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Flights from Shanghai to Diqing

Find flight deals from Shanghai to Diqing for the next 3 months. Book one way flights from CNY 712 or round trip flights from CNY 3,154.

Crossed out prices are calculated based on the average price of the corresponding route on Trip.com.

Flying from Shanghai to Diqing

The distance between Shanghai and Diqing is about 2,128.52 km. It takes around 7 hours 7 minutes on average to fly from Shanghai to Diqing. The most popular month to Diqing is July. The off-season for travel is October.

Cheapest one-way flight priceCNY 712
Cheapest round-trip ticket priceCNY 3,154
Off-season for travelOctober
Peak season for travelJuly
Flight distance2,128.52 km
Average flight time7 hours 7 minutes

When is the cheapest time to fly from Shanghai to Diqing?

The cheapest time for Shanghai to Diqing flights: Oct 23 to Oct 29 — one way flight prices from CNY 712.

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  • Nov

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  • Dec

    273
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  • Jan

    17
  • 814
Displayed prices are calculated based on the cheapest average weekly prices of the corresponding route on Trip.com.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • How long does it take to fly from Shanghai (SHA) to Diqing (DIG) and what is the distance?

    It takes around 7 hours 7 minutes to fly from Shanghai (SHA) to Diqing (DIG).
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Shanghai to Diqing is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.
  • The cheapest months to fly from Shanghai to Diqing is October, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our October flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Shanghai to Diqing on October 25, 2025 with China Eastern Airlines, with prices starting at CNY 3,154.
  • The time difference between Diqing and Shanghai is 0h.
  • Tickets can only be changed or canceled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.

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