China Eastern Airlines award flights
8 loyalty programs can book China Eastern Airlines award flights: Aeromexico Rewards, Air France-KLM Flying Blue, China Eastern Eastern Miles, Delta SkyMiles, Garuda Indonesia GarudaMiles, Korean Air SKYPASS and 2 more. China Eastern Airlines loads its schedule 330 days before departure.
Programs that book it
8
Schedule opens
330 days out
Shortest program window
330 days
Virgin Atlantic Flying Club
Alliance
SkyTeam
Programs that can book China Eastern Airlines
Earliest-opening first. Each one opens on the later of the airline's schedule and its own booking window.
SkyTeamAeromexico Rewards
Opens 330 days before departure
No holds
SkyTeamAir France-KLM Flying Blue
Opens 330 days before departure
3-day hold by phoneStopovers allowed+5
- SkyTeam
China Eastern Eastern Miles
Opens 330 days before departure · airline's schedule; program's window unknown
SkyTeamDelta SkyMiles
Opens 330 days before departure
No holds
SkyTeamGaruda Indonesia GarudaMiles
Opens 330 days before departure · airline's schedule; program's window unknown
SkyTeamKorean Air SKYPASS
Opens 330 days before departure · airline's schedule; program's window unknown
1 stopover per round trip
SkyTeamSAS EuroBonus
Opens 330 days before departure
No holds1 stopover each waySC
SkyTeamVirgin Atlantic Flying Club
Opens 330 days before departure
24-hour hold by phone+3
What China Eastern Airlines award flights cost
Miles one way on typical China Eastern Airlines routes, from each program's award chart as the Award Flight Pricer reads it (as of November 2026). Taxes and fees are estimates for the direction shown; open a row to see what's in them. The fewest miles in business on each route are highlighted.
New York–ShanghaiJFK–PVG · 7,378 mi
Search this route- Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubEconomy50,000Business140,000 (fewest miles)Taxes & fees$36–346
US September 11 security fee. Partner carrier surcharges may add about $30–340.
- Qantas Frequent FlyerEconomy57,800Business143,000Taxes & fees$26–156
US September 11 security fee. May include partner carrier surcharges.
Shanghai–ParisPVG–CDG · 5,758 mi
Search this route- Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubEconomy31,000Business85,000 (fewest miles)Taxes & fees$44–403
Chinese airport charges. Partner carrier surcharges may add about $30–340.
- Qantas Frequent FlyerEconomy43,500Business108,000Taxes & fees$34–213
Chinese airport charges. May include partner carrier surcharges.
Shanghai–DubaiPVG–DXB · 4,007 mi
Search this route- Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubEconomy25,500Business75,000 (fewest miles)Taxes & fees$44–360
Chinese airport charges. Partner carrier surcharges may add about $30–340.
- Qantas Frequent FlyerEconomy34,700Business90,000Taxes & fees$34–170
Chinese airport charges. May include partner carrier surcharges.
Transferable points that reach China Eastern Airlines
Through the programs above.
- Amex Membership RewardsAeromexico Rewards, Air France-KLM Flying Blue, Delta SkyMiles, Virgin Atlantic Flying Club
- Chase Ultimate RewardsAir France-KLM Flying Blue, Virgin Atlantic Flying Club
- Citi ThankYou RewardsAeromexico Rewards, Air France-KLM Flying Blue, Virgin Atlantic Flying Club
- Capital One MilesAeromexico Rewards, Air France-KLM Flying Blue, Virgin Atlantic Flying Club
- Bilt RewardsAir France-KLM Flying Blue, Virgin Atlantic Flying Club
- Wells Fargo RewardsAir France-KLM Flying Blue, Virgin Atlantic Flying Club
- Amex Membership Rewards (UK)Air France-KLM Flying Blue, Delta SkyMiles, SAS EuroBonus, Virgin Atlantic Flying Club
- Marriott BonvoyAeromexico Rewards, Air France-KLM Flying Blue, Delta SkyMiles, Virgin Atlantic Flying Club
- Rove MilesAeromexico Rewards, Air France-KLM Flying Blue, SAS EuroBonus, Virgin Atlantic Flying Club
- Brex RewardsAeromexico Rewards, Air France-KLM Flying Blue
- HSBC Rewards (UK)Air France-KLM Flying Blue
- Scandic FriendsSAS EuroBonus
Frequently asked questions
Which programs can book China Eastern Airlines award flights?
Aeromexico Rewards, Air France-KLM Flying Blue, China Eastern Eastern Miles, Delta SkyMiles, Garuda Indonesia GarudaMiles, Korean Air SKYPASS, SAS EuroBonus and Virgin Atlantic Flying Club. Each has its own prices, taxes and rules, so compare a few before you transfer points.
How many miles does China Eastern Airlines business class cost?
The cheapest programs charge, one way: New York–Shanghai 140,000 with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club, Shanghai–Paris 85,000 with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club and Shanghai–Dubai 75,000 with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club. Programs that price by date can cost more on busy days.
How much are taxes and fees on China Eastern Airlines award flights?
On New York–Shanghai they run from about $26 one way with Qantas Frequent Flyer to as much as $346 with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club. With Virgin Atlantic Flying Club: US September 11 security fee. Partner carrier surcharges may add about $30–340.
When do China Eastern Airlines award seats open?
China Eastern Airlines loads its schedule 330 days before departure.
Which transferable points can book China Eastern Airlines flights?
Amex Membership Rewards (through Aeromexico Rewards, Air France-KLM Flying Blue, Delta SkyMiles and 1 more), Chase Ultimate Rewards (through Air France-KLM Flying Blue and Virgin Atlantic Flying Club), Citi ThankYou Rewards (through Aeromexico Rewards, Air France-KLM Flying Blue and Virgin Atlantic Flying Club), Capital One Miles (through Aeromexico Rewards, Air France-KLM Flying Blue and Virgin Atlantic Flying Club), Bilt Rewards (through Air France-KLM Flying Blue and Virgin Atlantic Flying Club), Wells Fargo Rewards (through Air France-KLM Flying Blue and Virgin Atlantic Flying Club) and 6 more. Transfer only once you've found the seat, since transfers usually can't be reversed.
More SkyTeam airlines
Partners and booking windows change. Confirm award space on the program's site before you transfer points.