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Flight Info | Shanghai to Dalian

Cheapest one-way flight price $51
Cheapest round-trip ticket price $115
Off-season for travel February
Peak season for travel June
Flight distance 874.75 km
Average flight time 2 hours 4 minutes
Popular airline Sichuan Airlines

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • When are flight tickets from Shanghai (SHA) to Dalian (DLC) the cheapest?

    Airlines adjust prices for flights from Shanghai to Dalian based on the departure date and time of your selection. By analyzing data from all airlines, we've discovered that on Trip.com, you can find the lowest flight prices on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays.
  • How long does it take to fly from Shanghai (SHA) to Dalian (DLC) and what is the distance?

    It takes around 2 hours 4 minutes to fly from Shanghai (SHA) to Dalian (DLC).
  • What are the most popular airlines that fly from Shanghai (SHA) to Dalian (DLC)?

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Flights from Shanghai to Dalian

Famously known as Miami of China, Dalian houses beautiful views of the water as it is lined by the Yellow Sea. There are various places to explore in Dalian that provide you with an insight into the culture and influence. This seaport city offers you luxury along with natural beauty.

Tip: Binhai Road gives you the best Instagram pictures with the open sea and picturesque views.

Getting to Dalian

The number of options for Shanghai to Dalian flights landing at the Dalian Zhoushuizi International Airport is plenty. If you want to do a Shanghai-Dalian flight booking, you can get several direct flights from Shanghai. The companies like Juneyao Airlines and China Express Airlines offer very cheap flights from Shanghai. Mostly the flights from Shanghai to Dalian do not have any stop in between as the travel duration is only around 2 hours. 

Tip: Tickets tend to get dearer during July and August because of Dalian International Beer Festival.

Sea, windmills, and scenery

Binhai Road is a must-go place in Dalian. You can rent a car and go for a drive down the paved roads that lead to the beautiful sea. There are carved caves on this road, which are so esthetic. The lovely windmills are a treat to watch. Going to the Russian Street in Dalian is fun in itself. You will feel like you have landed in Russia. This street was built during the Russian empire and exhibits some beautiful Russian architecture. Dalian Forest Zoo is a lovely hangout for spending your day. The major attraction is The Panda Pavilion, which is home to the cute and mischievous pandas. There are many other animals in this zoo-like tiger, lions, bears, zebras along a variety of birds. 

Tip: Golden Pebble Beach has the best views and serves the best fish.

Experience the luxury of Dalian

You can take a boat tour in the sea to look at the mesmerizing beauty of Dalian. These boat tours show you some fantastic cultural heritage preserved by Dalian. The Tiger Beach Ocean Park is a good place to go if you have little ones with you. This is an interactive ocean park exhibiting about the animals found in China. The Labor Park is ideal for having a walk through the lush greenery and sitting by the pond. There are so many flowers in the park that their fragrance smells like a scent sprayed throughout the park. Zhongshan Square is a perfect place to go and see the real Dalian life, which is modern and fast. If you are visiting the coast, you will love having the luscious oysters served fresh to you.

Tip: Do not forget to taste the specialty of Dalian, Ban Hai Liangfen.

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