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Flights from Shanghai to Dali

Nonstop flights from Shanghai (PVG) to Dali (DLU) take about 3h 14m (2,184 km). Spring Airlines and China Eastern fly it. Lowest fare seen: $126 one-way, nonstop (22 Oct 2026).

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Airlines flying Shanghai to Dali

Carriers on PVG–DLU according to our route data and nonstop fares seen as of 22 Oct 2026. Not a complete list.

✈ Spring Airlinesnonstop fare seen✈ China Easternnonstop fare seen

Shanghai to Dali fares by month

Cheapest month seen for a nonstop flight: Nov 2026, from $126 one-way. Lowest one-way fares seen for departures in each month, read 22 Oct 2026.

DepartingNonstop fromCheaper with stops
Oct 2026—$230 · 1 stop23 Oct 2026 · China Eastern
Nov 2026$1268 Nov 2026 · Spring Airlines—
Apr 2027$4043 Apr 2027 · China Eastern—

When to go for the lowest fare

The next few weeks were the cheapest to fly: from $126 in November 2026, against $404 at best later on.

From Travelpayouts flight-search data, city to city (Shanghai to Dali, any airport), USD, read 22 Oct 2026. These are fares that were on sale, not a guarantee of today's price; an airline is named only where we know it flies this route.

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Frequently asked questions — Shanghai to Dali flights

How long is the flight from Shanghai to Dali?
A nonstop flight from Shanghai (PVG) to Dali (DLU) takes about 3h 14m, covering 2,184 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 Shanghai from Dali by air?
The great-circle distance between Shanghai Pudong International Airport and Dali Fengyi Airport is 2,184 km (1,357 miles), a medium-haul route.
Which airlines fly from Shanghai to Dali?
Airlines with flights or nonstop fares on the PVG–DLU route include Spring Airlines and China Eastern. This is not a complete list — schedules change by season, so check the current options before booking.
How much does a flight from Shanghai to Dali cost?
The lowest one-way fare seen recently on PVG–DLU was $126 USD with Spring Airlines (nonstop), departing 8 Nov 2026, found in fare searches as of 22 Oct 2026. Fares change constantly and depend on the date, so check the current price before booking.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Shanghai to Dali?
In fares seen on 22 Oct 2026, departures in November 2026 were cheapest, from $126 one-way, against $404 for April 2027, the dearest month. Fares change daily, so check your own dates.
Do I need a visa to travel from China to Dali?
It depends on your passport. Some nationalities can enter Dali 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.

Sources: fares from Travelpayouts flight-search data, seen 22 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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