China Β· 167 miles (269 km)

Dali City (DLU) to Kunming (KMG) flights

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5,500 milesCheapest economy award, one way, with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club

An economy award from Dali City (DLU) to Kunming (KMG) starts at 5,500 miles one way with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club on China Eastern Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $35. One airline flies nonstop from Dali City (DLU) to Kunming (KMG): China Eastern Airlines. The two airports are 167 miles (269 km) apart. China Eastern Airlines is in SkyTeam. There are also 7 ways to fly it with one stop, through Jinghong, Luzhou and Chengdu and more.

How many miles DLU to KMG 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 Airlines5,500$35–370
Qantas Frequent FlyerOn China Eastern Airlines11,500$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 DLU to KMG

  • China Eastern Airlines logo
    China Eastern AirlinesSkyTeam Β· bookable with 8 programsWho books it

Book DLU to KMG with points

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

DLU to KMG with one stop

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

  • Via Jinghong (JHG)Lucky Air, then Shanghai Airlines and China Eastern Airlines
    8L
    Shanghai Airlines logo
    China Eastern Airlines logo
  • Via Luzhou (LZO)Lucky Air the whole way
    8L
    China Eastern Airlines logo
    8L
  • Via Chengdu (TFU)Air China, China Eastern Airlines and 2 more the whole way
    Air China logo
    China Eastern Airlines logo
    3U
    +2
    3U
    8L
    Air China logo
    +3
  • Via Chengdu (CTU)Air China, Tibet Airlines and 1 more the whole way
    Air China logo
    Tibet Airlines logo
    3U
    3U
    Air China logo
    China Eastern Airlines logo
    +1
  • Via Chongqing (CKG)Chongqing Airlines the whole way
    Air China logo
    OQ
    Tibet Airlines logo
    +1
    3U
    8L
    China Eastern Airlines logo
    +1
  • Via Mian Yang (MIG)Tibet Airlines, then Lucky Air and Tianjin Airlines
    Tibet Airlines logo
    8L
    GS
  • Via Guangyuan (GYS)Tibet Airlines, then Sichuan Airlines
    Tibet Airlines logo
    3U

DLU to KMG: common questions

How many miles does DLU to KMG cost?

In economy it starts at 5,500 miles one way with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club on China Eastern Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $35. Next cheapest: Qantas Frequent Flyer (11,500). 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 DLU to KMG?

China Eastern Airlines (SkyTeam) flies nonstop from Dali City (DLU) to Kunming (KMG).

How far is Dali City from Kunming by plane?

Dali City (DLU) and Kunming (KMG) are 167 miles (269 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.

Which points programs can book DLU to KMG 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 Dali City and Kunming?

The most direct connections are through Jinghong (JHG), Luzhou (LZO), Chengdu (TFU), Chengdu (CTU) and Chongqing (CKG). On 4 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Lucky Air through Luzhou.

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.