Shanghai (SHA) to Guangzhou (CAN) flights
An economy award from Shanghai (SHA) to Guangzhou (CAN) starts at 7,000 miles one way with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club on China Eastern Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $35. 7 airlines fly nonstop from Shanghai (SHA) to Guangzhou (CAN): Air China, China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines, Hainan Airlines, Juneyao Airlines, Shanghai Airlines and Spring Airlines. The two airports are 731 miles (1,176 km) apart. Air China is in Star Alliance and China Eastern Airlines is in SkyTeam. There are also 28 ways to fly it with one stop, through Sanming, Nanchang and Yichun and more.
How many miles SHA to CAN 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 |
| American AAdvantageOn China Southern Airlines | 17,500 | $5–30 |
| Delta SkyMilesOn China Southern Airlines | 17,500 | $45–230 |
Business and first class prices, and 2 more programs, 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 SHA to CAN
- Air ChinaStar Alliance · bookable with 11 programsWho books it
- China Eastern AirlinesSkyTeam · bookable with 8 programsWho books it
- China Southern AirlinesNot in an alliance · bookable with 3 programsWho books it
- Hainan AirlinesNot in an alliance · bookable with 1 programWho books it
- Juneyao AirlinesNot in an alliance · bookable with 1 programWho books it
- Shanghai AirlinesNot in an alliance
- Spring AirlinesNot in an alliance
Book SHA to CAN with points
Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.
- Air Canada AeroplanBooks Air China, Juneyao Airlines
- 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 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
- Emirates SkywardsBooks China Southern 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
SHA to CAN with one stop
28 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Sanming (SQJ)China Eastern Airlines, then China Southern Airlines
- Via Nanchang (KHN)China Eastern Airlines the whole way
- Via Yichun (YIC)Lucky Air, then Hainan Airlines8L
- Via Jieyang (SWA)Spring Airlines, Shanghai Airlines and 1 more, then China Southern Airlines
- Via Fuzhou (FOC)Xiamen Airlines the whole way
- Via Xiamen (XMN)Xiamen Airlines the whole way+3
- Via Jinjiang (JJN)Xiamen Airlines the whole way
- Via Hong Kong (HKG)Cathay Pacific the whole way
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- Via Changsha (CSX)China Southern Airlines the whole way+1
- Via Wuhan (WUH)China Eastern Airlines and China Southern Airlines the whole way
- Via Changde (CGD)Spring Airlines, then China Southern Airlines
- Via Xiangyang (XFN)Juneyao Airlines, then China Southern Airlines
- Via Linyi (LYI)China Eastern Airlines, then Shenzhen Airlines, China Southern Airlines and 1 more
AQ - Via Zhengzhou (CGO)Shanghai Airlines and China Eastern Airlines, then 9 Air, China Southern Airlines and 4 moreAQ+3
- Via Haikou (HAK)Hainan Airlines the whole wayAQ+1
SHA to CAN: common questions
How many miles does SHA to CAN 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 SHA to CAN?
Air China (Star Alliance), China Eastern Airlines (SkyTeam), China Southern Airlines, Hainan Airlines, Juneyao Airlines, Shanghai Airlines and Spring Airlines fly nonstop from Shanghai (SHA) to Guangzhou (CAN).
How far is Shanghai from Guangzhou by plane?
Shanghai (SHA) and Guangzhou (CAN) are 731 miles (1,176 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
Which points programs can book SHA to CAN award flights?
21 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Air Canada Aeroplan, Air France-KLM Flying Blue, Delta SkyMiles, Aeromexico Rewards, Air New Zealand Airpoints, Alaska Atmos Rewards, ANA Mileage Club, Avianca LifeMiles and 13 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 Guangzhou?
The most direct connections are through Sanming (SQJ), Nanchang (KHN), Yichun (YIC), Jieyang (SWA) and Fuzhou (FOC). On 18 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example China Eastern Airlines through Nanchang.
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.