Shanghai (SHA) to Chengdu (TFU) flights
An economy award from Shanghai (SHA) to Chengdu (TFU) starts at 10,000 miles one way with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club on China Eastern Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $35. 4 airlines fly nonstop from Shanghai (SHA) to Chengdu (TFU): China Eastern Airlines, Juneyao Airlines, Shanghai Airlines and Spring Airlines. The two airports are 1,004 miles (1,616 km) apart. China Eastern Airlines is in SkyTeam. There are also 42 ways to fly it with one stop, through Wuhan, Xiangyang and Changde and more.
How many miles SHA to TFU 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 | 10,000 | $35–370 |
| Air Canada AeroplanOn Juneyao Airlines | 15,000 | $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 TFU
- 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
- Spring AirlinesNot in an alliance
Book SHA to TFU 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 TFU with one stop
42 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Wuhan (WUH)China Eastern Airlines and China Southern Airlines the whole way
3U
+1 - Via Xiangyang (XFN)Juneyao Airlines, then Loong AirGJ
- Via Changde (CGD)Spring Airlines, then Sichuan Airlines3U
- Via Nanchang (KHN)China Eastern Airlines the whole way3U+3
- Via Changsha (CSX)China Eastern Airlines and China Southern Airlines the whole way+1EU+5
- Via Zhengzhou (CGO)Shanghai Airlines and China Eastern Airlines, then Sichuan Airlines, Lucky Air and 5 more3U8L+4
- Via Xian (XIY)Spring Airlines, Shanghai Airlines and 2 more, then China Southern Airlines and Sichuan Airlines+13U
- Via Hengyang (HNY)Spring Airlines, then Air China
- Via Linyi (LYI)China Eastern Airlines, then Air China and GestairG5
- Via Guiyang (KWE)China Southern Airlines, Shanghai Airlines and 3 more, then Air China and Sichuan Airlines+23U
- Via Ganzhou (KOW)China Eastern Airlines, then Sichuan Airlines and Lucky Air3U8L
- Via Guilin (KWL)Shanghai Airlines, Juneyao Airlines and 1 more, then Air China and Air GuilinGT
- Via Jinan (TNA)China Eastern Airlines and Shandong Airlines the whole way
3UEU+4 - Via Fuzhou (FOC)Xiamen Airlines the whole way3U+2
- Via Qingdao (TAO)China Eastern Airlines and Shandong Airlines the whole wayQW+5
SHA to TFU: common questions
How many miles does SHA to TFU cost?
In economy it starts at 10,000 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), 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 TFU?
China Eastern Airlines (SkyTeam), Juneyao Airlines, Shanghai Airlines and Spring Airlines fly nonstop from Shanghai (SHA) to Chengdu (TFU).
How far is Shanghai from Chengdu by plane?
Shanghai (SHA) and Chengdu (TFU) are 1,004 miles (1,616 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 TFU 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 Chengdu?
The most direct connections are through Wuhan (WUH), Xiangyang (XFN), Changde (CGD), Nanchang (KHN) and Changsha (CSX). On 27 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example China Eastern Airlines through Wuhan.
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.