Pudong Shanghai November 2017 panorama, Shanghai — flights from Dalian to Shanghai
DalianShanghai, China

Flights from Dalian to Shanghai

Nonstop flights from Dalian (DLC) to Shanghai (PVG) take about 1h 35m (870 km). Spring Airlines, China Eastern and Juneyao Airlines fly it. Lowest fare seen: $60 one-way, nonstop (12 Oct 2026).

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When you land in Shanghai

The airport transfer and the few things worth sorting before you fly.

Air Canada airplane being serviced at Shanghai Pudong Airport. Busy tarmac with multiple aircraft. — arriving in Shanghai

Airport transfer

PVG → Shanghai, booked before you fly

A private driver meets you in arrivals at a price agreed when you book. Book with Welcome Pickups.

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Airlines flying Dalian to Shanghai

Carriers on DLC–PVG according to our route data and nonstop fares seen as of 12 Oct 2026. Not a complete list.

✈ Spring Airlinesnonstop fare seen✈ China Easternnonstop fare seen✈ Juneyao Airlinesnonstop fare seen

Best time to fly to Shanghai

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China is a great destination year-round. Check local weather patterns before booking and consider shoulder seasons for lower prices and fewer crowds.

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Frequently asked questions — Dalian to Shanghai flights

How long is the flight from Dalian to Shanghai?
A nonstop flight from Dalian (DLC) to Shanghai (PVG) takes about 1h 35m, covering 870 km. That is an estimate from the distance — actual time varies with the airline, aircraft and winds, and connecting itineraries take longer.
How far is Dalian from Shanghai by air?
The great-circle distance between Dalian Zhoushuizi International Airport and Shanghai Pudong International Airport is 870 km (541 miles), a short-haul route.
Which airlines fly from Dalian to Shanghai?
Airlines with flights or nonstop fares on the DLC–PVG route include Spring Airlines, China Eastern and Juneyao Airlines. This is not a complete list — schedules change by season, so check the current options before booking.
How much does a flight from Dalian to Shanghai cost?
The lowest one-way fare seen recently on DLC–PVG was $60 USD with Spring Airlines (nonstop), departing 23 Oct 2026, found in fare searches as of 12 Oct 2026. Fares change constantly and depend on the date, so check the current price before booking.
Do I need a visa to travel from Dalian to China?
It depends on your passport. Some nationalities can enter China visa-free or get a visa on arrival; others must apply in advance. Use AirConnect's Visa Checker to see the rules for your passport.
What is the best time to visit Shanghai?
China is a great destination year-round. Check local weather patterns before booking and consider shoulder seasons for lower prices and fewer crowds.

Sources: fares from Travelpayouts flight-search data, seen 12 Oct 2026; airlines from each carrier's published network and nonstop fares on sale; distance from OurAirports coordinates; flight time estimated from distance. Fares change daily.

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