Beijing (PKX) to Shanghai (SHA) flights
An economy award from Beijing (PKX) 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. 5 airlines fly nonstop from Beijing (PKX) to Shanghai (SHA): China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines, China United Airlines, Juneyao Airlines and Shanghai Airlines. The two airports are 638 miles (1,026 km) apart. China Eastern Airlines is in SkyTeam. There are also 18 ways to fly it with one stop, through Dongying, Yantai and Weihai and more.
How many miles PKX 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 | 16,100 | $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 PKX to SHA
- China Eastern AirlinesSkyTeam · bookable with 8 programsWho books it
- China Southern AirlinesNot in an alliance · bookable with 3 programsWho books it
- KNChina United AirlinesNot in an alliance
- Juneyao AirlinesNot in an alliance · bookable with 1 programWho books it
- Shanghai AirlinesNot in an alliance
Book PKX 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
PKX to SHA with one stop
18 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Dongying (DOY)China United Airlines, then Spring AirlinesKN
- Via Yantai (YNT)Air China, then Shanghai Airlines, China Eastern Airlines and 1 more
- Via Weihai (WEH)Air China, then China Eastern Airlines
- Via Dalian (DLC)China Southern Airlines and Air China, then China Eastern Airlines
- Via Wuhan (WUH)China Southern Airlines and China Eastern Airlines the whole way
- Via Nanchang (KHN)China Eastern Airlines the whole way
+1 - Via Seoul (GMP)China Southern Airlines, then Shanghai Airlines, Korean Air and 2 more
+1 - Via Shenyang (SHE)China Southern Airlines and Air China, then Shanghai Airlines and China Eastern Airlines
- Via Sanming (SQJ)Xiamen Airlines, then China Eastern Airlines
- Via Xian (XIY)China Eastern Airlines the whole way
+1 - Via Fuzhou (FOC)Xiamen Airlines the whole wayKN
- Via Changsha (CSX)China Southern Airlines and China Eastern Airlines the whole way+4+1
- Via Changde (CGD)China Southern Airlines, then Spring Airlines
- Via Changchun (CGQ)China Eastern Airlines the whole way
- Via Ganzhou (KOW)China Southern Airlines, then China Eastern Airlines
PKX to SHA: common questions
How many miles does PKX 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 (16,100) 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 PKX to SHA?
China Eastern Airlines (SkyTeam), China Southern Airlines, China United Airlines, Juneyao Airlines and Shanghai Airlines fly nonstop from Beijing (PKX) to Shanghai (SHA).
How far is Beijing from Shanghai by plane?
Beijing (PKX) and Shanghai (SHA) are 638 miles (1,026 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
Which points programs can book PKX 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 Beijing and Shanghai?
The most direct connections are through Dongying (DOY), Yantai (YNT), Weihai (WEH), Dalian (DLC) and Wuhan (WUH). On 9 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.