Almaty (ALA) to Chengdu (TFU) flights
An economy award from Almaty (ALA) to Chengdu (TFU) starts at 18,000 miles one way with ANA Mileage Club on Air China, plus taxes and fees from $15. One airline flies nonstop from Almaty (ALA) to Chengdu (TFU): Air China. The two airports are 1,751 miles (2,818 km) apart. Air China is in Star Alliance. There are also 12 ways to fly it with one stop, through Yining, Urumqi and Bishkek and more.
How many miles ALA to TFU costs
Economy, one way, on the nonstop flights, from the Award Flight Pricer's award charts. Ranges run off-peak to peak; "from" is the floor of a dynamic price.
| Program | Economy | Taxes and fees |
|---|---|---|
| ANA Mileage ClubOn Air China | 18,000 | $15–60 |
| Air Canada AeroplanOn Air China | 25,000 | $43–88 |
| Avianca LifeMilesOn Air China | 30,000 | $40–85 |
| EVA Air Infinity MileageLandsOn Air China | 40,000 | $15–60 |
| TAP Miles&GoOn Air China | 40,000 | $59.80–454.80 |
| Thai Royal Orchid PlusOn Air China | 40,000 | $15–60 |
| Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerOn Air China | 45,500 | $15–60 |
| Turkish Airlines Miles&SmilesOn Air China | 55,000 | $35–360 |
Business and first class prices are in the Award Flight Pricer. Chart prices need award space on your date, so search it before you transfer points.
Compare every program in the Award Flight PricerAirlines flying nonstop from ALA to TFU
- Air ChinaStar Alliance · bookable with 11 programsWho books it
Book ALA to TFU with points
Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.
- Air Canada AeroplanBooks Air China
- Air New Zealand AirpointsBooks Air China
- ANA Mileage ClubBooks Air China
- Avianca LifeMilesBooks Air China
- EVA Air Infinity MileageLandsBooks Air China
- Lufthansa Miles & MoreBooks Air China
- Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerBooks Air China
- TAP Miles&GoBooks Air China
- Thai Royal Orchid PlusBooks Air China
- Turkish Airlines Miles&SmilesBooks Air China
- United MileagePlusBooks Air China
ALA to TFU with one stop
12 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Yining (YIN)FlyArystan, then Air China, Sichuan Airlines and 4 moreFS3U+3
- Via Urumqi (URC)China Southern Airlines the whole way
3U8L+7 - Via Bishkek (BSZ)Air Astana, then Loong AirGJ
- Via Xian (XIY)China Southern Airlines the whole wayFS3U
- Via Tashkent (TAS)Uzbekistan Airways, Air Astana and 2 more, then Loong AirHYC6+1GJ
- Via Novosibirsk (OVB)S7 Airlines the whole way
- Via Hanoi (HAN)VietJet Air, then Sichuan Airlines and Chengdu Airlines
3UEU - Via Beijing (PKX)China Southern Airlines the whole way
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- Via Beijing (PEK)Air China the whole way3U+1
- Via Guangzhou (CAN)China Southern Airlines the whole way3U+5
- Via Hong Kong (HKG)Cathay Pacific, then Sichuan Airlines, Air China and 1 more
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- Via Hangzhou (HGH)Loong Air the whole wayGJ3U+4
ALA to TFU: common questions
How many miles does ALA to TFU cost?
In economy it starts at 18,000 miles one way with ANA Mileage Club on Air China, plus taxes and fees from $15. Next cheapest: Air Canada Aeroplan (25,000), Avianca LifeMiles (30,000) and EVA Air Infinity MileageLands (40,000). These are award chart prices from the Award Flight Pricer. Programs that price dynamically can cost more on busy dates, so check yours before you transfer points. Business and first class prices are in the pricer too.
Which airlines fly nonstop from ALA to TFU?
Air China (Star Alliance) flies nonstop from Almaty (ALA) to Chengdu (TFU).
How far is Almaty from Chengdu by plane?
Almaty (ALA) and Chengdu (TFU) are 1,751 miles (2,818 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
Which points programs can book ALA to TFU award flights?
11 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Air Canada Aeroplan, Air New Zealand Airpoints, ANA Mileage Club, Avianca LifeMiles, EVA Air Infinity MileageLands, Lufthansa Miles & More, Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer, TAP Miles&Go and 3 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.
Where can I connect between Almaty and Chengdu?
The most direct connections are through Yining (YIN), Urumqi (URC), Bishkek (BSZ), Xian (XIY) and Tashkent (TAS). On 7 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example China Southern Airlines through Urumqi.
More routes
Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.