What is the difference between the most popular and the most frequent airline at Dali?

Air China operates the most flights from the United States to Dali at 0 per week, while Sichuan Airlines is the airline most often selected by KAYAK users searching for flights from the United States to Dali. The two are often different because flight volume reflects an airline's schedule, while popularity reflects traveler choice.

Where can I fly from to get the cheapest fares to Dali?

Based on fares booked in the past 5 days, the cheapest flights to Dali are from: • Washington, D.C., from $1,402 round-trip • New York, from $1,627 round-trip

How do I know if a flight to Dali is a good deal?

A good deal on a flight to Dali is around $1,108 round-trip. This fare is in the lowest 25% of round-trip prices searched on KAYAK, averaged across the cities most often searched as origins by KAYAK users.

What are the most popular airlines flying to Dali?

Sichuan Airlines is the most popular airline flying to Dali on KAYAK, followed by China Southern.

$1,402 CHEAP FLIGHTS to Dali in 2026

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Cheapest round-trip

$1,402

Typical prices: $1,108-$1,696

Air China

Sun 9/30Thu 10/4

IAD - DLU • 2 stops

Cheapest one-way

$2,794

Typical prices: $562-$961

China Southern

Fri 11/30

SFO - DLU • 2 stops

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Sichuan Airlines

Best reviews • 7.8 score

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Recent round-trip flight deals to Dali

Wed, Sep 30 - Sun, Oct 4

6:35 am - 10:55 amIAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-DLU Dali

40h 20m2 stops San Francisco Beijing Capital

7:30 pm - 7:21 amDLU Dali-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

47h 51m2 stops Beijing Capital Los Angeles Los Angeles

$1,402Air China

Wed, Sep 30 - Sun, Oct 4

6:35 am - 10:55 amIAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-DLU Dali

40h 20m2 stops San Francisco Beijing Capital

7:30 pm - 7:21 amDLU Dali-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

47h 51m2 stops Beijing Capital Los Angeles Los Angeles

$1,587Air China

Wed, Oct 28 - Mon, Nov 2

2:05 am - 6:30 pmJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-DLU Dali

28h 25m1 stop Beijing Capital

4:20 pm - 10:10 pmDLU Dali-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

66h 50m2 stops Chongqing Jiangbei Intl Beijing Capital

$1,627Air China

Thu, Oct 29 - Mon, Nov 2

11:00 pm - 5:45 pmJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-DLU Dali

30h 45m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Beijing Daxing Intl

6:45 pm - 3:05 pmDLU Dali-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

57h 20m2 stops Beijing Daxing Intl Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

$1,876Etihad Airways

Wed, Sep 30 - Sun, Oct 4

6:35 am - 10:55 amIAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-DLU Dali

40h 20m2 stops San Francisco Beijing Capital

3:55 pm - 7:30 pmDLU Dali-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

63h 35m2 stops Chongqing Jiangbei Intl Beijing Capital

$1,892Air China

Wed, Oct 28 - Mon, Nov 2

2:05 am - 10:40 amJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-DLU Dali

44h 35m1 stop Beijing Capital

4:20 pm - 10:10 pmDLU Dali-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

66h 50m2 stops Chongqing Jiangbei Intl Beijing Capital

$1,941Air China

Thu, Oct 29 - Mon, Nov 2

11:00 pm - 5:45 pmJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-DLU Dali

30h 45m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Beijing Daxing Intl

6:45 pm - 3:05 pmDLU Dali-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

57h 20m2 stops Beijing Daxing Intl Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

$2,106Etihad Airways

Wed, Oct 28 - Mon, Nov 2

2:05 am - 3:40 pmJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-DLU Dali

49h 35m2 stops Beijing Capital Chongqing Jiangbei Intl

4:20 pm - 10:10 pmDLU Dali-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

66h 50m2 stops Chongqing Jiangbei Intl Beijing Capital

$2,240Air China

All round-trip flight deals to Dali

Wed, Sep 30 - Sun, Oct 4

6:35 am - 10:55 amIAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-DLU Dali

40h 20m2 stops San Francisco Beijing Capital

7:30 pm - 7:21 amDLU Dali-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

47h 51m2 stops Beijing Capital Los Angeles Los Angeles

$1,402Air China

Wed, Sep 30 - Sun, Oct 4

6:35 am - 10:55 amIAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-DLU Dali

40h 20m2 stops San Francisco Beijing Capital

7:30 pm - 7:21 amDLU Dali-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

47h 51m2 stops Beijing Capital Los Angeles Los Angeles

$1,587Air China

Wed, Oct 28 - Mon, Nov 2

2:05 am - 6:30 pmJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-DLU Dali

28h 25m1 stop Beijing Capital

4:20 pm - 10:10 pmDLU Dali-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

66h 50m2 stops Chongqing Jiangbei Intl Beijing Capital

$1,627Air China

Thu, Oct 29 - Mon, Nov 2

11:00 pm - 5:45 pmJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-DLU Dali

30h 45m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Beijing Daxing Intl

6:45 pm - 3:05 pmDLU Dali-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

57h 20m2 stops Beijing Daxing Intl Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

$1,876Etihad Airways

Wed, Sep 30 - Sun, Oct 4

6:35 am - 10:55 amIAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-DLU Dali

40h 20m2 stops San Francisco Beijing Capital

3:55 pm - 7:30 pmDLU Dali-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

63h 35m2 stops Chongqing Jiangbei Intl Beijing Capital

$1,892Air China

Wed, Oct 28 - Mon, Nov 2

2:05 am - 10:40 amJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-DLU Dali

44h 35m1 stop Beijing Capital

4:20 pm - 10:10 pmDLU Dali-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

66h 50m2 stops Chongqing Jiangbei Intl Beijing Capital

$1,941Air China

Thu, Oct 29 - Mon, Nov 2

11:00 pm - 5:45 pmJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-DLU Dali

30h 45m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Beijing Daxing Intl

6:45 pm - 3:05 pmDLU Dali-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

57h 20m2 stops Beijing Daxing Intl Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

$2,106Etihad Airways

Wed, Oct 28 - Mon, Nov 2

2:05 am - 3:40 pmJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-DLU Dali

49h 35m2 stops Beijing Capital Chongqing Jiangbei Intl

4:20 pm - 10:10 pmDLU Dali-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

66h 50m2 stops Chongqing Jiangbei Intl Beijing Capital

$2,240Air China

Booking Insights

Price, demand and travel trends for United States to Dali flights

Use KAYAK data on prices, travel dates, airlines and seasonal trends to compare options and book flights from the United States to Dali with more confidence.

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How much is a flight to Dali?

A round-trip flight to Dali costs $1,251 on average, based on data over the past 12 months on KAYAK. Round-trip fares from San Francisco average $1,108, while Los Angeles runs a bit higher at $1,251.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly to Dali?

Afternoon flights to Dali are the cheapest at $921 round-trip on average. Evening flights are the most expensive at $1,696.

What is a good deal for flights to Dali?

Flights under $1,108 are considered a good deal. 25% of KAYAK users found round-trip flights to Dali at or below these prices, with the lowest fares from:

San Francisco $921

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Cheapest flight	$1,402

Flight from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Dali

When to book flights to Dali

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Estimated round-trip price

KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips with a duration up to 40 days. The information is for flights to Dali based on your location. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

What is the difference between the most popular and the most frequent airline at Dali?
Air China operates the most flights from the United States to Dali at 0 per week, while Sichuan Airlines is the airline most often selected by KAYAK users searching for flights from the United States to Dali. The two are often different because flight volume reflects an airline's schedule, while popularity reflects traveler choice.
Where can I fly from to get the cheapest fares to Dali?
Based on fares booked in the past 5 days, the cheapest flights to Dali are from:
• Washington, D.C., from $1,402 round-trip
• New York, from $1,627 round-trip
How do I know if a flight to Dali is a good deal?
A good deal on a flight to Dali is around $1,108 round-trip. This fare is in the lowest 25% of round-trip prices searched on KAYAK, averaged across the cities most often searched as origins by KAYAK users.

For flights to Dali, recent KAYAK data shows that stronger deals tend to land around $1,108 round-trip. If you see a fare below that threshold, it's a strong deal – book before the price climbs back up.
Before you book:

• Check the route's typical price range so you can spot a deal.
• Confirm baggage fees and seat-selection costs on budget carriers.
• Verify whether you need any travel documents beyond ID.
• Pick a departure airport, since your nearest may not be the cheapest origin.
Shift your departure to noon to save up to $775 per round-trip. Noon flights to Dali average $921 compared to $1,696 for afternoon flights. See the time-of-day chart above for the full breakdown.
Once you arrive in Dali, a few great places to start are Shibaoshan Town and South Gate. These are popular with first-time visitors and can give you a good feel for the area.