What airport do you fly into for flights to Dalian?

Dalian (DLC), located 7.4 km from the city centre, is the airport you fly into when you book flights to Dalian.

What is the cheapest month to fly to Dalian?

At the present moment the cheapest month to fly to Dalian is currently April ; with December being the most expensive. Prices will vary depending on multiple factors such as booking in advance, airline and departure airports and times.

Can I find cheaper flights to Dalian if I am willing to have stopovers?

Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Dalian on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

What is the best airline to fly to Dalian?

Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Air China is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Dalian.

Where does the fastest flight to Dalian depart from?

For those looking to save time traveling to Dalian, Melbourne offers the quickest one-way flight (15 hours 10 minutes).

Does Dalian have car hire?

Yes. Those touching down at Dalian can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

Are there hotels close to Dalian?

Yes. Dalian has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Dalian Southern Airline Pearl Hotel is the closest property to Dalian (0.0 km away from Dalian).

$361+ Cheap Flights to Dalian, China

Flights to Dalian in 2025

Return from	$685
One-way from	$426
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	October
Average price	$734

China Eastern
6/9-19/9
3 total stops
56h 25m total
Sydney to Dalian

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China Eastern
15/10
1 total stop
35h 50m total
Sydney to Dalian

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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 23% potential increase in price ($437 potential increase over avg. return price).

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Cheapest flight prices on average. 8% potential price decrease ($109 potential savings vs. average return price).

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Average for return flights in August 2025

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Cheapest flights to Dalian
Explore the most affordable flight options available to Dalian. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 13 August 2025.

Thu 13/1112:00SYD - DLC

1 stop30h 50mChina Eastern

Sat 29/1116:05DLC - SYD

1 stop15h 55mChina Eastern

Deal found 12/8$680

Sat 6/911:20SYD - DLC

2 stops26h 20mChina Eastern

Fri 19/923:10DLC - SYD

2 stops30h 50mChina Eastern

Deal found 12/8$685

Sat 6/920:20SYD - DLC

1 stop17h 35mSichuan Airlines

Fri 19/912:55DLC - SYD

1 stop23h 20mSichuan Airlines

Deal found 12/8$767

Thu 13/1113:30SYD - DLC

2 stops24h 20mMultiple Airlines

Sat 29/1115:05DLC - SYD

2 stops16h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/8$847

Sat 6/911:25SYD - DLC

2 stops34h 50mMultiple Airlines

Fri 19/907:50DLC - SYD

3 stops34h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/8$984

Tue 2/1212:30SYD - DLC

2 stops28h 35mXiamenAir

Mon 5/115:05DLC - SYD

2 stops16h 20mXiamenAir

Deal found 12/8$1,224

Sat 6/1213:30SYD - DLC

2 stops33h 55mChina Eastern

Sat 3/117:15DLC - SYD

2 stops38h 45mChina Eastern

Deal found 13/8$1,236

Tue 2/1221:30SYD - DLC

1 stop17h 25mMultiple Airlines

Sat 3/121:25DLC - SYD

2 stops34h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/8$1,307

Sun 21/1213:30SYD - DLC

1 stop25h 10mChina Eastern

Sat 10/110:35DLC - SYD

1 stop21h 25mChina Eastern

Deal found 12/8$1,324

Tue 2/1221:25SYD - DLC

1 stop18h 50mSichuan Airlines

Mon 5/114:15DLC - SYD

1 stop21h 25mSichuan Airlines

Deal found 12/8$1,369

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Thu 13/1113:30SYD - DLC

2 stops29h 25mChina Eastern

Sat 29/1116:05DLC - SYD

1 stop15h 55mChina Eastern

Deal found 12/8$680

Sat 6/920:20SYD - DLC

1 stop17h 35mSichuan Airlines

Fri 19/912:55DLC - SYD

1 stop23h 20mSichuan Airlines

Deal found 12/8$767

Thu 13/1113:30SYD - DLC

2 stops24h 20mMultiple Airlines

Sat 29/1115:05DLC - SYD

2 stops16h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/8$847

Tue 2/1212:30SYD - DLC

2 stops28h 35mXiamenAir

Mon 5/115:05DLC - SYD

2 stops16h 20mXiamenAir

Deal found 12/8$1,224

Sat 6/911:00SYD - DLC

1 stop15h 10mChina Eastern

Fri 19/912:45DLC - SYD

2 stops41h 15mChina Eastern

Deal found 12/8$685

Sat 6/911:25SYD - DLC

2 stops34h 50mMultiple Airlines

Fri 19/907:50DLC - SYD

3 stops34h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/8$984

Sat 6/1213:30SYD - DLC

2 stops33h 55mChina Eastern

Sat 3/117:15DLC - SYD

2 stops38h 45mChina Eastern

Deal found 13/8$1,236

Mon 15/1213:30SYD - DLC

2 stops25h 40mChina Eastern

Thu 15/110:35DLC - SYD

1 stop21h 25mChina Eastern

Deal found 12/8$1,236

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Sat 6/911:20SYD - DLC

2 stops26h 20mChina Eastern

Fri 19/923:10DLC - SYD

2 stops30h 50mChina Eastern

Deal found 12/8$685

Sat 6/920:20SYD - DLC

1 stop17h 35mSichuan Airlines

Fri 19/912:55DLC - SYD

1 stop23h 20mSichuan Airlines

Deal found 12/8$767

Sat 6/911:25SYD - DLC

2 stops34h 50mMultiple Airlines

Fri 19/907:50DLC - SYD

3 stops34h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/8$984

One-way flights to Dalian
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Thu 13/1108:35SYD - DLC

1 stop18h 20mJuneyao Airlines

Deal found 12/8$361

Sat 15/1113:30SYD - DLC

2 stops25h 40mChina Eastern

Deal found 12/8$397

Wed 15/1013:00SYD - DLC

1 stop35h 50mChina Eastern

Deal found 12/8$426

Wed 15/1012:25SYD - DLC

2 stops34h 50mXiamenAir

Deal found 12/8$509

Wed 15/1021:25SYD - DLC

3 stops38h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/8$514

Wed 19/1112:30SYD - DLC

2 stops28h 35mXiamenAir

Deal found 11/8$515

Wed 19/1114:20SYD - DLC

3 stops48h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 11/8$572

Thu 13/1113:30SYD - DLC

3 stops25h 40mChina Eastern

Deal found 12/8$595

Mon 15/1212:45SYD - DLC

2 stops25h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/8$708

Sat 15/1121:25SYD - DLC

1 stop18h 50mSichuan Airlines

Deal found 12/8$2,036

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Depart

Return

Price

SydneyDalian

SYD - DLC

SYDDLC

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 13/11

13:30-15:55

2 stops29h 25m

Dalian

Sat 29/11

16:05-11:00

1 stop15h 55m

$680

SydneyDalian

SYD - DLC

SYDDLC

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 6/9

11:00-00:10

1 stop15h 10m

Dalian

Fri 19/9

12:45-08:00

2 stops41h 15m

$685

SydneyDalian

SYD - DLC

SYDDLC

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 6/9

20:20-11:55

1 stop17h 35m

Dalian

Fri 19/9

12:55-14:15

1 stop23h 20m

$767

SydneyDalian

SYD - DLC

SYDDLC

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 13/11

13:30-10:50

2 stops24h 20m

Dalian

Sat 29/11

15:05-10:25

2 stops16h 20m

$847

SydneyDalian

SYD - DLC

SYDDLC

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 6/9

11:25-20:15

2 stops34h 50m

Dalian

Fri 19/9

07:50-20:00

3 stops34h 10m

$984

SydneyDalian

SYD - DLC

SYDDLC

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 2/12

12:30-14:05

2 stops28h 35m

Dalian

Mon 5/1

15:05-10:25

2 stops16h 20m

$1,224

SydneyDalian

SYD - DLC

SYDDLC

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 6/12

13:30-20:25

2 stops33h 55m

Dalian

Sat 3/1

17:15-11:00

2 stops38h 45m

$1,236

SydneyDalian

SYD - DLC

SYDDLC

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 15/12

13:30-12:10

2 stops25h 40m

Dalian

Thu 15/1

10:35-11:00

1 stop21h 25m

$1,236

SydneyDalian

SYD - DLC

SYDDLC

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 13/11

08:35-23:55

1 stop18h 20m

$361

SydneyDalian

SYD - DLC

SYDDLC

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 15/11

12:00-10:20

1 stop25h 20m

$397

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Everything you need to know about your flight to Dalian

When is the best time to book a flight to Dalian?

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight to Dalian, you should look to book at least 76 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

How long is the flight to Dalian?

On average, a flight from Sydney to Dalian takes 18 hours 50 minutes. Flights to Dalian from other popular cities in Australia will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Dalian?

The most popular airlines flying from Sydney to Dalian are China Eastern, China Southern and Sichuan Airlines.

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Dalian?

The cheapest airlines flying from Sydney to Dalian are Sichuan Airlines, Air China and Juneyao Airlines.

Rainfall in Dalian by month

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Dalian ranges from 0.0 - 160.0 mm per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 160.0 mm. February is typically the driest time to visit Dalian when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

Temperature in Dalian by month

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Dalian, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, August is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 24.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around -3.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Dalian

See what other customers who have flown with China Southern, Air China, andChina Eastern to China have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

China Southern

7.6

Good

105 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 4

8.0

Excellent

Peggy,July 2025

WUH - SFO

Overall it's good, room temperature is a little high in the airport.

China Southern

7.6

Good

105 reviews

China Southern

7.6

Good

105 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 4

8.0

Excellent

Peggy,July 2025

WUH - SFO

Overall it's good, room temperature is a little high in the airport.

Air China

7.3

Good

94 reviews

China Southern

7.6

Good

105 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 4

8.0

Excellent

Peggy,July 2025

WUH - SFO

Overall it's good, room temperature is a little high in the airport.

China Eastern

7.2

Good

160 reviews

China Southern

7.6

Good

105 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 4

8.0

Excellent

Peggy,July 2025

WUH - SFO

Overall it's good, room temperature is a little high in the airport.

FAQs about flying to Dalian

What airport do you fly into for flights to Dalian?
Dalian (DLC), located 7.4 km from the city centre, is the airport you fly into when you book flights to Dalian.
Can I find cheaper flights to Dalian if I am willing to have stopovers?
Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Dalian on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.
What is the best airline to fly to Dalian?
Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Air China is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Dalian.
Where does the fastest flight to Dalian depart from?
For those looking to save time traveling to Dalian, Melbourne offers the quickest one-way flight (15 hours 10 minutes).
Does Dalian have car hire?
Yes. Those touching down at Dalian can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.
Are there hotels close to Dalian?
Yes. Dalian has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Dalian Southern Airline Pearl Hotel is the closest property to Dalian (0.0 km away from Dalian).

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Temperature in Dalian by month

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Reviews of airlines servicing Dalian

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FAQs about flying to Dalian

What airport do you fly into for flights to Dalian?

Can I find cheaper flights to Dalian if I am willing to have stopovers?

What is the best airline to fly to Dalian?

Where does the fastest flight to Dalian depart from?

Does Dalian have car hire?

Are there hotels close to Dalian?

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