Shenzhen (SZX) to Dali City (DLU) flights
An economy award from Shenzhen (SZX) to Dali City (DLU) starts at 7,000 miles one way with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club on China Eastern Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $35. 2 airlines fly nonstop from Shenzhen (SZX) to Dali City (DLU): China Eastern Airlines and China Southern Airlines. The two airports are 875 miles (1,408 km) apart. China Eastern Airlines is in SkyTeam. There are also 17 ways to fly it with one stop, through Kunming, Nanning and Guiyang and more.
How many miles SZX 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.
| Program | Economy | Taxes and fees |
|---|---|---|
| Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubOn China Eastern Airlines | 7,000 | $35–370 |
| Qantas Frequent FlyerOn China Eastern Airlines | 16,100 | $25–180 |
| American AAdvantageOn China Southern Airlines | 17,500 | $5–30 |
| Delta SkyMilesOn China Southern Airlines | 17,500 | $45–230 |
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 SZX to DLU
- China Eastern AirlinesSkyTeam · bookable with 8 programsWho books it
- China Southern AirlinesNot in an alliance · bookable with 3 programsWho books it
Book SZX to DLU 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
- China Eastern Eastern MilesBooks China Eastern Airlines
- Emirates SkywardsBooks China Southern 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
SZX to DLU with one stop
17 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Kunming (KMG)China Eastern Airlines the whole way8LDZ+6
- Via Nanning (NNG)Shenzhen Airlines, then Beijing Capital Airlines
- Via Guiyang (KWE)China Southern Airlines, Hainan Airlines and 3 more, then Lucky Air
Y8+28L - Via Zunyi (ZYI)Donghai Airlines, then Lucky AirDZ8L
- Via Zunyi (WMT)China Southern Airlines, then Lucky Air8L
- Via Yibin (YBP)Shenzhen Airlines, then Tibet Airlines
- Via Luzhou (LZO)China Southern Airlines and Xiamen Airlines, then Lucky Air
8L - Via Jinghong (JHG)China Southern Airlines, Donghai Airlines and 2 more, then Lucky AirDZ+1
8L - Via Chongqing (CKG)Air China, Chongqing Airlines and 1 more the whole way3U
+9
OQ+1 - Via Chengdu (TFU)Air China, China Eastern Airlines and 1 more the whole wayDZ+43U+2
- Via Chengdu (CTU)Sichuan Airlines, Air China and 1 more the whole way3U+43U
- Via Nanchong (NAO)China Southern Airlines, then West Air (China)PN
- Via Mian Yang (MIG)Tibet Airlines the whole way
- Via Guangyuan (GYS)China Southern Airlines, then Tibet Airlines
- Via Nanchang (KHN)Shenzhen Airlines, then Lucky Air8L
SZX to DLU: common questions
How many miles does SZX to DLU 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: Qantas Frequent Flyer (16,100), American AAdvantage (17,500) and Delta SkyMiles (17,500). 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 SZX to DLU?
China Eastern Airlines (SkyTeam) and China Southern Airlines fly nonstop from Shenzhen (SZX) to Dali City (DLU).
How far is Shenzhen from Dali City by plane?
Shenzhen (SZX) and Dali City (DLU) are 875 miles (1,408 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
Which points programs can book SZX to DLU award flights?
9 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Air France-KLM Flying Blue, Delta SkyMiles, Aeromexico Rewards, China Eastern Eastern Miles, Emirates Skywards, Garuda Indonesia GarudaMiles, Korean Air SKYPASS, SAS EuroBonus and 1 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.
Where can I connect between Shenzhen and Dali City?
The most direct connections are through Kunming (KMG), Nanning (NNG), Guiyang (KWE), Zunyi (ZYI) and Zunyi (WMT). On 7 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.