Flying from Melbourne to Dali Airport (DLU): What you need to know
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) is Melbourne's main airport. Check out your options for reserving a flight from Melbourne to Dali Airport (DLU) leaving from here.
Dali Airport is located in Dali City. The city runs on the UTC+8 timezone and is three hours behind Melbourne.
Give yourself enough time to catch your flight from Melbourne to DLU. As a general rule, turn up at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Delays at check-in and security are likely if you're flying during high season, so allow a bit more breathing room. The recommendation for peak periods? Get there up to four hours early for international flights and two hours for domestic departures.
Airports in Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
We make it a breeze to find cheap flights from Melbourne to DLU that include a stopover. To explore all the options leaving from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL), deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, simply choose a flight offering a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Some popular stopovers between MEL and DLU include:
Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN)
Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)
Traveling from central Melbourne to MEL takes about 40 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or get a cab, you'll cover the 24 kilometers in 30 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Searching for a comfortable hotel near Melbourne Tullamarine Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Melbourne to Dali Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure lounge:
When it comes to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport's on-time performance, data shows 67.71% of flights complete their journey on time.
Avalon Airport (AVV)
You can reach AVV from central Melbourne in approximately 50 minutes by car (depending on traffic conditions). The ride on public transport will take roughly 2 hours 5 minutes to cover the 56 kilometers or so.
It's your vacation, so why not book another night away at a hotel near Avalon Airport? Before your Melbourne to DLU flight, check yourself in to Corio Bay Motel.
Avalon Airport has earned its reputation for punctuality. 80.09% of flights departing here make it to their final destination as planned.
About Dali Airport (DLU)
Have a late flight from Melbourne to Dali Airport? Don't let it stretch your travel day into tomorrow. Stay at one of these hotels near DLU and hit the lights earlier:
The street address for DLU is Airport Rd..
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Dali Airport (DLU)
Right now, $358 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Melbourne to Dali Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is $1,026. Remember fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
To pick up cheap flights from Melbourne to DLU, book early. Airlines typically offer their most competitively priced fares when tickets are first released.
If you can be flexible with your travel plans, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the cheapest price across every month when searching for your Melbourne to Dali Airport ticket.
You don't need to check back in every day to find out if prices have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you the moment a better deal is available on plane tickets from Melbourne to DLU.
Filters make it easier to snap up a deal on your flight from Melbourne to Dali Airport. Pick the airlines, flight times and number of stops that check all your boxes. Then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to find the best price quickly.
The best time to fly from Melbourne to Dali Airport (DLU)
Think about the pace you're looking for when planning the timing of your trip. April is the quietest month to visit Dali City. July is when most people book flights from Melbourne to Dali Airport (DLU), which may be perfect if you enjoy traveling when it's busier.
When booking your Melbourne to DLU plane ticket, consider the type of weather you enjoy. May is the warmest month in Dali City, with temperatures ranging from 13ºC (55ºF) to 26ºC (79ºF).
If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Melbourne to Dali Airport in January when temperatures are between 1ºC (34ºF) and 15ºC (59ºF).
More about Dali City
Start your Dali City trip off on the right foot by choosing the perfect place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Melbourne to Dali Airport, explore our selection of hotels including:
All great journeys should include some sightseeing. 洱海游船, 大理皇宫 and Cangshan Ximatan Sceneic Area are essential stops on your Dali City itinerary.
Explore more of China
You've done Dali City, now it's time to explore other corners of China. Travel about 274 kilometers east to Kunming to tick off its leading attractions. From Yunnan-Tibet Road to Guandu Ancient Town and 樱花谷, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
Around 137 kilometers north of Dali City, Lijiang is another essential stop in China. No visit is complete without checking out Elephant Mountain, Cherry Blossom Avenue and Hali Valley.
