Find Cheapest Airlines Flying from Shanghai to Dali City

Choose from 2 carriers that fly from Shanghai to Dali City, including China Eastern Airlines, Spring Airlines, Enjoy the cheapest tickets on this route with Lucky Air.
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Airlines are determined based on actual purchased flight tickets from Shanghai to Dali City according to previous 12 months data from Trip.com.

Explore the cheapest flights from Shanghai to Dali City in the next three months. Based on Trip.com's data from the latest 7 days, one-way direct flights start at AU$ 181, and round-trip direct tickets start at AU$ 366.

Displayed flight fares from Shanghai to Dali City are based on average prices across airlines for the next 3 months, according to the latest Trip.com database.

Shanghai to Dali City Flight Details

The distance between Shanghai and Dali City is approximately 2,142.54km. It takes around 3 hours 50 minutes on average to fly from Shanghai to Dali City. Based on Trip.com's data travel demand peaks in July. The off-season for travel is October.

Cheapest one-way flight priceAU$ 181
Cheapest return ticket priceAU$ 366
Off-season for travelOctober
Peak season for travelJuly
Flight distance2,142.54km
Average flight time3 hours 50 minutes
Popular airlineChina Eastern Airlines
Flight statistics for the Shanghai–Dali City route are based on aggregated booking data from Trip.com over the past 12 months.

Trip.com Price Insights on Flights from Shanghai to Dali City

What is the cheapest month for one-way flights from Shanghai to Dali City?

Average price of one-way flights from Shanghai to Dali City purchased by Trip.com users by month over the past 12 months.

According to Trip.com's data, the cheapest month for flights from Shanghai to Dali City is March, with an average price of AU$ 236. Conversely, the most expensive month is typically December, with an average price of up to AU$ 361.

AU$ 361
AU$ 299
AU$ 236
AU$ 174
    Cheapest
  • AU$ 353
    Apr
  • AU$ 268
    May
  • AU$ 324
    Jun
  • AU$ 354
    Jul
  • AU$ 293
    Aug
  • AU$ 257
    Sep
  • AU$ 301
    Oct
  • AU$ 303
    Nov
  • AU$ 361
    Dec
  • AU$ 262
    Jan
  • AU$ 346
    Feb
  • AU$ 236
    Mar

What's the cheapest day to fly from Shanghai to Dali City?

Data is based on the average flight price for each day of the week from Shanghai to Dali City on Trip.com over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com data from the past 12 months, the cheapest day to fly from Shanghai to Dali City is Thursday, with average prices lower than on other days. Avoid Monday, as prices are usually highest then.

AU$ 332
AU$ 298
AU$ 264
AU$ 230
    Cheapest
  • AU$ 332
    Mon
  • AU$ 285
    Tue
  • AU$ 290
    Wed
  • AU$ 264
    Thu
  • AU$ 331
    Fri
  • AU$ 315
    Sat
  • AU$ 289
    Sun

When is the cheapest day to fly from Shanghai to Dali City during ANZAC Day Holiday?

Data is based on the lowest one-way fares from Shanghai to Dali City during ANZAC Day Holiday, sourced from the Trip.com database over the last 3 days.

ANZAC Day Holiday runs from Apr 25 to Apr 27. The cheapest flights from Shanghai to Dali City are available on Apr 26, with fares starting at AU$ 237.

AU$ 274
AU$ 256
AU$ 237
AU$ 219
    Cheapest
  • AU$ 263
    23
    Apr
  • AU$ 271
    24
  • AU$ 246
    25
  • AU$ 237
    26
  • AU$ 258
    27
  • AU$ 274
    28

Flight FAQs

  • Which airlines offer the cheapest flights from Shanghai (SHA) to Dali City (DLU)?

    Based on Trip.com data, Lucky Air offers one-way fares as low as AU$ 181 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. PVG to DLU on Tue, Apr 21), while Spring Airlines offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from AU$ 366 departing on Sun, May 10 and returning on Fri, May 15.
  • At the moment, you can catch a direct flight from Shanghai to Dali City with the following airlines, including: China Eastern Airlines Spring Airlines Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.
  • It takes about 3 hours 50 minutes to fly from Shanghai (SHA) to Dali City (DLU).
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Shanghai to Dali City is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.
  • Based on Trip.com data in the past 4 weeks, there is 35 flight per week flying from Shanghai to Dali City. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: China Eastern Airlines: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- MU9732 (13:04)
  • To find best deals on flights from Shanghai to Dali City, you can use various tools on Trip.com:
    · Be flexible with your travel dates to get the cheapest flight deal. Now the cheapest flight deal is on Tue, Apr 21, with one-way flights priced at just AU$ 181.
    · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is Lucky Air.
    · Set up price alerts to easily monitor ticket prices without having to check every day.
    · Check Trip.com flight deals and promo codes frequently.
    · Avoid peak season unless you book very early. It seems the peak season for Dali City travel is around July.
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  • The cheapest months to fly from Shanghai to Dali City is October, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our April flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Shanghai to Dali City on April 23, 2026 with Spring Airlines, with prices starting at AU$ 398.
  • You can land at any one of the following hubs in Dali City, with Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Dali Fengyi Airport (PVG-DLU) is by far the most common option on this route: Dali Fengyi Airport (DLU).
  • The time difference between Dali City and Shanghai is 0h.
  • Tickets can only be changed or cancelled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.

Trip.com Airline Insights on Flights from Shanghai toDali City

Which airlines offer the cheapest nonstop flights from Shanghai to Dali City?

Data is based on the average price of all nonstop flights from Shanghai to Dali City on Trip.com in the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com data from the past 12 months, Lucky Air offers the cheapest nonstop flights from Shanghai to Dali City, with an average price of AU$ 209.

AU$ 150
AU$ 209
AU$ 269
AU$ 328
AU$ 387
Lucky Air
AU$ 209
Lucky Air
Spring Airlines
AU$ 263
Spring Airlines
China Eastern Airlines
AU$ 327
China Eastern Airlines
Xiamen Airlines
AU$ 358
Xiamen Airlines
Juneyao Airlines
AU$ 387
Juneyao Airlines

Which airlines operate the most flights from Shanghai to Dali City?

Data is based on the number of flights from Shanghai to Dali City operated by each airline on Trip.com in the past month.

Based on Trip.com data from the past month, China Eastern Airlines operates the most flights from Shanghai to Dali City, with 19 flight per week.

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2
11
19
China Eastern Airlines
19
China Eastern Airlines
Xiamen Airlines
15
Xiamen Airlines
Etihad Airways
13
Etihad Airways
Juneyao Airlines
11
Juneyao Airlines
Spring Airlines
2
Spring Airlines

How many flights are there each day from Shanghai to Dali City?

The data is based on the flight numbers for each day of the week from Shanghai to Dali City within the Trip.com database over the past month.

Based on Trip.com data from the past month, the most flights from Shanghai to Dali City depart on Friday, and the fewest flights depart on Sunday.

40
35
29
24
Highest
31
Mon
33
Tue
31
Wed
34
Thu
40
Fri
37
Sat
29
Sun

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Change & Cancellation Policy

Trip.com displays flight cancellation and change policies for each flight ticket during the booking process, including fees and applicable conditions. Please check the following scenarios:
Voluntary cancellation/change:
To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy.
Cancellation/change due to a flight schedule change:
If the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.