Dali City (DLU) to Nanjing (NKG) flights

An economy award from Dali City (DLU) to Nanjing (NKG) starts at 10,000 miles one way with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club on China Eastern Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $35. 3 airlines fly nonstop from Dali City (DLU) to Nanjing (NKG): Beijing Capital Airlines, China Eastern Airlines and Tibet Airlines. The two airports are 1,198 miles (1,928 km) apart. China Eastern Airlines is in SkyTeam. There are also 23 ways to fly it with one stop, through Zunyi, Luzhou and Chongqing and more.
How many miles DLU to NKG 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubOn China Eastern Airlines | 10,000 | $35β370 |
| Qantas Frequent FlyerOn China Eastern Airlines | 16,100 | $25β180 |
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 DLU to NKG
- Beijing Capital AirlinesNot in an alliance

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

- Tibet AirlinesNot in an alliance

Book DLU to NKG with points
Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.
- Aeromexico RewardsBooks China Eastern Airlines
- Air France-KLM Flying BlueBooks China Eastern Airlines
- China Eastern Eastern MilesBooks China Eastern Airlines
- Delta SkyMilesBooks China Eastern Airlines
- Garuda Indonesia GarudaMilesBooks China Eastern Airlines
- Korean Air SKYPASSBooks China Eastern Airlines
- SAS EuroBonusBooks China Eastern Airlines
- Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubBooks China Eastern Airlines
DLU to NKG with one stop
23 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Zunyi (ZYI)Lucky Air, then China Eastern Airlines8L

- Via Luzhou (LZO)Lucky Air, then Sichuan Airlines8L3U
- Via Chongqing (CKG)Air China, Chongqing Airlines and 1 more the whole way
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- Via Yibin (YBP)Tibet Airlines, then China Eastern Airlines


- Via Guiyang (KWE)Lucky Air, then 9 Air, China Southern Airlines and 7 more8LAQ
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- Via Changsha (CSX)China Eastern Airlines the whole way

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- Via Kunming (KMG)China Eastern Airlines the whole way
3UA6BK+5 - Via Nanchong (NAO)West Air (China), then Urumqi AirlinesPNUQ
- Via Chengdu (TFU)Air China, China Eastern Airlines and 1 more the whole way

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- Via Chengdu (CTU)Air China and Sichuan Airlines the whole way

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- Via Mian Yang (MIG)Tibet Airlines the whole way


- Via Guangyuan (GYS)Tibet Airlines the whole way


- Via Xian (XIY)China Eastern Airlines the whole way


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- Via Guangzhou (CAN)China Southern Airlines and China Eastern Airlines the whole way
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- Via Shanghai (PVG)China Eastern Airlines the whole way
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DLU to NKG: common questions
How many miles does DLU to NKG cost?
In economy it starts at 10,000 miles one way with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club on China Eastern Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $35. Next cheapest: Qantas Frequent Flyer (16,100). 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 DLU to NKG?
Beijing Capital Airlines, China Eastern Airlines (SkyTeam) and Tibet Airlines fly nonstop from Dali City (DLU) to Nanjing (NKG).
How far is Dali City from Nanjing by plane?
Dali City (DLU) and Nanjing (NKG) are 1,198 miles (1,928 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
Which points programs can book DLU to NKG award flights?
8 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Aeromexico Rewards, Air France-KLM Flying Blue, China Eastern Eastern Miles, Delta SkyMiles, Garuda Indonesia GarudaMiles, Korean Air SKYPASS, SAS EuroBonus and Virgin Atlantic Flying Club. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.
Where can I connect between Dali City and Nanjing?
The most direct connections are through Zunyi (ZYI), Luzhou (LZO), Chongqing (CKG), Yibin (YBP) and Guiyang (KWE). On 13 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Air China through Chongqing.
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.
