Beijing (PEK) to Shanghai (SHA) flights
An economy award from Beijing (PEK) 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 Beijing (PEK) to Shanghai (SHA): Air China, China Eastern Airlines, Hainan Airlines and Suparna Airlines. The two airports are 669 miles (1,076 km) apart. Air China is in Star Alliance and China Eastern Airlines is in SkyTeam. There are also 25 ways to fly it with one stop, through Dongying, Linyi and Qingdao and more.
How many miles PEK 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 |
| Alaska Atmos RewardsOn Hainan Airlines | 7,500 | $205–430 |
| Air Canada AeroplanOn Air China | 8,000 | $33–58 |
| ANA Mileage ClubOn Air China | 10,000 | $5–30 |
| Etihad GuestOn Hainan Airlines | 12,000 | $5–280 |
| Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerOn Air China | 14,500 | $5–30 |
| Avianca LifeMilesOn Air China | 15,000 | $30–55 |
| EVA Air Infinity MileageLandsOn Air China | 15,000 | $5–30 |
| Turkish Airlines Miles&SmilesOn Air China | 15,000 | $5–70 |
| Qantas Frequent FlyerOn China Eastern Airlines | 16,100 | $25–180 |
| Thai Royal Orchid PlusOn Air China | 17,500 | $5–30 |
| TAP Miles&GoOn Air China | 40,000 | $49.80–424.80 |
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 PEK to SHA
- Air ChinaStar Alliance · bookable with 11 programsWho books it
- China Eastern AirlinesSkyTeam · bookable with 8 programsWho books it
- Hainan AirlinesNot in an alliance · bookable with 1 programWho books it
- Y8Suparna AirlinesNot in an alliance
Book PEK 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 Canada AeroplanBooks Air China
- Air France-KLM Flying BlueBooks China Eastern Airlines
- Air New Zealand AirpointsBooks Air China
- Alaska Atmos RewardsBooks Hainan Airlines
- ANA Mileage ClubBooks Air China
- Avianca LifeMilesBooks Air China
- China Eastern Eastern MilesBooks China Eastern Airlines
- Delta SkyMilesBooks China Eastern Airlines
- EVA Air Infinity MileageLandsBooks Air China
- Garuda Indonesia GarudaMilesBooks China Eastern Airlines
- Korean Air SKYPASSBooks China Eastern Airlines
- Lufthansa Miles & MoreBooks Air China
- SAS EuroBonusBooks China Eastern Airlines
- Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerBooks Air China
- TAP Miles&GoBooks Air China
- Thai Royal Orchid PlusBooks Air China
- Turkish Airlines Miles&SmilesBooks Air China
- United MileagePlusBooks Air China
- Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubBooks China Eastern Airlines
PEK to SHA with one stop
25 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Dongying (DOY)Hainan Airlines, then Spring Airlines
- Via Linyi (LYI)Hainan Airlines, then China Eastern Airlines
- Via Qingdao (TAO)Shandong Airlines the whole way
+1 - Via Yantai (YNT)Shandong Airlines the whole way
- Via Weihai (WEH)Air China, then China Eastern Airlines
- Via Dalian (DLC)Air China and Hainan Airlines, then China Eastern Airlines
- Via Zhengzhou (CGO)Air China, then Shanghai Airlines and China Eastern Airlines
- Via Taiyuan (TYN)Air China, then Shanghai Airlines, Juneyao Airlines and 2 more
+1 - Via Wuhan (WUH)Air China, Hainan Airlines and 1 more, then Shanghai Airlines, China Eastern Airlines and 1 more
- Via Shenyang (SHE)Air China, then Shanghai Airlines and China Eastern Airlines
- Via Hohhot (HET)Air China, then Shanghai Airlines, China Eastern Airlines and 1 more
- Via Seoul (GMP)Korean Air and Asiana Airlines the whole way
+1 - Via Xiangyang (XFN)Shenzhen Airlines, then Juneyao Airlines
- Via Nanchang (KHN)Air China and Hainan Airlines, then Shanghai Airlines and China Eastern Airlines
- Via Yichun (YIC)Shenzhen Airlines, then Lucky Air8L
PEK to SHA: common questions
How many miles does PEK 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: Alaska Atmos Rewards (7,500), Air Canada Aeroplan (8,000) and ANA Mileage Club (10,000). 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 PEK to SHA?
Air China (Star Alliance), China Eastern Airlines (SkyTeam), Hainan Airlines and Suparna Airlines fly nonstop from Beijing (PEK) to Shanghai (SHA).
How far is Beijing from Shanghai by plane?
Beijing (PEK) and Shanghai (SHA) are 669 miles (1,076 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
Which points programs can book PEK to SHA award flights?
20 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Aeromexico Rewards, Air Canada Aeroplan, Air France-KLM Flying Blue, Air New Zealand Airpoints, Alaska Atmos Rewards, ANA Mileage Club, Avianca LifeMiles, China Eastern Eastern Miles 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 Beijing and Shanghai?
The most direct connections are through Dongying (DOY), Linyi (LYI), Qingdao (TAO), Yantai (YNT) and Weihai (WEH). On 4 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Shandong Airlines through Qingdao.
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.