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	$98	Spring Nonstop 2 hr Thu, Mar 12 — Sun, Mar 15	The cheapest round-trip flight from Shanghai to Dalian is currently $98
Cheapest one-way flight	$40	Spring Nonstop 2 hr Wed, Mar 11	The cheapest one-way flight from Shanghai to Dalian is currently $40
Last-minute weekend getaway	$98	Spring Nonstop 2 hr Thu, Mar 12 — Sun, Mar 15	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Shanghai to Dalian is currently $98
Cheapest business class flights	$1,102	China Southern Nonstop 2 hr Thu, Mar 12 — Sun, Mar 15	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Shanghai to Dalian is currently $1,102

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 November. The most expensive month to fly is typically July.

November Cheapest	Typical prices: $85–335
July Most expensive	Typical prices: $190–455

Popular airlines from Shanghai to Dalian

China Eastern

Nonstop

Typical price: $530–550

52 weekly nonstop flights

PVG, SHA - DLC Every day

51 weekly connecting flights

PVG, SHA - DLC Every day
China Southern

Nonstop

from $343

Typical price: $345–455

34 weekly nonstop flights

PVG - DLC Every day

96 weekly connecting flights

PVG, SHA - DLC Every day
Air China

Nonstop

12 weekly nonstop flights

PVG - DLC Every day

155 weekly connecting flights

PVG, SHA - DLC Every day
Spring

Nonstop

from $98

Typical price: $100–205

14 weekly nonstop flights

PVG - DLC Every day

34 weekly connecting flights

PVG, SHA - DLC Every day
Juneyao Airlines

Nonstop

9 weekly nonstop flights

PVG - DLC Every day

12 weekly connecting flights

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

Nonstop

6 weekly nonstop flights

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

20 weekly connecting flights

PVG, SHA - DLC Every day

Popular airports near Shanghai

Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)

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

Shanghai China 28 min 8 mi
Hangzhou International Airport (HGH)

Hangzhou China 2 hr 11 min 93 mi
Sunan Shuofang International Airport (WUX)

Wuxi China 1 hr 35 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 16 min 119 mi
Anshan Teng'ao Airport (AOG)

Anshan China 2 hr 55 min 165 mi
Dandong Langtou Airport (DDG)

Dandong China 3 hr 15 min 162 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Shanghai to Dalian

The cheapest flights from Shanghai to Dalian are usually in November. Typical ticket prices in November range from $85 to $335.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Shanghai to Dalian recently found on Google Flights was with Spring from $98. The cheapest one-way flight was with Spring from $40.

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

The cheapest China Southern flight from Shanghai to Dalian is $343, flying from Mar 26 to Mar 29.
The cheapest Spring flight from Shanghai to Dalian is $98, flying from Mar 12 to Mar 15.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Shanghai to Dalian starts at $98 from Thu, Mar 12 to Sun, Mar 15. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $40 and departs on Wed, Mar 11.

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 52 nonstop flights and 51 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 12 nonstop flights and 155 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 34 nonstop flights and 96 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 14 nonstop flights and 34 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 9 nonstop flights and 12 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 6 nonstop flights and 20 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 $98. The cheapest one-way flight was with Spring from $40.

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

The cheapest China Southern flight from Shanghai to Dalian is $343, flying from Mar 26 to Mar 29.
The cheapest Spring flight from Shanghai to Dalian is $98, flying from Mar 12 to Mar 15.

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

There are 52 China Eastern direct flights from Shanghai to Dalian per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 34 China Southern direct flights from Shanghai to Dalian per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 12 Air China direct flights from Shanghai to Dalian per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 14 Spring direct flights from Shanghai to Dalian per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 9 Juneyao Airlines direct flights from Shanghai to Dalian per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 6 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 $98 is offered by Spring from Thu, Mar 12 to Sun, Mar 15.

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

There are 52 China Eastern direct flights from Shanghai to Dalian per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 34 China Southern direct flights from Shanghai to Dalian per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 12 Air China direct flights from Shanghai to Dalian per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 14 Spring direct flights from Shanghai to Dalian per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 9 Juneyao Airlines direct flights from Shanghai to Dalian per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 6 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 $98 from Thu, Mar 12 to Sun, Mar 15 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 $1,102 from Thu, Mar 12 to Sun, Mar 15 with China Southern.

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Shanghai and Dalian start at $98 from Thu, Mar 12 to Sun, Mar 15.

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 $98 from Thu, Mar 12 to Sun, Mar 15 with Spring.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Shanghai and Dalian at price $98 is offered by Spring from Thu, Mar 12 to Sun, Mar 15.

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.