Cheapest airlines flights from Xining to Golmud

You can pick from 1 carriers that fly from Xining to Golmud including Tibet Airlines, , , with China Eastern Airlines serving cheapest ticket on this route.

Search for direct flights from Xining to Golmud in the next 3 months. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data, one-way direct flights start at €46, and round-trip direct flights start at €113.

Displayed flight fares from Xining to Golmud are based on average prices across airlines for the next 3 months, according to the latest Trip.com database.

Xining to Golmud Flight Details

The distance between Xining and Golmud is about 648.51 km. The average flying time from Xining to Golmud is around 1 hour 26 minutes. Based on Trip.com's latest data, travel demand is highest in December. The off-season for travel is July.

Cheapest one-way flight price€46
Cheapest return ticket price€113
Cheapest monthJuly
Peak season for travelDecember
Flight distance648.51 km
Average flight time1 hour 26 minutes
Popular airlineTibet Airlines

When is the cheapest time to book flights from Xining to Golmud?

The cheapest time to fly from Xining to Golmud: Dec 28 to Jan 4 — one-way prices start at €46.

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Displayed prices are calculated based on the cheapest average weekly prices of the corresponding route on Trip.com.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What are the cheapest flights from Xining to Golmud (XNN-GOQ)?

    Based on Trip.com data, China Eastern Airlines offers one-way fares as low as €46 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. XNN to GOQ on Sat, Jan 3), while China Eastern Airlines offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from €113 departing on Sat, Dec 20 and returning on Wed, Dec 24.
  • At the moment, you can catch a nonstop flight from Xining to Golmud with the following airlines, including: Tibet Airlines Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.
  • It takes about 1 hour 26 minutes to fly from Xining to Golmud.
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Xining to Golmud is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.
  • Based on Trip.com data in the past 4 weeks, there is 14 flight per week flying from Xining to Golmud. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: Tibet Airlines: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- TV9839 (16:29)
  • To find best deals on flights from Xining to Golmud, you can use various tools on Trip.com:
    · Be flexible with your travel dates to get the cheapest flight deal. Now the cheapest flight deal is on Sat, Jan 3, with one-way flights priced at just €46.
    · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is China Eastern Airlines.
    · Set up price alerts to easily monitor ticket prices without having to check every day.
    · Check Trip.com flight deals and promo codes frequently.
    · Avoid peak season unless you book very early. It seems the peak season for Golmud travel is around December.
    · Get exclusive promo codes for Trip.com app users.
  • The cheapest months to fly from Xining to Golmud is July, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our December flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Xining to Golmud on December 31, 2025 with China Eastern Airlines, with prices starting at €50.
  • You can land at any one of the following hubs in Golmud, with Xining Caojiapu International Airport to Golmud Airport (XNN-GOQ) is by far the most common option on this route: Golmud Airport (GOQ).
  • The time difference between Golmud and Xining is 0h.
  • Tickets can only be changed or canceled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.