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Flights from Dali to San Francisco

There are no direct flights from Dali to San Francisco. The easiest way is one stop via Guangzhou or Shanghai, about 18h 01m door to door.

No direct flights · 3 connection options From 17h 35m
DLUSFOCAN

Dali to San Francisco at a glance

Fastest journey17h 35mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Guangzhou or Shanghai

Best ways to fly from Dali to San Francisco

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

1
DLU Guangzhou (CAN) SFO
Leg 1: China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines, Chongqing Airlines · Leg 2: China Southern Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~18h 01m
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DLU Shanghai (PVG) SFO
Leg 1: China Eastern Airlines · Leg 2: China Eastern Airlines, United Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~17h 35m
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3
DLU Wuhan (WUH) SFO
Leg 1: China Eastern Airlines, Lucky Air · Leg 2: China Southern Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~18h 21m
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Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.

Good to know

Distance
11,678 km7,252 miles
Journey time
17h 35mestimate
Time difference
-16hSan Francisco vs Dali
Currency in San Francisco
USD
Airports
DLU → SFO

Flights from Dali to San Francisco: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Dali to San Francisco?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Guangzhou, Shanghai and Wuhan. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Dali to San Francisco?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 17h 35m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 11,678 km.
Where do you change planes between Dali and San Francisco?
The best connecting points are Guangzhou (CAN), Shanghai (PVG) and Wuhan (WUH). China Eastern Airlines flies both legs via Guangzhou, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Dali and San Francisco?
Dali: Dali Fengyi Airport (DLU). San Francisco: San Francisco International Airport (SFO).
What is the time difference between Dali and San Francisco?
San Francisco is 16 hours behind Dali.

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