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

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
EY5796
EY Etihad
737
1:45 PM
CST
4:55 PM
CST
3h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
9C7256
9C Spring
320
8:10 PM
CST
11:50 PM
CST
3h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
EY5777
EY Etihad
737
8:20 AM
CST T1
12:55 PM
CST
4h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
9C7255
9C Spring
320
3:35 PM
CST T2
7:20 PM
CST
3h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Dali (Xiaguan) to Shanghai (Pudong)
2 carriers, 10 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 10 Flights/wk 1,357 mi 3h 10m nonstop 15 1-stop hubs

DLU–PVG is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Etihad Airways and Spring Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 1,357 miles in approximately 3h 10m. Beyond nonstop, 15 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop DLU–PVG service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
EY Etihad Airways 7 737 3h10
9C Spring Airlines 3 320 3h40
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – 9C
737 Boeing 737-700 – EY
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: 9C + EY (10 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
1
flight
Tue
2
flights
Wed
1
flight
Thu
2
flights
Fri
1
flight
Sat
2
flights
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
10
Outbound / wk
10
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for DLU to PVG.
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One-Stop Connections
15
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~22h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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Two-Stop Connections
927
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 3 1
Weekly flights 10 45 7
Flight time 3h 10m 3h 5m 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 10m to 3h 40m.
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 10m to 3h 40m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights10 out / 10 return
1-stop connections15 hubs
Origin: DLU
IATA / ICAODLU / ZPDL
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
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 approximately 3h 10m to 3h 40m. The route covers 1,357 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Spring Airlines and Etihad Airways.
There are approximately 10 nonstop flights per week from DLU to PVG. The return direction has about 10 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through SHA, WMT, ZYI, LZO, CSX, ZUH, SZX, WUH, JHG, PEK, KHN, PKX, TFU, KWE and CAN. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
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.
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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 Spring Airlines and Etihad Airways. With 10 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

DLU to PVG Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from DLU to PVG ranges from 3 hours 10 minutes to 3 hours 40 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,357 miles (2,184 km). There are approximately 10 weekly flights outbound and 10 return, totaling 20 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

15 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via SHA. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Lijiang (LJG), Baoshan (Tengchong) (TCZ) and Lincang (LNJ).