Linyi (LYI) to Shanghai (SHA) flights
An economy award from Linyi (LYI) to Shanghai (SHA) starts at 5,500 miles one way with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club on China Eastern Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $35. One airline flies nonstop from Linyi (LYI) to Shanghai (SHA): China Eastern Airlines. The two airports are 315 miles (507 km) apart. China Eastern Airlines is in SkyTeam. There are also 6 ways to fly it with one stop, through Wuhan, Nanchang and Dalian and more.
How many miles LYI 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 | 5,500 | $35–370 |
| Qantas Frequent FlyerOn China Eastern Airlines | 11,500 | $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 LYI to SHA
- China Eastern AirlinesSkyTeam · bookable with 8 programsWho books it
Book LYI 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
LYI to SHA with one stop
6 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Wuhan (WUH)China Southern Airlines the whole way
- Via Nanchang (KHN)Shenzhen Airlines, then Shanghai Airlines and China Eastern Airlines
- Via Dalian (DLC)Chongqing Airlines, then China Eastern AirlinesOQ
- Via Beijing (PEK)Hainan Airlines the whole way
+1 - Via Changsha (CSX)Kunming Airlines, then Shanghai Airlines, Juneyao Airlines and 2 more
+1 - Via Jinjiang (JJN)Loong Air, then Spring Airlines, Xiamen Airlines and 2 moreGJ
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LYI to SHA: common questions
How many miles does LYI to SHA cost?
In economy it starts at 5,500 miles one way with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club on China Eastern Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $35. Next cheapest: Qantas Frequent Flyer (11,500). 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 LYI to SHA?
China Eastern Airlines (SkyTeam) flies nonstop from Linyi (LYI) to Shanghai (SHA).
How far is Linyi from Shanghai by plane?
Linyi (LYI) and Shanghai (SHA) are 315 miles (507 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
Which points programs can book LYI 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 Linyi and Shanghai?
The most direct connections are through Wuhan (WUH), Nanchang (KHN), Dalian (DLC), Beijing (PEK) and Changsha (CSX). On 2 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example China Southern Airlines through Wuhan.
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.