Chengdu (Jianyang) to Dali (Xiaguan) (TFU–DLU) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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CA2551+1
CA Air China
73G
7:25 AM
CST TT2
8:55 AM
CST
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
ZH4061cs
ZH Shenzhen
73G
7:25 AM
CST TT2
8:55 AM
CST
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
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3U5300+1
3U Sichuan
737
8:50 AM
CST T2
10:30 AM
CST
1h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
ZH4045cs
ZH Shenzhen
73G
1:35 PM
CST TT2
3:05 PM
CST
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
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CA2555+1
CA Air China
73G
1:35 PM
CST TT2
3:05 PM
CST
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
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MU5756
MU China Eastern
737
2:05 PM
CST TT2
3:35 PM
CST
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
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8L9635
8L Redhill Aviation
73L
2:10 PM
CST TT2
3:45 PM
CST
1h 35m
M T W T F S S
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CA2552+1
CA Air China
73G
11:05 AM
CST
12:40 PM
CST
1h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
ZH4062cs
ZH Shenzhen
73G
11:05 AM
CST
12:40 PM
CST
1h 35m
M T W T F S S
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ZH4046cs
ZH Shenzhen
73G
4:25 PM
CST
5:50 PM
CST
1h 25m
M T W T F S S
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CA2556+1
CA Air China
73G
4:25 PM
CST
5:50 PM
CST
1h 25m
M T W T F S S
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8L9636
8L Redhill Aviation
73L
9:00 PM
CST
10:30 PM
CST
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
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Chengdu (Jianyang) to Dali (Xiaguan)
3 carriers, 49 flights/week nonstop.
3 Airlines 49 Flights/wk 409 mi 1h 30m nonstop 18 1-stop hubs

TFU–DLU is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Air China, Redhill Aviation and China Eastern Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 409 miles in approximately 1h 30m. Beyond nonstop, 18 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop TFU–DLU service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
CA Air China Also: ZH 14 73G 1h30 Star Alliance ZH
8L Redhill Aviation 7 73L 1h35
MU China Eastern Airlines Also: 3U 7 737 1h30 SkyTeam 3U
Aircraft on this route
737 Boeing 737-700 – 3U, MU
73G Boeing 737-700 – CA, ZH
73L Boeing 737-200C – 8L
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: CA (14 flights/wk, 50%)
Unaffiliated: 8L (7 flights/wk, 25%)
SkyTeam: MU (7 flights/wk, 25%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, TFU to DLU direction.
Mon
7
flights
Tue
7
flights
Wed
7
flights
Thu
7
flights
Fri
7
flights
Sat
7
flights
Sun
7
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
7
Nonstop flights
49
Outbound / wk
35
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for TFU to DLU.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
18
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~26h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,513
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

Other ways to reach Dali (Xiaguan) from Chengdu (Jianyang)

Nearby airports with service to Dali Fengyi Airport.
Metric TFU→DLU CTU→DLU MIG→DLU
Distance from TFU 34 mi 79 mi
Nonstop airlines 3 2 1
Weekly flights 49 14 4
Flight time 1h 30m 1h 10m 1h 20m
Airports within 200 miles of TFU with service to Dali Fengyi Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Dali (Xiaguan) is 0 hours the same as Chengdu (Jianyang).
TFU: CST · DLU: CST

When it's 6:00 PM in Chengdu (Jianyang), it's 6:00 PM in Dali (Xiaguan).
Distance & Flight Time
409 mi / 658 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 30m to 1h 40m.
Getting to TFU

Metro Line 18 is the fastest and cheapest way out. The express service skips intermediate stops and reaches TFU from Chengdu South Railway Station in 35 minutes (CNY 10). The all-stop service takes 50 minutes for the same fare. From Tianfu Square, expect a transfer and a total of about CNY 30. Trains run from 6:00 to 23:00.

Airport buses cover five routes including Chunxi Road (Line 1), Jinsha Bus Hub (Line 2), and Chengdu East Railway Station (Line 4). Day fare is a flat CNY 15; night service (23:30 to 6:00) costs CNY 25. Lines 1, 2, and 3 run 24 hours. Taxis from Tianfu Square cost CNY 180-260 during the day and take 45-60 minutes via the expressway. DiDi ride-hail runs CNY 90-130 from pickup lanes on the east side of the arrivals hall.

TFU–DLU Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Chengdu (Jianyang) to Dali (Xiaguan) route.
Route details
Distance409 mi / 658 km
Flight time1h 30m to 1h 40m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)3
Weekly flights49 out / 35 return
1-stop connections18 hubs
Origin: TFU
IATA / ICAOTFU / ZUTF
TimezoneAsia/Chongqing
Passengers/yr54.9M
Elevation1,440 ft / 439 m
Destination: DLU
IATA / ICAODLU / ZPDL
TimezoneAsia/Chongqing
Elevation7,050 ft / 2,149 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about TFU to DLU flights.
Nonstop flights from Chengdu Tianfu International Airport to Dali Fengyi Airport take approximately 1h 30m to 1h 40m. The route covers 409 miles.
3 airlines operate nonstop service: Redhill Aviation, Air China and China Eastern Airlines. Plus 2 codeshare partners.
There are approximately 49 nonstop flights per week from TFU to DLU. The return direction has about 35 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through CKG, SHA, TYN, WUH, JHG, CSX, HGH, XIY, CAN, SZX, KHN, KMG, ZUH, PKX, PEK, CGO, PVG and KWE. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from DLU to TFU are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include CTU, MIG and YBP. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from TFU to DLU

Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU) and Dali Fengyi Airport (DLU) are connected by nonstop service from Redhill Aviation, Air China and China Eastern Airlines. With 49 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

TFU to DLU Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from TFU to DLU ranges from 1 hours 30 minutes to 1 hours 40 minutes. The route covers a distance of 409 miles (658 km). There are approximately 49 weekly flights outbound and 35 return, totaling 84 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

18 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via CKG. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Chengdu (Shuangliu) (CTU), Mianyang (Fucheng) (MIG) and Yibin (Cuiping) (YBP).