Travelling from Dalian Zhoushuizi International Airport (DLC) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from Dalian Zhoushuizi International Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 2 hours.
Dalian and Shanghai are in the same timezone, UTC+8.
Choose from 196 weekly Dalian Zhoushuizi International Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport flights. The 07:10 departure with China Southern Airlines is the earliest available. Spring Airlines operates the latest service of the day at 23:05.
Leave plenty of time to catch your DLC to PVG flight. As a general rule, turn up at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You'll likely experience longer queues during popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
You'll find plenty of airlines that offer direct flights from Dalian Zhoushuizi International Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport. Fly nonstop to Shanghai with these popular carriers and get to know this exciting part of China:
Spring Airlines is the airline most travellers choose for this route.
China Southern Airlines is the most punctual carrier offering DLC to PVG flights. A dependable 98.01% of its departures on this route land on time.
If you'd like to break up your flight, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Dalian Zhoushuizi International Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between DLC and PVG:
Qingdao Liuting International Airport
Tianjin Binhai International Airport
Jeju International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Dalian Zhoushuizi International Airport (DLC) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
RM187 is the lowest price for a one-way Dalian Zhoushuizi International Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport flight. A return flight starts from RM376. These fares may change based on demand and availability.
Get cheap tickets from DLC to PVG by booking at least six months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for finding a bargain.
The cheapest month for flights from Dalian Zhoushuizi International Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfares if you have a flexible travel schedule.
Never miss a deal on cheap flights from DLC to PVG by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification through the app when a new low fare is offered.
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Handy information about Dalian Zhoushuizi International Airport (DLC)
You'll find DLC at 100 Yingke Road.
90.44% of flights leaving Dalian Zhoushuizi International Airport land at their destination as planned. Given its strong on-time performance, you're unlikely to face delays when setting off from DLC.
Dalian Zhoushuizi International Airport is about 13 kilometres from central Dalian. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take 30 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Get your holiday off to a relaxed start by staying near DLC. Whether you've booked an early flight from Dalian Zhoushuizi International Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these stays are ideal:
Arriving at Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
The last thing you need is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a Dalian Zhoushuizi International Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near PVG instead:
Venture beyond Shanghai and check out places that aren't found in every travel guide with your own set of wheels. You can pick up a Shanghai Pudong International Airport rental car from Hertz.
Book your ride from Shanghai Pudong International Airport a few weeks before your departure to get the lowest price. If you're going away during peak season, it's a good idea to book even earlier.
Getting from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to central Shanghai
PVG is located at No.300 Qihang Road.
Shanghai Pudong International Airport is approximately 56 kilometres from central Shanghai. Driving there takes about 50 minutes.
When to fly to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
April is the busiest month for flights from Dalian Zhoushuizi International Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport. To avoid the crowds, travel to Shanghai in April.
The warmest month in Shanghai is August, with temperatures ranging between 23ºC (73ºF) and 34ºC (93ºF). Lock in your flights from Dalian Zhoushuizi International Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
If you like cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from DLC to PVG in January. Average temperatures are between -1ºC (30ºF) and 10ºC (50ºF) then.
Explore more of China
You've done Shanghai, now it's time to discover more of China. Travel around 274 kilometres west to Nanjing to tick off its top attractions. From Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum to Nanjing City Wall and Nanjing Massacre Memorial Hall, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
Suzhou is another favourite destination in China and is around 80 kilometres west of Shanghai. No trip is complete without a visit to Lotus Peak, Tianpingshan and Shangfang Tower.