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$420+ Cheap flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Dalian (DLC)

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SFO — DLC
Jan 11 — Jan 181
Sun 1/11
Sun 1/18
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from San Francisco to Dalian

Cheapest flights from San Francisco to Dalian
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Francisco to Dalian. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 12, 2025.

This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/2911:35 pmSFO - DLC
1 stop31h 45mChina Southern
Mon 2/212:40 pmDLC - SFO
2 stops23h 00mChina Southern
Deal found 12/10$821
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/3111:50 pmSFO - DLC
1 stop18h 05mAsiana Airlines
Mon 2/211:00 amDLC - SFO
1 stop19h 00mAsiana Airlines
Deal found 12/10$852
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/292:30 pmSFO - DLC
1 stop27h 25mMultiple Airlines
Fri 1/3011:00 amDLC - SFO
1 stop17h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/10$902
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/3112:00 pmSFO - DLC
1 stop18h 40mMultiple Airlines
Mon 2/212:40 pmDLC - SFO
2 stops23h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/10$907
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/296:00 amSFO - DLC
2 stops23h 55mChina Eastern
Fri 1/309:05 amDLC - SFO
2 stops24h 42mChina Eastern
Deal found 12/10$933
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/3112:00 pmSFO - DLC
2 stops38h 55mAir China
Mon 2/25:45 pmDLC - SFO
2 stops55h 45mAir China
Deal found 12/10$934
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/2311:35 pmSFO - DLC
2 stops44h 15mChina Southern
Mon 12/293:00 pmDLC - SFO
1 stop20h 40mChina Southern
Deal found 12/11$1,542

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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Francisco (SFO) to Dalian (DLC). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated December 12, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

Gurufare
3 stars

Round-trip from

$718
(FlightHub)

One-way from

$420
(FlightHub)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$2,208
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 29% potential increase in price ($502 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Francisco to Dalian that are best for you.

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San FranciscoDalian

SFO - DLC

SFODLC

San Francisco

Mon 12/29

11:35 pm-5:30 pm

2 stops25h 55m

Dalian

Mon 2/2

12:40 pm-7:40 pm

2 stops23h 00m

$842

San FranciscoDalian

SFO - DLC

SFODLC

San Francisco

Wed 12/31

11:50 pm-9:55 am

1 stop18h 05m

Dalian

Mon 2/2

11:00 am-2:00 pm

1 stop19h 00m

$852

San FranciscoDalian

SFO - DLC

SFODLC

San Francisco

Thu 3/19

11:50 pm-9:55 am

1 stop19h 05m

Dalian

Mon 3/23

11:00 am-3:00 pm

1 stop19h 00m

$905

San FranciscoDalian

SFO - DLC

SFODLC

San Francisco

Wed 12/31

12:00 pm-10:40 pm

1 stop18h 40m

Dalian

Mon 2/2

12:40 pm-7:40 pm

2 stops23h 00m

$907

San FranciscoDalian

SFO - DLC

SFODLC

San Francisco

Thu 3/19

12:40 pm-1:15 pm

1 stop33h 35m

Dalian

Mon 3/23

2:25 pm-7:54 am

2 stops32h 29m

$921

San FranciscoDalian

SFO - DLC

SFODLC

San Francisco

Mon 12/29

6:00 am-9:55 pm

2 stops23h 55m

Dalian

Fri 1/30

9:05 am-5:47 pm

2 stops24h 42m

$933

San FranciscoDalian

SFO - DLC

SFODLC

San Francisco

Wed 12/31

12:00 pm-6:55 pm

2 stops38h 55m

Dalian

Mon 2/2

5:45 pm-9:30 am

2 stops55h 45m

$934

San FranciscoDalian

SFO - DLC

SFODLC

San Francisco

Sat 2/14

1:08 pm-11:55 am

2 stops54h 47m

Dalian

Sat 2/28

9:05 am-9:00 am

1 stop15h 55m

$969

San FranciscoDalian

SFO - DLC

SFODLC

San Francisco

Fri 2/13

11:40 am-1:15 pm

1 stop33h 35m

Dalian

Sun 3/1

2:25 pm-9:30 am

1 stop35h 05m

$1,055

San FranciscoDalian

SFO - DLC

SFODLC

San Francisco

Sat 2/14

11:35 pm-7:25 pm

2 stops27h 50m

Dalian

Sun 3/1

8:30 pm-7:40 pm

2 stops39h 10m

$1,056

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Deals found on 12/11

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Compare providers for flights from San Francisco to Dalian

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from San Francisco to Dalian in December.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
AranGrantPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
GurufarePrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on San Francisco-Dalian flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on San Francisco-Dalian flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from San Francisco-Dalian flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on San Francisco-Dalian flights, Cheapflights users trust Gurufare the most. Gurufare has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for San Francisco-Dalian flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from San Francisco to Dalian

What’s the top layover airport for flights from San Francisco to Dalian?

Share of 1-stop round-trip flights from San Francisco to Dalian chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same layover each way.

Shanghai (PVG) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 50% of 1-stop itineraries from San Francisco to Dalian on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest layover airport for flights from San Francisco to Dalian?

Average round-trip fare for 1-stop flights from San Francisco to Dalian, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same layover each way.

Wuhan (WUH) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of $800.

What’s the fastest layover option from San Francisco to Dalian?

Shortest average travel time for 1-stop one-way flights from San Francisco to Dalian, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by layover airport.

Flights via Shanghai (PVG) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 19h 15m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest layover for flights from San Francisco to Dalian?

Average layover duration for 1-stop one-way flights from San Francisco to Dalian, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Shanghai (PVG) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 2h 35m.

Reviews of airlines servicing Dalian

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Dalian. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Dalian. Reviews last updated December 12, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Asiana Airlines, China Southern, and China Eastern from San Francisco to Dalian to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Asiana Airlines
8.2
Very good
492 reviews

Food

8.1

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

BKK - ICN

We wished that Asiana Airlines website should perform better by itself. Thanks to "Genfly" by Kayak that helped us get the tickets for us. Genfly also follow up with update flights schedule all the way. We gave Asiana Airlines "GOOD", and "Genfly" by Kayak "EXCELLENT" **** BTW...we will do it again nest time. Real passengers.
Asiana Airlines
8.2
Very good
492 reviews
Asiana Airlines
8.2
Very good
492 reviews

Food

8.1

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

BKK - ICN

We wished that Asiana Airlines website should perform better by itself. Thanks to "Genfly" by Kayak that helped us get the tickets for us. Genfly also follow up with update flights schedule all the way. We gave Asiana Airlines "GOOD", and "Genfly" by Kayak "EXCELLENT" **** BTW...we will do it again nest time. Real passengers.
China Southern
7.5
Good
122 reviews
Asiana Airlines
8.2
Very good
492 reviews

Food

8.1

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

BKK - ICN

We wished that Asiana Airlines website should perform better by itself. Thanks to "Genfly" by Kayak that helped us get the tickets for us. Genfly also follow up with update flights schedule all the way. We gave Asiana Airlines "GOOD", and "Genfly" by Kayak "EXCELLENT" **** BTW...we will do it again nest time. Real passengers.
China Eastern
7.2
Good
178 reviews
Asiana Airlines
8.2
Very good
492 reviews

Food

8.1

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

BKK - ICN

We wished that Asiana Airlines website should perform better by itself. Thanks to "Genfly" by Kayak that helped us get the tickets for us. Genfly also follow up with update flights schedule all the way. We gave Asiana Airlines "GOOD", and "Genfly" by Kayak "EXCELLENT" **** BTW...we will do it again nest time. Real passengers.
Air China
7.2
Good
127 reviews
Asiana Airlines
8.2
Very good
492 reviews

Food

8.1

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

BKK - ICN

We wished that Asiana Airlines website should perform better by itself. Thanks to "Genfly" by Kayak that helped us get the tickets for us. Genfly also follow up with update flights schedule all the way. We gave Asiana Airlines "GOOD", and "Genfly" by Kayak "EXCELLENT" **** BTW...we will do it again nest time. Real passengers.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from San Francisco to Dalian. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • How long is the flight from San Francisco to Dalian?

    China Southern, Asiana Airlines, and Korean Air can get you from San Francisco to Dalian in just under 18h 05m. Your travel time can differ by up to 15h 30m. There are 5766 mi between San Francisco and Dalian. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from San Francisco to Dalian round-trip?

    China Eastern, at $704, was found to be the cheapest airline from San Francisco to Dalian.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include China Southern and Air China. Users have found that China Eastern is 41% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from San Francisco to Dalian one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is Air China, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $377. However, be on the lookout for offers from China Southern and China Eastern, as they are both options that can get you from San Francisco to Dalian for a low price.

  • Can I find deals for flights from San Francisco to Dalian that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on San Francisco to Dalian flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from San Francisco to Dalian?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from San Francisco to Dalian.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from San Francisco to Dalian?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Francisco to Dalian by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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Top 4 airlines flying from San Francisco to Dalian

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from San Francisco to Dalian. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated December 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
China EasternCheapest$704Average$1,153FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
China SouthernCheapest$798Average$911FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Air ChinaCheapest$840Average$1,883FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
Asiana AirlinesCheapest$862Average$1,238FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%

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