China Β· 1,198 miles (1,928 km)

Dali City (DLU) to Nanjing (NKG) flights

Virgin Atlantic Flying Club logo
10,000 milesCheapest economy award, one way, with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club

An economy award from Dali City (DLU) to Nanjing (NKG) starts at 10,000 miles one way with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club on China Eastern Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $35. 3 airlines fly nonstop from Dali City (DLU) to Nanjing (NKG): Beijing Capital Airlines, China Eastern Airlines and Tibet Airlines. The two airports are 1,198 miles (1,928 km) apart. China Eastern Airlines is in SkyTeam. There are also 23 ways to fly it with one stop, through Zunyi, Luzhou and Chongqing and more.

How many miles DLU to NKG 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 Airlines10,000$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 DLU to NKG

  • 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 DLU to NKG with points

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

DLU to NKG with one stop

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

  • Via Zunyi (ZYI)Lucky Air, then China Eastern Airlines
    8L
    China Eastern Airlines logo
  • Via Luzhou (LZO)Lucky Air, then Sichuan Airlines
    8L
    3U
  • Via Chongqing (CKG)Air China, Chongqing Airlines and 1 more the whole way
    Air China logo
    OQ
    Tibet Airlines logo
    +1
    3U
    Air China logo
    Juneyao Airlines logo
    +6
  • Via Yibin (YBP)Tibet Airlines, then China Eastern Airlines
    Tibet Airlines logo
    China Eastern Airlines logo
  • Via Guiyang (KWE)Lucky Air, then 9 Air, China Southern Airlines and 7 more
    8L
    AQ
    China Southern Airlines logo
    Juneyao Airlines logo
    +6
  • Via Changsha (CSX)China Eastern Airlines the whole way
    China Eastern Airlines logo
    China Southern Airlines logo
    PN
    Hainan Airlines logo
    Xiamen Airlines logo
    China Eastern Airlines logo
    +1
  • Via Kunming (KMG)China Eastern Airlines the whole way
    China Eastern Airlines logo
    3U
    A6
    BK
    +5
  • Via Nanchong (NAO)West Air (China), then Urumqi Airlines
    PN
    UQ
  • Via Chengdu (TFU)Air China, China Eastern Airlines and 1 more the whole way
    Air China logo
    China Eastern Airlines logo
    3U
    +2
    Juneyao Airlines logo
    China Eastern Airlines logo
    Shenzhen Airlines logo
    +3
  • Via Chengdu (CTU)Air China and Sichuan Airlines the whole way
    Air China logo
    Tibet Airlines logo
    3U
    3U
    Air China logo
  • Via Mian Yang (MIG)Tibet Airlines the whole way
    Tibet Airlines logo
    Tibet Airlines logo
  • Via Guangyuan (GYS)Tibet Airlines the whole way
    Tibet Airlines logo
    Tibet Airlines logo
  • Via Xian (XIY)China Eastern Airlines the whole way
    Beijing Capital Airlines logo
    China Eastern Airlines logo
    Tibet Airlines logo
    GS
    Juneyao Airlines logo
    Hainan Airlines logo
    +2
  • Via Guangzhou (CAN)China Southern Airlines and China Eastern Airlines the whole way
    China Southern Airlines logo
    OQ
    China Eastern Airlines logo
    AQ
    China Southern Airlines logo
    Hainan Airlines logo
    +3
  • Via Shanghai (PVG)China Eastern Airlines the whole way
    China Eastern Airlines logo
    8L
    Spring Airlines logo
    China Eastern Airlines logo
See all 23 in Routes

DLU to NKG: common questions

How many miles does DLU to NKG cost?

In economy it starts at 10,000 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 DLU to NKG?

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

How far is Dali City from Nanjing by plane?

Dali City (DLU) and Nanjing (NKG) are 1,198 miles (1,928 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 NKG 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 Nanjing?

The most direct connections are through Zunyi (ZYI), Luzhou (LZO), Chongqing (CKG), Yibin (YBP) and Guiyang (KWE). On 13 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Air China through Chongqing.

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.