China Β· 178 miles (286 km)

Shanghai (PVG) to Nanjing (NKG) flights

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5,500 milesCheapest economy award, one way, with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club

An economy award from Shanghai (PVG) to Nanjing (NKG) 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 Shanghai (PVG) to Nanjing (NKG): China Eastern Airlines. The two airports are 178 miles (286 km) apart. China Eastern Airlines is in SkyTeam. There are also 14 ways to fly it with one stop, through Qingdao, Jeju and Fuzhou and more.

How many miles PVG to NKG 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.

ProgramEconomyTaxes and fees
Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubOn China Eastern Airlines5,500$35–370
Qantas Frequent FlyerOn China Eastern Airlines11,500$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.

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Airlines flying nonstop from PVG to NKG

  • China Eastern Airlines logo
    China Eastern AirlinesSkyTeam Β· bookable with 8 programsWho books it

Book PVG to NKG with points

Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.

PVG to NKG with one stop

14 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.

  • Via Qingdao (TAO)Shandong Airlines the whole way
    China Southern Airlines logo
    Juneyao Airlines logo
    China Eastern Airlines logo
    +2
    Shandong Airlines logo
  • Via Jeju (CJU)Spring Airlines and Juneyao Airlines the whole way
    Spring Airlines logo
    Jin Air logo
    China Eastern Airlines logo
    +2
    Juneyao Airlines logo
    Spring Airlines logo
  • Via Fuzhou (FOC)China Eastern Airlines the whole way
    Juneyao Airlines logo
    China Eastern Airlines logo
    Xiamen Airlines logo
    China Eastern Airlines logo
    Shenzhen Airlines logo
  • Via Weihai (WEH)Spring Airlines and China Eastern Airlines the whole way
    Shanghai Airlines logo
    GS
    Spring Airlines logo
    +2
    China Eastern Airlines logo
    Spring Airlines logo
  • Via Yantai (YNT)China Eastern Airlines and Juneyao Airlines, then Shandong Airlines
    China Eastern Airlines logo
    Juneyao Airlines logo
    Shandong Airlines logo
  • Via Taipei (TPE)China Eastern Airlines the whole way
    Spring Airlines logo
    EVA Air logo
    Air China logo
    +4
    China Eastern Airlines logo
  • Via Nanyang (NNY)China Southern Airlines, then Jiangxi Airlines
    China Southern Airlines logo
    Jiangxi Airlines logo
  • Via Ruijin (JRJ)China Eastern Airlines, then Lucky Air
    China Eastern Airlines logo
    8L
  • Via Jinjiang (JJN)Spring Airlines and China Eastern Airlines, then Xiamen Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines and 1 more
    Spring Airlines logo
    China Eastern Airlines logo
    Xiamen Airlines logo
    Shenzhen Airlines logo
    PN
  • Via Changsha (CSX)Hainan Airlines the whole way
    China Southern Airlines logo
    Shanghai Airlines logo
    Hainan Airlines logo
    +1
    Hainan Airlines logo
    Xiamen Airlines logo
    China Eastern Airlines logo
    +1
  • Via Xiamen (XMN)Juneyao Airlines, Shandong Airlines and 1 more the whole way
    Spring Airlines logo
    Shanghai Airlines logo
    Juneyao Airlines logo
    +2
    Juneyao Airlines logo
    Xiamen Airlines logo
    China Eastern Airlines logo
    +2
  • Via Ganzhou (KOW)China Eastern Airlines, then Lucky Air
    China Eastern Airlines logo
    8L
  • Via Dalian (DLC)China Southern Airlines, Juneyao Airlines and 1 more the whole way
    Spring Airlines logo
    Air China logo
    China Southern Airlines logo
    +4
    China Southern Airlines logo
    Juneyao Airlines logo
    China Eastern Airlines logo
    +1
  • Via Seoul (ICN)Korean Air, China Eastern Airlines and 1 more the whole way
    Spring Airlines logo
    China Southern Airlines logo
    Shanghai Airlines logo
    +4
    China Eastern Airlines logo
    Asiana Airlines logo
    Korean Air logo

PVG to NKG: common questions

How many miles does PVG to NKG 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 PVG to NKG?

China Eastern Airlines (SkyTeam) flies nonstop from Shanghai (PVG) to Nanjing (NKG).

How far is Shanghai from Nanjing by plane?

Shanghai (PVG) and Nanjing (NKG) are 178 miles (286 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 NKG 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 Shanghai and Nanjing?

The most direct connections are through Qingdao (TAO), Jeju (CJU), Fuzhou (FOC), Weihai (WEH) and Yantai (YNT). On 9 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.