China Β· 423 miles (680 km)

Shanghai (SHA) to Wuhan (WUH) flights

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5,500 milesCheapest economy award, one way, with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club

An economy award from Shanghai (SHA) to Wuhan (WUH) starts at 5,500 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 Wuhan (WUH): China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines and Shanghai Airlines. The two airports are 423 miles (680 km) apart. China Eastern Airlines is in SkyTeam. There are also 21 ways to fly it with one stop, through Linyi, Fuzhou and Qingdao and more.

How many miles SHA to WUH 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 Airlines5,500$35–370
Qantas Frequent FlyerOn China Eastern Airlines11,500$25–180
American AAdvantageOn China Southern Airlines17,500$5–30
Delta SkyMilesOn China Southern Airlines17,500$45–230

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.

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Airlines flying nonstop from SHA to WUH

  • China Eastern Airlines logo
    China Eastern AirlinesSkyTeam Β· bookable with 8 programsWho books it
  • China Southern Airlines logo
    China Southern AirlinesNot in an alliance Β· bookable with 3 programsWho books it
  • Shanghai Airlines logo
    Shanghai AirlinesNot in an alliance

Book SHA to WUH with points

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

SHA to WUH with one stop

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

  • Via Linyi (LYI)China Eastern Airlines, then China Southern Airlines
    China Eastern Airlines logo
    China Southern Airlines logo
  • Via Fuzhou (FOC)Xiamen Airlines and China Eastern Airlines the whole way
    Shanghai Airlines logo
    Xiamen Airlines logo
    China Eastern Airlines logo
    Xiamen Airlines logo
    China Eastern Airlines logo
    EU
  • Via Qingdao (TAO)China Eastern Airlines and Shandong Airlines the whole way
    Shanghai Airlines logo
    China Eastern Airlines logo
    Shandong Airlines logo
    Air China logo
    China Southern Airlines logo
    Hainan Airlines logo
    +3
  • 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
  • Via Jinjiang (JJN)Xiamen Airlines the whole way
    Spring Airlines logo
    Xiamen Airlines logo
    Shanghai Airlines logo
    Xiamen Airlines logo
    Shenzhen Airlines logo
    China Eastern Airlines logo
    +1
  • Via Xiamen (XMN)Xiamen Airlines, China Eastern Airlines and 1 more the whole way
    Spring Airlines logo
    Shanghai Airlines logo
    Juneyao Airlines logo
    +3
    Air China logo
    China Southern Airlines logo
    Xiamen Airlines logo
    +2
  • Via Dongying (DOY)Spring Airlines, then China Eastern Airlines
    Spring Airlines logo
    China Eastern Airlines logo
  • Via Taipei (TSA)EVA Air, Air China and 3 more, then Mandarin Airlines
    EVA Air logo
    Air China logo
    China Airlines logo
    +2
    AE
  • 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
    Beijing Capital Airlines logo
  • Via Jieyang (SWA)Spring Airlines and China Eastern Airlines the whole way
    Spring Airlines logo
    Shanghai Airlines logo
    China Eastern Airlines logo
    China Southern Airlines logo
    China Eastern Airlines logo
    Spring Airlines logo
    +2
  • Via Taiyuan (TYN)China Eastern Airlines the whole way
    Shanghai Airlines logo
    Juneyao Airlines logo
    China Eastern Airlines logo
    +1
    China Eastern Airlines logo
    Shenzhen Airlines logo
    Shandong Airlines logo
    +1
  • Via Xian (XIY)China Eastern Airlines the whole way
    Spring Airlines logo
    Shanghai Airlines logo
    Juneyao Airlines logo
    +1
    Air China logo
    China Southern Airlines logo
    China Eastern Airlines logo
  • Via Tianjin (TSN)Air China, Tianjin Airlines and 1 more the whole way
    Air China logo
    Shanghai Airlines logo
    GS
    +1
    Air China logo
    China Southern Airlines logo
    GS
    +2
  • Via Dalian (DLC)China Eastern Airlines the whole way
    China Eastern Airlines logo
    China Southern Airlines logo
    Hainan Airlines logo
    Air China logo
    +2
  • Via Guangzhou (CAN)Air China, China Southern Airlines and 1 more the whole way
    Spring Airlines logo
    Air China logo
    China Southern Airlines logo
    +4
    Air China logo
    China Southern Airlines logo
    China Eastern Airlines logo
See all 21 in Routes

SHA to WUH: common questions

How many miles does SHA to WUH 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), American AAdvantage (17,500) and Delta SkyMiles (17,500). 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 WUH?

China Eastern Airlines (SkyTeam), China Southern Airlines and Shanghai Airlines fly nonstop from Shanghai (SHA) to Wuhan (WUH).

How far is Shanghai from Wuhan by plane?

Shanghai (SHA) and Wuhan (WUH) are 423 miles (680 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 WUH award flights?

9 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Air France-KLM Flying Blue, Delta SkyMiles, Aeromexico Rewards, China Eastern Eastern Miles, Emirates Skywards, 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 Wuhan?

The most direct connections are through Linyi (LYI), Fuzhou (FOC), Qingdao (TAO), Jinan (TNA) and Jinjiang (JJN). On 17 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Xiamen Airlines through Fuzhou.

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.