Find Cheap Flights from Shanghai to Dali (SHA - DLU)

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Useful information for finding cheap flights from Shanghai to Dali and booking your next trip

Cheapest round-trip flights	$269	Spring Nonstop 5 hr Thu, May 21 — Thu, May 28	The cheapest round-trip flight from Shanghai to Dali is currently $269
Cheapest one-way flight	$129	Spring Nonstop 5 hr Tue, May 5	The cheapest one-way flight from Shanghai to Dali is currently $129
Last-minute weekend getaway	$664	Spring Nonstop 5 hr Thu, May 7 — Sun, May 10	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Shanghai to Dali is currently $664
Cheapest business class flights	$2,225	China Southern 1 stop 7 hr Mon, May 4 — Sun, May 10	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Shanghai to Dali is currently $2,225

Fastest flight	3 hr 35 min	The fastest nonstop flight from Shanghai to Dali takes 3 hr 35 min
Nonstop flights	Every day	There are direct flights on this route every day.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from Shanghai to Dali is typically November. The most expensive month to fly is typically September.

November Cheapest	Typical prices: $265–530
September Most expensive	Typical prices: $620–770

Popular airlines from Shanghai to Dali

China Eastern

Nonstop

Typical price: $510–740

21 weekly nonstop flights

PVG, SHA - DLU Every day

269 weekly connecting flights

PVG, SHA - DLU Every day
Lucky Air

Nonstop

3 weekly nonstop flights

PVG - DLU Every Mon, Tue, Sun

10 weekly connecting flights

SHA - DLU Every day
Spring

Nonstop

from $269

Typical price: $245–475

3 weekly nonstop flights

PVG - DLU Every Tue, Thu, Sat
China Southern

from $1,005

Typical price: $940–1,050

100 weekly connecting flights

PVG, SHA - DLU Every day
Air China

67 weekly connecting flights

PVG, SHA - DLU Every day
West Air

18 weekly connecting flights

PVG - DLU Every day

Popular airports near Shanghai

Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)

Shanghai China 44 min 20 mi
Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)

Shanghai China 27 min 8 mi
Hangzhou International Airport (HGH)

Hangzhou China 2 hr 8 min 93 mi
Sunan Shuofang International Airport (WUX)

Wuxi China 1 hr 34 min 64 mi

Popular airports near Dali

Dali Airport (DLU)

Dali China 18 min 4 mi
Lijiang Airport (LJG)

Lijiang China 2 hr 32 min 73 mi
Baoshan Airport (BSD)

Baoshan China 2 hr 38 min 78 mi
Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG)

Kunming China 4 hr 22 min 170 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Shanghai to Dali

The cheapest flights from Shanghai to Dali are usually in November. Typical ticket prices in November range from $265 to $530.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Shanghai to Dali recently found on Google Flights was with Spring from $269. The cheapest one-way flight was with Spring from $129.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest Spring flight from Shanghai to Dali is $269, flying from May 21 to May 28.
The cheapest China Southern flight from Shanghai to Dali is $1,005, flying from May 14 to May 20.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Shanghai to Dali starts at $269 from Thu, May 21 to Thu, May 28. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $129 and departs on Tue, May 5.

3 hr 35 min is the shortest flight time from Shanghai to Dali.

Dali's warm, wet summers (Jun–Aug) are peak visiting season. Wintertime (Dec–Mar) is cooler with less precipitation. Big annual events include the March Street Fair (dates vary, Apr/May), a Bai cultural festival, and Dali Folk Music Festival (May).

It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Shanghai to Dali.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.

You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.

What counts as the best airline for your flights from Shanghai to Dali really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from Shanghai to Dali.

In terms of nonstop flights, China Eastern is the most popular. China Eastern offers 21 nonstop flights and 269 connecting flights per week. China Eastern flies from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) , Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) to Dali Airport (DLU) .

Other popular airlines flying from Shanghai to Dali are:

Lucky Air offers 3 nonstop flights and 10 connecting flights per week. Lucky Air flies from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) , Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to Dali Airport (DLU) .
Spring offers 3 nonstop flights per week. Spring flies from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to Dali Airport (DLU) .
China Southern offers 100 connecting flights per week. China Southern flies from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) , Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) to Dali Airport (DLU) .
Air China offers 67 connecting flights per week. Air China flies from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) , Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) to Dali Airport (DLU) .
West Air offers 18 connecting flights per week. West Air flies from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to Dali Airport (DLU) .

The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Shanghai and Dali.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Shanghai to Dali recently found on Google Flights was with Spring from $269. The cheapest one-way flight was with Spring from $129.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest Spring flight from Shanghai to Dali is $269, flying from May 21 to May 28.
The cheapest China Southern flight from Shanghai to Dali is $1,005, flying from May 14 to May 20.

China Eastern, Spring and Lucky Air fly direct from Shanghai to Dali.

There are 21 China Eastern direct flights from Shanghai to Dali per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 3 Lucky Air direct flights from Shanghai to Dali per week. Flights are available on Monday, Tuesday and Sunday.
There are 3 Spring direct flights from Shanghai to Dali per week. Flights are available on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Shanghai and Dali at price $664 is offered by Spring from Thu, May 7 to Sun, May 10.

China Eastern, Spring and Lucky Air fly direct from Shanghai to Dali.

There are 21 China Eastern direct flights from Shanghai to Dali per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 3 Lucky Air direct flights from Shanghai to Dali per week. Flights are available on Monday, Tuesday and Sunday.
There are 3 Spring direct flights from Shanghai to Dali per week. Flights are available on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

There are direct flights from Shanghai to Dali on a daily basis.

The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Shanghai and Dali start at $269 from Thu, May 21 to Thu, May 28 with Spring.

It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Shanghai to Dali, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.

The cheapest business class round-trip flights between Shanghai and Dali start at $2,225 from Mon, May 4 to Sun, May 10 with China Southern.

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Shanghai and Dali start at $269 from Thu, May 21 to Thu, May 28.

To book business class trips from Shanghai to Dali, look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.

You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.

The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Shanghai and Dali starts at $664 from Thu, May 7 to Sun, May 10 with Spring.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Shanghai and Dali at price $664 is offered by Spring from Thu, May 7 to Sun, May 10.

To find last-minute flight deals from Shanghai to Dali, start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.

You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.