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Flights from San Francisco to Dali
There are no direct flights from San Francisco to Dali. 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
San Francisco to Dali at a glance
Fastest journey17h 35mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Guangzhou or Shanghai
Best ways to fly from San Francisco to Dali
Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.
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SFO Guangzhou (CAN) DLU
Leg 1: China Southern Airlines · Leg 2: China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines, Chongqing Airlines
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SFO Shanghai (PVG) DLU
Leg 1: China Eastern Airlines, United Airlines · Leg 2: China Eastern Airlines
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
- +16hDali vs San Francisco
- Currency in Dali
- CNY
- Airports
- SFO → DLU
Flights from San Francisco to Dali: questions answered
Are there direct flights from San Francisco to Dali?
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 San Francisco to Dali?
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 San Francisco and Dali?
The best connecting points are Guangzhou (CAN), Shanghai (PVG) and Wuhan (WUH). China Southern Airlines flies both legs via Guangzhou, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve San Francisco and Dali?
San Francisco: San Francisco International Airport (SFO). Dali: Dali Fengyi Airport (DLU).
What is the time difference between San Francisco and Dali?
Dali is 16 hours ahead of San Francisco.
