Shenzhen (SZX) to Shanghai (SHA) flights
An economy award from Shenzhen (SZX) to Shanghai (SHA) starts at 7,000 miles one way with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club on Xiamen Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $35. 7 airlines fly nonstop from Shenzhen (SZX) to Shanghai (SHA): China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines, Juneyao Airlines, Shanghai Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Spring Airlines and Xiamen Airlines. The two airports are 751 miles (1,208 km) apart. China Eastern Airlines and Xiamen Airlines are in SkyTeam. There are also 18 ways to fly it with one stop, through Nanchang, Yichun and Wuhan and more.
How many miles SZX to SHA 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 Xiamen Airlines | 7,000 | $35–370 |
| Air Canada AeroplanOn Juneyao Airlines | 8,000 | $33–58 |
| Qatar Airways Privilege ClubOn Xiamen Airlines | 9,000 | $5–30 |
| ANA Mileage ClubOn Shenzhen Airlines | 10,000 | $25–430 |
| Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerOn Shenzhen Airlines | 14,500 | $25–430 |
| Avianca LifeMilesOn Shenzhen Airlines | 15,000 | $30–55 |
| EVA Air Infinity MileageLandsOn Shenzhen Airlines | 15,000 | $25–430 |
| Turkish Airlines Miles&SmilesOn Shenzhen Airlines | 15,000 | $5–70 |
| Qantas Frequent FlyerOn China Eastern Airlines | 16,100 | $25–180 |
| American AAdvantageOn China Southern Airlines | 17,500 | $5–30 |
| Delta SkyMilesOn China Southern Airlines | 17,500 | $45–230 |
| Thai Royal Orchid PlusOn Shenzhen Airlines | 25,000 | $25–430 |
Business and first class prices, and 1 more programs, 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 SZX to SHA
- China Eastern AirlinesSkyTeam · bookable with 8 programsWho books it
- China Southern AirlinesNot in an alliance · bookable with 3 programsWho books it
- Juneyao AirlinesNot in an alliance · bookable with 1 programWho books it
- Shanghai AirlinesNot in an alliance
- Shenzhen AirlinesNot in an alliance
- Spring AirlinesNot in an alliance
- Xiamen AirlinesSkyTeam · bookable with 8 programsWho books it
Book SZX to SHA with points
Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.
- Air France-KLM Flying BlueBooks China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines, Xiamen Airlines
- Delta SkyMilesBooks China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines, Xiamen Airlines
- Aeromexico RewardsBooks China Eastern Airlines, Xiamen Airlines
- China Eastern Eastern MilesBooks China Eastern Airlines, Xiamen Airlines
- Garuda Indonesia GarudaMilesBooks China Eastern Airlines, Xiamen Airlines
- Korean Air SKYPASSBooks China Eastern Airlines, Xiamen Airlines
- SAS EuroBonusBooks China Eastern Airlines, Xiamen Airlines
- Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubBooks China Eastern Airlines, Xiamen Airlines
- Air Canada AeroplanBooks Juneyao Airlines
- Emirates SkywardsBooks China Southern Airlines
SZX to SHA with one stop
18 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Nanchang (KHN)Shenzhen Airlines, then Shanghai Airlines and China Eastern Airlines
- Via Yichun (YIC)Shenzhen Airlines, then Lucky Air8L
- Via Wuhan (WUH)China Southern Airlines and China Eastern Airlines the whole way
+3 - Via Changde (CGD)China Southern Airlines, then Spring Airlines
- Via Xiangyang (XFN)Shenzhen Airlines, then Juneyao Airlines
- Via Linyi (LYI)Shenzhen Airlines, then China Eastern Airlines
- Via Zhengzhou (CGO)China Southern Airlines, Donghai Airlines and 5 more, then Shanghai Airlines and China Eastern AirlinesDZ+4
- Via Haikou (HAK)Hainan Airlines the whole wayDZ+2
- Via Nanning (NNG)Shenzhen Airlines, then China Southern Airlines, Shanghai Airlines and 1 more
- Via Qingdao (TAO)Shandong Airlines the whole way
+1+1 - Via Guiyang (KWE)China Southern Airlines the whole wayY8+2+2
- Via Jinan (TNA)Shandong Airlines the whole wayPN+3
- Via Dongying (DOY)Spring Airlines the whole way
- Via Chongqing (CKG)Spring Airlines, Air China and 2 more the whole way3U+9+4
- Via Yantai (YNT)Shenzhen Airlines, then Shanghai Airlines, China Eastern Airlines and 1 more
SZX to SHA: common questions
How many miles does SZX to SHA cost?
In economy it starts at 7,000 miles one way with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club on Xiamen Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $35. Next cheapest: Air Canada Aeroplan (8,000), Qatar Airways Privilege Club (9,000) and ANA Mileage Club (10,000). 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 SZX to SHA?
China Eastern Airlines (SkyTeam), China Southern Airlines, Juneyao Airlines, Shanghai Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Spring Airlines and Xiamen Airlines (SkyTeam) fly nonstop from Shenzhen (SZX) to Shanghai (SHA).
How far is Shenzhen from Shanghai by plane?
Shenzhen (SZX) and Shanghai (SHA) are 751 miles (1,208 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
Which points programs can book SZX to SHA award flights?
10 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Air France-KLM Flying Blue, Delta SkyMiles, Aeromexico Rewards, China Eastern Eastern Miles, Garuda Indonesia GarudaMiles, Korean Air SKYPASS, SAS EuroBonus, Virgin Atlantic Flying Club and 2 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.
Where can I connect between Shenzhen and Shanghai?
The most direct connections are through Nanchang (KHN), Yichun (YIC), Wuhan (WUH), Changde (CGD) and Xiangyang (XFN). On 9 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example China Southern 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.