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Shanghai to Dalian Flight Information

The approximate distance between Shanghai and Dalian is 874.75 km. Average flight time from Shanghai to Dalian is around 1 hour 54 minutes. According to Trip.com data, travel demand hits its peak in July. The cheapest month to book flights is October.

Cheapest one-way
US$51
Spring Airlines Spring Airlines SHA-DLC 1h 55m · Nonstop Thu, Sep 10
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Cheapest round-trip
US$118
Spring Airlines Spring Airlines SHA-DLC 2h 5m · Nonstop Sun, Sep 13 - Thu, Sep 17
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Spring Airlines Spring Airlines Cheapest · From US$51 China Eastern Airlines China Eastern Airlines Most booked
When to fly
March
Cheapest
July
Peak season
Route details
874.75 km
Flight distance
1h 54m
Average flight time

Search for direct flights from Shanghai to Dalian in the next 3 months. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data, one-way direct flights start at US$51, and round-trip direct flights start at US$118.

      • Cheapest nonstop
        PVG 22:50
        2h 5m
        Nonstop
        DLC 00:55
        Shanghai - Dalian | Sun, Sep 13 | Spring Airlines
        DLC 21:00
        2h 5m
        Nonstop
        SHA 23:05
        Dalian - Shanghai | Thu, Sep 17 | Suparna Airlines
        US$118 US$156
        24% off
        24% off
        US$156 US$118
      • PVG 22:50
        2h 5m
        Nonstop
        DLC 00:55
        Shanghai - Dalian | Tue, Sep 15 | Spring Airlines
        DLC 22:00
        1h 55m
        Nonstop
        SHA 23:55
        Dalian - Shanghai | Sat, Sep 19 | Suparna Airlines
        US$128 US$156
        18% off
        18% off
        US$156 US$128
      • PVG 22:50
        2h 5m
        Nonstop
        DLC 00:55
        Shanghai - Dalian | Tue, Sep 22 | Spring Airlines
        DLC 21:00
        2h 5m
        Nonstop
        SHA 23:05
        Dalian - Shanghai | Tue, Sep 29 | Suparna Airlines
        US$136 US$156
        13% off
        13% off
        US$156 US$136
      • PVG 08:00
        1h 55m
        Nonstop
        DLC 09:55
        Shanghai - Dalian | Fri, Sep 11 | Spring Airlines
        DLC 21:00
        2h
        Nonstop
        SHA 23:00
        Dalian - Shanghai | Tue, Sep 15 | Suparna Airlines
        US$136
        13% off
        US$156 US$136
      • PVG 22:50
        2h 5m
        Nonstop
        DLC 00:55
        Shanghai - Dalian | Mon, Sep 14 | Spring Airlines
        DLC 07:35
        1h 55m
        Nonstop
        PVG 09:30
        Dalian - Shanghai | Fri, Sep 18 | China Eastern Airlines
        US$137
        12% off
        US$156 US$137
      • PVG 22:50
        2h 5m
        Nonstop
        DLC 00:55
        Shanghai - Dalian | Sun, Sep 20 | Spring Airlines
        DLC 07:30
        2h
        Nonstop
        PVG 09:30
        Dalian - Shanghai | Thu, Sep 24 | Air China
        US$137
        12% off
        US$156 US$137
      • PVG 22:50
        2h 5m
        Nonstop
        DLC 00:55
        Shanghai - Dalian | Wed, Sep 16 | Spring Airlines
        DLC 22:15
        2h 10m
        Nonstop
        PVG 00:25
        Dalian - Shanghai | Sun, Sep 20 | Spring Airlines
        US$140
        10% off
        US$156 US$140
      • PVG 22:50
        2h 5m
        Nonstop
        DLC 00:55
        Shanghai - Dalian | Wed, Sep 9 | Spring Airlines
        DLC 15:55
        2h 25m
        Nonstop
        PVG 18:20
        Dalian - Shanghai | Sun, Sep 13 | Spring Airlines
        US$140
        10% off
        US$156 US$140
      • PVG 08:05
        1h 45m
        Nonstop
        DLC 09:50
        Shanghai - Dalian | Sun, Sep 20 | Juneyao Airlines
        DLC 21:00
        2h 5m
        Nonstop
        SHA 23:05
        Dalian - Shanghai | Tue, Sep 22 | Suparna Airlines
        US$140
        10% off
        US$156 US$140
      • PVG 14:05
        1h 50m
        Nonstop
        DLC 15:55
        Shanghai - Dalian | Sun, Aug 30 | Spring Airlines
        DLC 21:35
        2h 5m
        Nonstop
        PVG 23:40
        Dalian - Shanghai | Wed, Sep 2 | Juneyao Airlines
        US$140
        10% off
        US$156 US$140
      • SHA 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        DLC 14:00
        Shanghai - Dalian | Mon, Aug 17 | Normal Airline
        DLC 15:00
        6h
        Nonstop
        SHA 16:00
        Dalian - Shanghai | Wed, Aug 19 | Normal Airline
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      • Cheapest nonstop
        PVG 08:00
        1h 55m
        Nonstop
        DLC 09:55
        Shanghai - Dalian | Thu, Sep 10 | Spring Airlines
        US$51 US$57
        11% off
        11% off
        US$57 US$51
      • PVG 08:00
        1h 55m
        Nonstop
        DLC 09:55
        Shanghai - Dalian | Sun, Sep 6 | Spring Airlines
        US$51 US$57
        11% off
        11% off
        US$57 US$51
      • PVG 08:00
        1h 55m
        Nonstop
        DLC 09:55
        Shanghai - Dalian | Wed, Sep 9 | Spring Airlines
        US$51 US$57
        11% off
        11% off
        US$57 US$51
      • PVG 08:00
        1h 55m
        Nonstop
        DLC 09:55
        Shanghai - Dalian | Tue, Sep 15 | Spring Airlines
        US$51
        11% off
        US$57 US$51
      • PVG 08:00
        1h 55m
        Nonstop
        DLC 09:55
        Shanghai - Dalian | Wed, Sep 16 | Spring Airlines
        US$51
        11% off
        US$57 US$51
      • PVG 22:50
        2h 5m
        Nonstop
        DLC 00:55
        Shanghai - Dalian | Sat, Sep 19 | Spring Airlines
        US$51
        11% off
        US$57 US$51
      • PVG 08:00
        1h 55m
        Nonstop
        DLC 09:55
        Shanghai - Dalian | Sun, Sep 20 | Spring Airlines
        US$51
        11% off
        US$57 US$51
      • PVG 22:50
        2h 5m
        Nonstop
        DLC 00:55
        Shanghai - Dalian | Mon, Sep 21 | Spring Airlines
        US$51
        11% off
        US$57 US$51
      • PVG 06:00
        1h 55m
        Nonstop
        DLC 07:55
        Shanghai - Dalian | Tue, Sep 22 | Spring Airlines
        US$51
        11% off
        US$57 US$51
      • PVG 08:00
        1h 55m
        Nonstop
        DLC 09:55
        Shanghai - Dalian | Wed, Sep 23 | Spring Airlines
        US$51
        11% off
        US$57 US$51
      • SHA 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        DLC 14:00
        Shanghai - Dalian | Mon, Aug 17 | Normal Airline
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Popular airlines flying from Shanghai to Dalian

You can pick from 10 carriers that fly from Shanghai to Dalian including China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines, Juneyao Airlines, with Spring Airlines serving cheapest direct ticket on this route.
China Eastern Airlines logo China Eastern Airlines
China Southern Airlines logo China Southern Airlines
Juneyao Airlines logo Juneyao Airlines
Air China logo Air China
Spring Airlines logo Spring Airlines
Shanghai Airlines logo Shanghai Airlines
Shenzhen Airlines logo Shenzhen Airlines
Shandong Airlines logo Shandong Airlines
Sichuan Airlines logo Sichuan Airlines
Xiamen Airlines logo Xiamen Airlines
Airlines are determined based on actual purchased flight tickets from Shanghai to Dalian according to previous 12 months data from Trip.com.

Trip.com Price Trends on Flights from Shanghai to Dalian

Which month has the cheapest one-way flights from Shanghai to Dalian?

Average monthly one-way flight prices from Shanghai to Dalian, based on bookings made by Trip.com users over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com’s data, the cheapest month for flights from Shanghai to Dalian is March, with an average price of US$83; while the month with the highest flight price is usually February, with an average price of up to US$146.

US$146
US$115
US$83
US$52
    Cheapest
  • US$131
    Aug
  • US$110
    Sep
  • US$101
    Oct
  • US$85
    Nov
  • US$87
    Dec
  • US$95
    Jan
  • US$146
    Feb
  • US$83
    Mar
  • US$131
    Apr
  • US$119
    May
  • US$134
    Jun
  • US$127
    Jul

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What are the cheapest flights from Shanghai to Dalian (SHA-DLC)?

    Based on Trip.com data, Spring Airlines offers one-way fares as low as US$51 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. PVG to DLC on Thu, Sep 10), while Spring Airlines offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from US$118 departing on Sun, Sep 13 and returning on Thu, Sep 17.
  • At the moment, you can catch a nonstop flight from Shanghai to Dalian with the following airlines, including: China Eastern Airlines China Southern Airlines Juneyao Airlines Air China Spring Airlines Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.
  • It takes about 1 hour 54 minutes to fly from Shanghai to Dalian.
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Shanghai to Dalian 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 194 flight per week flying from Shanghai to Dalian. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: China Southern Airlines: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- CZ6534 (12:52) Juneyao Airlines: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- HO7647 (16:00)
  • To find best deals on flights from Shanghai to Dalian, 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 Thu, Sep 10, with one-way flights priced at just US$51.
    · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is Spring 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 Dalian travel is around July.
    · Get exclusive promo codes for Trip.com app users.
  • The cheapest months to fly from Shanghai to Dalian is October, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our August flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Shanghai to Dalian on August 25, 2026 with Juneyao Airlines, with prices starting at US$70.
  • You can land at any one of the following hubs in Dalian, with Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Dalian Zhoushuizi International Airport (PVG-DLC) is by far the most common option on this route: Dalian Zhoushuizi International Airport (DLC).
  • The time difference between Dalian and Shanghai is 0m.
  • 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.
  • Based on Trip.com data for flights departing in the next 30 days, the average one-way fare from Shanghai to Dalian is US$119. Fares vary by travel date, airline and availability.
  • Based on Trip.com data for travel in the next 30 days, the average round-trip fare from Shanghai to Dalian is US$225. The final price depends on the outbound and return dates, airline and fare conditions.
  • Enter Shanghai and Dalian, choose your travel dates and passengers, then compare flights by price, duration and baggage. Select a fare, review the change and cancellation rules, enter traveler details and complete payment to receive your confirmation.
  • Spring Airlinesare the most popular budget airlines flying from Shanghai to Dalian. Check baggage, seat and payment fees before comparing the final price.

Flights from Shanghai to Dalian

Famously known as Miami of China, Dalian houses beautiful views of the water as it is lined by the Yellow Sea. There are various places to explore in Dalian that provide you with an insight into the culture and influence. This seaport city offers you luxury along with natural beauty.

Tip: Binhai Road gives you the best Instagram pictures with the open sea and picturesque views.

Getting to Dalian

The number of options for Shanghai to Dalian flights landing at the Dalian Zhoushuizi International Airport is plenty. If you want to do a Shanghai-Dalian flight booking, you can get several direct flights from Shanghai. The companies like Juneyao Airlines and China Express Airlines offer very cheap flights from Shanghai. Mostly the flights from Shanghai to Dalian do not have any stop in between as the travel duration is only around 2 hours. 

Tip: Tickets tend to get dearer during July and August because of Dalian International Beer Festival.

Sea, windmills, and scenery

Binhai Road is a must-go place in Dalian. You can rent a car and go for a drive down the paved roads that lead to the beautiful sea. There are carved caves on this road, which are so esthetic. The lovely windmills are a treat to watch. Going to the Russian Street in Dalian is fun in itself. You will feel like you have landed in Russia. This street was built during the Russian empire and exhibits some beautiful Russian architecture. Dalian Forest Zoo is a lovely hangout for spending your day. The major attraction is The Panda Pavilion, which is home to the cute and mischievous pandas. There are many other animals in this zoo-like tiger, lions, bears, zebras along a variety of birds. 

Tip: Golden Pebble Beach has the best views and serves the best fish.

Experience the luxury of Dalian

You can take a boat tour in the sea to look at the mesmerizing beauty of Dalian. These boat tours show you some fantastic cultural heritage preserved by Dalian. The Tiger Beach Ocean Park is a good place to go if you have little ones with you. This is an interactive ocean park exhibiting about the animals found in China. The Labor Park is ideal for having a walk through the lush greenery and sitting by the pond. There are so many flowers in the park that their fragrance smells like a scent sprayed throughout the park. Zhongshan Square is a perfect place to go and see the real Dalian life, which is modern and fast. If you are visiting the coast, you will love having the luscious oysters served fresh to you.

Tip: Do not forget to taste the specialty of Dalian, Ban Hai Liangfen.

Trip.com makes the process of booking the tickets hassle-free and easy. Its dashboard is easy to use and understand. You can use Trip.com to book your hotel in Dalian and enjoy a comfortable stay with your loved ones. Our 24x7 customer support helps you to get going through all the queries and information.

Trip.com Airline Insights on Flights from Shanghai to Dalian

Which airline offers the cheapest direct flights from Shanghai to Dalian?

Data is based on the average price of all nonstop flights from Shanghai to Dalian on Trip.com over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com’s data from the past 12 months, Shanghai Airlines provides the lowest-priced direct flights from Shanghai to Dalian, with fares starting at US$98.

US$89
US$98
US$108
US$117
US$126
Shanghai Airlines
US$98
Shanghai Airlines
Spring Airlines
US$105
Spring Airlines
China Southern Airlines
US$108
China Southern Airlines
Air China
US$108
Air China
Juneyao Airlines
US$110
Juneyao Airlines
China Eastern Airlines
US$126
China Eastern Airlines

Which airline operates the most flights from Shanghai to Dalian?

Total flights from Shanghai to Dalian across all airlines. (Based on Trip.com data from the past month)

Based on Trip.com’s data from the past month, Xiamen Airlines operates the most frequent flights from Shanghai to Dalian, with 113 flights per week.

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23
68
113
Xiamen Airlines
113
Xiamen Airlines
Juneyao Airlines
88
Juneyao Airlines
China Eastern Airlines
86
China Eastern Airlines
China Southern Airlines
65
China Southern Airlines
Etihad Airways
37
Etihad Airways
Spring Airlines
23
Spring Airlines

How many flights fly from Shanghai to Dalian daily?

The data is based on the flight numbers for each day of the week from Shanghai to Dalian within the Trip.com database over the past month.

Based on the past month's historical data from Trip.com, the number of flights from Shanghai to Dalian is the highest on Friday and the lowest on Sunday.

338
289
240
191
Highest
276
Mon
286
Tue
283
Wed
280
Thu
338
Fri
324
Sat
240
Sun

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