--- title: "Chengdu (CTU) to Dali (DLU) flights: who flies it" description: "Xizang Airlines, Sichuan Airlines and Air China fly nonstop from CTU to DLU, about 12 flights a week, covering 405 miles. See the full timetable and who flies it on 2LNR." canonical: "https://2lnr.com/routes/ctu-dlu" url: "https://2lnr.com/routes/ctu-dlu.md" date_modified: "2026-10-18T05:10:47Z" --- # Chengdu to Dali (CTU-DLU): nonstop flights and who flies them Xizang Airlines, Sichuan Airlines, and Air China fly the CTU to DLU nonstop about 12 times a week. The timetable below shows the nonstop scheduled at 1h 10m to 1h 35m for the 405 miles. Schedule last confirmed October 18, 2026. Departure times come from 2LNR's schedule data; confirm with the airline before you book. Updated October 23, 2026. See CTU to DLU on the interactive map [Get started free](https://2lnr.com/login) 12 Flights a week, 4-week average 1h 10m to 1h 35m Scheduled flight time 405 mi Nonstop distance Free To get started ## Chengdu to Dali flight schedule Scheduled nonstop departures for CTU to DLU starting October 22, 2026, last checked against our schedule feed on October 18, 2026. Airlines retime and cancel flights, so confirm with the airline before you book. Scheduled nonstop departures from Chengdu (CTU) to Dali (DLU) | Date | Flight | Airline | Departs CTU | Arrives DLU | Duration | Aircraft | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Thu, Oct 22 | 3U 8649 | Sichuan Airlines | 06:40 | 07:50 | 1h 10m | [Airbus A320](https://2lnr.com/seatmaps/3u/a320.md) | | Thu, Oct 22 | CA 4451 | Air China | 07:15 | 08:35 | 1h 20m | [Airbus A319](https://2lnr.com/seatmaps/ca/a319.md) | | Thu, Oct 22 | TV 9875 | Xizang Airlines | 15:00 | 16:15 | 1h 15m | [Airbus A319](https://2lnr.com/seatmaps/tv/a319.md) | | Thu, Oct 22 | TV 9931 | Xizang Airlines | 18:25 | 20:00 | 1h 35m | [Airbus A319neo](https://2lnr.com/seatmaps/tv/a319neo.md) | | Fri, Oct 23 | 3U 8649 | Sichuan Airlines | 06:40 | 07:50 | 1h 10m | Airbus A320 | | Fri, Oct 23 | CA 4451 | Air China | 07:15 | 08:35 | 1h 20m | Airbus A319 | | Fri, Oct 23 | TV 9875 | Xizang Airlines | 09:15 | 10:35 | 1h 20m | Airbus A319neo | | Sat, Oct 24 | TV 9875 | Xizang Airlines | 06:25 | 08:00 | 1h 35m | Airbus A319 | | Sat, Oct 24 | 3U 8649 | Sichuan Airlines | 06:40 | 07:50 | 1h 10m | Airbus A320 | | Sat, Oct 24 | CA 4451 | Air China | 07:15 | 08:35 | 1h 20m | Airbus A319 | | Sat, Oct 24 | TV 9931 | Xizang Airlines | 18:25 | 20:00 | 1h 35m | Airbus A319neo | | Sun, Oct 25 | 3U 8645 | Sichuan Airlines | 06:40 | 08:15 | 1h 35m | Airbus A320 | | Mon, Oct 26 | 3U 8645 | Sichuan Airlines | 06:40 | 08:15 | 1h 35m | Airbus A320 | | Tue, Oct 27 | 3U 8645 | Sichuan Airlines | 06:40 | 08:15 | 1h 35m | Airbus A320 | | Wed, Oct 28 | 3U 8645 | Sichuan Airlines | 06:40 | 08:15 | 1h 35m | Airbus A320 | Showing all 15 scheduled CTU to DLU departures across 7 days with service, starting October 22, 2026. Later dates are on the interactive map. Departure and arrival times are local at their own airport, so an arrival can fall on a different local date than the departure; the duration column is the true elapsed flying time. A dash means the airline hasn't filed that value in the schedule data we hold. Aircraft are the equipment the airline filed, named where the code pins down one type and shown as the family or the bare code where it doesn't. Swaps can happen up to departure. See every CTU to DLU date on the interactive map ## Aircraft on the Chengdu to Dali nonstop In the schedule table on this page, Sichuan Airlines flies the [Airbus A320](https://2lnr.com/seatmaps/3u/a320.md). Xizang Airlines flies the [Airbus A319neo](https://2lnr.com/seatmaps/tv/a319neo.md) and the [Airbus A319](https://2lnr.com/seatmaps/tv/a319.md). Air China flies the [Airbus A319](https://2lnr.com/seatmaps/ca/a319.md). Each linked aircraft page shows where that airline schedules it. Airlines can swap aircraft up to departure. ## The full CTU to DLU nonstop schedule This page carries the full CTU to DLU nonstop schedule, who operates each departure and how often it runs; the reverse direction is linked below. ### See the schedule Who operates each CTU to DLU nonstop and how often it runs, from 2LNR's schedule data. ### Plan on the map See CTU to DLU on the interactive route map, with schedules, connections, and route statistics. ## Airlines flying Chengdu to Dali nonstop Carriers operating CTU to DLU nonstop in the current schedule. - [Xizang Airlines (TV) route map](https://2lnr.com/routes/airlines/tv.md)\ [The aircraft TV flies](https://2lnr.com/seatmaps/tv.md) - [Sichuan Airlines (3U) route map](https://2lnr.com/routes/airlines/3u.md)\ [The aircraft 3U flies](https://2lnr.com/seatmaps/3u.md) - [Air China (CA) route map](https://2lnr.com/routes/airlines/ca.md)\ [The aircraft CA flies](https://2lnr.com/seatmaps/ca.md) See CTU to DLU on the interactive map → ## Frequently asked questions about CTU to DLU **How long is the flight from Chengdu (CTU) to Dali (DLU)?** Scheduled flight times from Chengdu (CTU) to Dali (DLU) run from 1h 10m to 1h 35m across the departures in the schedule table on this page. The nonstop covers about 405 miles, and airlines adjust scheduled times by season, so confirm with the airline before you book. **Which airlines fly nonstop from CTU to DLU?** Xizang Airlines, Sichuan Airlines, and Air China fly CTU to DLU nonstop. 2LNR doesn't show award or upgrade space for any of them on CTU to DLU, so this page carries the schedule rather than a space claim. **How many flights a week are there from CTU to DLU?** About 12 nonstop flights a week run between Chengdu (CTU) and Dali (DLU) in the current schedule, operated by Xizang Airlines, Sichuan Airlines, and Air China. Frequency shifts by season, and the schedule table on this page shows what is scheduled next. **What time do flights from CTU to DLU depart?** Scheduled CTU to DLU nonstops in the next 7 days with service leave between 06:25 and 18:25, local time at Chengdu. The schedule table on this page lists every departure by date, with its arrival time and aircraft. **Which flights operate CTU to DLU nonstop?** In the schedule table on this page, CTU to DLU nonstops fly as 3U 8645 and 3U 8649 on Sichuan Airlines; TV 9875 and TV 9931 on Xizang Airlines; and CA 4451 on Air China. The table lists each departure by date with its times and aircraft. **Does 2LNR show upgrade or award space on CTU to DLU?** Not on this route: 2LNR doesn't show award or upgrade space for any airline flying CTU to DLU. The page carries the full CTU to DLU nonstop schedule and who flies each departure, and the reverse direction is linked below. Flying the other way? See [DLU to CTU nonstop flights](https://2lnr.com/routes/dlu-ctu.md). Award seats rather than schedules? See [award availability by airline](https://2lnr.com/awards.md). Looking beyond this route? See [every route from Chengdu (CTU)](https://2lnr.com/routes/ctu.md), or [every route from Dali (DLU)](https://2lnr.com/routes/dlu.md). Nonstops to Dali (DLU) from other airports within 150 miles of Chengdu (CTU): - [Chengdu (TFU) to Dali (DLU)](https://2lnr.com/routes/tfu-dlu.md), 34 miles from CTU - [Mianyang (MIG) to Dali (DLU)](https://2lnr.com/routes/mig-dlu.md), 77 miles from CTU - [Yibin (YBP) to Dali (DLU)](https://2lnr.com/routes/ybp-dlu.md), 126 miles from CTU - [Nanchong (NAO) to Dali (DLU)](https://2lnr.com/routes/nao-dlu.md), 127 miles from CTU - [Luzhou (LZO) to Dali (DLU)](https://2lnr.com/routes/lzo-dlu.md), 146 miles from CTU Nonstops from Chengdu (CTU) to other airports within 150 miles of Dali (DLU): - [Chengdu (CTU) to Lijiang (LJG)](https://2lnr.com/routes/ctu-ljg.md), 71 miles from DLU - [Chengdu (CTU) to Renhe (PZI)](https://2lnr.com/routes/ctu-pzi.md), 110 miles from DLU - [Chengdu (CTU) to Dehong (Mangshi) (LUM)](https://2lnr.com/routes/ctu-lum.md), 142 miles from DLU Distances are great-circle between the airports, not driving distance. - [How to plan an upgrade by route](https://2lnr.com/guides/upgrade-strategy.md) ## See the full CTU to DLU nonstop schedule Every scheduled departure on this route, with who flies it. 2LNR shows upgrade and award space by date on the carriers it tracks, the next 14 days free on every product and the full horizon on Pro. 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