Shanghai (PVG) to Dunhuang (DNH) flights
An economy award from Shanghai (PVG) to Dunhuang (DNH) starts at 11,500 miles one way with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club on China Eastern Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $35. 2 airlines fly nonstop from Shanghai (PVG) to Dunhuang (DNH): China Eastern Airlines and Juneyao Airlines. The two airports are 1,638 miles (2,636 km) apart. China Eastern Airlines is in SkyTeam. There are also 17 ways to fly it with one stop, through Zhangye, Jiayuguan and Qingyang and more.
How many miles PVG to DNH 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 | 11,500 | $35–370 |
| Air Canada AeroplanOn Juneyao Airlines | 15,000 | $33–58 |
| Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerOn Juneyao Airlines | 17,000 | $25–430 |
| Qantas Frequent FlyerOn China Eastern Airlines | 23,000 | $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 PVG to DNH
- China Eastern AirlinesSkyTeam · bookable with 8 programsWho books it
- Juneyao AirlinesNot in an alliance · bookable with 1 programWho books it
Book PVG to DNH 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 Juneyao 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
PVG to DNH with one stop
17 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Zhangye (YZY)Spring Airlines, then Gestair
G5 - Via Jiayuguan (JGN)China Eastern Airlines and Juneyao Airlines, then GestairG5
- Via Qingyang (IQN)Juneyao Airlines, then GestairG5
- Via Lanzhou (LHW)Air China and China Eastern Airlines the whole way
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3UG5+1 - Via Xian (XIY)China Eastern Airlines the whole way3U+5
9HFU - Via Xining (XNN)China Eastern Airlines, Juneyao Airlines and 3 more, then Sichuan Airlines+23U
- Via Hangzhou (HGH)China Eastern Airlines, then Air China
- Via Beijing (PKX)Air China the whole wayKN+3
- Via Beijing (PEK)Air China the whole way
+1 - Via Chongqing (CKG)Sichuan Airlines, Spring Airlines and 9 more, then Tianjin Airlines3U+8GS
- Via Chengdu (CTU)Chengdu Airlines the whole way3UEU+1EU
- Via Chengdu (TFU)Sichuan Airlines the whole way3U+43U
- Via Turpan (TLQ)Spring Airlines, then Chengdu AirlinesEU
- Via Guangzhou (CAN)Hainan Airlines the whole way+5
- Via Shenzhen (SZX)Shenzhen Airlines and Suparna Airlines the whole way+3
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PVG to DNH: common questions
How many miles does PVG to DNH cost?
In economy it starts at 11,500 miles one way with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club on China Eastern Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $35. Next cheapest: Air Canada Aeroplan (15,000), Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer (17,000) and 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 PVG to DNH?
China Eastern Airlines (SkyTeam) and Juneyao Airlines fly nonstop from Shanghai (PVG) to Dunhuang (DNH).
How far is Shanghai from Dunhuang by plane?
Shanghai (PVG) and Dunhuang (DNH) are 1,638 miles (2,636 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
Which points programs can book PVG to DNH award flights?
9 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Aeromexico Rewards, Air Canada Aeroplan, Air France-KLM Flying Blue, China Eastern Eastern Miles, Delta SkyMiles, Garuda Indonesia GarudaMiles, Korean Air SKYPASS, SAS EuroBonus and 1 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.
Where can I connect between Shanghai and Dunhuang?
The most direct connections are through Zhangye (YZY), Jiayuguan (JGN), Qingyang (IQN), Lanzhou (LHW) and Xian (XIY). On 8 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Air China through Lanzhou.
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.