China Β· 492 miles (791 km)

Zhengzhou (CGO) to Shanghai (SHA) flights

Virgin Atlantic Flying Club logo
5,500 milesCheapest economy award, one way, with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club

An economy award from Zhengzhou (CGO) 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. 2 airlines fly nonstop from Zhengzhou (CGO) to Shanghai (SHA): China Eastern Airlines and Shanghai Airlines. The two airports are 492 miles (791 km) apart. China Eastern Airlines is in SkyTeam. There are also 14 ways to fly it with one stop, through Qingdao, Nanchang and Dongying and more.

How many miles CGO 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.

ProgramEconomyTaxes and fees
Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubOn China Eastern Airlines5,500$35–370
Qantas Frequent FlyerOn China Eastern Airlines11,500$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.

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Airlines flying nonstop from CGO to SHA

  • China Eastern Airlines logo
    China Eastern AirlinesSkyTeam Β· bookable with 8 programsWho books it
  • Shanghai Airlines logo
    Shanghai AirlinesNot in an alliance

Book CGO to SHA with points

Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.

CGO to SHA with one stop

14 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.

  • Via Qingdao (TAO)Qingdao Airlines, then Shanghai Airlines, China Eastern Airlines and 2 more
    QW
    Shanghai Airlines logo
    China Eastern Airlines logo
    Shandong Airlines logo
    +1
  • Via Nanchang (KHN)China Eastern Airlines the whole way
    Jiangxi Airlines logo
    China Eastern Airlines logo
    Shanghai Airlines logo
    China Eastern Airlines logo
  • Via Dongying (DOY)Gestair, then Spring Airlines
    G5
    Spring Airlines logo
  • Via Yantai (YNT)China Eastern Airlines the whole way
    China Eastern Airlines logo
    Shanghai Airlines logo
    China Eastern Airlines logo
    Shandong Airlines logo
  • Via Dalian (DLC)Hainan Airlines, Xiamen Airlines and 5 more, then China Eastern Airlines
    Hainan Airlines logo
    Xiamen Airlines logo
    China Southern Airlines logo
    +4
    China Eastern Airlines logo
  • Via Fuzhou (FOC)Xiamen Airlines the whole way
    China Southern Airlines logo
    FU
    Xiamen Airlines logo
    +2
    Shanghai Airlines logo
    Xiamen Airlines logo
    China Eastern Airlines logo
  • Via Beijing (PEK)Air China the whole way
    Air China logo
    Air China logo
    Hainan Airlines logo
    China Eastern Airlines logo
    +1
  • Via Datong (DAT)Donghai Airlines, then Juneyao Airlines
    DZ
    Juneyao Airlines logo
  • Via Ganzhou (KOW)West Air (China), then China Eastern Airlines
    PN
    China Eastern Airlines logo
  • Via Jinjiang (JJN)Xiamen Airlines the whole way
    Xiamen Airlines logo
    PN
    Shenzhen Airlines logo
    +1
    Spring Airlines logo
    Xiamen Airlines logo
    China Eastern Airlines logo
    +1
  • Via Xiamen (XMN)Xiamen Airlines, Shandong Airlines and 1 more the whole way
    China Southern Airlines logo
    Xiamen Airlines logo
    Shandong Airlines logo
    +5
    Spring Airlines logo
    Shanghai Airlines logo
    Juneyao Airlines logo
    +3
  • Via Hohhot (HET)Xiamen Airlines the whole way
    China Southern Airlines logo
    GS
    Hainan Airlines logo
    +4
    Shanghai Airlines logo
    China Eastern Airlines logo
    Xiamen Airlines logo
  • Via Jieyang (SWA)China Southern Airlines, West Air (China) and 1 more, then Spring Airlines, Shanghai Airlines and 1 more
    China Southern Airlines logo
    PN
    3U
    Spring Airlines logo
    Shanghai Airlines logo
    China Eastern Airlines logo
  • Via Chongqing (CKG)Shandong Airlines the whole way
    3U
    China Southern Airlines logo
    PN
    +2
    Spring Airlines logo
    Air China logo
    Shanghai Airlines logo
    +4

CGO to SHA: common questions

How many miles does CGO 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: Qantas Frequent Flyer (11,500). 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 CGO to SHA?

China Eastern Airlines (SkyTeam) and Shanghai Airlines fly nonstop from Zhengzhou (CGO) to Shanghai (SHA).

How far is Zhengzhou from Shanghai by plane?

Zhengzhou (CGO) and Shanghai (SHA) are 492 miles (791 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.

Which points programs can book CGO 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 Zhengzhou and Shanghai?

The most direct connections are through Qingdao (TAO), Nanchang (KHN), Dongying (DOY), Yantai (YNT) and Dalian (DLC). On 8 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example China Eastern Airlines through Nanchang.

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.