Travelling from Dali City Airport (DLU) to Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from Dali City Airport to Chengdu Tianfu International Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 1 hour 35 minutes.
Chengdu's timezone is UTC+8, which is the same as Dali City.
Pack your suitcase and choose from 48 weekly Dali City Airport to Chengdu Tianfu International Airport flights.
To ensure you get on your DLU to TFU flight, leave plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
During popular months such as July, you'll want to get to the airport earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights when you fly during a peak period in general.
There are plenty of direct flights from Dali City Airport to Chengdu Tianfu International Airport to pick from. When organising your Chengdu journey, these airlines can fly you nonstop to this unmissable part of China:
The airline with the highest booking volume on this route is Air China.
Air China is the most punctual carrier operating DLU to TFU flights. An impressive 90.17% of its departures on this route land on time.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Dali City Airport to Chengdu Tianfu International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Stopovers between DLU and TFU include:
Guangzhou Airport
Kunming Airport
Wuhan Tianhe International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Dali City Airport (DLU) to Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU)
R 1,710 is the lowest price for a one-way Dali City Airport to Chengdu Tianfu International Airport flight. Return flights start from R 3,516. These prices may change based on availability.
It's usually best to book ahead of time if you want to find cheap tickets from DLU to TFU. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the cheapest price across the month when looking for your flight from Dali City Airport to Chengdu Tianfu International Airport.
You won't have to check back in every day to see if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as the price changes on cheap flights from DLU to TFU.
Discover the right flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Dali City Airport to Chengdu Tianfu International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by departure and arrival times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Dali City Airport (DLU)
DLU's address is Airport Rd..
83% of flights leaving Dali City Airport touch down at their destination on schedule. With its solid on-time performance, delays are unlikely when setting off from DLU.
Central Dali City to Dali City Airport is around 26 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 35 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi.
Catching public transport? Expect a trip time of around 50 minutes.
Need a convenient hotel near DLU? If you're catching an early flight from Dali City Airport to Chengdu Tianfu International Airport, these stays will have you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU)
Consider booking a hotel near TFU if you're taking a late Dali City Airport to Chengdu Tianfu International Airport flight. Settle into one of these options and skip the long transfer after landing:
When to fly to Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU)
It's time to pick your dates for your flight from Dali City Airport to Chengdu Tianfu International Airport. December is the busiest month to visit Chengdu. If you like a more low-key vibe, go in March.
The warmest month in Chengdu is August, with the temperature ranging between 21ºC (70ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF). Lock in your flights from Dali City Airport to Chengdu Tianfu International Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
Search for cheap tickets from DLU to TFU in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 0ºC (32ºF) and 13ºC (55ºF) on average.
Explore more of China
Chengdu has its own special appeal, but there are so many other corners of China waiting to be discovered. Around 193 kilometres east of Chengdu, a trip to Nanchong will keep you busy. Start with popular sights like Lingyun Mountain Scenic Area, Xishan Scenic Area and Sichuan Nanchong Xishan Scenic Area Qileshan Scenic Area.
If you're eager to discover another corner of China, consider Tianshui, about 467 kilometres north of Chengdu. Qimulin Mountain, Yuquan Temple and Tianshui Shenjin Mountain Provincial Forest Park are key highlights.
