Beijing (PKX) to Chengdu (CTU) flights

An economy award from Beijing (PKX) to Chengdu (CTU) 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 Beijing (PKX) to Chengdu (CTU): Chengdu Airlines, China Eastern Airlines and China Southern Airlines. The two airports are 935 miles (1,504 km) apart. China Eastern Airlines is in SkyTeam. There are also 28 ways to fly it with one stop, through Yuncheng, Bazhong and Yinchuan and more.
How many miles PKX 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubOn China Eastern Airlines | 7,000 | $35β370 |
| Qantas Frequent FlyerOn China Eastern Airlines | 16,100 | $25β180 |
| American AAdvantageOn China Southern Airlines | 17,500 | $5β30 |
| Delta SkyMilesOn China Southern Airlines | 17,500 | $45β230 |
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 PKX to CTU
- EUChengdu AirlinesNot in an alliance
- China Eastern AirlinesSkyTeam Β· bookable with 8 programsWho books it

- China Southern AirlinesNot in an alliance Β· bookable with 3 programsWho books it

Book PKX to CTU with points
Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.
- Air France-KLM Flying BlueBooks China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines
- Delta SkyMilesBooks China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines
- Aeromexico RewardsBooks China Eastern Airlines
- China Eastern Eastern MilesBooks China Eastern Airlines
- Emirates SkywardsBooks China Southern 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
PKX to CTU with one stop
28 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Yuncheng (YCU)Air China, then Tibet Airlines


- Via Bazhong (BZX)Air China the whole way


- Via Yinchuan (INC)Air China the whole way

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- Via Yichang (YIH)Donghai Airlines and Air China, then Chengdu AirlinesDZ
EU - Via Lanzhou (LHW)Air China the whole way

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EU - Via Wuhan (WUH)Air China the whole way


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- Via Xining (XNN)China Southern Airlines, Beijing Capital Airlines and 2 more, then Air China and Tibet Airlines

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- Via Hefei (HFE)China Eastern Airlines and China Southern Airlines, then Sichuan Airlines, Air China and 2 more

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EU+1 - Via Yantai (YNT)Air China, then Sichuan Airlines
3U - Via Changsha (CSX)Air China the whole way

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EU+1 - Via Dalian (DLC)Air China the whole way


3U - Via Nanjing (NKG)Air China the whole way

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- Via Yangzhou (YTY)Air China the whole way


- Via Nanchang (KHN)Air China the whole way

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- Via Changzhou (CZX)China Eastern Airlines, then Sichuan Airlines
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PKX to CTU: common questions
How many miles does PKX to CTU 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), American AAdvantage (17,500) and Delta SkyMiles (17,500). 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 PKX to CTU?
Chengdu Airlines, China Eastern Airlines (SkyTeam) and China Southern Airlines fly nonstop from Beijing (PKX) to Chengdu (CTU).
How far is Beijing from Chengdu by plane?
Beijing (PKX) and Chengdu (CTU) are 935 miles (1,504 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
Which points programs can book PKX to CTU award flights?
9 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Air France-KLM Flying Blue, Delta SkyMiles, Aeromexico Rewards, China Eastern Eastern Miles, Emirates Skywards, Garuda Indonesia GarudaMiles, Korean Air SKYPASS, SAS EuroBonus and 1 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.
Where can I connect between Beijing and Chengdu?
The most direct connections are through Yuncheng (YCU), Bazhong (BZX), Yinchuan (INC), Yichang (YIH) and Lanzhou (LHW). On 15 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Air China through Bazhong.
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.


