Japan to China · 1,355 miles (2,180 km)

Sapporo (CTS) to Shanghai (PVG) flights

Virgin Atlantic Flying Club logo
10,000 milesCheapest economy award, one way, with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club

An economy award from Sapporo (CTS) to Shanghai (PVG) starts at 10,000 miles one way with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club on China Eastern Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $67.70. 2 airlines fly nonstop from Sapporo (CTS) to Shanghai (PVG): China Eastern Airlines and Spring Airlines. The two airports are 1,355 miles (2,180 km) apart. China Eastern Airlines is in SkyTeam. There are also 13 ways to fly it with one stop, through Daegu, Busan and Cheongju and more.

How many miles CTS 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.

ProgramEconomyTaxes and fees
Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubOn China Eastern Airlines10,000$67.70–382
Qantas Frequent FlyerOn China Eastern Airlines23,000$57.70–192

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.

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Airlines flying nonstop from CTS to PVG

  • China Eastern Airlines logo
    China Eastern AirlinesSkyTeam · bookable with 8 programsWho books it
  • Spring Airlines logo
    Spring AirlinesNot in an alliance

Book CTS to PVG with points

Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.

CTS to PVG with one stop

13 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.

  • Via Daegu (TAE)T´Way Air, then China Eastern Airlines
    T´Way Air logo
    China Eastern Airlines logo
  • Via Busan (PUS)Jeju Air the whole way
    BX
    ZE
    Jin Air logo
    +2
    Shanghai Airlines logo
    Korean Air logo
    China Eastern Airlines logo
    +2
  • Via Cheongju (CJJ), then Eastar Jet, Spring Airlines and 1 more
    ZE
    Spring Airlines logo
    China Eastern Airlines logo
  • Via Seoul (ICN)Korean Air, Asiana Airlines and 1 more the whole way
    Jeju Air logo
    Korean Air logo
    Jin Air logo
    +4
    Spring Airlines logo
    China Southern Airlines logo
    Shanghai Airlines logo
    +4
  • Via Fukuoka (FUK)Skymark Airlines, JAL and 5 more, then China Eastern Airlines and Spring Airlines
    BC
    JAL logo
    Peach Aviation logo
    +4
    China Eastern Airlines logo
    Spring Airlines logo
  • Via Hiroshima (HIJ)JAL and ANA, then China Eastern Airlines
    JAL logo
    ANA logo
    China Eastern Airlines logo
  • Via Osaka (KIX)JAL, Peach Aviation and 1 more the whole way
    Jetstar Japan logo
    JAL logo
    Peach Aviation logo
    +1
    Spring Airlines logo
    Air China logo
    Shanghai Airlines logo
    +5
  • Via Nagoya (NGO)Skymark Airlines, Air Do and 4 more, then Spring Airlines, Juneyao Airlines and 1 more
    BC
    HD
    JAL logo
    +3
    Spring Airlines logo
    Juneyao Airlines logo
    China Eastern Airlines logo
  • Via Tokyo (HND)JAL and ANA the whole way
    BC
    HD
    JAL logo
    +1
    Spring Airlines logo
    Shanghai Airlines logo
    Juneyao Airlines logo
    +4
  • Via Tokyo (NRT)Jetstar Japan, Spring Japan and 1 more the whole way
    Jetstar Japan logo
    IJ
    ANA logo
    +1
    Air China logo
    Jetstar Japan logo
    JAL logo
    +6
  • Via Okinawa (OKA)Peach Aviation, then China Eastern Airlines and Spring Airlines
    Peach Aviation logo
    China Eastern Airlines logo
    Spring Airlines logo
  • Via Taipei (TPE)EVA Air and China Airlines the whole way
    EVA Air logo
    China Airlines logo
    Scoot logo
    +4
    Spring Airlines logo
    EVA Air logo
    Air China logo
    +4
  • Via Kaohsiung (KHH)Tigerair Taiwan and Thai Lion Air, then Spring Airlines, EVA Air and 2 more
    Tigerair Taiwan logo
    Thai Lion Air logo
    Spring Airlines logo
    EVA Air logo
    China Airlines logo
    +1

CTS to PVG: common questions

How many miles does CTS to PVG cost?

In economy it starts at 10,000 miles one way with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club on China Eastern Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $67.70. Next cheapest: Qantas Frequent Flyer (23,000). 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 CTS to PVG?

China Eastern Airlines (SkyTeam) and Spring Airlines fly nonstop from Sapporo (CTS) to Shanghai (PVG).

How far is Sapporo from Shanghai by plane?

Sapporo (CTS) and Shanghai (PVG) are 1,355 miles (2,180 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.

Which points programs can book CTS to PVG award flights?

8 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: 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. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.

Where can I connect between Sapporo and Shanghai?

The most direct connections are through Daegu (TAE), Busan (PUS), Cheongju (CJJ), Seoul (ICN) and Fukuoka (FUK). On 6 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Jeju Air through Busan.

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.