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

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
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
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

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Shanghai (Pudong) to Dali (Xiaguan)
2 carriers, 10 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 10 Flights/wk 1,357 mi 3h 45m nonstop 15 1-stop hubs

PVG–DLU 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 45m. Beyond nonstop, 15 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop PVG–DLU service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
EY Etihad Airways 7 737 4h35
9C Spring Airlines 3 320 3h45
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, PVG to DLU 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 PVG to DLU.
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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
1,010
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 Dali (Xiaguan) from Shanghai (Pudong)

Nearby airports with service to Dali Fengyi Airport.
Metric PVG→DLU SHA→DLU
Distance from PVG 28 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 1
Weekly flights 10 3
Flight time 3h 45m 4h 10m
Airports within 200 miles of PVG with service to Dali Fengyi Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Shanghai (Pudong), it's 6:00 PM in Dali (Xiaguan).
Distance & Flight Time
1,357 mi / 2,184 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 45m to 4h 35m.
Getting to PVG

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–DLU Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Shanghai (Pudong) to Dali (Xiaguan) route.
Route details
Distance1,357 mi / 2,184 km
Flight time3h 45m to 4h 35m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights10 out / 10 return
1-stop connections15 hubs
Origin: PVG
IATA / ICAOPVG / ZSPD
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Passengers/yr76.8M
Elevation13 ft / 4 m
Destination: DLU
IATA / ICAODLU / ZPDL
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Elevation7,050 ft / 2,149 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about PVG to DLU flights.
Nonstop flights from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Dali Fengyi Airport take approximately 3h 45m to 4h 35m. 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 PVG to DLU. The return direction has about 10 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through WMT, ZYI, ZUH, KWE, CSX, LZO, SZX, CTU, CAN, KHN, TFU, WUH, PKX, PEK and JHG. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from DLU to PVG are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include SHA. 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 PVG to DLU

Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Dali Fengyi Airport (DLU) are connected by nonstop service from Spring Airlines and Etihad Airways. With 10 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

PVG to DLU Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from PVG to DLU ranges from 3 hours 45 minutes to 4 hours 35 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 WMT. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Shanghai (Minhang) (SHA).