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
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
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$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.
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
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| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Nov – 18 Nov | $160 | Juneyao Airlines | Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) → Dalian Zhoushuizi International Airport (DLC) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 6 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 17 Nov – 18 Nov | $142 | Spring Airlines | Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) → Dalian Zhoushuizi International Airport (DLC) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 2 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 11 Dec – 13 Dec | $179 | Air China | Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) → Dalian Zhoushuizi International Airport (DLC) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 6 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 17 Dec – 24 Dec | $166 | Air China | Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) → Dalian Zhoushuizi International Airport (DLC) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 4 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 21 Dec – 23 Dec | $165 | Air China | Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) → Dalian Zhoushuizi International Airport (DLC) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 4 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 13 Jan 2027 – 27 Jan 2027 | $173 | Spring Airlines | Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) → Dalian Zhoushuizi International Airport (DLC) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 5 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 19 Aug 2027 – 26 Aug 2027 | $414 | Air China | Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) → Dalian Zhoushuizi International Airport (DLC) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 4 days ago | See prices for these dates |
Which month looks cheapest?
November 2026 is the cheapest month — from $142.
Airlines on the cheapest dates: Air China, Spring Airlines, Juneyao Airlines.
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
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
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$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.
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
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| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Nov | $60 | Spring Airlines | Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) → Dalian Zhoushuizi International Airport (DLC) | nonstop | found 3 days ago | Open this trip |
| 7 Jan 2027 | $69 | Spring Airlines | Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) → Dalian Zhoushuizi International Airport (DLC) | nonstop | found 6 days ago | Open this trip |
| 13 Mar 2027 | $65 | Spring Airlines | Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) → Dalian Zhoushuizi International Airport (DLC) | nonstop | found 5 days ago | Open this trip |
| 18 Aug 2027 | $206 | Air China | Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) → Dalian Zhoushuizi International Airport (DLC) | nonstop | found 5 days ago | Open this trip |
Which month looks cheapest?
November 2026 is the cheapest month — from $60.
Airlines on the cheapest dates: Spring Airlines, Air China.
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.
Today's prices for 17 Nov – 18 Nov in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
Today's prices for 17 Nov in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
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.
See these ranges as a table
| Booked ahead by | Typical fare | Cheapest day | Above the cheapest | Days of prices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0–6 days | $146 | $124 | +4% | 30 |
| 7–13 days | $140 | $113 | Cheapest seen | 39 |
| 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.
See these ranges as a table
| Booked ahead by | Typical fare | Cheapest day | Above the cheapest | Days 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 | $49 | Cheapest seen | 23 |
| 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
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