Lanzhou (LHW) to Dunhuang (DNH) flights
An economy award from Lanzhou (LHW) to Dunhuang (DNH) starts at 7,000 miles one way with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club on China Eastern Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $35. 4 airlines fly nonstop from Lanzhou (LHW) to Dunhuang (DNH): Air China, China Eastern Airlines, Gestair and Sichuan Airlines. The two airports are 547 miles (880 km) apart. Air China is in Star Alliance and China Eastern Airlines is in SkyTeam. There are also 8 ways to fly it with one stop, through Zhangye, Jiayuguan and Jinchang and more.
How many miles LHW to DNH 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 | 7,000 | $35–370 |
| Air Canada AeroplanOn Air China | 8,000 | $33–58 |
| ANA Mileage ClubOn Air China | 10,000 | $5–30 |
| Qantas Frequent FlyerOn China Eastern Airlines | 11,500 | $25–180 |
| Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerOn Air China | 14,500 | $5–30 |
| Avianca LifeMilesOn Air China | 15,000 | $30–55 |
| EVA Air Infinity MileageLandsOn Air China | 15,000 | $5–30 |
| Turkish Airlines Miles&SmilesOn Air China | 15,000 | $5–70 |
| Thai Royal Orchid PlusOn Air China | 17,500 | $5–30 |
| TAP Miles&GoOn Air China | 40,000 | $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.
Compare every program in the Award Flight PricerAirlines flying nonstop from LHW to DNH
- Air ChinaStar Alliance · bookable with 11 programsWho books it
- China Eastern AirlinesSkyTeam · bookable with 8 programsWho books it
- G5GestairNot in an alliance
- 3USichuan AirlinesNot in an alliance
Book LHW to DNH 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 Canada AeroplanBooks Air China
- Air France-KLM Flying BlueBooks China Eastern Airlines
- Air New Zealand AirpointsBooks Air China
- ANA Mileage ClubBooks Air China
- Avianca LifeMilesBooks Air China
- China Eastern Eastern MilesBooks China Eastern Airlines
- Delta SkyMilesBooks China Eastern 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
LHW to DNH with one stop
8 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Zhangye (YZY)Gestair the whole wayG5G5
- Via Jiayuguan (JGN)Gestair the whole wayG5DRG5
- Via Jinchang (JIC)Gestair the whole way
G5G5 - Via Hami (HMI)Gestair the whole wayG5G5
- Via Qingyang (IQN)Gestair the whole wayGSDZ+3G5
- Via Chengdu (CTU)Chengdu Airlines the whole way3UEUEU
- Via Chengdu (TFU)Sichuan Airlines the whole way3UEU+33U
- Via Urumqi (URC)Lucky Air, China Southern Airlines and 5 more, then Tianjin Airlines8L
+4
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LHW to DNH: common questions
How many miles does LHW to DNH cost?
In economy it starts at 7,000 miles one way with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club on China Eastern Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $35. Next cheapest: Air Canada Aeroplan (8,000), ANA Mileage Club (10,000) and Qantas Frequent Flyer (11,500). 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 LHW to DNH?
Air China (Star Alliance), China Eastern Airlines (SkyTeam), Gestair and Sichuan Airlines fly nonstop from Lanzhou (LHW) to Dunhuang (DNH).
How far is Lanzhou from Dunhuang by plane?
Lanzhou (LHW) and Dunhuang (DNH) are 547 miles (880 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
Which points programs can book LHW to DNH award flights?
19 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Aeromexico Rewards, Air Canada Aeroplan, Air France-KLM Flying Blue, Air New Zealand Airpoints, ANA Mileage Club, Avianca LifeMiles, China Eastern Eastern Miles, Delta SkyMiles and 11 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.
Where can I connect between Lanzhou and Dunhuang?
The most direct connections are through Zhangye (YZY), Jiayuguan (JGN), Jinchang (JIC), Hami (HMI) and Qingyang (IQN). On 7 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Gestair through Zhangye.
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.