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Flights from Shanghai to Diqing

There are no direct flights from Shanghai to Diqing. 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
SHADIGCKG

Shanghai to Diqing at a glance

Fastest journey5h 13mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Chongqing or Chengdu

Best ways to fly from Shanghai to Diqing

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

1
SHA Chongqing (CKG) DIG
Leg 1: Air China, China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines · Leg 2: Chongqing Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~5h 13m
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2
SHA Chengdu (TFU) DIG
Leg 1: Air China, Chengdu Airlines, China Eastern Airlines · Leg 2: Sichuan Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~5h 16m
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3
SHA Kunming (KMG) DIG
Leg 1: China Eastern Airlines, Juneyao Air, Lucky Air · Leg 2: China Eastern Airlines, Lucky Air
One airline, one ticket ~5h 27m
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4
SHA Beijing (PKX) DIG
Leg 1: China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines, China United Airlines · Leg 2: Chongqing 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
NoneDiqing vs Shanghai
Currency in Diqing
CNY
Airports
PVG, SHA → DIG

Flights from Shanghai to Diqing: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Shanghai to Diqing?
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 Shanghai to Diqing?
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 Shanghai and Diqing?
The best connecting points are Chongqing (CKG), Chengdu (TFU), Kunming (KMG) and Beijing (PKX). Air China flies both legs via Chongqing, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Shanghai and Diqing?
Shanghai: Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA). Diqing: Diqing Shangri-La Airport (DIG).

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