Dali (Xiaguan) to Shanghai (Minhang) (DLU–SHA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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9C7256
9C Spring
320
12:10 PM
CST
3:30 PM
CST
3h 20m
M T W T F S S
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9C Spring
320
7:15 AM
CST TT1
11:25 AM
CST
4h 10m
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Dali (Xiaguan) to Shanghai (Minhang)
1 carrier, 3 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 3 Flights/wk 1,331 mi 3h 20m nonstop 12 1-stop hubs

DLU–SHA is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Spring Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 1,331 miles in approximately 3h 20m. Beyond nonstop, 12 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop DLU–SHA service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
9C Spring Airlines 3 320 3h20
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – 9C
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: 9C (3 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 SHA direction.
Mon
0
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Tue
1
flight
Wed
0
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Thu
1
flight
Fri
0
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Sat
1
flight
Sun
0
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Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
3
Outbound / wk
3
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for DLU to SHA.
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One-Stop Connections
12
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~20h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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Two-Stop Connections
464
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 (Minhang) from Dali (Xiaguan)

Nearby airports with service to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport.
Metric DLU→SHA KMG→SHA
Distance from DLU 168 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 5
Weekly flights 3 98
Flight time 3h 20m 2h 40m
Airports within 200 miles of DLU with service to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Dali (Xiaguan), it's 6:00 PM in Shanghai (Minhang).
Distance & Flight Time
1,331 mi / 2,142 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 20m.
Getting from SHA

Metro Line 2 to People's Square costs ¥6 and takes 30 minutes; runs until midnight. The same line continues east to Pudong Airport (PVG), making cross-airport connections possible without a surface taxi. Line 10 serves additional city destinations.Taxis from SHA to downtown cost ¥40–70 (30–45 min metered). DiDi: ¥35–60. The integrated Hongqiao Railway Station (same terminal complex) connects directly to high-speed rail; this is SHA's major advantage over PVG for domestic connections and onward rail travel. Rental car desks are in the terminal.

Shanghai (Minhang) Climate

Humid subtropical climate with hot, rainy summers and cold, damp winters. Typhoon season (July–September) is the primary disruption risk. Shanghai is regularly affected by typhoon remnants and occasionally by direct landfalls, causing ground stops of several hours. July and August are the hottest months at 32–38°C with high humidity.

Winter (December–February) brings temperatures of 2–10°C with persistent overcast, drizzle, and occasional freezing rain. Dense fog is a regular winter occurrence at SHA and can delay departures for hours. Spring (March–May) sees plum rain (meiyu season) with persistent light rain for weeks at a time. Autumn (October–November) is the most operationally stable period.

DLU–SHA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Dali (Xiaguan) to Shanghai (Minhang) route.
Route details
Distance1,331 mi / 2,142 km
Flight time3h 20m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights3 out / 3 return
1-stop connections12 hubs
Origin: DLU
IATA / ICAODLU / ZPDL
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Elevation7,050 ft / 2,149 m
Destination: SHA
IATA / ICAOSHA / ZSSS
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Passengers/yr47.9M
Elevation10 ft / 3 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about DLU to SHA flights.
Nonstop flights from Dali Fengyi Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport take approximately 3h 20m. The route covers 1,331 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Spring Airlines.
There are approximately 3 nonstop flights per week from DLU to SHA. The return direction has about 3 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through CSX, ZUH, LZO, KWE, TFU, WUH, SZX, CAN, KHN, JHG, PEK and PKX. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from SHA to DLU are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include KMG. 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 SHA

Dali Fengyi Airport (DLU) and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) are connected by nonstop service from Spring Airlines. With 3 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

DLU to SHA Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from DLU to SHA ranges from 3 hours 20 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,331 miles (2,142 km). There are approximately 3 weekly flights outbound and 3 return, totaling 6 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

12 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via CSX. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Kunming (KMG).