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Cheap Flights from Shanghai to Dalian & Flight Information
Origin airport IATA code
SHA
Destination airport IATA code
DLC
Number of flight options
2
Average flight time
1 hour 55 mins

Dalian DLC Flight Information

Traveling From
Shanghai
Origin Airport IATA Code
SHA
Traveling To
Dalian
Destination Airport IATA Code
DLC
Number of Airlines Serving
18
Available Airlines
Distance
868 km
Direct Flight Time
1 55
Flight Price

Frequently asked questions

Is there a direct flight between Shanghai and Dalian?
The flight game between Shanghai and Dalian is a fierce one. You can travel from Shanghai (PVG-Pudong Intl.) to Dalian (DLC-Dalian Intl.) with 2 air carriers including China Eastern Airlines. Or you can go for the Shanghai (SHA-Hongqiao Intl.) to DLC route with the likes of China Eastern Airlines.
How long is a direct flight from Shanghai to Dalian?
If you’re the sort of flyer who likes to get to know their seat mates, you’ll have an average of 2 hours to do just that during your nonstop Shanghai to Dalian flight. This journey of 540 miles can be as fast as 1 hour and 55 minutes, which still gives you enough time to make a new friendship or two.
What are the best airports for Shanghai to Dalian flights?
If you’re making your way by plane from Shanghai to Dalian, there are a few ways you can get there. These are the most popular flight routes:

  • Shanghai (SHA-Hongqiao Intl.) to Dalian (DLC-Dalian Intl.) - 377 flights per week
  • PVG to Dalian (DLC-Dalian Intl.) - 181 flights per week

What are some of the most popular airlines flying from Shanghai to Dalian?
The route between Shanghai and Dalian is a busy one, so you’ll find plenty of flights to select from. If you don’t know how to get the ball rolling, these are the six most preferred carriers to check out:

  • China Southern Airlines with 590 flights every month.
  • China Eastern Airlines with 525 flights every month.
  • Air China with 486 flights every month.
  • Shandong Airlines with 212 flights every month.
  • Juneyao Airlines with 121 flights every month.
  • XiamenAir with 121 flights every month.

How many flights are there from Shanghai to Dalian?
Impromptu getaways can be a lot of fun. With some 54 flights on offer from Shanghai to Dalian each day, you’ll be able to choose a time that’s right for you.
What are the cheapest days to book a flight?
This is one is easy to remember: Ticket Thursdays. We found that tickets booked on a Thursday resulted in the best deal on average in 2021. However, Friday can be the worst day to purchase plane tickets, as it was the day with the highest average ticket price based on flight demand on ebookers in 2021.
What are the cheapest days to fly?
When analysing flight demand on ebookers in 2021, Friday turned out to be the cheapest day to fly, with Tuesday as a close second. That’s definitely something to consider when booking your next trip! Thinking of traveling mid-week? It turns out that Wednesdays generally had the most expensive airline tickets, so keep this in mind when planning for your next trip.*According to flight demand on ebookers.com from January to December 2021. Savings are subject to change and may vary depending on selections made.

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Find the best flight from Shanghai to Dalian  

Every day between Shanghai and Dalian, 60 flights from 18 airlines jet back and forth. And with ebookers, you can book tickets for any one of those flights. If you book a direct flight with American Airlines, KLM, Air France, Shanghai Airlines, Juneyao Air, Delta Air Lines, China Eastern Airlines, Spring Airlines, Air New Zealand, Tianjin Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Shandong Airlines, Etihad Airways, Qantas, China Southern Airlines, Finnair, Xiamen Airlines, Air China, you’ll arrive safely in your destination in around 1hours. If you can think of a quicker way to cover the 868 km between null and null, let us know! 

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We only need a little information to give you a lot of choice. Just tell us when you’re planning your family holiday, long weekend, luxury getaway or quick business trip, and we’ll do the rest. And to keep your choice-making easy, we’ve given you plenty of ways to narrow down your search. Choose one-way, roundtrip or multi city flights, select your preferred airline, your time of arrival and departure and cabin class using the filters.  

Once you’ve told us what you want, we’ll show you what’s on offer. All you need to do is take your pick and start packing.  

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We want the experience of booking your flight from Shanghai to Dalian to be as simple as possible. That’s why we designed our search and filter options to make your life easy. Whether you are travelling on business or for pleasure, ebookers has you covered. 

When you’re ready to book, our service is always fast and transparent. We know plans change, so we have a range of flexible booking options. Choose between refundable bookings and flights with no charges should you need to rearrange and travel stress-free. 

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Grand Hyatt Dalian

Grand Hyatt Dalian

5 out of 5
No. 33 C 3 Zone, Xinghai Square, Shahekou District, Dalian, Liaoning
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Dalian. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking and 3 restaurants. Popular attractions Xinghai Square and Xinghai Bay Beach are located ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (89 reviews)
"Room is nice and big but decor is a little old"

Reviewed on 6 Jun 2023

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The Castle Hotel, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Dalian

The Castle Hotel, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Dalian

5 out of 5
No. 600 Binhai West Road, Shahekou District, Dalian, Liaoning
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Dalian. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking and 3 restaurants. Popular attractions Xinghai Square and Xinghai Bay Beach are located ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (107 reviews)
"A bit hard to get to, but overall the best hotel I've ever been in in every other category. Definitely booking again next year"

Reviewed on 12 Nov 2023

The Castle Hotel, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Dalian
Shangri-La Dalian

Shangri-La Dalian

5 out of 5
66 Renmin Road, Dalian, Liaoning
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Dalian. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking and 3 restaurants. Popular attractions Zhongshan Square and Port of Dalian are ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (292 reviews)
"A little bit old but very good location. There was some noise in the lobby."

Reviewed on 9 Dec 2023

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Hotel Nikko Dalian

Hotel Nikko Dalian

4 out of 5
No 123 Chang Jiang Road, Zhongshan Dist, Dalian, Liaoning
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Dalian. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking and 3 restaurants. Our guests praise the property condition in their reviews. Popular ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (798 reviews)
"Great location, friendly and helpful staff"

Reviewed on 5 Jan 2024

Hotel Nikko Dalian
Ruishi Hotel Dalian

Ruishi Hotel Dalian

4 out of 5
21 Wu Hui Road, Zhongshan District, Dalian, Liaoning
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Dalian. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the property condition in their reviews. Popular ...
8/10 Very Good! (352 reviews)
"Good value for a five star. Very comfortable and relaxing."

Reviewed on 25 Dec 2023

Ruishi Hotel Dalian
Four Seasons Hotel Dalian

Four Seasons Hotel Dalian

5 out of 5
45 Zhuyu Street, Zhongshan District, Dalian, Liaoning
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Dalian. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking and 4 restaurants. Popular attractions People's Square and Dalian Planning Exhibition ...
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