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Flights from Diqing to Shanghai

There are no direct flights from Diqing to Shanghai. The easiest way is one stop via Chongqing or Chengdu, about 5h 13m door to door.

No direct flights · 4 connection options From 5h 13m
DIGSHACKG

Diqing to Shanghai at a glance

Fastest journey5h 13mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Chongqing or Chengdu

Best ways to fly from Diqing to Shanghai

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

1
DIG Chongqing (CKG) SHA
Leg 1: Chongqing Airlines · Leg 2: Air China, China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~5h 13m
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2
DIG Chengdu (TFU) SHA
Leg 1: Sichuan Airlines · Leg 2: Air China, Chengdu Airlines, China Eastern Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~5h 16m
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3
DIG Kunming (KMG) SHA
Leg 1: China Eastern Airlines, Lucky Air · Leg 2: China Eastern Airlines, Juneyao Air, Lucky Air
One airline, one ticket ~5h 27m
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4
DIG Beijing (PKX) SHA
Leg 1: Chongqing Airlines · Leg 2: China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines, China United Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~7h 18m
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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
2,140 km1,329 miles
Journey time
5h 13mestimate
Time difference
NoneShanghai vs Diqing
Currency in Shanghai
CNY
Airports
DIG → PVG, SHA

Flights from Diqing to Shanghai: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Diqing to Shanghai?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Chongqing, Chengdu and Kunming. 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 Diqing to Shanghai?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 5h 13m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 2,140 km.
Where do you change planes between Diqing and Shanghai?
The best connecting points are Chongqing (CKG), Chengdu (TFU), Kunming (KMG) and Beijing (PKX). Chongqing Airlines flies both legs via Chongqing, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Diqing and Shanghai?
Diqing: Diqing Shangri-La Airport (DIG). Shanghai: Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA).

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