The average price of a 7-day trip to Xichang is $1,338 for a solo traveler, $2,403 for a couple, and $4,505 for a family of 4. Xichang hotels range from $29 to $134 per night with an average of $36, while most vacation rentals will cost $80 to $380 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Sanyi Airport (LJG) are between $783 and $1,444 per person for economy flights and $2,457 to $4,531 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $26 to $41 per person per day for transportation and enjoying local restaurants.
See below for average, budget, and luxury trip costs. You can also look up flight costs from your airport for more tailored flight pricing.
The Cheapest Times to Visit Xichang, CN
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to LJG and stay in a Xichang hotel:
- April 2nd to October 21st (except the weeks of April 30th, June 18th and July 23rd)
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Xichang is usually late August to early September.
Average Xichang Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Xichang for a week is $994-$1,883($142-$269 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $26 to $41 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $596 to $1,242 for economy
Lodging: $36 to $37 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $49 to $59 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Xichang for a week is $2,146-$3,816($307-$545 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $52 to $82 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,192 to $2,484 for economy
Lodging: $36 to $37 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $49 to $59 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Xichang for a week is $3,544-$6,614($506-$945 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $104 to $164 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,384 to $4,968 for economy
Lodging: $72 to $74 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $74 to $83 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Xichang
How cheap can you make a vacation to Xichang? The cheapest trip to Xichang is about $113 per person per day for travelers willing to take standby flights, deal with inconvenience, and otherwise limit travel expenses. About 10% of rentals are available in the $0 to $100 range for an entire place, and vacation rentals can be booked for as low as $20 per night. These inexpensive rentals must be booked as early as possible and may not be in the most desirable areas. 1-star hotels are more likely to be available, with rooms starting at around $25.
Even cheaper trips are possible depending on where you live and whether you can drive. Check the cheapest times to fly for more saving ideas.
Budget Solo Traveler
The lowest cost for one person to visit Xichang for a week is $793-$1,696($113-$242 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $11 to $22 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $596 to $1,242 for economy
Lodging: $25 to $29 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $20 to $50 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Xichang for a week is $1,466-$3,092($209-$442 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $22 to $44 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,192 to $2,484 for economy
Lodging: $25 to $29 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $20 to $50 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Xichang for a week is $2,884-$6,064($412-$866 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $44 to $88 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,384 to $4,968 for economy
Lodging: $50 to $58 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $32 to $80 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very easy to travel to Xichang cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Xichang Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Xichang.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Xichang for a week is $2,369-$7,802($338-$1,115 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $52 to $90 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,603 to $3,068 for first class
Lodging: $67 to $134 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $380 to $684 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Xichang for a week is $4,336-$11,500($619-$1,643 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $104 to $180 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,206 to $6,136 for first class
Lodging: $67 to $134 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $380 to $684 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Xichang for a week is $8,672-$21,356($1,239-$3,051 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $208 to $360 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $6,412 to $12,272 for first class
Lodging: $134 to $268 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $570 to $1,094 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Xichang Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Xichang is much lower than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Xichang due to very high property costs. The graphs below show how much cost can vary depending on the type of experience you’re looking for.
Xichang Lodging Cost by Star Status
The average price for the class of hotel is on the (y) axis. The hotel class (out of 5 stars) is on the (x) axis.
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Prices are based on Xichang hotel averages and may not reflect current prices. In some cases, we extrapolate prices to estimate costs, and hotels with your desired star rating may not be available.
Vacation Rental Prices
The percent of vacation rentals in the price range is on the left (y) axis. Price range is on the bottom (x) axis.
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There are many options for vacation rentals across many price ranges in Xichang.
Flight Costs to Xichang
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $1,444 average in mid January to a low of $783 in late August to early September. Median flight price is $890. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Xichang our data includes 63 originating airports, and 64 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Xichang from an airport like Washington Dulles International (IAD) in Washington, DC (the United States) for an average $3,573 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Shuangliu (CTU) in Chengdu (China) at an average of just $408.
Average Flight Cost by Season
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Average Flight Cost by Day of Week
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The cheapest day to fly in is typically Tuesday, and the cheapest day to fly back is usually Tuesday. Click here to see data for the cost of flights from your airport. In Xichang, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $661, so you can easily save about 84% simply by using our free flight guides and booking in advance.
Daily Expenses Budget
Daily vacation expenses vary more based on what you’re interested in doing. A fine dining restaurant with drinks around Xichang can easily cost $170 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $11 per person. Private tours can cost $334 per day, but self-guided tours to see the outdoor sights can be free. Costs vary wildly, so recommendations are made based on the cost of living and averages we see for this type of vacation.