Lanzhou (LHW) to Shanghai (SHA) flights
An economy award from Lanzhou (LHW) to Shanghai (SHA) starts at 10,000 miles one way with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club on China Eastern Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $35. 3 airlines fly nonstop from Lanzhou (LHW) to Shanghai (SHA): China Eastern Airlines, Shanghai Airlines and Spring Airlines. The two airports are 1,079 miles (1,736 km) apart. China Eastern Airlines is in SkyTeam. There are also 32 ways to fly it with one stop, through Zhengzhou, Xiangyang and Wuhan and more.
How many miles LHW 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 | 10,000 | $35–370 |
| Qantas Frequent FlyerOn China Eastern Airlines | 16,100 | $25–180 |
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 LHW to SHA
- China Eastern AirlinesSkyTeam · bookable with 8 programsWho books it
- Shanghai AirlinesNot in an alliance
- Spring AirlinesNot in an alliance
Book LHW to SHA with points
Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.
- 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
- Garuda Indonesia GarudaMilesBooks China Eastern Airlines
- Korean Air SKYPASSBooks China Eastern Airlines
- SAS EuroBonusBooks China Eastern Airlines
- Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubBooks China Eastern Airlines
LHW to SHA with one stop
32 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Zhengzhou (CGO)China Eastern Airlines the whole way
UQ - Via Xiangyang (XFN)Loong Air, then Juneyao AirlinesGJ
- Via Wuhan (WUH)China Southern Airlines and China Eastern Airlines the whole way
+1 - Via Taiyuan (TYN)China Eastern Airlines the whole way3U+1+1
- Via Jinan (TNA)Shandong Airlines and China Eastern Airlines the whole way
- Via Shijiazhuang (SJW)Spring Airlines and Hebei Airlines the whole way
- Via Nanchang (KHN)China Eastern Airlines the whole wayA6
- Via Qingdao (TAO)China Eastern Airlines and Shandong Airlines the whole wayQW+1
- Via Changsha (CSX)China Eastern Airlines the whole way
UQ+3+1 - Via Tianjin (TSN)Air China and China Eastern Airlines the whole way3U
+2GS+1 - Via Beijing (PKX)China Southern Airlines, China Eastern Airlines and 1 more the whole way+2KN+2
- Via Chongqing (CKG)Spring Airlines the whole way3UG5+4
- Via Hohhot (HET)China Eastern Airlines the whole way
- Via Yantai (YNT)China Eastern Airlines and Shandong Airlines the whole way
- Via Beijing (PEK)Air China and Hainan Airlines the whole way+1
LHW to SHA: common questions
How many miles does LHW to SHA 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 $35. Next cheapest: Qantas Frequent Flyer (16,100). 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 LHW to SHA?
China Eastern Airlines (SkyTeam), Shanghai Airlines and Spring Airlines fly nonstop from Lanzhou (LHW) to Shanghai (SHA).
How far is Lanzhou from Shanghai by plane?
Lanzhou (LHW) and Shanghai (SHA) are 1,079 miles (1,736 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
Which points programs can book LHW to SHA 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 Lanzhou and Shanghai?
The most direct connections are through Zhengzhou (CGO), Xiangyang (XFN), Wuhan (WUH), Taiyuan (TYN) and Jinan (TNA). On 28 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example China Eastern Airlines through Zhengzhou.
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.