Shanghai (Pudong) to Dalian (Ganjingzi) (PVG–DLC) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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PVG–DLC is served by 6 airlines with nonstop service. China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines and Spring Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 541 miles in approximately 1h 55m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MU China Eastern Airlines Also: AF, EY, QF | 66 | 320, 321, 32N | 1h50-2h10 | – | SkyTeam | AF, EY, QF |
| CZ China Southern Airlines Also: BA | 49 | 320, 321, 32N, 32Q | 1h50-2h | – | SkyTeam | BA |
| 9C Spring Airlines | 24 | 320 | 1h54-2h05 | – | – | – |
| HO Juneyao Air Also: 3U, ZH | 21 | 320 | 1h45-1h55 | – | – | 3U, ZH |
| CA Air China Also: LX, NZ, OS, SC | 14 | 738 | 1h50-2h10 | – | Star Alliance | LX, NZ, OS, SC |
| FM Shanghai Airlines | 7 | 738 | 1h45 | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Dalian (Ganjingzi) from Shanghai (Pudong)
| Metric | PVG→DLC | SHA→DLC | NTG→DLC |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from PVG | – | 28 mi | 81 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 6 | 1 | 5 |
| Weekly flights | 323 | 14 | 52 |
| Flight time | 1h 55m | 1h 45m | 1h 25m |
Travel Essentials
PVG: CST · DLC: CST
When it's 6:00 PM in Shanghai (Pudong), it's 6:00 PM in Dalian (Ganjingzi).
The Maglev from Longyang Road Metro station covers the 30 km to Pudong in 8 minutes (¥50 one-way, ¥40 off-peak). The Maglev does not reach the city center directly; transfer to Metro Line 2 at Longyang Road. Metro Line 2 runs the full route from city center to PVG but takes 60–70 minutes and requires a terminal transfer at the airport.Taxis from People's Square cost ¥130–180 and take 45–75 minutes depending on traffic. The elevated highway is faster than surface roads. Ride-hail via DiDi is comparable in price.
PVG–DLC Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Shanghai Pudong to Dalian: East Coast Domestic Connector
PVG-DLC links China's financial capital to the major port city on the Liaodong Peninsula in northeast China. China Eastern and Shanghai Airlines account for the majority of nonstop service from Pudong, with 5 to 9 combined daily departures. Block time is 2 hours 15 to 30 minutes on the roughly 1,100 km sector. Dalian is a coastal economic zone with major petrochemical, shipbuilding, and software industries. Business traffic between Shanghai's financial sector and Dalian's industrial base drives weekday demand. Some flights on this route operate from Shanghai Hongqiao (SHA) rather than Pudong.
High-Speed Rail and Airport Access
High-speed rail does not directly compete on the PVG-DLC corridor due to geography. The overland rail route from Shanghai to Dalian passes through Nanjing, Jinan, and Shenyang, taking 10 to 12 hours. Air travel holds a decisive time advantage on this city pair. Pudong Airport connects to central Shanghai via Metro Line 2 (60 minutes to People's Square) and the Maglev train to Longyang Road station (8 minutes, CNY 50). Dalian Zhoushuizi Airport is compact and close to the city, with Metro Line 2 providing direct downtown access in 25 minutes. Dalian is developing a new airport, Dalian Jinzhouwan International, which will replace Zhoushuizi and expand capacity significantly.