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Cheapest round-trip
$729
Typical prices: $762-$1,072
Asiana Airlines
Thu 9/17Thu 10/15
SFO - DLC • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$412
Multiple Airlines
Thu 1/14
SFO - DLC • 2 stops
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Cheapest • from $729 (round-trip)
Best reviews • 8.1 score
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There are currently no direct flights between San Francisco and Dalian. You'll need at least 1 connection.
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Cheapest • Avg $882 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 18h 26m (one-way)
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Cheapest • 37% price drop
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Cheap Flights from San Francisco to Dalian (SFO-DLC)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from San Francisco to Dalian that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent round-trip flight deals from San Francisco to Dalian

Thu, Sep 17 - Thu, Oct 15
Asiana Airlines Logo
11:20 pm - 9:20 am
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DLC
19h 00m
1 stop
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10:30 am - 3:30 pm
DLC
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SFO
20h 00m
1 stop
$729Asiana Airlines
Thu, Aug 27 - Thu, Sep 24
Asiana Airlines Logo
11:20 pm - 9:20 am
SFO
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DLC
19h 00m
1 stop
Asiana Airlines Logo
10:30 am - 3:30 pm
DLC
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SFO
20h 00m
1 stop
$729Asiana Airlines
Wed, Sep 2 - Thu, Oct 29
Asiana Airlines Logo
11:20 pm - 9:20 am
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DLC
19h 00m
1 stop
Asiana Airlines Logo
11:00 am - 3:00 pm
DLC
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SFO
19h 00m
1 stop
$731Asiana Airlines
Wed, Nov 18 - Wed, Dec 16
Air China Logo
12:00 pm - 6:00 pm
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DLC
38h 00m
1 stop
Air China Logo
9:00 am - 9:30 am
DLC
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SFO
16h 30m
1 stop
$763Air China
Wed, Oct 28 - Wed, Nov 25
Air China Logo
1:00 pm - 11:35 pm
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DLC
19h 35m
1 stop
Air China Logo
7:00 am - 9:30 am
DLC
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SFO
18h 30m
1 stop
$763Air China
Wed, Oct 21 - Wed, Nov 18
Air China Logo
1:00 pm - 11:05 pm
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DLC
19h 05m
1 stop
Air China Logo
9:00 am - 9:30 am
DLC
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SFO
16h 30m
1 stop
$763Air China
Tue, Sep 1 - Thu, Oct 29
China Southern Logo
12:35 am - 12:25 am
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DLC
32h 50m
1 stop
China Southern Logo
7:30 am - 8:40 pm
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SFO
28h 10m
2 stops
$806China Southern
Thu, Aug 20 - Fri, Sep 18
China Southern Logo
12:35 am - 2:20 pm
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DLC
22h 45m
1 stop
China Southern Logo
8:00 pm - 8:40 pm
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SFO
39h 40m
1 stop
$807China Southern
Mon, Sep 28 - Sun, Nov 1
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12:00 pm - 11:20 am
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DLC
32h 20m
1 stop
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4:50 pm - 10:00 am
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SFO
32h 10m
1 stop
$901China Eastern
Thu, Oct 1 - Sun, Nov 1
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12:00 pm - 6:20 pm
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DLC
39h 20m
1 stop
China Eastern Logo
4:50 pm - 10:00 am
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32h 10m
1 stop
$926China Eastern
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KAYAK's insights & trends for San Francisco to Dalian flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from San Francisco to Dalian to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco to Dalian?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from San Francisco to Dalian, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from San Francisco to Dalian is January, where tickets cost $725 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and June, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $2,163 and $1,698 respectively.

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Low season

November

Cheapest flight

$412
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 33% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 28% increase in price.
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When to book flights from San Francisco to Dalian

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FAQs for booking flights from San Francisco to Dalian

  • What is the cheapest flight from San Francisco to Dalian?

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from San Francisco to Dalian was $426 for a one-way ticket and $729 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between San Francisco and Dalian?

    Yes, you'll most likely have to show a valid passport before boarding the plane in San Francisco and on arrival in Dalian.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from San Francisco to Dalian?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from San Francisco to Dalian?

    SkyTeam, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between San Francisco and Dalian, with SkyTeam being the most commonly used for this route.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from San Francisco to Dalian, Asiana Airlines or Air China?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from San Francisco to Dalian are Asiana Airlines and Air China. With an average price for the route of $1,058 and an overall rating of 8.1, Asiana Airlines is the most popular choice. Air China is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $894 and an overall rating of 7.4.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from San Francisco to Dalian?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from San Francisco to Dalian.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from San Francisco to Dalian?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Dalian from San Francisco is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from San Francisco to Dalian?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Dalian with an airline and back to San Francisco with another airline. Booking your flights between San Francisco and DLC can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from San Francisco to Dalian?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Dalian from San Francisco up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Reviews of the top 3 airlines serving from San Francisco to Dalian

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from San Francisco to Dalian. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
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Asiana AirlinesOverall score based on 553 reviews
7.6Entertainment
8.0Comfort
8.3Boarding
8.4Crew
8.0Food
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I’d have rated Asiana good except an unfortunate incident in which I felt one of your employee didn’t really help us. During the first leg of the trip, the flight from LAX to ICN, I left my backpack on the plane. When I realized, I reported to one of your employee who promised me that it’d be taken care of, that my backpack will be there at HCM city. When we arrived there, HCM people had no idea and my backpack was still at Incheon airport who denied any knowledge whatsoever. I was left in the cold and felt helpless. I was very disappointed. I’d like someone to look into this and let me know.

6.0 GoodAn, Mar 2026
LAX - ICN
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I’d have rated Asiana good except an unfortunate incident in which I felt one of your employee didn’t really help us. During the first leg of the trip, the flight from LAX to ICN, I left my backpack on the plane. When I realized, I reported to one of your employee who promised me that it’d be taken care of, that my backpack will be there at HCM city. When we arrived there, HCM people had no idea and my backpack was still at Incheon airport who denied any knowledge whatsoever. I was left in the cold and felt helpless. I was very disappointed. I’d like someone to look into this and let me know.

It was my first time flying Asiana but i was very pleased with how professional and understanding the flight crew is with little kids. One flight attendant held my 3 year old daughter’s hand guiding her to the exit after landing while i had my hands full with luggage and my infant. She was very helpful.

Love flying Asiana. Been using it for over a decade now.

The beefsteak on the lunch menu was excellent! I usually do not eat airplane food. I loved it.

For the most part, it was an enjoyable experience. It's the 2nd half of the journey was a bit uncomfortable. It was on a noticable smaller plane compared to the previous one.

Only process that my luggage didn’t make it to my destination because of short connection but I understand

I like the food, the crew and everything.!!! Except for the delay in our flight.

Check in agent very rude, no greeting “Hi” or “ Thank you. Doesn’t direct where to go for gate info. In flight crew staff not friendly. Very disappointed ☹️

My favorite airline to fly across the Pacific. The Business class lounge is fantastic, the wonderful flight attendants are helpful and professional. Great comfort while flying.

The flight was delayed for 2 hours, however, we flew home safely.

Weren’t even given earphones to use the entertainment system

Overall, excellent: check-in, boarding, service, and food. The Business Class seating is a little less private and spacious than the world's premier airlines, but still very good for a long haul flight.

cannot get seat information for LAX to IAH when check in in XI,AN

It's terrible that we can't do online check in because we didn't buy the tickets directly from Air china. It was not explained until I contacted Chatdeal and we could not sit together.

Food and service are good. Bathroom was lack of lotions and cleaning. That should be improved.

Food & service very good next I will pick up again

Everything was not satisfactory - the flight was delayed, staffs were ok but they didn't speak English well. I am from east Asia (not Chinese) and they didn't care enough to remember that I wasn't Chinese but persistently spoke chinese to me. The flight announcement in english wasn't clear to understand.

I wish I had been able to choose a vegetarian meal. Crew friendly and helpful. Seat was ok. All quite efficient and pleasant. Would recommend for inner China travel for sure.

The flight is not bad, but the Business Lounge is not big enough for the quantity of people they accept and there is a limited options for food and beverages.

We bought premium Economy, thinking it would be more comfortable, but the seat is so narrow ,that my legs and feet are swollen , I can't wear shoes !

It was just fine. The sirlines did live up fully to my expectation.

While boarding at PVG, there was a ticket checking by the gate, then there was another ticket checking right at the bottom of the escalator, which created quite a dangerous congestion. Don't understand why the duplication?

I was traveling alone with an infant, so the crew was incredibly helpful. Both the international and subsequent domestic flights were impeccable.

The flight was delayed by 2 hours, although to their credit they delayed my connecting flight so people could reach it. Also their site is a nightmare to navigate on a phone. Everything else was good.

CTU-KMG-CNX with 1.5 hr connection at KMG. Doable but just barely bc immigration exit from China is at the last flight leg, here: KMG to CNX. We hauled out of the domestic terminal to reenter at the international departures (luggage checked thru to CNX thankfully). Immigration had only two agents, even though KMG gets a HUGE number of foreigners. It took forever for such a shot line. Then security also took a while, so I just just made the connection. Recommend if you exit China with domestic international transfer, plan for 2+ hrs to avoid a heart attack. Airline personnel don’t suffer if you miss the flight, you do. Plan accordingly.

China Eastern as a member of Sky Alliance airlines should have the same standards overall of their partners, Besides the seats comforts everything else is bellow the standard for a business class travelers.

2 parts to the journey. First leg covered in a newer plane with decent staff + POOR FOOD QUALITY but the second half didn’t leave a positive impression at all as the plane itself was an older built and the crew didn’t serve properly. Language is an issue with China Eastern flights as always, but unmotivated crew just makes it even bad.

Excellent! I had read some negative reviews but I found out that it was not all was not true! The staff was courteous and helpful. The flight take off and landing was nice & easy. The food was good! I asked for a second and I got it easily and without an attitude! All was wonderful!

Again, I was presented with birthday pastries two times as a celebrated my birthday on both legs of my trip. I will keep flying to China using China Eastern airlines. As they made this trip a special one thank you.

A lot of value considering the cheap ticket prices. All meals served were Chinese food. Would fly them again considering the ticket was half the price of any others

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