Shanghai (SHA) to Guilin (KWL) flights
An economy award from Shanghai (SHA) to Guilin (KWL) starts at 7,000 miles one way with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club on China Eastern Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $35. 3 airlines fly nonstop from Shanghai (SHA) to Guilin (KWL): China Eastern Airlines, Juneyao Airlines and Shanghai Airlines. The two airports are 801 miles (1,289 km) apart. China Eastern Airlines is in SkyTeam. There are also 21 ways to fly it with one stop, through Nanchang, Wuhan and Fuzhou and more.
How many miles SHA to KWL 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 |
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 SHA to KWL
- China Eastern AirlinesSkyTeam · bookable with 8 programsWho books it
- Juneyao AirlinesNot in an alliance · bookable with 1 programWho books it
- Shanghai AirlinesNot in an alliance
Book SHA to KWL 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
SHA to KWL with one stop
21 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Nanchang (KHN)China Eastern Airlines the whole way
- Via Wuhan (WUH)Shanghai Airlines, China Eastern Airlines and 1 more, then Air Guilin
GT - Via Fuzhou (FOC)Xiamen Airlines the whole way
QW - Via Xiamen (XMN)Xiamen Airlines and Shandong Airlines the whole way
+3
- Via Jinjiang (JJN)Spring Airlines, Xiamen Airlines and 1 more, then 9 AirAQ
- Via Jieyang (SWA)China Eastern Airlines the whole way
- Via Hong Kong (HKG)Shanghai Airlines, Hong Kong Airlines and 2 more, then Greater Bay Airlines
+1HB - Via Linyi (LYI)China Eastern Airlines, then Beijing Capital Airlines
- Via Zhengzhou (CGO)Shanghai Airlines and China Eastern Airlines, then Air Guilin, Shandong Airlines and 1 moreGT
- Via Chongqing (CKG)Spring Airlines, Air China and 4 more, then Air Guilin
+3GT - Via Qingdao (TAO)Shanghai Airlines, China Eastern Airlines and 1 more, then Qingdao Airlines and Air GuilinQWGT
- Via Jinan (TNA)Shandong Airlines the whole wayGTGX
- Via Haikou (HAK)Shanghai Airlines, Hainan Airlines and 1 more, then Air Guilin, Beijing Capital Airlines and 2 more
GTQW+1 - Via Xian (XIY)China Eastern Airlines the whole way+1+3
- Via Chengdu (TFU)Spring Airlines, Shanghai Airlines and 2 more, then Air China and Air Guilin+1GT
SHA to KWL: common questions
How many miles does SHA to KWL 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 SHA to KWL?
China Eastern Airlines (SkyTeam), Juneyao Airlines and Shanghai Airlines fly nonstop from Shanghai (SHA) to Guilin (KWL).
How far is Shanghai from Guilin by plane?
Shanghai (SHA) and Guilin (KWL) are 801 miles (1,289 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 KWL 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 Guilin?
The most direct connections are through Nanchang (KHN), Wuhan (WUH), Fuzhou (FOC), Xiamen (XMN) and Jinjiang (JJN). On 10 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.