Dalian (DLC) to Shanghai (PVG) flights
An economy award from Dalian (DLC) to Shanghai (PVG) starts at 7,000 miles one way with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club on China Eastern Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $35. 7 airlines fly nonstop from Dalian (DLC) to Shanghai (PVG): Air China, China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines, Juneyao Airlines, Shanghai Airlines, Spring Airlines and Suparna Airlines. The two airports are 541 miles (870 km) apart. Air China is in Star Alliance and China Eastern Airlines is in SkyTeam. There are also 37 ways to fly it with one stop, through Weihai, Yantai and Qingdao and more.
How many miles DLC to PVG costs
Economy, one way, on the nonstop flights, from the Award Flight Pricer's award charts. Ranges run off-peak to peak; "from" is the floor of a dynamic price.
| Program | Economy | Taxes and fees |
|---|---|---|
| Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubOn China Eastern Airlines | 7,000 | $35–370 |
| Air Canada AeroplanOn Air China | 8,000 | $33–58 |
| ANA Mileage ClubOn Air China | 10,000 | $5–30 |
| Qantas Frequent FlyerOn China Eastern Airlines | 11,500 | $25–180 |
| Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerOn Air China | 14,500 | $5–30 |
| Avianca LifeMilesOn Air China | 15,000 | $30–55 |
| EVA Air Infinity MileageLandsOn Air China | 15,000 | $5–30 |
| Turkish Airlines Miles&SmilesOn Air China | 15,000 | $5–70 |
| American AAdvantageOn China Southern Airlines | 17,500 | $5–30 |
| Delta SkyMilesOn China Southern Airlines | 17,500 | $45–230 |
| Thai Royal Orchid PlusOn Air China | 17,500 | $5–30 |
| TAP Miles&GoOn Air China | 40,000 | $49.80–424.80 |
Business and first class prices are in the Award Flight Pricer. Chart prices need award space on your date, so search it before you transfer points.
Compare every program in the Award Flight PricerAirlines flying nonstop from DLC to PVG
- Air ChinaStar Alliance · bookable with 11 programsWho books it
- China Eastern AirlinesSkyTeam · bookable with 8 programsWho books it
- China Southern AirlinesNot in an alliance · bookable with 3 programsWho books it
- Juneyao AirlinesNot in an alliance · bookable with 1 programWho books it
- Shanghai AirlinesNot in an alliance
- Spring AirlinesNot in an alliance
- Y8Suparna AirlinesNot in an alliance
Book DLC to PVG with points
Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.
- Air Canada AeroplanBooks Air China, Juneyao Airlines
- Air France-KLM Flying BlueBooks China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines
- Delta SkyMilesBooks China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines
- Aeromexico RewardsBooks China Eastern Airlines
- Air New Zealand AirpointsBooks Air China
- ANA Mileage ClubBooks Air China
- Avianca LifeMilesBooks Air China
- China Eastern Eastern MilesBooks China Eastern Airlines
- Emirates SkywardsBooks China Southern Airlines
- EVA Air Infinity MileageLandsBooks Air China
- Garuda Indonesia GarudaMilesBooks China Eastern Airlines
- Korean Air SKYPASSBooks China Eastern Airlines
- Lufthansa Miles & MoreBooks Air China
- SAS EuroBonusBooks China Eastern Airlines
- Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerBooks Air China
- TAP Miles&GoBooks Air China
- Thai Royal Orchid PlusBooks Air China
- Turkish Airlines Miles&SmilesBooks Air China
- United MileagePlusBooks Air China
- Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubBooks China Eastern Airlines
DLC to PVG with one stop
37 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Weihai (WEH)Tianjin Airlines the whole wayGSGS+2
- Via Yantai (YNT)Tianjin Airlines, then China Eastern Airlines, Shanghai Airlines and 1 moreGS
- Via Qingdao (TAO)China Southern Airlines, China Eastern Airlines and 1 more the whole way+2
+2 - Via Dongying (DOY)Hainan Airlines, then Spring Airlines
- Via Linyi (LYI)Chongqing Airlines, then Shanghai AirlinesOQ
- Via Nanjing (NKG)China Eastern Airlines the whole way+1
- Via Hangzhou (HGH)Air China, China Southern Airlines and 6 more, then China Eastern AirlinesEU+5
- Via Ningbo (NGB)Spring Airlines, China Southern Airlines and 2 more, then Shanghai Airlines+1
- Via Jinan (TNA)Shandong Airlines the whole way+1
- Via Seoul (ICN)China Southern Airlines, Korean Air and 1 more the whole way
+4 - Via Tangshan (TVS)Tianjin Airlines, then Shanghai AirlinesGS
- Via Tianjin (TSN)Air China, Tianjin Airlines and 1 more the whole wayG5+3GS+3
- Via Hefei (HFE)China Eastern Airlines the whole way
- Via Heze (HZA)Loong Air, then Spring AirlinesGJ
- Via Beijing (PKX)China Southern Airlines and Air China the whole wayKN+3
DLC to PVG: common questions
How many miles does DLC to PVG cost?
In economy it starts at 7,000 miles one way with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club on China Eastern Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $35. Next cheapest: Air Canada Aeroplan (8,000), ANA Mileage Club (10,000) and Qantas Frequent Flyer (11,500). These are award chart prices from the Award Flight Pricer. Programs that price dynamically can cost more on busy dates, so check yours before you transfer points. Business and first class prices are in the pricer too.
Which airlines fly nonstop from DLC to PVG?
Air China (Star Alliance), China Eastern Airlines (SkyTeam), China Southern Airlines, Juneyao Airlines, Shanghai Airlines, Spring Airlines and Suparna Airlines fly nonstop from Dalian (DLC) to Shanghai (PVG).
How far is Dalian from Shanghai by plane?
Dalian (DLC) and Shanghai (PVG) are 541 miles (870 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
Which points programs can book DLC to PVG award flights?
20 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Air Canada Aeroplan, Air France-KLM Flying Blue, Delta SkyMiles, Aeromexico Rewards, Air New Zealand Airpoints, ANA Mileage Club, Avianca LifeMiles, China Eastern Eastern Miles and 12 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.
Where can I connect between Dalian and Shanghai?
The most direct connections are through Weihai (WEH), Yantai (YNT), Qingdao (TAO), Dongying (DOY) and Linyi (LYI). On 16 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Tianjin Airlines through Weihai.
More routes
Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.