Find cheap airlines flights from Diqing to Chengdu

You can choose from 3 airlines that fly from Diqing to Chengdu, including Sichuan Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, and China United Airlines. China Eastern Airlines has lowest fares on this route.
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Airlines are determined based on actual purchased flight tickets from Diqing to Chengdu according to previous 12 months data from Trip.com.

Book direct flights from Diqing to Chengdu: One way flights from $95, round trip flights from $214. Find flight deals for the next 3 months below.

Displayed flight fares from Diqing to Chengdu are based on average prices across airlines for the next 3 months, according to the latest Trip.com database.

Flight Info | Diqing to Chengdu

The distance between Diqing and Chengdu is approximately 517.41 km. It takes around 1 hour 20 minutes on average to fly from Diqing to Chengdu. Based on Trip.com's data travel demand peaks in January. The off-season for travel is November.

Cheapest one-way flight price$95
Cheapest round-trip ticket price$214
Off-season for travelNovember
Peak season for travelJanuary
Flight distance517.41 km
Average flight time1 hour 20 minutes
Popular airlineSichuan Airlines
Flight statistics for the Diqing–Chengdu route are based on aggregated booking data from Trip.com over the past 12 months.

Trip.com price insights on flights from Diqing to Chengdu

Which month has the cheapest one-way flights from Diqing to Chengdu?

The average price of one-way flights from Diqing to Chengdu purchased by Trip.com users by month over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com’s data, the cheapest month for flights from Diqing to Chengdu is December, with an average price of $102; while the month with the highest flight price is usually August, with an average price of up to $158.

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$130
$102
$74
    Cheapest
  • $110
    Jun
  • $133
    Jul
  • $158
    Aug
  • $114
    Sep
  • $109
    Oct
  • $119
    Nov
  • $102
    Dec
  • $105
    Jan
  • $118
    Feb
  • $129
    Mar
  • $134
    Apr
  • $123
    May

When is the cheapest day to fly from Diqing to Chengdu during Juneteenth National Independence Day?

Data is based on the lowest one-way price from Diqing to Chengdu during Juneteenth National Independence Day on Trip.com in the past 3 days.

Juneteenth National Independence Day is scheduled for Jun 19. The cheapest flights from Diqing to Chengdu are available on Jun 17, with fares starting at $126.

$189
$158
$126
$95
  • $189
    16
    Jun
  • $126
    17
  • $126
    18
  • $127
    19
  • $136
    20
  • $161
    21

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What are the cheapest flights from Diqing to Chengdu (DIG-CTU)?

    Based on Trip.com data, China Eastern Airlines offers one-way fares as low as $95 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. DIG to TFU on Tue, Jun 9), while China Eastern Airlines offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from $214 departing on Tue, Jun 30 and returning on Sun, Jul 5.
  • At the moment, you can catch a nonstop flight from Diqing to Chengdu with the following airlines, including: Sichuan Airlines China Eastern Airlines China United Airlines Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.
  • It takes around 1 hour 20 minutes to fly from Diqing (DIG) to Chengdu (CTU).
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Diqing to Chengdu is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.
  • Based on Trip.com data in the past 4 weeks, there is 10 flight per week flying from Diqing to Chengdu. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: Sichuan Airlines: -/M/T/W/T/F/S -- 3U5301 (22:35)
  • To find best deals on flights from Diqing to Chengdu, you can use various tools on Trip.com:
    · Be flexible with your travel dates to get the cheapest flight deal. Now the cheapest flight deal is on Tue, Jun 9, with one-way flights priced at just $95.
    · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is China Eastern Airlines.
    · Set up price alerts to easily monitor ticket prices without having to check every day.
    · Check Trip.com flight deals and promo codes frequently.
    · Avoid peak season unless you book very early. It seems the peak season for Chengdu travel is around January.
    · Get exclusive promo codes for Trip.com app users.
  • The cheapest months to fly from Diqing to Chengdu is November, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our June flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Diqing to Chengdu on June 10, 2026 with China Eastern Airlines, with prices starting at $95.
  • You can land at any one of the following hubs in Chengdu, with Diqing Shangri-La Airport to Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (DIG-TFU) is by far the most common option on this route: Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU).
  • The time difference between Chengdu and Diqing is 0h.
  • Tickets can only be changed or canceled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.

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