Chengdu to Dali CTU, TFU → DLU
Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU), Chengdu Tianfu (TFU) → Dali Airport (DLU)
The cheapest return found recently is $159 with Lucky Air, 25 Nov – 1 Dec, found 3 days ago. The cheapest one-way found recently is $73 with Lucky Air, 27 Oct, found 2 days ago.
Return
Not enough comparable prices yet for a usual return price.
Cheapest return found recently
$159
25 Nov – 1 Dec · Lucky Air
Chengdu Tianfu (TFU) → Dali Airport (DLU)
Leaves 6:40 a.m. · Return leaves 10:20 p.m. · 3 h 15 min of travel, both ways together
out nonstop, back nonstop
found 3 days ago
Cheapest nonstop return
$159
25 Nov – 1 Dec · Lucky Air
Chengdu Tianfu (TFU) → Dali Airport (DLU)
Leaves 6:40 a.m. · Return leaves 10:20 p.m. · 3 h 15 min of travel, both ways together
out nonstop, back nonstop
found 3 days ago
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$159 25 Nov – 1 Decfound 3 days agoSee prices for these dates
It is also the cheapest return we hold, of any age.
What have prices looked like?
Over 17 days, 26 Sept to 18 Oct, the cheapest return we saw each day was $146 to $595.
17 days is a short history, so treat this range as an early guide.
Those were the prices on those days, not today's.
Is this a good return price?
Not enough comparable prices yet: we hold return fares on 2 departure dates and need at least 3 to say what is usual.
Could nearby dates be cheaper?
We hold no other 6-night return fares leaving within 3 days of 25 Nov to compare.
Every date we hold
3 fares on 2 departure dates
See the chart as a table
| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Oct – 29 Nov | $200 | Air China | Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) → Dali Airport (DLU) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 6 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 25 Nov – 1 Dec | $159 | Lucky Air | Chengdu Tianfu (TFU) → Dali Airport (DLU) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 3 days ago | See prices for these dates |
Which month looks cheapest?
November 2026 is the cheapest month — from $159.
Airlines on the cheapest dates: Air China, Lucky Air.
One-way
The cheapest one-way fare on each of 6 departure dates is usually $76 to $81.
Cheapest one-way found recently
$73
27 Oct · Lucky Air
Chengdu Tianfu (TFU) → Dali Airport (DLU)
Leaves 6:40 a.m. · 1 h 40 min trip
nonstop
found 2 days ago
Cheapest nonstop one-way
$73
27 Oct · Lucky Air
Chengdu Tianfu (TFU) → Dali Airport (DLU)
Leaves 6:40 a.m. · 1 h 40 min trip
nonstop
found 2 days ago
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$73 27 Octfound 2 days agoOpen this trip
It is also the cheapest one-way we hold, of any age.
What have prices looked like?
Over 24 days, 24 Sept to 18 Oct, the cheapest one-way we saw each day was $57 to $149.
24 days is a short history, so treat this range as an early guide.
Those were the prices on those days, not today's.
Is this a good one-way price?
Compared with the cheapest one-way fare on each of 6 departure dates from 27 Oct to 15 Dec, found by travelers' searches in the last 7 days (economy, the price the seller showed on Aviasales). The usual range is the middle half of those prices.
Could nearby dates be cheaper?
No. We hold one-way fares on 1 other departure date within 3 days of 27 Oct, and it is not cheaper.
Every date we hold
6 fares on 6 departure dates
See the chart as a table
| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Oct | $73 | Lucky Air | Chengdu Tianfu (TFU) → Dali Airport (DLU) | nonstop | found 2 days ago | Open this trip |
| 30 Oct | $76 | Lucky Air | Chengdu Tianfu (TFU) → Dali Airport (DLU) | nonstop | found 2 days ago | Open this trip |
| 12 Nov | $84 | Lucky Air | Chengdu Tianfu (TFU) → Dali Airport (DLU) | nonstop | found 5 days ago | Open this trip |
| 29 Nov | $77 | Lucky Air | Chengdu Tianfu (TFU) → Dali Airport (DLU) | nonstop | found 4 days ago | Open this trip |
| 1 Dec | $81 | Lucky Air | Chengdu Tianfu (TFU) → Dali Airport (DLU) | nonstop | found 2 days ago | Open this trip |
| 15 Dec | $81 | Lucky Air | Chengdu Tianfu (TFU) → Dali Airport (DLU) | nonstop | found 2 days ago | Open this trip |
Which month looks cheapest?
October 2026 is the cheapest month — from $73.
Airlines on the cheapest dates: Lucky Air.
Premium cabin fares from Chengdu to Dali
We hold no premium economy, business or first-class fares for this route: we collect them for the busiest routes, and this one is not among them yet.
Today's prices for 25 Nov – 1 Dec in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
Today's prices for 27 Oct in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
How far ahead were prices cheapest for Chengdu to Dali?
Return
The cheapest fares were 0 to 6 days before departure.
From the cheapest return each day between 26 Sept and 18 Oct (17 days), grouped by how many days ahead the flight left; one adult in economy.
Each range covers different departure dates, so this compares typical fares, not the same trip priced twice.
Prices reflect recent searches — current fares may differ.
See these ranges as a table
| Booked ahead by | Typical fare | Cheapest day | Above the cheapest | Days of prices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0–6 days | $146 | $146 | Cheapest seen | 7 |
| 60–89 days | $239 | $239 | +64% | 7 |
| 90–179 days | $410 | $410 | +181% | 10 |
One-way
The cheapest fares were 0 to 6 days before departure.
From the cheapest one-way each day between 24 Sept and 18 Oct (24 days), grouped by how many days ahead the flight left; one adult in economy.
Each range covers different departure dates, so this compares typical fares, not the same trip priced twice.
Prices reflect recent searches — current fares may differ.
See these ranges as a table
| Booked ahead by | Typical fare | Cheapest day | Above the cheapest | Days of prices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0–6 days | $62 | $57 | Cheapest seen | 12 |
| 7–13 days | $63 | $60 | +2% | 17 |
| 180+ days | $197 | $149 | +220% | 17 |
Could a nearby airport be cheaper?
A different airport at either end can change the fare — sometimes a lot.
Return
Chengdu → Lijiang
139 km from Dali
$179
$20 more than flying to Dali
25 Dec – 8 Jan 2027 · TFU → LJG · out nonstop, back nonstop
found 2 days ago
Cheapest recent price on each route — round trip, per traveler in Economy. Distances are in a straight line.
One-way
Chengdu → Lijiang
139 km from Dali
$49
$24 less than flying to Dali
23 Oct · TFU → LJG · nonstop
found yesterday
Cheapest recent price on each route — one way, per traveler in Economy. Distances are in a straight line.
Live price for these dates
The cheapest return found recently is for 25 Nov – 1 Dec. A live search on this page shows what those dates cost now, for one adult in economy.
Prices are what travelers' searches on Aviasales found in the last 7 days, in US dollars: the price the seller showed on Aviasales; bags may cost extra. Fares change, so check today's price before you book. How our prices work