Find Cheapest Airlines Flying from Dali to Chengdu

Choose from 6 carriers that fly from Dali to Chengdu, including Sichuan Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, and Tibet Airlines. Enjoy the cheapest tickets on this route with Lucky Air.
Sichuan Airlines logo Sichuan Airlines
China Eastern Airlines logo China Eastern Airlines
Tibet Airlines logo Tibet Airlines
Air China logo Air China
Lucky Air logo Lucky Air
Chengdu Airlines logo Chengdu Airlines
Airlines are determined based on actual purchased flight tickets from Dali to Chengdu according to previous 12 months data from Trip.com.

Explore the cheapest flights from Dali to Chengdu in the next three months. Based on Trip.com's data from the latest 7 days, one-way direct flights start at AU$ 76, and round-trip direct tickets start at AU$ 173.

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

Dali to Chengdu Flight Details

The distance between Dali and Chengdu is approximately 653.26km. It takes around 1 hour 36 minutes on average to fly from Dali to Chengdu. Based on Trip.com's data travel demand peaks in January. The off-season for travel is October.

Cheapest one-way flight priceAU$ 76
Cheapest return ticket priceAU$ 173
Off-season for travelOctober
Peak season for travelJanuary
Flight distance653.26km
Average flight time1 hour 36 minutes
Popular airlineSichuan Airlines
Flight statistics for the Dali–Chengdu route are based on aggregated booking data from Trip.com over the past 12 months.

Trip.com Price Insights on Flights from Dali to Chengdu

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

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

According to Trip.com's data, the cheapest month for flights from Dali to Chengdu is Dec, with an average price of AU$ 120. Conversely, the most expensive month is typically Feb, with an average price of up to AU$ 219.

AU$ 219
AU$ 170
AU$ 120
AU$ 71
    Cheapest
  • AU$ 219
    Feb
  • AU$ 145
    Mar
  • AU$ 133
    Apr
  • AU$ 142
    May
  • AU$ 137
    Jun
  • AU$ 191
    Jul
  • AU$ 199
    Aug
  • AU$ 126
    Sep
  • AU$ 187
    Oct
  • AU$ 133
    Nov
  • AU$ 120
    Dec
  • AU$ 123
    Jan

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

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

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

AU$ 162
AU$ 147
AU$ 131
AU$ 116
    Cheapest
  • AU$ 149
    Mon
  • AU$ 147
    Tue
  • AU$ 131
    Wed
  • AU$ 133
    Thu
  • AU$ 161
    Fri
  • AU$ 153
    Sat
  • AU$ 162
    Sun

Flight FAQs

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

    Based on Trip.com data, Lucky Air offers one-way fares as low as AU$ 76 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. DLU to TFU on Wed, Feb 25), while Air China offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from AU$ 173 departing on Fri, Mar 13 and returning on Thu, Mar 19.
  • At the moment, you can catch a direct flight from Dali to Chengdu with the following airlines, including: Sichuan Airlines China Eastern Airlines Air China Lucky Air Tibet 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 36 minutes to fly from Dali (DLU) to Chengdu (CTU).
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Dali to Chengdu 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 71 flight per week flying from Dali to Chengdu. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: Lucky Air: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- 8L9636 (23:26)
  • To find best deals on flights from Dali to Chengdu, 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 Wed, Feb 25, with one-way flights priced at just AU$ 76.
    · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is Lucky Air.
    · 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 Chengdu travel is around January.
    · Get exclusive promo codes for Trip.com app users.
  • The cheapest months to fly from Dali to Chengdu is October, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our February flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Dali to Chengdu on February 19, 2026 with Lucky Air, with prices starting at AU$ 187.
  • You can land at any one of the following hubs in Chengdu, with Dali Fengyi Airport to Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (DLU-TFU) is by far the most common option on this route: Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU).
  • The time difference between Chengdu and Dali 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 Dali toChengdu

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

Data is based on the average price of all nonstop flights from Dali to Chengdu 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 Dali to Chengdu, with an average price of AU$ 119.

AU$ 103
AU$ 119
AU$ 135
AU$ 151
AU$ 167
Lucky Air
AU$ 119
Lucky Air
China Southern Airlines
AU$ 141
China Southern Airlines
Tibet Airlines
AU$ 142
Tibet Airlines
Sichuan Airlines
AU$ 145
Sichuan Airlines
China Eastern Airlines
AU$ 166
China Eastern Airlines
Air China
AU$ 167
Air China

Which airlines operate the most flights from Dali to Chengdu?

Data is based on the number of flights from Dali to Chengdu 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 Dali to Chengdu, with 36 flight per week.

5
15
26
36
Air China
36
Air China
Shenzhen Airlines
34
Shenzhen Airlines
Chengdu Airlines
27
Chengdu Airlines
Loong Air
27
Loong Air
Sichuan Airlines
17
Sichuan Airlines
China Express Airlines
15
China Express Airlines

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

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

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

182
150
118
86
Highest
145
Mon
118
Tue
145
Wed
118
Thu
182
Fri
146
Sat
145
Sun