Cheap flights from Shanghai to Dali

One-way fares from $144 · SHA → DLU · prices found by travellers in the last 48 hours

Cheapest fare
$144

China Eastern · Sun, Nov 8

Cheapest month
November

from $144

Direct flights
Not recently

Usually 1+ stop

Quickest trip
4h 55m

2,160 km

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Cheapest month to fly from Shanghai to Dali

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  1. November 2026 Cheapest $144

Cheapest dates in November 2026

The lowest fares we've seen for each day, cheapest first.

China Eastern
Depart21:10 Sun, Nov 8PVG → DLU 4h 55m · 1 stop
$144one way, per person
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About flights from Shanghai to Dali

Shanghai (SHA) and Dali (DLU) are about 2,160 km apart. We haven't seen direct fares on this route recently, so expect at least one stop; the quickest journey we've seen takes about 4h 55m. Over the next few months, one-way fares start from $144, and November 2026 is currently the cheapest month to fly.

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Frequently asked questions

How much is a flight from Shanghai to Dali?

The cheapest one-way fare we've seen recently is $144 with China Eastern, departing Sunday, November 8, 2026.

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

November 2026 currently has the lowest fares, from $144 one way.

Are there direct flights from Shanghai to Dali?

We haven't seen direct fares recently, so most journeys include at least one stop.

How long is the flight from Shanghai to Dali?

The quickest journey we've seen takes about 4h 55m. Shanghai and Dali are around 2,160 km apart.

Which airlines fly from Shanghai to Dali?

Recent fares on this route were with China Eastern.

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