Which airports can I use when flying from San Francisco to Dalian?

Flights from San Francisco to Dalian usually depart from San Francisco (SFO) and arrive at Dalian (DLC).

What cabin classes can I book on flights from San Francisco to Dalian?

Two cabin classes are available on flights from San Francisco to Dalian: • Economy Class • Business Class

Which airports do connecting flights from San Francisco to Dalian pass through?

One-stop flights from San Francisco to Dalian most commonly connect through: • Incheon Intl (ICN) - 72% of one-stop connections • Shanghai Pu Dong (PVG) - 20% of one-stop connections • Beijing Capital (PEK) - 6% of one-stop connections • Wuhan (WUH) - 2% of one-stop connections

Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from San Francisco to Dalian?

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 43% on flights from San Francisco to Dalian. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $860 round-trip on average, while Thursday is the most expensive at $1,504, a difference of $644. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

What popular places can I visit in Dalian?

Some of the most popular sights in Dalian are Golden Pebble Beach, Zhongshan Square and Xinghai Square. These are among the most viewed places in Dalian on KAYAK.

How long is a flight from San Francisco to Dalian?

A nonstop flight from San Francisco to Dalian takes 00m, covering 5,766 miles.

Do I need a passport to fly from San Francisco to Dalian?

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

How are flight prices from San Francisco to Dalian looking right now?

One-way fares from San Francisco to Dalian are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $476, which is 15% below the typical average for this route.

How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from San Francisco to Dalian?

Flying via Shanghai Pu Dong (PVG) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 17h 15m, compared with 17h 35m via Beijing Capital (PEK) and 19h 21m via Incheon Intl (ICN).

What is the time difference between San Francisco and Dalian?

Dalian is 16 hours ahead of San Francisco (China Time vs Pacific Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

How much should I expect to pay for a San Francisco to Dalian flight?

Round-trip flights from San Francisco to Dalian range from $828 to $1,327, with an average of $1,007 over the past 12 months. Anything below $828 counts as a good deal.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from San Francisco to Dalian?

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Tuesday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from San Francisco to Dalian. It’s 15% cheaper than the average day, while Thursday is the most expensive, with prices 49% higher.

What’s the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco to Dalian?

•January is the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco to Dalian at $742 round-trip. •December ($3,142) and June ($1,698) are the most expensive months. •The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 323% on average. This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

Which airline is the cheapest to fly from San Francisco to Dalian?

Asiana Airlines ($861) and Korean Air ($908) are the cheapest airlines to fly round-trip from San Francisco to Dalian according to KAYAK data over the last 5 days.

What’s the most popular layover airport when flying from San Francisco to Dalian?

Incheon Intl (ICN) is the most popular layover for the San Francisco to Dalian route. 72% of KAYAK users who booked 1-stop round-trips over the past 3 months connected via ICN.

What is the cheapest layover airport when flying from San Francisco to Dalian?

Flights via Wuhan (WUH) offer the most affordable fares, with an average round-trip price of $882. Based on KAYAK data over the past 3 months.

When flying from San Francisco to Dalian which airport offers the shortest layover?

Shanghai Pu Dong (PVG) had the shortest average connection time for San Francisco to Dalian layovers at 9h 20m over the past 3 months.

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$431

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Wuhan (WUH)

Cheapest • Avg $882 (round-trip)

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Shortest trip • 17h 15m (one-way)

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Recent round-trip flight deals from San Francisco to Dalian

Fri, Nov 27 - Fri, Dec 4

3:20 pm - 5:50 pmSFO San Francisco-DLC Dalian

34h 30m1 stop Incheon Intl

8:00 am - 1:20 pmDLC Dalian-SFO San Francisco

21h 20m1 stop Incheon Intl

$817Multiple Airlines

Thu, Mar 25 - Sat, May 22

11:00 pm - 9:55 amSFO San Francisco-DLC Dalian

19h 55m1 stop Incheon Intl

8:15 pm - 3:20 pmDLC Dalian-SFO San Francisco

34h 05m1 stop Incheon Intl

$861Asiana Airlines

Sun, Apr 18 - Sat, May 8

11:50 pm - 7:15 pmSFO San Francisco-DLC Dalian

28h 25m1 stop Incheon Intl

8:15 pm - 3:20 pmDLC Dalian-SFO San Francisco

34h 05m1 stop Incheon Intl

$862Asiana Airlines

Thu, Jan 28 - Wed, Feb 24

11:00 pm - 9:55 amSFO San Francisco-DLC Dalian

18h 55m1 stop Incheon Intl

11:00 am - 2:30 pmDLC Dalian-SFO San Francisco

19h 30m1 stop Incheon Intl

$884Asiana Airlines

Sun, Jan 17 - Mon, Feb 8

6:18 am - 9:55 pmSFO San Francisco-DLC Dalian

23h 37m2 stops Los Angeles Shanghai Pu Dong

7:25 am - 7:35 pmDLC Dalian-SFO San Francisco

28h 10m2 stops Shanghai Pu Dong Los Angeles

$895Multiple Airlines

Sun, Jan 17 - Mon, Feb 8

11:45 am - 1:15 pmSFO San Francisco-DLC Dalian

33h 30m1 stop Incheon Intl

2:25 pm - 9:35 amDLC Dalian-SFO San Francisco

35h 10m1 stop Incheon Intl

$908Korean Air

Wed, Jan 6 - Mon, Jan 25

12:00 pm - 1:00 pmSFO San Francisco-DLC Dalian

33h 00m1 stop Beijing Capital

9:00 am - 7:34 amDLC Dalian-SFO San Francisco

38h 34m2 stops Beijing Capital Los Angeles

$975Air China

Sat, Jan 30 - Wed, Feb 24

7:00 am - 1:30 pmSFO San Francisco-DLC Dalian

38h 30m2 stops Los Angeles Shanghai Pu Dong

9:00 pm - 9:00 amDLC Dalian-SFO San Francisco

28h 00m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong

$1,023China Eastern

Thu, Feb 4 - Wed, Feb 17

1:50 pm - 12:00 pmSFO San Francisco-DLC Dalian

30h 10m2 stops Los Angeles Beijing Capital

9:00 am - 9:30 amDLC Dalian-SFO San Francisco

16h 30m1 stop Beijing Capital

$1,079Air China

Wed, Jan 27 - Thu, Feb 25

7:00 am - 11:20 pmSFO San Francisco-DLC Dalian

24h 20m2 stops Los Angeles Shanghai Pu Dong

9:05 am - 9:00 amDLC Dalian-SFO San Francisco

15h 55m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong

$1,088China Eastern