Cheap Flights to Dali City Airport

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Airports near Dali City

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Frequently asked questions

Currently, there are no airlines that fly direct to Dali City. But we found flights with one or more stops from $815.
The cheapest month to fly to Dali City is usually August.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Dali City but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
No airlines currently offer direct flights between Australia and China. Most routes have one or more stops.
The best price we found for a return flight to Dali City is $815. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that the cheapest date to fly to Dali City Airport is Friday, 15 August 2025.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Dali City is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, Sichuan Airlines offers the cheapest flight tickets to Dali City.

Flying to Dali City

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found$476
Cheapest month to flyMay

How to find cheap flights to Dali Airport (DLU)

  • The lowest price we've seen for a one-way flight to Dali Airport is $476. A round-trip plane ticket to DLU right now is $815.

  • Ditch the endless refreshing and stay updated on fares by setting up a Price Alert. The moment prices on tickets to DLU go down, you'll get a notification.

  • Around six months before your trip is the perfect time to book tickets to Dali City, where Dali Airport is located. That's the general recommendation if you're hoping to lock in the lowest prices.

  • Click on 'Add nearby airports' when searching for a better chance of landing cheap flights to Dali City. Doing this will give you more options for where you take off and land, along with different prices.

  • If you're not in a hurry to travel to Dali City, think about making a pit stop along the way. You might find cheaper plane tickets to Dali Airport by choosing a flight with a stop or two.

Best time to go to Dali City

  • You can typically jump on the cheapest flight to Dali City in May.

  • Take advantage of the 'Whole month' tool if you have flexible travel dates. See fares for an entire month and find a flight to DLU that suits your schedule and budget.

  • If you'd like to experience Dali City at its busiest, lock in your flights to DLU for July. Going on holiday during high seasons typically means more things to do than at other times.

  • The quietest time of the year to go is April. Book your plane tickets to Dali City then and explore the top attractions at a more leisurely pace.

  • The weather can make or break your holiday, so consider the type of conditions you want to travel in. Dali City is warmest in May, averaging between 13ºC and 26ºC.

  • Ranging from 1ºC to 15ºC, January sees the lowest temperatures.

Flying to Dali Airport (DLU): what you need to know

Getting to central Dali City from Dali Airport (DLU)

  • Central Dali City is about 14 kilometres from DLU.

  • If you're ride-sharing or driving a car hire after your flight to DLU, it'll take around 20 minutes to reach the centre.

  • When in Dali City, find a stay that matches your adventure. Here's a roundup of comfortable hotels to look into:

Dali City highlights

Cangshan Gate of Dali Ancient City

  • Around 14 kilometres north-west of the city centre, this top sight should be on your itinerary. Begin your adventure here after your flight to Dali Airport.

Dalihaiyang World

  • Drop by Dalihaiyang World and you'll be checking off one of the biggest attractions in Dali City. It's roughly 10 kilometres north-east of the centre.

大理玉白菜湿地公园

  • 大理玉白菜湿地公园 is sure to be a highlight on your visit. From the heart of Dali City, it's located around 3 kilometres to the north.

Complete your trip with a Dali City car hire

  • Choose from a selection of car rentals in Dali City and go where you want, when you want. With one quick search, compare rates and find the best price after locking in your hotel and cheap flight to Dali Airport.

Prices shown on this page are estimated lowest prices only. Found in the last 45 days.