Dali City (DLU) to Xian (XIY) flights

An economy award from Dali City (DLU) to Xian (XIY) starts at 7,000 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 Xian (XIY): Beijing Capital Airlines, China Eastern Airlines and Tibet Airlines. The two airports are 789 miles (1,269 km) apart. China Eastern Airlines is in SkyTeam. There are also 13 ways to fly it with one stop, through Chengdu, Yibin and Luzhou and more.
How many miles DLU to XIY 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.
| Program | Economy | Taxes and fees |
|---|---|---|
| Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubOn China Eastern Airlines | 7,000 | $35β370 |
| Qantas Frequent FlyerOn China Eastern Airlines | 16,100 | $25β180 |
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.
Compare every program in the Award Flight PricerAirlines flying nonstop from DLU to XIY
- Beijing Capital AirlinesNot in an alliance

- China Eastern AirlinesSkyTeam Β· bookable with 8 programsWho books it

- Tibet AirlinesNot in an alliance

Book DLU to XIY with points
Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.
- Aeromexico RewardsBooks China Eastern Airlines
- Air France-KLM Flying BlueBooks China Eastern Airlines
- China Eastern Eastern MilesBooks China Eastern Airlines
- Delta SkyMilesBooks China Eastern Airlines
- Garuda Indonesia GarudaMilesBooks China Eastern Airlines
- Korean Air SKYPASSBooks China Eastern Airlines
- SAS EuroBonusBooks China Eastern Airlines
- Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubBooks China Eastern Airlines
DLU to XIY with one stop
13 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Chengdu (TFU)Sichuan Airlines the whole way

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3U - Via Yibin (YBP)Tibet Airlines, then Sichuan Airlines
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- Via Chongqing (CKG)Air China, Chongqing Airlines and 2 more, then Tianjin Airlines, Beijing Capital Airlines and 2 more
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- Via Zunyi (WMT)Lucky Air, then Tianjin Airlines8LGS
- Via Kunming (KMG)China Eastern Airlines the whole way
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- Via Guiyang (KWE)Lucky Air, then Air Changan, Tianjin Airlines and 5 more8L9HGSGY+4
- Via Jinghong (JHG)Lucky Air the whole way8L8L


- Via Changsha (CSX)China Eastern Airlines and China Southern Airlines the whole way

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- Via Wuhan (WUH)China Eastern Airlines the whole way
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- Via Nanchang (KHN)Lucky Air, then Okay Airways, China Eastern Airlines and 2 more8LBK
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- Via Guangzhou (CAN)China Southern Airlines and China Eastern Airlines the whole way
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DLU to XIY: common questions
How many miles does DLU to XIY cost?
In economy it starts at 7,000 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 XIY?
Beijing Capital Airlines, China Eastern Airlines (SkyTeam) and Tibet Airlines fly nonstop from Dali City (DLU) to Xian (XIY).
How far is Dali City from Xian by plane?
Dali City (DLU) and Xian (XIY) are 789 miles (1,269 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 XIY 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 Xian?
The most direct connections are through Chengdu (TFU), Yibin (YBP), Luzhou (LZO), Chongqing (CKG) and Zunyi (WMT). On 6 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Sichuan Airlines through Chengdu.
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.
