Shanghai (SHA) to Yining (YIN) flights
An economy award from Shanghai (SHA) to Yining (YIN) starts at 15,500 miles one way with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club on China Eastern Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $35. One airline flies nonstop from Shanghai (SHA) to Yining (YIN): China Eastern Airlines. The two airports are 2,333 miles (3,755 km) apart. China Eastern Airlines is in SkyTeam. There are also 18 ways to fly it with one stop, through Yinchuan, Zhengzhou and Urumqi and more.
How many miles SHA to YIN 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 | 15,500 | $35–370 |
| Qantas Frequent FlyerOn China Eastern Airlines | 23,000 | $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 YIN
- China Eastern AirlinesSkyTeam · bookable with 8 programsWho books it
Book SHA to YIN 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 YIN with one stop
18 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Yinchuan (INC)China Eastern Airlines and Shanghai Airlines, then Beijing Capital Airlines
- Via Zhengzhou (CGO)Shanghai Airlines and China Eastern Airlines, then China Southern Airlines, Spring Airlines and 1 more
UQ - Via Urumqi (URC)China Southern Airlines and China Eastern Airlines the whole way+3
GS - Via Lanzhou (LHW)Spring Airlines the whole wayQW
- Via Korla (KRL)China Eastern Airlines, then GestairG5
- Via Xian (XIY)Spring Airlines and China Eastern Airlines the whole way+1
- Via Shijiazhuang (SJW)Spring Airlines the whole way
- Via Jinan (TNA)China Eastern Airlines and Shandong Airlines, then Chengdu Airlines
EU - Via Wuhan (WUH)Shanghai Airlines, China Eastern Airlines and 1 more, then Chengdu AirlinesEU
- Via Beijing (PKX)China Southern Airlines the whole wayKN+1
- Via Beijing (PEK)Air China the whole way
- Via Altay (AAT)China Eastern Airlines, then Gestair and Chengdu AirlinesG5EU
- Via Chengdu (CTU)Chengdu Airlines the whole way+23UEU
- Via Chengdu (TFU)Spring Airlines and China Eastern Airlines the whole way+13U+3
- Via Chongqing (CKG)Spring Airlines, Air China and 4 more, then Chongqing Airlines+3OQ
SHA to YIN: common questions
How many miles does SHA to YIN cost?
In economy it starts at 15,500 miles one way with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club on China Eastern Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $35. Next cheapest: Qantas Frequent Flyer (23,000). 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 YIN?
China Eastern Airlines (SkyTeam) flies nonstop from Shanghai (SHA) to Yining (YIN).
How far is Shanghai from Yining by plane?
Shanghai (SHA) and Yining (YIN) are 2,333 miles (3,755 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 YIN 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 Yining?
The most direct connections are through Yinchuan (INC), Zhengzhou (CGO), Urumqi (URC), Lanzhou (LHW) and Korla (KRL). On 10 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example China Southern Airlines through Urumqi.
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.