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£511+ Cheap flights to Dalian

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 28/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— DLC
11 May — 18 May1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Flights to Dalian in 2026

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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 11 April 2026.

Tue 28/421:00
LHR
-
DLC
1 stop13h 30m
China Southern
Fri 22/510:00
DLC
-
LHR
1 stop15h 05m
China Southern
Deal found 7/4£511
Tue 28/421:30
LGW
-
DLC
1 stop18h 05m
China Southern
Fri 22/519:20
DLC
-
LGW
1 stop30h 10m
China Southern
Deal found 7/4£542
Tue 2/621:30
LGW
-
DLC
1 stop18h 05m
China Southern
Tue 16/607:00
DLC
-
LGW
1 stop18h 30m
China Southern
Deal found 10/4£549
Tue 28/421:00
LHR
-
DLC
1 stop13h 30m
China Southern
Fri 15/507:10
DLC
-
LHR
1 stop19h 10m
China Southern
Deal found 7/4£563
Tue 19/521:00
LHR
-
DLC
1 stop16h 30m
China Southern
Thu 9/707:10
DLC
-
LHR
1 stop19h 10m
China Southern
Deal found 8/4£564
Wed 6/519:15
LHR
-
DLC
1 stop18h 30m
China Southern
Sun 10/516:30
DLC
-
LHR
1 stop32h 35m
China Southern
Deal found 8/4£574
Wed 6/522:00
LHR
-
DLC
2 stops38h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 10/510:30
DLC
-
LHR
1 stop16h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 8/4£585
Tue 2/611:35
LGW
-
DLC
1 stop30h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 16/610:30
DLC
-
LGW
2 stops35h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 10/4£588
Fri 27/1111:05
LGW
-
DLC
1 stop27h 25m
Air China
Tue 1/1217:45
DLC
-
LGW
1 stop21h 10m
Air China
Deal found 9/4£597
Tue 28/407:30
LHR
-
DLC
2 stops25h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 15/506:50
DLC
-
LHR
1 stop19h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/4£621
Fri 27/1110:30
LGW
-
DLC
1 stop25h 30m
China Eastern
Tue 1/1211:20
DLC
-
LGW
1 stop34h 40m
China Eastern
Deal found 7/4£623
Tue 2/621:00
LHR
-
DLC
1 stop31h 30m
China Southern
Tue 16/613:30
DLC
-
LHR
1 stop35h 35m
China Southern
Deal found 10/4£629

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Find the latest flights to Dalian in 2026, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 858,174 searches and data was last updated on 11 April 2026.

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Average price

£425
China Southern
  • China Southern
  • 28/4-22/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 28h 35m total
  • London to Dalian
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Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

LondonDalian

LGW - DLC

LGWDLC

London Gatwick

Tue 28/4

21:30-22:35

1 stop18h 05m

Dalian

Fri 22/5

19:20-18:30

1 stop30h 10m

£542
Fastest return journey

LondonDalian

LGW - DLC

LGWDLC

London Gatwick

Tue 2/6

21:30-22:35

1 stop18h 05m

Dalian

Tue 16/6

07:00-18:30

1 stop18h 30m

£549

LondonDalian

LGW - DLC

LGWDLC

London Gatwick

Tue 2/6

11:35-00:55

1 stop30h 20m

Dalian

Tue 16/6

10:30-15:00

2 stops35h 30m

£588

LondonDalian

LGW - DLC

LGWDLC

London Gatwick

Wed 6/5

11:35-13:55

1 stop19h 20m

Dalian

Sun 10/5

20:25-15:00

1 stop25h 35m

£640

LondonDalian

LGW - DLC

LGWDLC

London Gatwick

Mon 25/5

11:35-18:20

1 stop23h 45m

Dalian

Mon 1/6

20:25-15:00

1 stop25h 35m

£667

LondonDalian

LHR - DLC

LHRDLC

London Heathrow

Wed 10/6

20:55-18:20

2 stops38h 25m

Dalian

Sun 14/6

09:00-20:55

2 stops18h 55m

£671

LondonDalian

LHR - DLC

LHRDLC

London Heathrow

Tue 2/6

21:20-19:15

1 stop14h 55m

Dalian

Tue 16/6

20:30-20:00

2 stops30h 30m

£703

LondonDalian

LGW - DLC

LGWDLC

London Gatwick

Wed 10/6

18:00-00:10

1 stop23h 10m

Dalian

Sun 14/6

15:05-06:40

1 stop22h 35m

£724

LondonDalian

LHR - DLC

LHRDLC

London Heathrow

Tue 19/5

15:25-22:00

2 stops23h 35m

Dalian

Thu 9/7

09:00-21:25

2 stops19h 25m

£780

LondonDalian

LGW - DLC

LGWDLC

London Gatwick

Mon 25/5

11:15-12:30

1 stop18h 15m

Dalian

Mon 1/6

23:00-06:55

2 stops38h 55m

£829

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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?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from London to Dalian. Price data was last updated on 10 April 2026.

Booking 25 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights to Dalian. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

How long is the flight to Dalian?

On average, a flight from London to Dalian takes 16 hours 21 minutes. Flights to Dalian from other popular cities in United Kingdom 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 London to Dalian are China Southern, Air China and China Eastern.

China Southern
China Southern
From £400
China Eastern
China Eastern
From £418
Air China
Air China
From £458
Juneyao Airlines
Juneyao Airlines
From £454

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Dalian?

The cheapest airlines flying from London to Dalian are China Southern, Hainan Airlines and China Eastern.

Rainfall in Dalian by month

Plan your trip to Dalian by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Dalian ranges from 0.0 - 160.0 inches 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

Plan your trip to Dalian by taking into account the average temperature totals 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

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Dalian. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Dalian. Reviews last updated 11 April 2026.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown China Southern,Air China, andChina Eastern to China to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
China Southern
7.4
Good
146 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.2

Crew

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.6

Reviews

1 / 7
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2026

NRT - CAN

The reclinjng didnot work in our seats. The TV didnot work. The crew was not helpful. The food was awful. Overall very very poor experience. I traveled with the family of 5
China Southern
7.4
Good
146 reviews
China Southern
7.4
Good
146 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.2

Crew

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.6

Reviews

1 / 7
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2026

NRT - CAN

The reclinjng didnot work in our seats. The TV didnot work. The crew was not helpful. The food was awful. Overall very very poor experience. I traveled with the family of 5
Air China
7.3
Good
146 reviews
China Southern
7.4
Good
146 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.2

Crew

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.6

Reviews

1 / 7
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2026

NRT - CAN

The reclinjng didnot work in our seats. The TV didnot work. The crew was not helpful. The food was awful. Overall very very poor experience. I traveled with the family of 5
China Eastern
7.2
Good
200 reviews
China Southern
7.4
Good
146 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.2

Crew

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.6

Reviews

1 / 7
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2026

NRT - CAN

The reclinjng didnot work in our seats. The TV didnot work. The crew was not helpful. The food was awful. Overall very very poor experience. I traveled with the family of 5

FAQs about flying to Dalian

Getting around Dalian

When travelling within Dalian city centre, tourists will find that taxis are plentiful and flagging one down is rarely a problem. Make certain to avoid taxis that are operating illegally; you should aim for those which have a blue or white light on top of the car, which signifies that the authorities have licenced their operation.

Getting from the Airport to the City

Located to the north-west of the city, Dalian Zhoushuizi International Airport (DLC) offers a number of domestic and international routes, including direct flights to Beijing. When travelling to Dalian city centre from the airport be sure to hail a taxi from just outside the main terminal building. In addition to outstanding taxi services, there is also a regular airport bus that runs to the Dalian’s main train station at regular intervals throughout the day.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Dalian?

    Most people fly into Dalian (DLC) if they book a flight to Dalian. Dalian is conveniently located just 4.6 mi from Dalian’s city center.

  • 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, China Southern is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Dalian.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Dalian?

    Dalian is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Dalian. One-way flights to Dalian typically cost £141, while return flights cost around £361.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Dalian depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Dalian, London offers the quickest one-way flight (13 hours 30 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 mi away from Dalian).

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