Qingdao (TAO) to Shanghai (PVG) flights
An economy award from Qingdao (TAO) to Shanghai (PVG) starts at 5,500 miles one way with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club on China Eastern Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $35. 5 airlines fly nonstop from Qingdao (TAO) to Shanghai (PVG): China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines, Juneyao Airlines, Shandong Airlines and Suparna Airlines. The two airports are 374 miles (602 km) apart. China Eastern Airlines is in SkyTeam. There are also 29 ways to fly it with one stop, through Nanjing, Hangzhou and Ningbo and more.
How many miles TAO to PVG 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 |
| Air Canada AeroplanOn Juneyao Airlines | 8,000 | $33–58 |
| Qantas Frequent FlyerOn China Eastern Airlines | 11,500 | $25–180 |
| Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerOn Juneyao Airlines | 17,000 | $25–430 |
| American AAdvantageOn China Southern Airlines | 17,500 | $5–30 |
| Delta SkyMilesOn China Southern Airlines | 17,500 | $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.
Compare every program in the Award Flight PricerAirlines flying nonstop from TAO to PVG
- 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
- Shandong AirlinesNot in an alliance
- Y8Suparna AirlinesNot in an alliance
Book TAO to PVG 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
- Delta SkyMilesBooks China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines
- Aeromexico RewardsBooks China Eastern Airlines
- Air Canada AeroplanBooks Juneyao Airlines
- China Eastern Eastern MilesBooks China Eastern Airlines
- Emirates SkywardsBooks China Southern 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
TAO to PVG with one stop
29 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Nanjing (NKG)Shandong Airlines, then China Eastern Airlines
- Via Hangzhou (HGH)China Eastern Airlines the whole way
+3 - Via Ningbo (NGB)Hainan Airlines, China Eastern Airlines and 4 more, then Shanghai Airlines
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- Via Hefei (HFE)China Eastern Airlines the whole wayQW+1
- Via Dalian (DLC)China Southern Airlines and China Eastern Airlines the whole way+2
+4 - Via Wenzhou (WNZ)China Eastern Airlines and Juneyao Airlines the whole wayQW+1+1
- Via Seoul (ICN)Korean Air and China Eastern Airlines the whole way
+4+4 - Via Zhengzhou (CGO)Qingdao Airlines, then China Southern Airlines, Shanghai Airlines and 3 moreQW+2
- Via Xinyang (XAI)Lucky Air, then China Eastern Airlines8L
- Via Cheongju (CJJ)Qingdao Airlines, then Eastar Jet, Spring Airlines and 1 moreQWZE
- Via Nanchang (KHN)China Eastern Airlines the whole wayQW+2
- Via Wuhan (WUH)China Southern Airlines and China Eastern Airlines the whole way+3
- Via Daegu (TAE)Qingdao Airlines, then China Eastern AirlinesQW
- Via Changzhi (CIH)Donghai Airlines, then Juneyao AirlinesDZ
- Via Beijing (PEK)Air China the whole way+1
TAO to PVG: common questions
How many miles does TAO to PVG 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: Air Canada Aeroplan (8,000), Qantas Frequent Flyer (11,500) 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 TAO to PVG?
China Eastern Airlines (SkyTeam), China Southern Airlines, Juneyao Airlines, Shandong Airlines and Suparna Airlines fly nonstop from Qingdao (TAO) to Shanghai (PVG).
How far is Qingdao from Shanghai by plane?
Qingdao (TAO) and Shanghai (PVG) are 374 miles (602 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
Which points programs can book TAO to PVG award flights?
10 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Air France-KLM Flying Blue, Delta SkyMiles, Aeromexico Rewards, Air Canada Aeroplan, China Eastern Eastern Miles, Emirates Skywards, Garuda Indonesia GarudaMiles, Korean Air SKYPASS 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 Qingdao and Shanghai?
The most direct connections are through Nanjing (NKG), Hangzhou (HGH), Ningbo (NGB), Hefei (HFE) and Dalian (DLC). On 15 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example China Eastern Airlines through Hangzhou.
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.