Dalian (DLC) to Chengdu (TFU) flights

An economy award from Dalian (DLC) to Chengdu (TFU) starts at 10,000 miles one way with ANA Mileage Club on Air China, plus taxes and fees from $5. Virgin Atlantic Flying Club charges the same. 4 airlines fly nonstop from Dalian (DLC) to Chengdu (TFU): Air China, China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines and Sichuan Airlines. The two airports are 1,138 miles (1,831 km) apart. Air China is in Star Alliance and China Eastern Airlines is in SkyTeam. There are also 62 ways to fly it with one stop, through Jinan, Dongying and Handan and more.
How many miles DLC 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 | 10,000 | $5β30 |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubOn China Eastern Airlines | 10,000 | $35β370 |
| Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerOn Air China | 14,500 | $5β30 |
| Air Canada AeroplanOn Air China | 15,000 | $33β58 |
| Avianca LifeMilesOn Air China | 15,000 | $30β55 |
| EVA Air Infinity MileageLandsOn Air China | 15,000 | $5β30 |
| Turkish Airlines Miles&SmilesOn Air China | 15,000 | $5β70 |
| Qantas Frequent FlyerOn China Eastern Airlines | 16,100 | $25β180 |
| American AAdvantageOn China Southern Airlines | 17,500 | $5β30 |
| Delta SkyMilesOn China Southern Airlines | 17,500 | $45β230 |
| Thai Royal Orchid PlusOn Air China | 25,000 | $5β30 |
| TAP Miles&GoOn Air China | 40,000 | $49.80β424.80 |
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.
Compare every program in the Award Flight PricerAirlines flying nonstop from DLC to TFU
- Air ChinaStar Alliance Β· bookable with 11 programsWho books it

- China Eastern AirlinesSkyTeam Β· bookable with 8 programsWho books it

- China Southern AirlinesNot in an alliance Β· bookable with 3 programsWho books it

- 3USichuan AirlinesNot in an alliance
Book DLC to TFU with points
Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.
- Air France-KLM Flying BlueBooks China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines
- Delta SkyMilesBooks China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines
- Aeromexico RewardsBooks China Eastern Airlines
- Air Canada AeroplanBooks Air China
- Air New Zealand AirpointsBooks Air China
- ANA Mileage ClubBooks Air China
- Avianca LifeMilesBooks Air China
- China Eastern Eastern MilesBooks China Eastern Airlines
- Emirates SkywardsBooks China Southern Airlines
- EVA Air Infinity MileageLandsBooks Air China
- Garuda Indonesia GarudaMilesBooks China Eastern Airlines
- Korean Air SKYPASSBooks China Eastern Airlines
- Lufthansa Miles & MoreBooks Air China
- SAS EuroBonusBooks China Eastern Airlines
- 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
- Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubBooks China Eastern Airlines
DLC to TFU with one stop
62 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Jinan (TNA)Air China, Shandong Airlines and 1 more the whole way

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- Via Dongying (DOY)Hainan Airlines, then Air China


- Via Handan (HDG)Gestair, then Sichuan AirlinesG53U
- Via Yuncheng (YCU)Xiamen Airlines, then Air China


- Via Changzhi (CIH)Gestair the whole wayG5LTG5
- Via Zhengzhou (CGO)China Southern Airlines and Qingdao Airlines the whole way

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- Via Heze (HZA)Loong Air the whole wayGJGJ
- Via Jining (JNG)Chengdu Airlines and Gestair the whole wayEUG5EUG5
- Via Shiyan (WDS)Air China, then China Eastern Airlines and Sichuan Airlines

3U - Via Xian (XIY)China Southern Airlines the whole way

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3U - Via Qiaoli (LFQ)LJ Air, then Sichuan AirlinesLT3U
- Via Weifang (WEF)Gestair the whole wayG5AQG5
- Via Yantai (YNT)Tianjin Airlines, then Sichuan Airlines, Air China and 3 moreGS3U
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- Via Shijiazhuang (SJW)Hebei Airlines and Spring Airlines the whole way

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3U+4 - Via Tianjin (TSN)Air China, Tianjin Airlines and 1 more the whole way

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DLC to TFU: common questions
How many miles does DLC to TFU cost?
In economy it starts at 10,000 miles one way with ANA Mileage Club on Air China, plus taxes and fees from $5. Next cheapest: Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (10,000), Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer (14,500) and Air Canada Aeroplan (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 DLC to TFU?
Air China (Star Alliance), China Eastern Airlines (SkyTeam), China Southern Airlines and Sichuan Airlines fly nonstop from Dalian (DLC) to Chengdu (TFU).
How far is Dalian from Chengdu by plane?
Dalian (DLC) and Chengdu (TFU) are 1,138 miles (1,831 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
Which points programs can book DLC to TFU award flights?
20 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Air France-KLM Flying Blue, Delta SkyMiles, Aeromexico Rewards, Air Canada Aeroplan, Air New Zealand Airpoints, ANA Mileage Club, Avianca LifeMiles, China Eastern Eastern Miles and 12 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.
Where can I connect between Dalian and Chengdu?
The most direct connections are through Jinan (TNA), Dongying (DOY), Handan (HDG), Yuncheng (YCU) and Changzhi (CIH). On 38 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Air China through Jinan.
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.










