Tengchong (TCZ) to Shanghai (SHA) flights
An economy award from Tengchong (TCZ) to Shanghai (SHA) starts at 10,000 miles one way with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club on China Eastern Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $35. One airline flies nonstop from Tengchong (TCZ) to Shanghai (SHA): China Eastern Airlines. The two airports are 1,455 miles (2,342 km) apart. China Eastern Airlines is in SkyTeam. There are also 9 ways to fly it with one stop, through Wuhan, Changsha and Lijiang and more.
How many miles TCZ 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 | 10,000 | $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 TCZ to SHA
- China Eastern AirlinesSkyTeam · bookable with 8 programsWho books it
Book TCZ 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 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
TCZ to SHA with one stop
9 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Wuhan (WUH)Lucky Air, then Shanghai Airlines, China Eastern Airlines and 1 more8L
- Via Changsha (CSX)Kunming Airlines, then Shanghai Airlines, Juneyao Airlines and 2 more
+1 - Via Lijiang (LJG)Tibet Airlines, then China Eastern Airlines
- Via Kunming (KMG)Lucky Air and China Eastern Airlines the whole way8L
+2 - Via Chongqing (CKG)Kunming Airlines and Tibet Airlines, then Spring Airlines, Air China and 5 more
+4 - Via Chengdu (TFU)China Eastern Airlines the whole way3U
- Via Xian (XIY)Kunming Airlines, then Spring Airlines, Shanghai Airlines and 2 more+1
- Via Jinghong (JHG)Lucky Air, then China Eastern Airlines and Juneyao Airlines8L
- Via Guangzhou (CAN)China Southern Airlines the whole way+4
TCZ to SHA: common questions
How many miles does TCZ to SHA cost?
In economy it starts at 10,000 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 TCZ to SHA?
China Eastern Airlines (SkyTeam) flies nonstop from Tengchong (TCZ) to Shanghai (SHA).
How far is Tengchong from Shanghai by plane?
Tengchong (TCZ) and Shanghai (SHA) are 1,455 miles (2,342 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
Which points programs can book TCZ to SHA 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 Tengchong and Shanghai?
The most direct connections are through Wuhan (WUH), Changsha (CSX), Lijiang (LJG), Kunming (KMG) and Chongqing (CKG). On 3 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Lucky Air through Kunming.
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.