Nanjing (NKG) to Chengdu (CTU) flights
An economy award from Nanjing (NKG) to Chengdu (CTU) starts at 8,000 miles one way with Air Canada Aeroplan on Air China, plus taxes and fees from $33. 2 airlines fly nonstop from Nanjing (NKG) to Chengdu (CTU): Air China and Sichuan Airlines. The two airports are 884 miles (1,423 km) apart. Air China is in Star Alliance. There are also 32 ways to fly it with one stop, through Dazhou, Bazhong and Changsha and more.
How many miles NKG to CTU 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Air Canada AeroplanOn Air China | 8,000 | $33–58 |
| ANA Mileage ClubOn Air China | 10,000 | $5–30 |
| Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerOn Air China | 14,500 | $5–30 |
| Avianca LifeMilesOn Air China | 15,000 | $30–55 |
| EVA Air Infinity MileageLandsOn Air China | 15,000 | $5–30 |
| Turkish Airlines Miles&SmilesOn Air China | 15,000 | $5–70 |
| Thai Royal Orchid PlusOn Air China | 25,000 | $5–30 |
| TAP Miles&GoOn Air China | 40,000 | $49.80–424.80 |
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 NKG to CTU
- Air ChinaStar Alliance · bookable with 11 programsWho books it
- 3USichuan AirlinesNot in an alliance
Book NKG to CTU with points
Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.
- Air Canada AeroplanBooks Air China
- Air New Zealand AirpointsBooks Air China
- ANA Mileage ClubBooks Air China
- Avianca LifeMilesBooks Air China
- EVA Air Infinity MileageLandsBooks Air China
- Lufthansa Miles & MoreBooks Air China
- Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerBooks Air China
- TAP Miles&GoBooks Air China
- Thai Royal Orchid PlusBooks Air China
- Turkish Airlines Miles&SmilesBooks Air China
- United MileagePlusBooks Air China
NKG to CTU with one stop
32 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Dazhou (DZH)Tibet Airlines, then Chengdu Airlines
EU - Via Bazhong (BZX)Lucky Air, then Air China8L
- Via Changsha (CSX)Hainan Airlines, Xiamen Airlines and 2 more, then Sichuan Airlines, Air China and 2 more
+1
3UEU+1 - Via Yuncheng (YCU)Xiamen Airlines and Shenzhen Airlines, then Tibet Airlines
- Via Shanghai (PVG)China Eastern Airlines the whole way3UEU+1
- Via Taiyuan (TYN)Juneyao Airlines, Hainan Airlines and 3 more, then Sichuan Airlines and Tibet Airlines
+23U - Via Shijiazhuang (SJW)Hebei Airlines and Tianjin Airlines, then Tibet Airlines
GS - Via Qingdao (TAO)Shandong Airlines the whole way
3U+1 - Via Lanzhou (LHW)China Eastern Airlines, Juneyao Airlines and 4 more, then Sichuan Airlines, Air China and 1 more+33UEU
- Via Yinchuan (INC)China Eastern Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines and 1 more, then Air ChinaUQ
- Via Fuzhou (FOC)Xiamen Airlines, China Eastern Airlines and 1 more, then Air China, Sichuan Airlines and 1 more3UEU
- Via Guangzhou (CAN)China Southern Airlines, China Eastern Airlines and 1 more the whole wayAQ
+33U+4 - Via Xining (XNN)Juneyao Airlines, China Eastern Airlines and 3 more, then Air China and Tibet AirlinesA6+2
- Via Kunming (KMG)Sichuan Airlines and China Eastern Airlines the whole way3UA6BK+53U+1
- Via Jinjiang (JJN)Xiamen Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines and 1 more, then Chengdu AirlinesPNEU
NKG to CTU: common questions
How many miles does NKG to CTU cost?
In economy it starts at 8,000 miles one way with Air Canada Aeroplan on Air China, plus taxes and fees from $33. Next cheapest: ANA Mileage Club (10,000), Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer (14,500) and Avianca LifeMiles (15,000). 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 NKG to CTU?
Air China (Star Alliance) and Sichuan Airlines fly nonstop from Nanjing (NKG) to Chengdu (CTU).
How far is Nanjing from Chengdu by plane?
Nanjing (NKG) and Chengdu (CTU) are 884 miles (1,423 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
Which points programs can book NKG to CTU award flights?
11 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Air Canada Aeroplan, Air New Zealand Airpoints, ANA Mileage Club, Avianca LifeMiles, EVA Air Infinity MileageLands, Lufthansa Miles & More, Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer, TAP Miles&Go and 3 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.
Where can I connect between Nanjing and Chengdu?
The most direct connections are through Dazhou (DZH), Bazhong (BZX), Changsha (CSX), Yuncheng (YCU) and Shanghai (PVG). On 11 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example China Eastern Airlines through Shanghai.
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.