Shanghai (SHA) to Jinan (TNA) flights
An economy award from Shanghai (SHA) to Jinan (TNA) starts at 5,500 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 Jinan (TNA): China Eastern Airlines and Shandong Airlines. The two airports are 457 miles (735 km) apart. China Eastern Airlines is in SkyTeam. There are also 11 ways to fly it with one stop, through Dalian, Wuhan and Nanchang and more.
How many miles SHA to TNA 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 | 5,500 | $35–370 |
| Qantas Frequent FlyerOn China Eastern Airlines | 11,500 | $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.
Compare every program in the Award Flight PricerAirlines flying nonstop from SHA to TNA
- China Eastern AirlinesSkyTeam · bookable with 8 programsWho books it
- Shandong AirlinesNot in an alliance
Book SHA to TNA 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 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 TNA with one stop
11 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Dalian (DLC)China Eastern Airlines, then Air China, Shandong Airlines and 2 more
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- Via Wuhan (WUH)China Eastern Airlines the whole way
- Via Nanchang (KHN)China Eastern Airlines the whole way
- Via Fuzhou (FOC)Xiamen Airlines the whole way
EU+1 - Via Changsha (CSX)Shanghai Airlines, Juneyao Airlines and 2 more, then Air China, Chengdu Airlines and 5 more
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- Via Shenyang (SHE)Shanghai Airlines and China Eastern Airlines, then Hainan Airlines, Shandong Airlines and 2 more+1
- Via Hohhot (HET)Shanghai Airlines, China Eastern Airlines and 1 more, then Shandong Airlines and GestairG5
- Via Xian (XIY)China Eastern Airlines the whole way+1GS+1
- Via Jinjiang (JJN)Xiamen Airlines the whole wayGX
- Via Ganzhou (KOW)China Eastern Airlines, then Lucky Air8L
- Via Xiamen (XMN)Xiamen Airlines and Shandong Airlines the whole way+3
SHA to TNA: common questions
How many miles does SHA to TNA 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 SHA to TNA?
China Eastern Airlines (SkyTeam) and Shandong Airlines fly nonstop from Shanghai (SHA) to Jinan (TNA).
How far is Shanghai from Jinan by plane?
Shanghai (SHA) and Jinan (TNA) are 457 miles (735 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 TNA 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 Jinan?
The most direct connections are through Dalian (DLC), Wuhan (WUH), Nanchang (KHN), Fuzhou (FOC) and Changsha (CSX). On 6 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.