Question 1

How long does it take to travel from Dalian to Shanghai?

Accepted Answer

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Dalian and Shanghai takes around 2.1 hours.

Question 2

What is the flight distance between Dalian and Shanghai?

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The flight distance between Dalian and Shanghai is 871 km.

Question 3

What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between Dalian and Shanghai?

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Several carriers operate flights between Dalian and Shanghai. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include China Southern Airlines, Shandong Airlines, Juneyao Airlines, Air China, Xiamen Airlines, Spring Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, Shanghai Airlines.

Question 4

What are the most popular routes to and from Dalian?

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Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Dalian and Seoul, Los Angeles, Tianjin, Bangkok, Osaka, Guangzhou, Seattle, Dubai, Wuhan, Beijing, Singapore, New York, Doha, Lviv, Nairobi, Brussels, Larnaca, Warsaw, Hong Kong, Lima.

Question 5

What are the most popular routes to and from Shanghai?

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Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Shanghai and London, Guangzhou, Beijing, Bangkok, Shenzhen, Hong Kong, Manchester, Tokyo, Singapore, Budapest, Belfast, Birmingham, Seoul, San Francisco, Osaka, Xi'an, Chengdu, Qingdao, Chongqing, Dubai.

Question 6

What airports are near Dalian?

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The main airport in Dalian is Dalian Zhoushuizi International. It is also served by Dalian Zhoushuizi International, Yingkou Lanqi.

Question 7

What airports are near Shanghai?

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The main airport in Shanghai is Shanghai Pudong International. It is also served by Hangzhou Xiaoshan International, Ningbo Lishe International, Sunan Shuofang International, Nantong Xingdong, Changzhou Benniu, Yangzhou Taizhou International, Zhoushan Putuoshan.

Question 8

Which airlines fly between Dalian and Shanghai?

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Currently, you can fly between Dalian and Shanghai with China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines, Juneyao Airlines, Xiamen Airlines, Air China.

Question 9

When’s the best time to travel between Dalian and Shanghai?

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If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Dalian and Shanghai, you can enter a date range into the departure and return fields. Most carriers on the Kiwi.com website allow you to search and book up to six months from the day of your search. Order the search results by the best, cheapest, or fastest route, or find the cheapest outbound and return combination in the pricing table.

Question 10

What flights operate between Dalian and Shanghai?

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Traveling between Dalian and Shanghai, you can choose between direct (nonstop) flights or flights with one or more stops. You can select the number of stops on your journey, including an overnight stopover, and the duration of the stopover. What’s more, you can also select where you want to have your stopover. Want to say "Hi" to a friend in another city en route to your destination? Or fancy a quick round of shopping? Go Multi-City or Nomad and add places to your search that you wish to visit.

Question 11

How many airports are there near Dalian?

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There are a number of airports in and around Dalian. The main one is Dalian Zhoushuizi International and other nearby airports include Dalian Zhoushuizi International, Yingkou Lanqi

Question 12

How many airports are there near Shanghai?

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There are a number of airports in and around Shanghai. The main one is Shanghai Pudong International and other nearby airports include Hangzhou Xiaoshan International, Ningbo Lishe International, Sunan Shuofang International, Nantong Xingdong, Changzhou Benniu, Yangzhou Taizhou International, Zhoushan Putuoshan.

Question 13

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Dalian and Shanghai depart?

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This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from Dalian, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 14

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Dalian and Shanghai arrive?

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This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred arrival time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to arrive at Shanghai, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Question 15

What time do flights between Dalian and Shanghai depart?

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This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from Dalian, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 16

What time do flights between Dalian and Shanghai arrive?

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This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred arrival time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to arrive at Shanghai, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Cheapest one-way trip	£45
Cheapest nonstop round-trip	£89
Cheapest round-trip	£87
Average round-trip	£100
Nonstop flights in November	£47 – £97

Transport Option	Typical time	Typical cost	Frequency	Best for
Maglev train to Longyang Road	8 min	¥50; single journey; discounts with same-day metro ticket	every 15–20 min (traffic dependent)	fastest from Pudong
Metro Line 2	60-90 min	¥7 – ¥9; varies by destination	every 3–8 min (traffic dependent)	budget travelers
Airport Bus	60-120 min	¥20 – ¥30; varies by route	every 15–30 min (traffic dependent)	multiple city stops
Taxi	45-90 min	¥160 – ¥250; metered; varies by traffic and destination	on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)	door-to-door convenience
Ride-hailing (Didi)	45-90 min	¥140 – ¥280; surge pricing may apply	on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)	app-based booking

Transport Option	Typical time	Typical cost	Frequency	Best for
Metro Line 2 or Line 10	30-50 min	¥4 – ¥7; varies by destination	every 3–6 min (traffic dependent)	quick city access
Airport Bus	40-90 min	¥4 – ¥30; varies by route	every 15–30 min (traffic dependent)	direct hotel routes
Taxi	25-60 min	¥50 – ¥120; metered; varies by traffic and destination	on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)	groups with luggage

Airline	Mon 02.11	Tue 03.11	Wed 04.11	Thu 05.11	Fri 06.11	Sat 07.11	Sun 08.11
China Eastern Airlines	---	2	4	2	1	4	1
China Southern Airlines	---	1	3	1	1	---	---
Juneyao Airlines	---	1	1	1	1	1	1
Spring Airlines	---	---	2	---	1	2	1
Air China	---	---	1	1	1	1	1
Shanghai Airlines	---	---	---	---	---	---	---
Xiamen Airlines	---	---	1	---	1	1	---
Weekly flights: 40 total	Daily flights: 5.71 average	Most flights: Wednesday 4 flights

Airline	Mon 09.11	Tue 10.11	Wed 11.11	Thu 12.11	Fri 13.11	Sat 14.11	Sun 15.11
China Eastern Airlines	2	6	6	2	3	4	2
China Southern Airlines	---	4	5	2	---	1	1
Juneyao Airlines	2	1	2	1	2	1	2
Spring Airlines	2	1	2	1	---	2	1
Air China	---	1	2	2	1	2	1
Shanghai Airlines	---	2	1	---	---	---	---
Xiamen Airlines	---	---	---	---	---	---	---
Weekly flights: 70 total	Daily flights: 10 average	Most flights: Tuesday 6 flights

Name	Carrier code	IATA Code	Passport needed during booking
China Eastern Airlines	CES	MU	Yes
China Southern Airlines	CSN	CZ	Yes
Juneyao Airlines	DKH	HO	Yes
Xiamen Airlines	CXA	MF	Yes
Air China	CCA	CA	Yes

Month	Average monthly max temperature	Average monthly min temperature
January	8°C	3°C
February	9°C	4°C
March	13°C	7°C
April	19°C	12°C
May	24°C	17°C
June	26°C	21°C
July	30°C	25°C
August	31°C	26°C
September	27°C	22°C
October	22°C	17°C
November	17°C	12°C
December	10°C	5°C

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