Bangkok (BKK) to Shanghai (PVG) flights
An economy award from Bangkok (BKK) to Shanghai (PVG) starts at 11,500 miles one way with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club on China Eastern Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $63. 7 airlines fly nonstop from Bangkok (BKK) to Shanghai (PVG): Air China, China Eastern Airlines, Juneyao Airlines, Shanghai Airlines, Spring Airlines, Thai Airways International and Thai Vietjet Air. The two airports are 1,799 miles (2,896 km) apart. Air China and Thai Airways International are in Star Alliance and China Eastern Airlines is in SkyTeam. There are also 49 ways to fly it with one stop, through Hangzhou, Guangzhou and Nanning and more.
How many miles BKK to PVG costs
Economy, one way, on the nonstop flights, from the Award Flight Pricer's award charts. Ranges run off-peak to peak; "from" is the floor of a dynamic price.
| Program | Economy | Taxes and fees |
|---|---|---|
| Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubOn China Eastern Airlines | 11,500 | $63–420 |
| Air Canada AeroplanOn Air China | 15,000 | $61–108 |
| Avianca LifeMilesOn Thai Airways International | 16,000 | $58–65 |
| Thai Royal Orchid PlusOn Thai Airways International | 17,500 | $119–213 |
| ANA Mileage ClubOn Air China | 18,000 | $33–80 |
| Qantas Frequent FlyerOn China Eastern Airlines | 23,000 | $53–230 |
| EVA Air Infinity MileageLandsOn Air China | 25,000 | $33–80 |
| Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerOn Air China | 28,500 | $33–80 |
| Turkish Airlines Miles&SmilesOn Air China | 35,000 | $53–380 |
| TAP Miles&GoOn Air China | 40,000 | $77.80–474.80 |
Business and first class prices are in the Award Flight Pricer. Chart prices need award space on your date, so search it before you transfer points.
Compare every program in the Award Flight PricerAirlines flying nonstop from BKK to PVG
- Air ChinaStar Alliance · bookable with 11 programsWho books it
- China Eastern AirlinesSkyTeam · bookable with 8 programsWho books it
- Juneyao AirlinesNot in an alliance · bookable with 1 programWho books it
- Shanghai AirlinesNot in an alliance
- Spring AirlinesNot in an alliance
- Thai Airways InternationalStar Alliance · bookable with 12 programsWho books it
- VZThai Vietjet AirNot in an alliance
Book BKK to PVG with points
Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.
- Air Canada AeroplanBooks Air China, Juneyao Airlines, Thai Airways International
- Air New Zealand AirpointsBooks Air China, Thai Airways International
- ANA Mileage ClubBooks Air China, Thai Airways International
- Avianca LifeMilesBooks Air China, Thai Airways International
- EVA Air Infinity MileageLandsBooks Air China, Thai Airways International
- Lufthansa Miles & MoreBooks Air China, Thai Airways International
- Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerBooks Air China, Thai Airways International
- TAP Miles&GoBooks Air China, Thai Airways International
- Thai Royal Orchid PlusBooks Air China, Thai Airways International
- Turkish Airlines Miles&SmilesBooks Air China, Thai Airways International
- United MileagePlusBooks Air China, Thai Airways International
- Aeromexico RewardsBooks China Eastern Airlines
- Air France-KLM Flying BlueBooks China Eastern Airlines
- China Eastern Eastern MilesBooks China Eastern Airlines
- Delta SkyMilesBooks China Eastern Airlines
- Emirates SkywardsBooks Thai Airways International
- Garuda Indonesia GarudaMilesBooks China Eastern Airlines
- Korean Air SKYPASSBooks China Eastern Airlines
- SAS EuroBonusBooks China Eastern Airlines
- Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubBooks China Eastern Airlines
BKK to PVG with one stop
49 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Hangzhou (HGH)Air China, Beijing Capital Airlines and 2 more, then China Eastern Airlines
GJ+1 - Via Guangzhou (CAN)China Southern Airlines, China Eastern Airlines and 1 more the whole way
+3
+5 - Via Nanning (NNG)GX Airlines and Spring Airlines, then China Southern Airlines, Shanghai Airlines and 2 moreGX+1
- Via Nanchang (KHN)Spring Airlines, then China Eastern Airlines
- Via Haikou (HAK)Hainan Airlines the whole way
+4 - Via Hanoi (HAN)VietJet Air and Vietnam Airlines the whole way
+3
+2 - Via Shenzhen (SZX)China Southern Airlines and Shenzhen Airlines the whole way
+3 - Via Ningbo (NGB)Spring Airlines, then Shanghai Airlines
- Via Macau (MFM)Air Macau the whole way
+1 - Via Vientiane (VTE)Lao Airlines and Thai Airways International, then China Eastern AirlinesQV
- Via Hong Kong (HKG)Cathay Pacific and Hong Kong Airlines the whole way
+4
+3 - Via Sanya (SYX)Condor, then Spring Airlines, China Southern Airlines and 4 more
+3 - Via Changsha (CSX)Xiamen Airlines and Air Travel, then China Southern Airlines, Shanghai Airlines and 2 more
A6+1 - Via Jieyang (SWA)China Southern Airlines and Spring Airlines the whole way+2
- Via Xiamen (XMN)Xiamen Airlines and Thai Airways International, then Shanghai Airlines, Juneyao Airlines and 3 more+2
BKK to PVG: common questions
How many miles does BKK to PVG cost?
In economy it starts at 11,500 miles one way with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club on China Eastern Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $63. Next cheapest: Air Canada Aeroplan (15,000), Avianca LifeMiles (16,000) and Thai Royal Orchid Plus (17,500). These are award chart prices from the Award Flight Pricer. Programs that price dynamically can cost more on busy dates, so check yours before you transfer points. Business and first class prices are in the pricer too.
Which airlines fly nonstop from BKK to PVG?
Air China (Star Alliance), China Eastern Airlines (SkyTeam), Juneyao Airlines, Shanghai Airlines, Spring Airlines, Thai Airways International (Star Alliance) and Thai Vietjet Air fly nonstop from Bangkok (BKK) to Shanghai (PVG).
How far is Bangkok from Shanghai by plane?
Bangkok (BKK) and Shanghai (PVG) are 1,799 miles (2,896 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
Which points programs can book BKK to PVG award flights?
20 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Air Canada Aeroplan, Air New Zealand Airpoints, ANA Mileage Club, Avianca LifeMiles, EVA Air Infinity MileageLands, Lufthansa Miles & More, Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer, TAP Miles&Go and 12 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.
Where can I connect between Bangkok and Shanghai?
The most direct connections are through Hangzhou (HGH), Guangzhou (CAN), Nanning (NNG), Nanchang (KHN) and Haikou (HAK). On 27 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example China Southern Airlines through Guangzhou.
More routes
Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.