Qingdao (TAO) to Shanghai (SHA) flights
An economy award from Qingdao (TAO) to Shanghai (SHA) starts at 5,500 miles one way with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club on China Eastern Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $35. 4 airlines fly nonstop from Qingdao (TAO) to Shanghai (SHA): China Eastern Airlines, Juneyao Airlines, Shandong Airlines and Shanghai Airlines. The two airports are 364 miles (586 km) apart. China Eastern Airlines is in SkyTeam. There are also 13 ways to fly it with one stop, through Dalian, Zhengzhou and Nanchang and more.
How many miles TAO 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 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 |
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 SHA
- China Eastern AirlinesSkyTeam · bookable with 8 programsWho books it
- Juneyao AirlinesNot in an alliance · bookable with 1 programWho books it
- Shandong AirlinesNot in an alliance
- Shanghai AirlinesNot in an alliance
Book TAO to SHA 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 Canada AeroplanBooks Juneyao 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
TAO to SHA with one stop
13 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Dalian (DLC)China Eastern Airlines the whole way
+2 - Via Zhengzhou (CGO)Qingdao Airlines, then Shanghai Airlines and China Eastern AirlinesQW
- 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 Beijing (PEK)Air China the whole way+1
- Via Xiangyang (XFN)GX Airlines, then Juneyao AirlinesGX
- Via Sanming (SQJ)China Eastern Airlines the whole way
- Via Taiyuan (TYN)China Eastern Airlines the whole way+1+1
- Via Fuzhou (FOC)Xiamen Airlines and China Eastern Airlines the whole way
QW+2 - Via Shenyang (SHE)China Eastern Airlines the whole wayBK+4
- Via Datong (DAT)China Eastern Airlines, then Juneyao Airlines
- Via Changsha (CSX)China Southern Airlines and China Eastern Airlines the whole wayBK+3+1
- Via Jinjiang (JJN)Xiamen Airlines the whole way
+1
TAO to SHA: common questions
How many miles does TAO to SHA 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 SHA?
China Eastern Airlines (SkyTeam), Juneyao Airlines, Shandong Airlines and Shanghai Airlines fly nonstop from Qingdao (TAO) to Shanghai (SHA).
How far is Qingdao from Shanghai by plane?
Qingdao (TAO) and Shanghai (SHA) are 364 miles (586 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 SHA award flights?
9 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Aeromexico Rewards, Air Canada Aeroplan, Air France-KLM Flying Blue, China Eastern Eastern Miles, Delta SkyMiles, 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 Qingdao and Shanghai?
The most direct connections are through Dalian (DLC), Zhengzhou (CGO), Nanchang (KHN), Wuhan (WUH) and Beijing (PEK). On 10 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example China Eastern Airlines through Dalian.
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.