China Β· 979 miles (1,576 km)

Shanghai (SHA) to Yinchuan (INC) flights

Virgin Atlantic Flying Club logo
7,000 milesCheapest economy award, one way, with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club

An economy award from Shanghai (SHA) to Yinchuan (INC) starts at 7,000 miles one way with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club on China Eastern Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $35. 2 airlines fly nonstop from Shanghai (SHA) to Yinchuan (INC): China Eastern Airlines and Shanghai Airlines. The two airports are 979 miles (1,576 km) apart. China Eastern Airlines is in SkyTeam. There are also 27 ways to fly it with one stop, through Zhengzhou, Taiyuan and Linyi and more.

How many miles SHA to INC 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 Airlines7,000$35–370
Qantas Frequent FlyerOn China Eastern Airlines16,100$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 Pricer

Airlines flying nonstop from SHA to INC

  • China Eastern Airlines logo
    China Eastern AirlinesSkyTeam Β· bookable with 8 programsWho books it
  • Shanghai Airlines logo
    Shanghai AirlinesNot in an alliance

Book SHA to INC with points

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

SHA to INC with one stop

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

  • Via Zhengzhou (CGO)Shanghai Airlines the whole way
    Shanghai Airlines logo
    China Eastern Airlines logo
    Xiamen Airlines logo
    Shandong Airlines logo
    Shanghai Airlines logo
  • Via Taiyuan (TYN)China Eastern Airlines the whole way
    Shanghai Airlines logo
    Juneyao Airlines logo
    China Eastern Airlines logo
    +1
    China Eastern Airlines logo
    DR
  • Via Linyi (LYI)China Eastern Airlines, then Loong Air
    China Eastern Airlines logo
    GJ
  • Via Jinan (TNA)China Eastern Airlines and Shandong Airlines the whole way
    China Eastern Airlines logo
    Shandong Airlines logo
    Shandong Airlines logo
    China Eastern Airlines logo
    PN
  • Via Shijiazhuang (SJW)Spring Airlines and Hebei Airlines the whole way
    Spring Airlines logo
    Hebei Airlines logo
    Hebei Airlines logo
    Spring Airlines logo
  • Via Wuhan (WUH)China Eastern Airlines the whole way
    Shanghai Airlines logo
    China Eastern Airlines logo
    China Southern Airlines logo
    Xiamen Airlines logo
    China Eastern Airlines logo
    GJ
  • Via Qingdao (TAO)China Eastern Airlines and Shandong Airlines the whole way
    Shanghai Airlines logo
    China Eastern Airlines logo
    Shandong Airlines logo
    Shandong Airlines logo
    China Eastern Airlines logo
    Xiamen Airlines logo
  • Via Beijing (PKX)China United Airlines and China Eastern Airlines the whole way
    KN
    China Eastern Airlines logo
    China Southern Airlines logo
    +1
    Air China logo
    Hebei Airlines logo
    KN
    +2
  • Via Tianjin (TSN)Air China the whole way
    Air China logo
    Shanghai Airlines logo
    GS
    +1
    Air China logo
    BK
  • Via Hohhot (HET)Shanghai Airlines, China Eastern Airlines and 1 more, then Air China
    Shanghai Airlines logo
    China Eastern Airlines logo
    Xiamen Airlines logo
    Air China logo
  • Via Nanchang (KHN)Shanghai Airlines and China Eastern Airlines, then Spring Airlines
    Shanghai Airlines logo
    China Eastern Airlines logo
    Spring Airlines logo
  • Via Beijing (PEK)Air China the whole way
    Air China logo
    Hainan Airlines logo
    China Eastern Airlines logo
    Air China logo
    CN
  • Via Yantai (YNT)China Eastern Airlines and Shandong Airlines the whole way
    Shanghai Airlines logo
    China Eastern Airlines logo
    Shandong Airlines logo
    China Eastern Airlines logo
    Shandong Airlines logo
  • Via Changsha (CSX)China Southern Airlines the whole way
    Shanghai Airlines logo
    Juneyao Airlines logo
    China Eastern Airlines logo
    +1
    China Southern Airlines logo
    Xiamen Airlines logo
    BK
    +1
  • Via Xining (XNN)China Eastern Airlines and Spring Airlines, then Shandong Airlines and Ruili Airlines
    China Eastern Airlines logo
    Spring Airlines logo
    Shandong Airlines logo
    DR
See all 27 in Routes

SHA to INC: common questions

How many miles does SHA to INC 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: Qantas Frequent Flyer (16,100). 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 INC?

China Eastern Airlines (SkyTeam) and Shanghai Airlines fly nonstop from Shanghai (SHA) to Yinchuan (INC).

How far is Shanghai from Yinchuan by plane?

Shanghai (SHA) and Yinchuan (INC) are 979 miles (1,576 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 INC 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 Yinchuan?

The most direct connections are through Zhengzhou (CGO), Taiyuan (TYN), Linyi (LYI), Jinan (TNA) and Shijiazhuang (SJW). On 19 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Shanghai Airlines through Zhengzhou.

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.