Dali (Xiaguan) to Shanghai (Pudong) (DLU–PVG) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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1,357 mi airlines charter/private 28/wk
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Flight Schedule 8 flights Verified 43m ago
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
EY5796+1
EY Etihad
737
12:25 PM
CST
3:50 PM
CST
3h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
8L9713
Starts Sep 30
8L Redhill Aviation
737
4:30 PM
CST
8:10 PM
CST
3h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
9C6938
9C Spring
320
8:10 PM
CST
11:55 PM
CST
3h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
EY5960+1
EY Etihad
737
9:10 PM
CST Red-eye
12:55 AM+1
CST
3h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
EY5777+1
EY Etihad
737
7:50 AM
CST T1
11:45 AM
CST
3h 55m
49%
M T W T F S S
Prices
9C6937
9C Spring
320
3:25 PM
CST TT2
7:20 PM
CST
3h 55m
61%
M T W T F S S
Prices
EY5733+1
EY Etihad
737
4:45 PM
CST TS1
8:30 PM
CST
3h 45m
49%
M T W T F S S
Prices
8L9714
Starts Sep 30
8L Redhill Aviation
737
9:20 PM
CST T2 Red-eye
1:00 AM+1
CST
3h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
CKG Chongqing 5h 15m CAPNSC 3U9CAF Chongqing (CKG) to Shanghai (Pudong) flights
TNA Jinan (Licheng) 5h 22m 8L AFEYKL Jinan (Licheng) (TNA) to Shanghai (Pudong) flights
CSX Changsha (Changsha) 5h 25m CZ CACZFM Changsha (Changsha) (CSX) to Shanghai (Pudong) flights
ZYI Zunyi 5h 25m 8L 9CEYMU Zunyi (ZYI) to Shanghai (Pudong) flights
TFU Chengdu (Jianyang) 5h 30m 8LCAZH 3UAYBA Chengdu (Jianyang) (TFU) to Shanghai (Pudong) flights
KWE Guiyang (Nanming) 5h 45m 8L 3UCACZ Guiyang (Nanming) (KWE) to Shanghai (Pudong) flights
SZX Shenzhen 5h 58m CZ AFCACZ Shenzhen (SZX) to Shanghai (Pudong) flights
XIY Xianyang (Weicheng) 6h 5m JDTV 3UAFBA Xianyang (Weicheng) (XIY) to Shanghai (Pudong) flights
CAN Guangzhou (Huadu) 6h 10m 3UCZ 3UAFAQ Guangzhou (Huadu) (CAN) to Shanghai (Pudong) flights
CTU Chengdu (Shuangliu) 6h 15m CA 3UAFCA Chengdu (Shuangliu) (CTU) to Shanghai (Pudong) flights
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Dali (Xiaguan) to Shanghai (Pudong)
2 carriers, 28 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 1,357 mi 3h 43m nonstop

DLU–PVG is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Redhill Aviation and Spring Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 1,357 miles in approximately 3h 43m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop DLU–PVG service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
8L Redhill Aviation 7 737 3h40
9C Spring Airlines 7 320 3h45
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – 9C
737 Boeing 737-700 – 8L, EY
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: 8L + 9C (14 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, DLU to PVG direction.
Mon
4
flights
Tue
4
flights
Wed
4
flights
Thu
4
flights
Fri
4
flights
Sat
4
flights
Sun
4
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
4
Nonstop flights
28
Outbound / wk
28
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for DLU to PVG.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
31
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~26h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,159
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

Other ways to reach Shanghai (Pudong) from Dali (Xiaguan)

Nearby airports with service to Shanghai Pudong International Airport.
Metric DLU→PVG LJG→PVG TCZ→PVG
Distance from DLU 71 mi 125 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 8 1
Weekly flights 28 71
Flight time 3h 43m 3h 15m 3h
Airports within 200 miles of DLU with service to Shanghai Pudong International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Shanghai (Pudong) is 0 hours the same as Dali (Xiaguan).
DLU: CST · PVG: CST

When it's 6:00 PM in Dali (Xiaguan), it's 6:00 PM in Shanghai (Pudong).
Distance & Flight Time
1,357 mi / 2,184 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 43m gate to gate.
Getting from PVG

Maglev to Longyang Road (8 min, ¥50) is a fast exit; transfer to Metro Line 2 onward. Metro Line 2 runs directly from PVG T1/T2 to People's Square and Hongqiao Airport (1.5–2 hrs, ¥7). Taxis have a meter; expect ¥130–200 to Puxi (west side) depending on destination and traffic tunnels used.Airport buses serve multiple city zones (¥22–36, 60–90 min). DiDi ride-hail is available and typically cheaper than street taxis for longer distances.

Shanghai (Pudong) Climate

Humid subtropical climate with four distinct seasons. Summers (June–August) are hot and oppressively humid (28–37°C) with typhoon risk. Storms can cause flight cancellations with little warning. Winters (December–February) are cold and damp (1–8°C) with occasional frost. Dense fog disrupts departures regularly in January–February.

Spring is rainy and mild. Autumn (October–November) is the most settled period. Clear skies and 12–22°C make it the best window for travel. Pack layers for shoulder seasons. An umbrella is useful year-round.

DLU–PVG Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Dali (Xiaguan) to Shanghai (Pudong) route.
Route details
Distance1,357 mi / 2,184 km
Flight time3h 43m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights28 out / 28 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: DLU
IATA / ICAODLU / ZPDL
TimezoneAsia/Chongqing
Elevation7,050 ft / 2,149 m
Destination: PVG
IATA / ICAOPVG / ZSPD
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Passengers/yr76.8M
Elevation13 ft / 4 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about DLU to PVG flights.
Nonstop flights from Dali Fengyi Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport take about 3h 43m gate to gate. The route covers 1,357 miles.
2 airlines operate flights from DLU to PVG: Redhill Aviation and Spring Airlines.
This route has daily service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Chongqing Jiangbei, Jinan Yaoqiang and Changsha Huanghua.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to PVG and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
Yes, return flights from PVG to DLU are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include LJG, TCZ and LNJ. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from DLU to PVG

Dali Fengyi Airport (DLU) and Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) are connected by nonstop service from Redhill Aviation and Spring Airlines. With 28 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

DLU to PVG Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from DLU to PVG is about 3 hours 43 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,357 miles (2,184 km). There are approximately 28 weekly flights outbound and 28 return, totaling 56 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Chongqing Jiangbei, Jinan Yaoqiang and Changsha Huanghua. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Lijiang (LJG), Baoshan (Tengchong) (TCZ) and Lincang (LNJ).