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Cheap flights from Shanghai to Dalian from $60 PVG, SHA → DLC

Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG), Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) → Dalian Zhoushuizi International Airport (DLC)

The cheapest return found recently is $142 with Spring Airlines, 17 Nov – 18 Nov, found 2 days ago. The cheapest one-way found recently is $60 with Spring Airlines, 17 Nov, found 3 days ago.

Cheapest one-way found recently
$60, Spring Airlines, found 3 days ago
Cheapest return found recently
$142, 17 Nov to 18 Nov
Usual return price
$163 to $176
Cheapest month to fly
November 2026, return fares from $142 found in the last 7 days
Airlines with nonstop flights
China Eastern, Juneyao Airlines, Spring Airlines, Shanghai Airlines, China Southern Airlines, Air China
Shortest nonstop flight found
2 h

Return

The cheapest return fare on each of 7 departure dates is usually $163 to $176.

Cheapest return found recently

$142

17 Nov – 18 Nov · Spring Airlines

Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) → Dalian Zhoushuizi International Airport (DLC)

Leaves 8:20 p.m. · Return leaves 9:00 p.m. · 4 h 5 min of travel, both ways together

out nonstop, back nonstop

found 2 days ago

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Cheapest nonstop return

$142

17 Nov – 18 Nov · Spring Airlines

Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) → Dalian Zhoushuizi International Airport (DLC)

Leaves 8:20 p.m. · Return leaves 9:00 p.m. · 4 h 5 min of travel, both ways together

out nonstop, back nonstop

found 2 days ago

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Found recently, and the cheapest we hold

Cheapest found recently $142 17 Nov – 18 Novfound 2 days agoSee prices for these dates

It is also the cheapest return we hold, of any age.

What have prices looked like?

Over 49 days, 24 Sept to 11 Nov, the cheapest return we saw each day was $113 to $160.

$142, the cheapest return found recently, sits here in that range of $113 to $160.

Those were the prices on those days, not today's.

Is this a good return price?

Compared with the cheapest return fare on each of 7 departure dates from 16 Nov to 19 Aug 2027, found by travelers' searches in the last 7 days (economy, the price the seller showed on Aviasales). The usual range is the middle half of those prices.

Could nearby dates be cheaper?

We hold no other 1-night return fares leaving within 3 days of 17 Nov to compare.

Every date we hold

45 fares on 7 departure dates

16 Nov – 18 Nov: $160, found 6 days ago17 Nov – 18 Nov: $142, found 2 days ago11 Dec – 13 Dec: $179, found 6 days ago17 Dec – 24 Dec: $166, found 4 days ago21 Dec – 23 Dec: $165, found 4 days ago13 Jan 2027 – 27 Jan 2027: $173, found 5 days ago19 Aug 2027 – 26 Aug 2027: $414, found 4 days agoNovDecJanAug
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The cheapest price seen for each departure date — per traveler in Economy.
DatesFromAirlineAirportsStopsFound
16 Nov – 18 Nov$160Juneyao AirlinesShanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) → Dalian Zhoushuizi International Airport (DLC)out nonstop, back nonstopfound 6 days agoSee prices for these dates
17 Nov – 18 Nov$142Spring AirlinesShanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) → Dalian Zhoushuizi International Airport (DLC)out nonstop, back nonstopfound 2 days agoSee prices for these dates
11 Dec – 13 Dec$179Air ChinaShanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) → Dalian Zhoushuizi International Airport (DLC)out nonstop, back nonstopfound 6 days agoSee prices for these dates
17 Dec – 24 Dec$166Air ChinaShanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) → Dalian Zhoushuizi International Airport (DLC)out nonstop, back nonstopfound 4 days agoSee prices for these dates
21 Dec – 23 Dec$165Air ChinaShanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) → Dalian Zhoushuizi International Airport (DLC)out nonstop, back nonstopfound 4 days agoSee prices for these dates
13 Jan 2027 – 27 Jan 2027$173Spring AirlinesShanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) → Dalian Zhoushuizi International Airport (DLC)out nonstop, back nonstopfound 5 days agoSee prices for these dates
19 Aug 2027 – 26 Aug 2027$414Air ChinaShanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) → Dalian Zhoushuizi International Airport (DLC)out nonstop, back nonstopfound 4 days agoSee prices for these dates

Which month looks cheapest?

November 2026 is the cheapest month — from $142.

November 2026From $142Cheapest seen2 departure dates17 Nov – 18 Nov · found 2 days agoSee prices for these dates
December 2026From $1653 departure dates21 Dec – 23 Dec · found 4 days agoSee prices for these dates
January 2027From $1731 departure date13 Jan 2027 – 27 Jan 2027 · found 5 days agoSee prices for these dates
August 2027From $4141 departure date19 Aug 2027 – 26 Aug 2027 · found 4 days agoSee prices for these dates

One-way

The cheapest one-way fare on each of 4 departure dates is usually $64 to $103.

Cheapest one-way found recently

$60

17 Nov · Spring Airlines

Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) → Dalian Zhoushuizi International Airport (DLC)

Leaves 8:20 p.m. · 2 h trip

nonstop

found 3 days ago

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Cheapest nonstop one-way

$60

17 Nov · Spring Airlines

Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) → Dalian Zhoushuizi International Airport (DLC)

Leaves 8:20 p.m. · 2 h trip

nonstop

found 3 days ago

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Found recently, and the cheapest we hold

Cheapest found recently $60 17 Novfound 3 days agoOpen this trip

It is also the cheapest one-way we hold, of any age.

What have prices looked like?

Over 49 days, 24 Sept to 11 Nov, the cheapest one-way we saw each day was $49 to $79.

$60, the cheapest one-way found recently, sits here in that range of $49 to $79.

Those were the prices on those days, not today's.

Is this a good one-way price?

Compared with the cheapest one-way fare on each of 4 departure dates from 17 Nov to 18 Aug 2027, found by travelers' searches in the last 7 days (economy, the price the seller showed on Aviasales). The usual range is the middle half of those prices.

Could nearby dates be cheaper?

We hold no other one-way fares leaving within 3 days of 17 Nov to compare.

Every date we hold

4 fares on 4 departure dates

17 Nov: $60, found 3 days ago7 Jan 2027: $69, found 6 days ago13 Mar 2027: $65, found 5 days ago18 Aug 2027: $206, found 5 days agoNovJanMarAug
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DatesFromAirlineAirportsStopsFound
17 Nov$60Spring AirlinesShanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) → Dalian Zhoushuizi International Airport (DLC)nonstopfound 3 days agoOpen this trip
7 Jan 2027$69Spring AirlinesShanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) → Dalian Zhoushuizi International Airport (DLC)nonstopfound 6 days agoOpen this trip
13 Mar 2027$65Spring AirlinesShanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) → Dalian Zhoushuizi International Airport (DLC)nonstopfound 5 days agoOpen this trip
18 Aug 2027$206Air ChinaShanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) → Dalian Zhoushuizi International Airport (DLC)nonstopfound 5 days agoOpen this trip

Which month looks cheapest?

November 2026 is the cheapest month — from $60.

November 2026From $60Cheapest seen1 departure date17 Nov · found 3 days agoOpen this trip
January 2027From $691 departure date7 Jan 2027 · found 6 days agoOpen this trip
March 2027From $651 departure date13 Mar 2027 · found 5 days agoOpen this trip
August 2027From $2061 departure date18 Aug 2027 · found 5 days agoOpen this trip

Premium cabin fares from Shanghai to Dalian

We hold no premium economy, business or first-class fares for this route: we collect them for the busiest routes, and this one is not among them yet.

How far ahead were prices cheapest for Shanghai to Dalian?

Return

The cheapest fares were 7 to 13 days before departure.

From the cheapest return each day between 24 Sept and 11 Nov (49 days), grouped by how many days ahead the flight left; one adult in economy.

Each range covers different departure dates, so this compares typical fares, not the same trip priced twice.

Prices reflect recent searches — current fares may differ.

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Typical price in each booking range — round trip, per traveler in Economy.
Booked ahead byTypical fareCheapest dayAbove the cheapestDays of prices
0–6 days$146$124+4%30
7–13 days$140$113Cheapest seen39
14–29 days$148$113+6%39
30–59 days$150$116+7%35
60–89 days$173$133+24%21
90–179 days$143$130+2%15
180+ days$393$375+181%47

One-way

Fares 30 to 59 days before departure were typically 13% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure.

From the cheapest one-way each day between 24 Sept and 11 Nov (49 days), grouped by how many days ahead the flight left; one adult in economy.

Each range covers different departure dates, so this compares typical fares, not the same trip priced twice.

Prices reflect recent searches — current fares may differ.

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Typical price in each booking range — one way, per traveler in Economy.
Booked ahead byTypical fareCheapest dayAbove the cheapestDays of prices
0–6 days$60$58+15%7
7–13 days$64$59+23%15
14–29 days$57$51+10%23
30–59 days$52$49Cheapest seen23
60–89 days$53$49+2%40
90–179 days$53$51+2%25
180+ days$197$180+279%38

Could a nearby airport be cheaper?

A different airport at either end can change the fare — sometimes a lot.

One-way

Wuxi → Dalian

114 km from Shanghai

$143

$83 more than flying from Shanghai

25 Nov · WUX → DLC · nonstop

found 3 days ago

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Cheapest recent price on each route — one way, per traveler in Economy. Distances are in a straight line.

Live price for these dates

The cheapest return found recently is for 17 Nov – 18 Nov. A live search on this page shows what those dates cost now, for one adult in economy.

Questions about this trip

How much is a return flight from Shanghai to Dalian?

The cheapest return found recently is $142 with Spring Airlines, 17 Nov to 18 Nov, found 2 days ago. The cheapest return fare on each of 7 departure dates is usually $163 to $176.

How much is a one-way flight from Shanghai to Dalian?

The cheapest one-way found recently is $60 with Spring Airlines, 17 Nov, found 3 days ago. The cheapest one-way fare on each of 4 departure dates is usually $64 to $103.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Shanghai to Dalian?

November 2026 is the cheapest month for a return, from $142, 17 Nov to 18 Nov, found 2 days ago. It is the cheapest month for a one-way too, from $60, 17 Nov, found 3 days ago.

How far ahead should I book a flight from Shanghai to Dalian?

In 49 days of prices between 24 Sept and 11 Nov, return fares were cheapest 7 to 13 days before departure. One-way fares 30 to 59 days before departure were typically 13% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure.

Is there a direct flight from Shanghai to Dalian?

Yes, the cheapest nonstop return found recently is $142 with Spring Airlines, 17 Nov to 18 Nov, found 2 days ago. The cheapest nonstop one-way found recently is $60 with Spring Airlines, 17 Nov, found 3 days ago.

How long is the flight from Shanghai to Dalian?

The cheapest nonstop one-way found recently, with Spring Airlines on 17 Nov, takes 2 h from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to Dalian Zhoushuizi International Airport (DLC).

Which airlines have the cheapest flights from Shanghai to Dalian?

Between 16 Nov and 19 Aug 2027, Air China has the cheapest return on 4 of the 7 departure dates we hold, Spring Airlines on 2 and Juneyao Airlines on 1. Between 17 Nov and 18 Aug 2027, Spring Airlines has the cheapest one-way on 3 of the 4 departure dates we hold, and Air China on 1.

Prices are what travelers' searches on Aviasales found in the last 7 days, in US dollars: the price the seller showed on Aviasales; bags may cost extra. Fares change, so check today's price before you book. How our prices work