China Β· 406 miles (654 km)

Chengdu (CTU) to Dali City (DLU) flights

Air Canada Aeroplan logo
8,000 milesCheapest economy award, one way, with Air Canada Aeroplan

An economy award from Chengdu (CTU) to Dali City (DLU) starts at 8,000 miles one way with Air Canada Aeroplan on Air China, plus taxes and fees from $33. 3 airlines fly nonstop from Chengdu (CTU) to Dali City (DLU): Air China, Sichuan Airlines and Tibet Airlines. The two airports are 406 miles (654 km) apart. Air China is in Star Alliance. There are also 3 ways to fly it with one stop, through Kunming, Jinghong and Nanning.

How many miles CTU to DLU 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.

ProgramEconomyTaxes and fees
Air Canada AeroplanOn Air China8,000$33–58
ANA Mileage ClubOn Air China10,000$5–30
Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerOn Air China14,500$5–30
Avianca LifeMilesOn Air China15,000$30–55
EVA Air Infinity MileageLandsOn Air China15,000$5–30
Turkish Airlines Miles&SmilesOn Air China15,000$5–70
Thai Royal Orchid PlusOn Air China17,500$5–30
TAP Miles&GoOn Air China40,000$49.80–424.80

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.

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Airlines flying nonstop from CTU to DLU

  • Air China logo
    Air ChinaStar Alliance Β· bookable with 11 programsWho books it
  • 3U
    Sichuan AirlinesNot in an alliance
  • Tibet Airlines logo
    Tibet AirlinesNot in an alliance

Book CTU to DLU with points

Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.

CTU to DLU with one stop

3 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.

  • Via Kunming (KMG)China Eastern Airlines the whole way
    3U
    Air China logo
    China Eastern Airlines logo
    +1
    China Eastern Airlines logo
  • Via Jinghong (JHG)Sichuan Airlines, Chengdu Airlines and 1 more, then Lucky Air
    3U
    EU
    Tibet Airlines logo
    8L
  • Via Nanning (NNG)Sichuan Airlines and Tibet Airlines, then Beijing Capital Airlines
    3U
    Tibet Airlines logo
    Beijing Capital Airlines logo

CTU to DLU: common questions

How many miles does CTU to DLU cost?

In economy it starts at 8,000 miles one way with Air Canada Aeroplan on Air China, plus taxes and fees from $33. Next cheapest: ANA Mileage Club (10,000), Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer (14,500) and Avianca LifeMiles (15,000). 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 CTU to DLU?

Air China (Star Alliance), Sichuan Airlines and Tibet Airlines fly nonstop from Chengdu (CTU) to Dali City (DLU).

How far is Chengdu from Dali City by plane?

Chengdu (CTU) and Dali City (DLU) are 406 miles (654 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.

Which points programs can book CTU to DLU 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 Chengdu and Dali City?

The most direct connections are through Kunming (KMG), Jinghong (JHG) and Nanning (NNG). On 1 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example China Eastern Airlines through Kunming.

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.