Nanjing (NKG) to Chengdu (TFU) flights

An economy award from Nanjing (NKG) to Chengdu (TFU) starts at 7,000 miles one way with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club on China Eastern Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $35. 6 airlines fly nonstop from Nanjing (NKG) to Chengdu (TFU): Air China, China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines, Juneyao Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines and Sichuan Airlines. The two airports are 859 miles (1,383 km) apart. Air China is in Star Alliance and China Eastern Airlines is in SkyTeam. There are also 52 ways to fly it with one stop, through Dazhou, Enshi and Bazhong and more.
How many miles NKG 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubOn China Eastern Airlines | 7,000 | $35β370 |
| Air Canada AeroplanOn Juneyao Airlines | 8,000 | $33β58 |
| ANA Mileage ClubOn Shenzhen Airlines | 10,000 | $25β430 |
| Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerOn Shenzhen Airlines | 14,500 | $25β430 |
| Avianca LifeMilesOn Shenzhen Airlines | 15,000 | $30β55 |
| EVA Air Infinity MileageLandsOn Shenzhen Airlines | 15,000 | $25β430 |
| Turkish Airlines Miles&SmilesOn Shenzhen Airlines | 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 Shenzhen Airlines | 25,000 | $25β430 |
| TAP Miles&GoOn Shenzhen Airlines | 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 NKG 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

- Juneyao AirlinesNot in an alliance Β· bookable with 1 programWho books it

- Shenzhen AirlinesNot in an alliance

- 3USichuan AirlinesNot in an alliance
Book NKG 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, Juneyao Airlines
- 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 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
NKG to TFU with one stop
52 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Dazhou (DZH)Tibet Airlines, then Sichuan Airlines
3U - Via Enshi (ENH)Beijing Capital Airlines, then Spring Airlines


- Via Bazhong (BZX)Lucky Air the whole way8L8L
- Via Shiyan (WDS)Beijing Capital Airlines, then China Eastern Airlines and Sichuan Airlines

3U - Via Dayong (DYG)Juneyao Airlines, then Air China and Sichuan Airlines

3U - Via Changsha (CSX)Xiamen Airlines and China Eastern Airlines the whole way

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- Via Xian (XIY)Tianjin Airlines, Juneyao Airlines and 3 more, then China Southern Airlines and Sichuan AirlinesGS
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3U - Via Yuncheng (YCU)Xiamen Airlines and Shenzhen Airlines, then Air China



- Via Qiaoli (LFQ)Juneyao Airlines, then Sichuan Airlines
3U - Via Guiyang (KWE)9 Air, China Southern Airlines and 7 more, then Air China and Sichuan AirlinesAQ
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3U - Via Chenzhou (HCZ)Beijing Capital Airlines, then Gestair
G5 - Via Ganzhou (KOW)Lucky Air the whole way8L3U8L
- Via Guilin (KWL)Shandong Airlines, Okay Airways and 2 more, then Air China and Air Guilin
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GT - Via Ruijin (JRJ)Lucky Air the whole way8L8L
- Via Shanghai (PVG)China Eastern Airlines the whole way
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NKG to TFU: common questions
How many miles does NKG to TFU 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 Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer (14,500). 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 NKG to TFU?
Air China (Star Alliance), China Eastern Airlines (SkyTeam), China Southern Airlines, Juneyao Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines and Sichuan Airlines fly nonstop from Nanjing (NKG) to Chengdu (TFU).
How far is Nanjing from Chengdu by plane?
Nanjing (NKG) and Chengdu (TFU) are 859 miles (1,383 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
Which points programs can book NKG to TFU award flights?
20 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Air Canada Aeroplan, Air France-KLM Flying Blue, Delta SkyMiles, Aeromexico Rewards, 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 Nanjing and Chengdu?
The most direct connections are through Dazhou (DZH), Enshi (ENH), Bazhong (BZX), Shiyan (WDS) and Dayong (DYG). On 30 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Lucky Air through Bazhong.
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.










