Flying from Dalian Airport (DLC) to Shanghai Pudong Airport (PVG): what you need to know
Around 2 hours 5 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Dalian Airport to Shanghai Pudong Airport.
Dalian and Shanghai follow the same timezone, UTC+8.
Every week, there are 138 Dalian Airport to Shanghai Pudong Airport flights. If you prefer to jet off as early as possible, pick the 07:00 China Southern Airlines flight. If you're eager to make the most of your day before flying, the last flight is at 22:50 with China Southern Airlines.
Give yourself plenty of time to catch your DLC to PVG flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months such as May, you'll want to get to the airport earlier. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're travelling during peak periods in general.
There are plenty of direct flights from Dalian Airport to Shanghai Pudong Airport, so getting to Shanghai (and then touring more of China!) is easy. Top airlines that fly nonstop include:
The majority of passengers choose to travel with China Southern on this route.
China Southern is the most punctual carrier offering DLC to PVG flights. A dependable 96.34% of its departures on this route arrive on time.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Dalian Airport to Shanghai Pudong Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or even explore someplace new along the way. Here's where you can stop between DLC and PVG:
Incheon International Airport
Qingdao Airport
Jeju Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Dalian Airport (DLC) to Shanghai Pudong Airport (PVG)
$73 is the best price for a one-way Dalian Airport to Shanghai Pudong Airport flight. A return flight starts from $146. These prices may change depending on availability.
It's often best to book ahead of time if you want to get cheap tickets from DLC to PVG. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to departure.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Dalian Airport to Shanghai Pudong Airport. If you prefer to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest airfares for each month.
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Handy information about Dalian Airport (DLC)
You'll find DLC at 100 Yingke Road.
Dalian Airport maintains a solid on-time performance, so you're less likely to experience disruptions. Departures from DLC arrive on schedule 89% of the time.
Dalian Airport is about 13 kilometres from central Dalian. If you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving from the centre, it'll take 30 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Planning to take public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 45 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Dalian Airport to Shanghai Pudong Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels near DLC:
Arriving at Shanghai Pudong Airport (PVG)
The last thing you want is a long trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a Dalian Airport to Shanghai Pudong Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near PVG instead:
Venture beyond Shanghai and discover places that don't always get the spotlight with your own set of wheels. You can pick up a Shanghai Pudong Airport rental car from Hertz.
To lock in the lowest rate, book your ride from Shanghai Pudong Airport at least a couple of weeks ahead. Prices generally rise as your departure date approaches.
Getting from Shanghai Pudong Airport (PVG) to central Shanghai
The address for PVG is No.300 Qihang Road.
From Shanghai Pudong Airport, Shanghai is approximately 48 kilometres away. It takes around 1 hour 5 minutes to reach the centre by car.
Travelling by public transport takes roughly 50 minutes.
When to fly to Shanghai Pudong Airport (PVG)
The quietest month for a flight from Dalian Airport to Shanghai Pudong Airport is March, while April is the busiest. Choose the best time to go to Shanghai based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
The warmest month in Shanghai is August, with temperatures ranging between 23ºC (73ºF) and 34ºC (93ºF). Lock in your flights from Dalian Airport to Shanghai Pudong Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
January sees average temperatures of between -1ºC (30ºF) and 10ºC (50ºF). Look for cheap tickets from DLC to PVG around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of China
You've seen Shanghai, now it's time to discover other parts of China. Journey around 274 kilometres west to Nanjing to check off its popular sights. From Nanjing City Wall to Zijin Tower and Nanjing Massacre Memorial Hall, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
Around 80 kilometres west of Shanghai, Suzhou is another essential stop in China. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Humble Administrator's Garden, Lingering Garden and Pingjiang Road.