Find Cheapest Airlines Flying from Chengdu to Dali City

Choose from 4 carriers that fly from Chengdu to Dali City, including China Eastern Airlines, Air China, and China Southern Airlines. Enjoy the cheapest tickets on this route with Air China.
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Airlines are determined based on actual purchased flight tickets from Chengdu to Dali City according to previous 12 months data from Trip.com.

Explore the cheapest flights from Chengdu to Dali City in the next three months. Based on Trip.com's data from the latest 7 days, one-way direct flights start at AU$ 140, and round-trip direct tickets start at AU$ 216.

Displayed flight fares from Chengdu to Dali City are based on average prices across airlines for the next 3 months, according to the latest Trip.com database.

Chengdu to Dali City Flight Details

The distance between Chengdu and Dali City is approximately 653.26km. It takes around 1 hour 25 minutes on average to fly from Chengdu to Dali City. Based on Trip.com's data travel demand peaks in January. The off-season for travel is September.

Cheapest one-way flight priceAU$ 140
Cheapest return ticket priceAU$ 216
Off-season for travelSeptember
Peak season for travelJanuary
Flight distance653.26km
Average flight time1 hour 25 minutes
Popular airlineChina Eastern Airlines
Flight statistics for the Chengdu–Dali City route are based on aggregated booking data from Trip.com over the past 12 months.

Trip.com Price Insights on Flights from Chengdu to Dali City

What is the cheapest month for one-way flights from Chengdu to Dali City?

Average price of one-way flights from Chengdu to Dali City purchased by Trip.com users by month over the past 12 months.

According to Trip.com's data, the cheapest month for flights from Chengdu to Dali City is September, with an average price of AU$ 120. Conversely, the most expensive month is typically July, with an average price of up to AU$ 183.

AU$ 183
AU$ 152
AU$ 120
AU$ 89
    Cheapest
  • AU$ 154
    Apr
  • AU$ 135
    May
  • AU$ 140
    Jun
  • AU$ 183
    Jul
  • AU$ 173
    Aug
  • AU$ 120
    Sep
  • AU$ 147
    Oct
  • AU$ 122
    Nov
  • AU$ 134
    Dec
  • AU$ 136
    Jan
  • AU$ 176
    Feb
  • AU$ 140
    Mar

What's the cheapest day to fly from Chengdu to Dali City?

Data is based on the average flight price for each day of the week from Chengdu to Dali City on Trip.com over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com data from the past 12 months, the cheapest day to fly from Chengdu to Dali City is Monday, with average prices lower than on other days. Avoid Thursday, as prices are usually highest then.

AU$ 154
AU$ 144
AU$ 134
AU$ 124
  • AU$ 134
    Mon
  • AU$ 147
    Tue
  • AU$ 145
    Wed
  • AU$ 154
    Thu
  • AU$ 144
    Fri
  • AU$ 151
    Sat
  • AU$ 153
    Sun

When is the cheapest day to fly from Chengdu to Dali City during ANZAC Day Holiday?

Data is based on the lowest one-way fares from Chengdu to Dali City during ANZAC Day Holiday, sourced from the Trip.com database over the last 3 days.

ANZAC Day Holiday runs from Apr 25 to Apr 27. The cheapest flights from Chengdu to Dali City are available on Apr 26, with fares starting at AU$ 140.

AU$ 155
AU$ 148
AU$ 140
AU$ 133
    Cheapest
  • AU$ 146
    22
    Apr
  • AU$ 146
    23
  • AU$ 146
    24
  • AU$ 142
    25
  • AU$ 140
    26
  • AU$ 155
    27
  • AU$ 140
    28

Flight FAQs

  • Which airlines offer the cheapest flights from Chengdu (CTU) to Dali City (DLU)?

    Based on Trip.com data, Air China offers one-way fares as low as AU$ 140 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. TFU to DLU on Tue, Apr 14), while Sichuan Airlines offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from AU$ 216 departing on Thu, May 7 and returning on Sat, May 9.
  • At the moment, you can catch a direct flight from Chengdu to Dali City with the following airlines, including: China Eastern Airlines Air China China Southern Airlines Sichuan Airlines Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.
  • It takes about 1 hour 25 minutes to fly from Chengdu (CTU) to Dali City (DLU).
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Chengdu to Dali City is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.
  • Based on Trip.com data in the past 4 weeks, there is 77 flight per week flying from Chengdu to Dali City. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: Air China: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- CA3985 (09:18) Air China: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- CA2555 (13:43)
  • To find best deals on flights from Chengdu to Dali City, you can use various tools on Trip.com:
    · Be flexible with your travel dates to get the cheapest flight deal. Now the cheapest flight deal is on Tue, Apr 14, with one-way flights priced at just AU$ 140.
    · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is Air China.
    · Set up price alerts to easily monitor ticket prices without having to check every day.
    · Check Trip.com flight deals and promo codes frequently.
    · Avoid peak season unless you book very early. It seems the peak season for Dali City travel is around January.
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  • The cheapest months to fly from Chengdu to Dali City is September, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our April flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Chengdu to Dali City on April 21, 2026 with Loong Air, with prices starting at AU$ 140.
  • You can land at any one of the following hubs in Dali City, with Chengdu Tianfu International Airport to Dali Fengyi Airport (TFU-DLU) is by far the most common option on this route: Dali Fengyi Airport (DLU).
  • The time difference between Dali City and Chengdu is 0h.
  • Tickets can only be changed or cancelled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.

Trip.com Airline Insights on Flights from Chengdu toDali City

Which airlines offer the cheapest nonstop flights from Chengdu to Dali City?

Data is based on the average price of all nonstop flights from Chengdu to Dali City on Trip.com in the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com data from the past 12 months, Lucky Air offers the cheapest nonstop flights from Chengdu to Dali City, with an average price of AU$ 121.

AU$ 109
AU$ 121
AU$ 134
AU$ 146
AU$ 158
Lucky Air
AU$ 121
Lucky Air
Sichuan Airlines
AU$ 135
Sichuan Airlines
China Southern Airlines
AU$ 139
China Southern Airlines
Tibet Airlines
AU$ 145
Tibet Airlines
Air China
AU$ 153
Air China
China Eastern Airlines
AU$ 158
China Eastern Airlines

Which airlines operate the most flights from Chengdu to Dali City?

Data is based on the number of flights from Chengdu to Dali City operated by each airline on Trip.com in the past month.

Based on Trip.com data from the past month, Air China operates the most flights from Chengdu to Dali City, with 31 flight per week.

16
21
26
31
Air China
31
Air China
Shenzhen Airlines
30
Shenzhen Airlines
Chengdu Airlines
22
Chengdu Airlines
Sichuan Airlines
21
Sichuan Airlines
Xiamen Airlines
21
Xiamen Airlines
China Eastern Airlines
21
China Eastern Airlines

How many flights are there each day from Chengdu to Dali City?

The data is based on the flight numbers for each day of the week from Chengdu to Dali City within the Trip.com database over the past month.

Based on Trip.com data from the past month, the most flights from Chengdu to Dali City depart on Friday, and the fewest flights depart on Wednesday.

174
148
122
96
Highest
134
Mon
140
Tue
122
Wed
139
Thu
174
Fri
168
Sat
132
Sun

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Change & Cancellation Policy

Trip.com displays flight cancellation and change policies for each flight ticket during the booking process, including fees and applicable conditions. Please check the following scenarios:
Voluntary cancellation/change:
To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy.
Cancellation/change due to a flight schedule change:
If the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.