China Β· 789 miles (1,269 km)

Xian (XIY) to Dali City (DLU) flights

Virgin Atlantic Flying Club logo
7,000 milesCheapest economy award, one way, with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club

An economy award from Xian (XIY) 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. 3 airlines fly nonstop from Xian (XIY) to Dali City (DLU): Beijing Capital Airlines, China Eastern Airlines and Tibet Airlines. The two airports are 789 miles (1,269 km) apart. China Eastern Airlines is in SkyTeam. There are also 14 ways to fly it with one stop, through Chengdu, Yibin and Luzhou and more.

How many miles XIY 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.

ProgramEconomyTaxes and fees
Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubOn China Eastern Airlines7,000$35–370
Qantas Frequent FlyerOn China Eastern Airlines16,100$25–180

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.

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Airlines flying nonstop from XIY to DLU

  • Beijing Capital Airlines logo
    Beijing Capital AirlinesNot in an alliance
  • China Eastern Airlines logo
    China Eastern AirlinesSkyTeam Β· bookable with 8 programsWho books it
  • Tibet Airlines logo
    Tibet AirlinesNot in an alliance

Book XIY to DLU with points

Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.

XIY to DLU with one stop

14 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.

  • Via Chengdu (TFU)Sichuan Airlines the whole way
    China Southern Airlines logo
    3U
    Air China logo
    China Eastern Airlines logo
    3U
    +2
  • Via Yibin (YBP)Sichuan Airlines, then Tibet Airlines
    3U
    Tibet Airlines logo
  • Via Luzhou (LZO)Sichuan Airlines, then Lucky Air
    3U
    8L
  • Via Chongqing (CKG)Tianjin Airlines, Beijing Capital Airlines and 2 more, then Air China, Chongqing Airlines and 2 more
    GS
    Beijing Capital Airlines logo
    China Eastern Airlines logo
    +1
    Air China logo
    OQ
    Tibet Airlines logo
    +1
  • Via Zunyi (WMT)Tianjin Airlines, then Lucky Air
    GS
    8L
  • Via Kunming (KMG)China Eastern Airlines the whole way
    3U
    8L
    DR
    +5
    China Eastern Airlines logo
  • Via Zunyi (ZYI)Tianjin Airlines, then Lucky Air
    GS
    8L
  • Via Guiyang (KWE)Air Changan, Tianjin Airlines and 5 more, then Lucky Air
    9H
    GS
    GY
    +4
    8L
  • Via Jinghong (JHG)Lucky Air the whole way
    8L
    Tibet Airlines logo
    Beijing Capital Airlines logo
    +1
    8L
  • Via Changsha (CSX)China Southern Airlines and China Eastern Airlines the whole way
    9H
    BK
    China Southern Airlines logo
    +6
    China Eastern Airlines logo
    China Southern Airlines logo
    8L
    +1
  • Via Wuhan (WUH)China Eastern Airlines the whole way
    Air China logo
    China Southern Airlines logo
    China Eastern Airlines logo
    China Eastern Airlines logo
    8L
    PN
  • Via Nanning (NNG)China Southern Airlines, GX Airlines and 2 more, then Beijing Capital Airlines
    China Southern Airlines logo
    GX
    Shenzhen Airlines logo
    +1
    Beijing Capital Airlines logo
  • Via Nanchang (KHN)Okay Airways, China Eastern Airlines and 2 more, then Lucky Air
    BK
    China Eastern Airlines logo
    Jiangxi Airlines logo
    +1
    8L
  • Via Guangzhou (CAN)China Southern Airlines and China Eastern Airlines the whole way
    AQ
    China Southern Airlines logo
    Hainan Airlines logo
    +2
    China Southern Airlines logo
    OQ
    China Eastern Airlines logo

XIY to DLU: common questions

How many miles does XIY 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). 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 XIY to DLU?

Beijing Capital Airlines, China Eastern Airlines (SkyTeam) and Tibet Airlines fly nonstop from Xian (XIY) to Dali City (DLU).

How far is Xian from Dali City by plane?

Xian (XIY) and Dali City (DLU) are 789 miles (1,269 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.

Which points programs can book XIY to DLU 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 Xian and Dali City?

The most direct connections are through Chengdu (TFU), Yibin (YBP), Luzhou (LZO), Chongqing (CKG) and Zunyi (WMT). On 6 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Sichuan Airlines through Chengdu.

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.