LAX
Los Angeles
XNN
Xining
$1,088 Roundtrip, found 5 days ago
$1,088
Roundtrip
found 5 days ago
Select Cathay Pacific flight, departing Sun, May 4 from Los Angeles to Xining, returning Thu, May 15, priced at $1,088 found 5 days ago
Fri, Nov 21 - Sun, Nov 30
LAX
Los Angeles
XNN
Xining
$1,179 Roundtrip, found 4 days ago
$1,179
Roundtrip
found 4 days ago
Select Sichuan Airlines flight, departing Fri, Nov 21 from Los Angeles to Xining, returning Sun, Nov 30, priced at $1,179 found 4 days ago
Sun, May 4 - Thu, May 15
LAX
Los Angeles
XNN
Xining
$1,219 Roundtrip, found 5 days ago
$1,219
Roundtrip
found 5 days ago
Select Cathay Pacific flight, departing Sun, May 4 from Los Angeles to Xining, returning Thu, May 15, priced at $1,219 found 5 days ago
Sun, May 4 - Thu, May 15
LAX
Los Angeles
XNN
Xining
$1,234 Roundtrip, found 5 days ago
$1,234
Roundtrip
found 5 days ago
Select Cathay Pacific flight, departing Sun, May 4 from Los Angeles to Xining, returning Thu, May 15, priced at $1,234 found 5 days ago
Sun, May 4 - Thu, May 15
LAX
Los Angeles
XNN
Xining
$1,275 Roundtrip, found 5 days ago
$1,275
Roundtrip
found 5 days ago
Select Cathay Pacific flight, departing Sun, May 4 from Los Angeles to Xining, returning Thu, May 15, priced at $1,275 found 5 days ago
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Holiday Inn Express Xining Railway Station by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Xining Railway Station by IHG

2.5 out of 5
No.145, Huzhu West Road,, Chengdong District, Xining
Stay at this hotel in Xining. Enjoy free breakfast. Popular attractions Nanchan Temple and Xining Nanshan Mountain are located nearby.
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Holiday Inn Express Xining Railway Station by IHG
The Sebel Xi Ning - Managed by Sofitel

The Sebel Xi Ning - Managed by Sofitel

4 out of 5
63 Wu Si Xi Road, Cheng Xi Dist, Xining
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is $63 per night from May 2 to May 3
$63
includes taxes & fees
$60 per night
May 2 - May 3
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly aparthotel in Xining. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 3 restaurants. Popular attractions Tibetan Plateau Wildlife Zoo ...
9/10 Wonderful! (71 reviews)
"The hotel manager CoCo was particularly helpful and provided excellent, above and beyond service to me. If you stay at this hotel, you should know that staff don't speak English, but CoCo the manager spoke excellent English which helped on several interactions."

Reviewed on Sep 25, 2023

The Sebel Xi Ning - Managed by Sofitel
Sofitel Xining

Sofitel Xining

3.5 out of 5
63 Wu Si Xi Rd, Chengxi District, Xining, Qinghai
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is $72 per night from May 7 to May 8
$72
includes taxes & fees
$67 per night
May 7 - May 8
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Xining. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 3 restaurants. Popular attractions Tibetan Plateau Wildlife Zoo and ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (48 reviews)
"Probably the best hotel in Xining. Nice building and good rooms. Good gym, yoga, ping pong and billiard rooms. Excellent service, all requests are fulfilled within minutes."

Reviewed on Sep 25, 2024

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Qinghai Baiyun Xiangling Hotel

Qinghai Baiyun Xiangling Hotel

3 out of 5
Xining Train Station East Square, Jianguo Road North, Xining, Qinghai
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Xining. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Xining Dongguan Mosque and ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (32 reviews)
"Just next to Xining Railway Station. Great for folks whowant to take train to Lhasa. Otherwise, not much food and shopping nearby. You have to walk about 20 minutes along Jianguo Road to do that. Front desk staff are very helpful. They can help you to print Tibet Visit Permit for RMB20 per page. ..."

Reviewed on Sep 20, 2019

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Qinghai Baiyun Xiangling Hotel
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Family Friendly Hotels in Qinghai

Golmud Hotel

Golmud Hotel

2 out of 5
43 Middle Kunlun Road, Golmud
Stay at this hotel in Haixi Mongol and Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture. Enjoy free parking, breakfast (surcharge), and a conference center. Popular attraction ...
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Golmud Hotel
Sanwant Hotel

Sanwant Hotel

2.5 out of 5
No 79 Changjiang Road, Xining, Qinghai
Stay at this hotel in Xining. Enjoy free parking, a nightclub, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Nanchan Temple and Xining Nanshan Mountain are ...
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Sanwant Hotel
Sofitel Xining

Sofitel Xining

3.5 out of 5
63 Wu Si Xi Rd, Chengxi District, Xining, Qinghai
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is $72 per night from May 7 to May 8
$72
includes taxes & fees
$67 per night
May 7 - May 8
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Xining. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 3 restaurants. Popular attractions Tibetan Plateau Wildlife Zoo and ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (48 reviews)
"Probably the best hotel in Xining. Nice building and good rooms. Good gym, yoga, ping pong and billiard rooms. Excellent service, all requests are fulfilled within minutes."

Reviewed on Sep 25, 2024

Sofitel Xining
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The Sebel Xi Ning - Managed by Sofitel

The Sebel Xi Ning - Managed by Sofitel

4 out of 5
63 Wu Si Xi Road, Cheng Xi Dist, Xining
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is $63 per night from May 2 to May 3
$63
includes taxes & fees
$60 per night
May 2 - May 3
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly aparthotel in Xining. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 3 restaurants. Popular attractions Tibetan Plateau Wildlife Zoo ...
9/10 Wonderful! (71 reviews)
"The hotel manager CoCo was particularly helpful and provided excellent, above and beyond service to me. If you stay at this hotel, you should know that staff don't speak English, but CoCo the manager spoke excellent English which helped on several interactions."

Reviewed on Sep 25, 2023

The Sebel Xi Ning - Managed by Sofitel
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Need a Car For After Your Flight?

Economy

Chevrolet Spark or similar
  • 4 people
Chevrolet Spark
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Compact

Ford Focus or similar
  • 4 people
Ford Focus
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Midsize

Toyota Corolla or similar
  • 5 people
Toyota Corolla
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SUV

Jeep Compass or similar
  • 5 people
Jeep Compass
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Qinghai

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Frequently asked questions

Which airlines fly to Qinghai?
With 12 airlines flying to Xining Airport (XNN), you’ll be making your way around Qinghai before long. Picking a flight that suits your travel plans is easy as pie. Compare the available fares from these top domestic carriers and get ready to touch down at Xining Airport (XNN):

  • China Eastern Airlines - 392 flights to Qinghai per month
  • China Southern Airlines - 350 flights to Qinghai per month
  • Sichuan Airlines - 196 flights to Qinghai per month

What is the best airport to fly to in Qinghai?
Touch down at Xining Airport (XNN), the primary gateway to Qinghai. Booking your flight to this region doesn’t get much easier.
How much is a flight to Qinghai?
Loads of incredible deals were on offer this week, with return flights to Qinghai fluctuating from $925 to $1,275. But it was jet-setters flying in from Los Angeles (LAX) who snapped up the best bargains. One-way fares to Qinghai started from a low $587.
How to book the cheapest flight to Qinghai?
With some of the most incredible flight deals around, you’re guaranteed value for money with Orbitz. The following handy hints will help you snap up cheap flights to Qinghai — and leave you with more cash to splash:

  • Departing from or arriving at nearby airports can work out cheaper. Type in your preferred departure and arrival airports. Next, click on the ‘Nearby airports’ function below to explore your options.
  • Similarly, click on the ‘Show flexible dates’ option to view the prices for days around your selected departure. It’s possible to score cheaper flight deals if you’re flexible with your schedule.
  • To optimize your results, hit ‘Show options.’ You can search based on airlines, seating class, and nonstop and refundable flights. You can also select whether you want to fly in the morning, afternoon or evening under ‘Sort & Filter’ to the left.
  • Book as soon as you’ve worked out your travel dates. While you can get lucky now and then, tickets rarely get cheaper as your departure date gets closer.
  • Make serious savings on your vacation by combining your flights, hotels and car rentals into a package. Your budget will thank you.
  • Don’t fly during peak seasons if possible. By avoiding summer and school vacations, you can save a significant amount on your airfares.

How long is a flight to Qinghai?
How long you’ll be in the air for depends on many factors, including your place of departure. Below is a list of flight times for some of the most common domestic routes to Qinghai:

  • Xi’an (XIY-Xianyang Intl.) to Xining Airport (XNN) - 1 hour and 35 minutes
  • Zhengzhou (CGO) to Xining Airport (XNN) - 2 hours and 6 minutes
  • Shanghai (PVG-Pudong Intl.) to Xining Airport (XNN) - 3 hours and 22 minutes

What is the best time to book a flight to Qinghai?
Generally speaking, January is the ideal time to purchase your airfare. This is followed by February and August. Keep this in mind while you hunt for a cheap flight to Qinghai.
What day of the week is the cheapest to book a flight to Qinghai?
If you’re after inexpensive airfares to Qinghai, the best days to book are Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Saturdays. With Orbitz (and some good timing!), an unbeatable flight deal will be all yours.
What is the cheapest day of the week to fly to Qinghai?
According to Orbitz data from 2020, you should start your vacation on a Monday to get cheap flights to Qinghai. Next most affordable day? Tuesday. Saturday is the most expensive. So, think about leaving early in the week if you want to score a bargain fare without paying premium prices.
What is the cheapest month to fly to Qinghai?
To book cheap flights to Qinghai, you should depart in August. If saving big on your ticket is your number one priority, Orbitz data has found that this is generally an excellent month to travel. June is when fares are at their highest.
Which airlines allow free cancellation?
Orbitz makes it a piece of cake to find airlines that offer flexibility. Simply select “Filter by flexible change policies” when searching for your Qinghai flights and ta-da! We’ll show you options that include free cancellation, no change fees and of course, the best price.
What do I need for the flight to Qinghai?
Any lengthy journey can be daunting, but it’s nothing a little preparation can’t solve. We’ve put together our top tips to ensure your trip is a hassle-free one:

  • In all cases you’ll need some identification. How much? This depends on where you’re traveling from. When booking, we suggest to type in the same name, gender and birth date as indicated on your government-issued ID.
  • If you’re jetting directly to Qinghai, chances are you’re going to be in the air for quite some time. Bring some snacks and entertainment to keep you occupied. Now is the time to dive into that book you’ve haven’t finished!
  • Temperatures in the cabin can go from hot to cold quickly, so it’s best to pack a sweater. Also consider wearing compression socks. They can help prevent swelling and improve blood circulation.

How many direct flights are there to Qinghai?
Right now, there are 305 direct flights every month to Qinghai. When it comes to airlines that will take you there, you’ve got plenty of choice. China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines and Tibet Airlines are some of the most well-known. Sichuan Airlines, Air China and Loong Air are other reliable carriers that offer nonstop services.
How do I get cheap first-class/business deals to Qinghai?
Savvy travelers have a talent for finding first or business-class airfares to Qinghai that don’t cost a packet. Follow their example with these useful hints:

  • Flexibility doesn’t just help with your yoga. Have some room to move around your travel dates so you can snap up cheaper airfares when they crop up.
  • Many low-cost airlines these days offer top-notch business-class seating without the pricey fees.
  • Bid for an upgrade in online auctions (if available) or upgrade your ticket through your loyalty program.

What is the best time to go to Qinghai?
There’s loads of fun to be had whatever time of the year you choose to go to Qinghai, but February, April and August are the most popular months. Like to fill your itinerary with stacks of warm-weather experiences? Plan your getaway close to June 20. This is when the summer season begins in the Northern Hemisphere. Expect the mercury to drift between 50 ºF and 65 ºF at this time.
Travel tips for Qinghai

  • Qinghai is filled with amazing attractions and Shanghai Disneyland© is one of them. Organize a car rental and cruise there at your own speed.
  • If you love the excitement and buzz of major cities, start your trip in Xining. This happening destination is the first stop for many travelers to the area.

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