Changchun (CGQ) to Shanghai (SHA) flights

An economy award from Changchun (CGQ) to Shanghai (SHA) starts at 7,000 miles one way with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club on China Eastern Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $35. One airline flies nonstop from Changchun (CGQ) to Shanghai (SHA): China Eastern Airlines. The two airports are 915 miles (1,473 km) apart. China Eastern Airlines is in SkyTeam. There are also 19 ways to fly it with one stop, through Weihai, Yantai and Qingdao and more.
How many miles CGQ 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 | 7,000 | $35β370 |
| Qantas Frequent FlyerOn China Eastern Airlines | 16,100 | $25β180 |
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 CGQ to SHA
- China Eastern AirlinesSkyTeam Β· bookable with 8 programsWho books it

Book CGQ 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
CGQ to SHA with one stop
19 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Weihai (WEH)China Eastern Airlines the whole wayGJEU+1


- Via Yantai (YNT)Shandong Airlines and China Eastern Airlines the whole wayQW
+1



- Via Qingdao (TAO)Shandong Airlines, Juneyao Airlines and 1 more the whole way

QW+4
+1
- Via Dongying (DOY)Spring Airlines the whole way


- Via Linyi (LYI)Loong Air, then China Eastern AirlinesGJ

- Via Jinan (TNA)China Eastern Airlines and Shandong Airlines the whole way3U
+2


- Via Tianjin (TSN)Air China the whole way
QW

GS+1 - Via Beijing (PKX)China Southern Airlines and China Eastern Airlines the whole way


KN
+2
- Via Beijing (PEK)Air China the whole way


+1
- Via Shijiazhuang (SJW)Spring Airlines the whole way

GS

- Via Zhengzhou (CGO)Shanghai Airlines and China Eastern Airlines the whole way3U
+5


- Via Datong (DAT)9 Air, then Juneyao AirlinesAQ

- Via Taiyuan (TYN)Shandong Airlines, then Shanghai Airlines, Juneyao Airlines and 2 more


+1
- Via Wuhan (WUH)China Southern Airlines and Shanghai Airlines the whole way

GJ+4


- Via Nanchang (KHN)Spring Airlines, then Shanghai Airlines and China Eastern Airlines



CGQ to SHA: common questions
How many miles does CGQ to SHA cost?
In economy it starts at 7,000 miles one way with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club on China Eastern Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $35. Next cheapest: Qantas Frequent Flyer (16,100). 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 CGQ to SHA?
China Eastern Airlines (SkyTeam) flies nonstop from Changchun (CGQ) to Shanghai (SHA).
How far is Changchun from Shanghai by plane?
Changchun (CGQ) and Shanghai (SHA) are 915 miles (1,473 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
Which points programs can book CGQ 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 Changchun and Shanghai?
The most direct connections are through Weihai (WEH), Yantai (YNT), Qingdao (TAO), Dongying (DOY) and Linyi (LYI). On 13 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example China Eastern Airlines through Weihai.
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.
