Cheap Flights from Dali (DLU) to Shanghai (SHA)

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Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to fly from DLU to Shanghai Hongqiao Airport?
With China Eastern Airlines, a direct flight takes approximately 3 hours and 25 minutes. Book the 5:40PM flight from Dali Airport (DLU) and arrive at SHA at 9:05PM. Snap up an epic deal on this route when you purchase your ticket with Expedia.
Is it cheaper to buy a plane ticket from DLU to Shanghai Hongqiao Airport last minute?
Booking your trip from Dali Airport (DLU) to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl. Airport last minute could help you save if you're lucky to find a terrific deal. However, tickets usually don't get cheaper as the date of departure nears. If you wait, flights could also be booked out or the best seats gone (hello, middle seat!). If you don't want to risk it, book well in advance of your departure date. In fact, Expedia has some of the biggest deals up to 12 months in advance. If your favorite carrier hasn't released its fares yet, check back regularly as offers are updated on Expedia constantly.
What airports do you fly into for Shanghai from Dali?
With Hongqiao Intl. Airport (SHA), Pudong Intl. Airport (PVG) and Shuofang Airport (WUX) to select from, getting from Dali to Shanghai is a breeze. The city's key hub, Hongqiao Intl. Airport (SHA), is around 13 kilometers west of the downtown area. Apart from the price of fares, consider things like public transportation options from the airport and the distance to your hotel when choosing where to fly into. Get your Shanghai vacation off to a superb start by discovering The Bund and Jing'an Temple.
What are the most popular departure times for flights from DLU to Shanghai Hongqiao Airport?
For China Eastern Airlines flights heading from Dali Airport (DLU) to Hongqiao Intl. Airport (SHA), the busiest period is between 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM. If you want to avoid delays, fly in the morning. This way you can dodge air traffic that builds up around airports in the afternoon and evening.
Can I change the date of my flight from Dali Airport (DLU) to Shanghai Hongqiao Airport?
Plans can change, so Expedia is here to help make things easy. To start, find your Dali Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl. Airport itinerary through the Expedia Trips portal and look up the fare conditions about what sorts of changes are allowed. If you purchased your ticket in the last 24 hours, some carriers will let you cancel without charge and organize new flights. If you bought your fare more than 24 hours ago, connect with us via our Customer Service portal to find out what your options are.

Travel information

Origin airport
Dali
Destination airport
Hongqiao Intl.
Distance
2129 km
Average flight time
3 hours 10 mins

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Bagging a cheap flight from Dali to Shanghai may mean more dollars to spend on for one-of-a-kind souvenirs when you arrive, but it doesn’t mean you have to skimp on your travel experience, as Expedia offers a sizzling selection of cheap airlines that’ll put you in your happy place on their planes, whether that’s getting lost in a hair-raising airport thriller, dreaming on the passing landscape over a glass of bubbly, or jotting down your vacation bucket list at 38,000 feet. There’s also bound to be plenty of opportunities to snap a few photos of the high life that will make your friends green with envy. After all, enjoying the journey is part of the fun.

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