Changsha (CSX) to Shanghai (SHA) flights
An economy award from Changsha (CSX) to Shanghai (SHA) starts at 7,000 miles one way with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club on China Eastern Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $35. 4 airlines fly nonstop from Changsha (CSX) to Shanghai (SHA): China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines, Juneyao Airlines and Shanghai Airlines. The two airports are 529 miles (852 km) apart. China Eastern Airlines is in SkyTeam. There are also 19 ways to fly it with one stop, through Fuzhou, Linyi and Jinjiang and more.
How many miles CSX to SHA 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 | 7,000 | $35–370 |
| Air Canada AeroplanOn Juneyao Airlines | 8,000 | $33–58 |
| Qantas Frequent FlyerOn China Eastern Airlines | 11,500 | $25–180 |
| Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerOn Juneyao Airlines | 17,000 | $25–430 |
| American AAdvantageOn China Southern Airlines | 17,500 | $5–30 |
| Delta SkyMilesOn China Southern Airlines | 17,500 | $45–230 |
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 CSX to SHA
- China Eastern AirlinesSkyTeam · bookable with 8 programsWho books it
- China Southern AirlinesNot in an alliance · bookable with 3 programsWho books it
- Juneyao AirlinesNot in an alliance · bookable with 1 programWho books it
- Shanghai AirlinesNot in an alliance
Book CSX to SHA with points
Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.
- Air France-KLM Flying BlueBooks China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines
- Delta SkyMilesBooks China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines
- Aeromexico RewardsBooks China Eastern Airlines
- Air Canada AeroplanBooks Juneyao Airlines
- China Eastern Eastern MilesBooks China Eastern Airlines
- Emirates SkywardsBooks China Southern Airlines
- Garuda Indonesia GarudaMilesBooks China Eastern Airlines
- Korean Air SKYPASSBooks China Eastern Airlines
- SAS EuroBonusBooks China Eastern Airlines
- Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubBooks China Eastern Airlines
CSX to SHA with one stop
19 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Fuzhou (FOC)Xiamen Airlines and China Eastern Airlines the whole wayFU
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- Via Linyi (LYI)Kunming Airlines, then China Eastern Airlines
- Via Jinjiang (JJN)Xiamen Airlines the whole wayBKPN+2
+1 - Via Xiamen (XMN)Xiamen Airlines and Shandong Airlines the whole wayBK+1
+3 - Via Jieyang (SWA)China Eastern Airlines and Spring Airlines the whole wayBK+3
- Via Qingdao (TAO)Shandong Airlines and China Eastern Airlines the whole wayBK+3+1
- Via Guangzhou (CAN)China Southern Airlines the whole way
+4 - Via Huizhou (HUZ)Tianjin Airlines, then Juneyao AirlinesGS
- Via Jinan (TNA)Shandong Airlines the whole wayEU+4
- Via Hong Kong (HKG)Cathay Pacific the whole way
+1 - Via Weihai (WEH)Chengdu Airlines, then China Eastern AirlinesEU
- Via Yantai (YNT)China Eastern Airlines and Shandong Airlines the whole wayDR
- Via Xian (XIY)China Eastern Airlines the whole way9HBK+6+1
- Via Chongqing (CKG)Sichuan Airlines, Okay Airways and 4 more, then Spring Airlines, Air China and 5 more3UBK+3+4
- Via Taiyuan (TYN)China Eastern Airlines the whole wayBK+3+1
CSX to SHA: common questions
How many miles does CSX to SHA cost?
In economy it starts at 7,000 miles one way with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club on China Eastern Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $35. Next cheapest: Air Canada Aeroplan (8,000), Qantas Frequent Flyer (11,500) and Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer (17,000). 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 CSX to SHA?
China Eastern Airlines (SkyTeam), China Southern Airlines, Juneyao Airlines and Shanghai Airlines fly nonstop from Changsha (CSX) to Shanghai (SHA).
How far is Changsha from Shanghai by plane?
Changsha (CSX) and Shanghai (SHA) are 529 miles (852 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
Which points programs can book CSX to SHA award flights?
10 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Air France-KLM Flying Blue, Delta SkyMiles, Aeromexico Rewards, Air Canada Aeroplan, China Eastern Eastern Miles, Emirates Skywards, Garuda Indonesia GarudaMiles, Korean Air SKYPASS and 2 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.
Where can I connect between Changsha and Shanghai?
The most direct connections are through Fuzhou (FOC), Linyi (LYI), Jinjiang (JJN), Xiamen (XMN) and Jieyang (SWA). On 14 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Xiamen Airlines through Fuzhou.
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.