Find Cheap Flights from Shanghai to Dalian (SHA - DLC)

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

Cheapest round-trip flights	$132	Spring Nonstop 2 hr Thu, Apr 16 — Mon, Apr 20	The cheapest round-trip flight from Shanghai to Dalian is currently $132
Cheapest one-way flight	$69	Spring Nonstop 3 hr Tue, Apr 14	The cheapest one-way flight from Shanghai to Dalian is currently $69
Last-minute weekend getaway	$132	Spring Nonstop 2 hr Thu, Apr 16 — Mon, Apr 20	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Shanghai to Dalian is currently $132
Cheapest business class flights	$1,143	China Southern Nonstop 2 hr Thu, Apr 16 — Sun, Apr 19	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Shanghai to Dalian is currently $1,143

Fastest flight	1 hr 35 min	The fastest nonstop flight from Shanghai to Dalian takes 1 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 Dalian is typically December. The most expensive month to fly is typically July.

December Cheapest	Typical prices: $85–375
July Most expensive	Typical prices: $195–460

Popular airlines from Shanghai to Dalian

China Eastern

Nonstop

58 weekly nonstop flights

PVG, SHA - DLC Every day

32 weekly connecting flights

PVG, SHA - DLC Every day
China Southern

Nonstop

from $487

Typical price: $370–460

43 weekly nonstop flights

PVG - DLC Every day

117 weekly connecting flights

PVG, SHA - DLC Every day
Spring

Nonstop

from $132

Typical price: $100–210

17 weekly nonstop flights

PVG - DLC Every day

28 weekly connecting flights

PVG, SHA - DLC Every day
Air China

Nonstop

14 weekly nonstop flights

PVG - DLC Every day

124 weekly connecting flights

PVG, SHA - DLC Every day
Juneyao Airlines

Nonstop

16 weekly nonstop flights

PVG - DLC Every day

14 weekly connecting flights

PVG, SHA - DLC Every Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun
Shanghai Airlines

Nonstop

5 weekly nonstop flights

PVG - DLC Every Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun

29 weekly connecting flights

PVG, SHA - DLC Every day

Popular airports near Shanghai

Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)

Shanghai China 43 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 Dalian

Dalian Zhoushuizi International Airport (DLC)

Dalian China 38 min 5 mi
Yingkou Lanqi Airport (YKH)

Yingkou China 2 hr 12 min 119 mi
Anshan Teng'ao Airport (AOG)

Anshan China 2 hr 50 min 165 mi
Dandong Langtou Airport (DDG)

Dandong China 3 hr 9 min 162 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Shanghai to Dalian

The cheapest flights from Shanghai to Dalian are usually in December. Typical ticket prices in December range from $85 to $375.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Shanghai to Dalian recently found on Google Flights was with Spring from $132. The cheapest one-way flight was with Spring from $69.

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

The cheapest China Southern flight from Shanghai to Dalian is $487, flying from Apr 16 to Apr 19.
The cheapest Spring flight from Shanghai to Dalian is $132, flying from Apr 16 to Apr 20.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Shanghai to Dalian starts at $132 from Thu, Apr 16 to Mon, Apr 20. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $69 and departs on Tue, Apr 14.

1 hr 35 min is the shortest flight time from Shanghai to Dalian.

Peak travel is summer (Jun–Sep), when the weather's warm with a cooling sea breeze and city beaches are popular. Monsoon rains also peak at this time. There's domestic and international beers to drink at the China International Beer Festival (Jul), held bayside in Xinghai Square. The Dalian International Fashion Festival (Sep) has big-name fashion shows and carnival performances. Winter (Dec–Feb) is cold with occasional snow.

It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Shanghai to Dalian.
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 Dalian 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 Dalian.

In terms of nonstop flights, China Eastern is the most popular. China Eastern offers 58 nonstop flights and 32 connecting flights per week. China Eastern flies from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) , Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) to Dalian Zhoushuizi International Airport (DLC) .

In terms of flights, Air China is the most popular. Air China offers 14 nonstop flights and 124 connecting flights per week. Air China flies from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) , Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) to Dalian Zhoushuizi International Airport (DLC) .

Other popular airlines flying from Shanghai to Dalian are:

China Southern offers 43 nonstop flights and 117 connecting flights per week. China Southern flies from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) , Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) to Dalian Zhoushuizi International Airport (DLC) .
Spring offers 17 nonstop flights and 28 connecting flights per week. Spring flies from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) , Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) to Dalian Zhoushuizi International Airport (DLC) .
Juneyao Airlines offers 16 nonstop flights and 14 connecting flights per week. Juneyao Airlines flies from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) , Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) to Dalian Zhoushuizi International Airport (DLC) .
Shanghai Airlines offers 5 nonstop flights and 29 connecting flights per week. Shanghai Airlines flies from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) , Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) to Dalian Zhoushuizi International Airport (DLC) .

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

The cheapest round-trip flight from Shanghai to Dalian recently found on Google Flights was with Spring from $132. The cheapest one-way flight was with Spring from $69.

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

The cheapest China Southern flight from Shanghai to Dalian is $487, flying from Apr 16 to Apr 19.
The cheapest Spring flight from Shanghai to Dalian is $132, flying from Apr 16 to Apr 20.

China Eastern, China Southern, Spring, Juneyao Airlines, Air China and Shanghai Airlines fly direct from Shanghai to Dalian.

There are 58 China Eastern direct flights from Shanghai to Dalian per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 43 China Southern direct flights from Shanghai to Dalian per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 17 Spring direct flights from Shanghai to Dalian per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 14 Air China direct flights from Shanghai to Dalian per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 16 Juneyao Airlines direct flights from Shanghai to Dalian per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 5 Shanghai Airlines direct flights from Shanghai to Dalian per week. Flights are available on Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

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

The cheapest last-minute deal between Shanghai and Dalian at price $132 is offered by Spring from Thu, Apr 16 to Mon, Apr 20.

China Eastern, China Southern, Spring, Juneyao Airlines, Air China and Shanghai Airlines fly direct from Shanghai to Dalian.

There are 58 China Eastern direct flights from Shanghai to Dalian per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 43 China Southern direct flights from Shanghai to Dalian per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 17 Spring direct flights from Shanghai to Dalian per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 14 Air China direct flights from Shanghai to Dalian per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 16 Juneyao Airlines direct flights from Shanghai to Dalian per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 5 Shanghai Airlines direct flights from Shanghai to Dalian per week. Flights are available on Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

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

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

The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Shanghai and Dalian start at $132 from Thu, Apr 16 to Mon, Apr 20 with Spring.

It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Shanghai to Dalian, 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 Dalian start at $1,143 from Thu, Apr 16 to Sun, Apr 19 with China Southern.

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Shanghai and Dalian start at $132 from Thu, Apr 16 to Mon, Apr 20.

To book business class trips from Shanghai to Dalian, 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 Dalian starts at $132 from Thu, Apr 16 to Mon, Apr 20 with Spring.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Shanghai and Dalian at price $132 is offered by Spring from Thu, Apr 16 to Mon, Apr 20.

To find last-minute flight deals from Shanghai to Dalian, 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.