Hohhot (HET) to Shanghai (SHA) flights
An economy award from Hohhot (HET) 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. 3 airlines fly nonstop from Hohhot (HET) to Shanghai (SHA): China Eastern Airlines, Shanghai Airlines and Xiamen Airlines. The two airports are 852 miles (1,371 km) apart. China Eastern Airlines and Xiamen Airlines are in SkyTeam. There are also 19 ways to fly it with one stop, through Shijiazhuang, Jinan and Qingdao and more.
How many miles HET 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 | $35–370 |
| Qatar Airways Privilege ClubOn Xiamen Airlines | 9,000 | $5–30 |
| Qantas Frequent FlyerOn China Eastern Airlines | 16,100 | $25–180 |
| Delta SkyMilesOn Xiamen 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 HET to SHA
- China Eastern AirlinesSkyTeam · bookable with 8 programsWho books it
- Shanghai AirlinesNot in an alliance
- Xiamen AirlinesSkyTeam · bookable with 8 programsWho books it
Book HET 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, Xiamen Airlines
- Air France-KLM Flying BlueBooks China Eastern Airlines, Xiamen Airlines
- China Eastern Eastern MilesBooks China Eastern Airlines, Xiamen Airlines
- Delta SkyMilesBooks China Eastern Airlines, Xiamen Airlines
- Garuda Indonesia GarudaMilesBooks China Eastern Airlines, Xiamen Airlines
- Korean Air SKYPASSBooks China Eastern Airlines, Xiamen Airlines
- SAS EuroBonusBooks China Eastern Airlines, Xiamen Airlines
- Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubBooks China Eastern Airlines, Xiamen Airlines
HET to SHA with one stop
19 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Shijiazhuang (SJW)Hebei Airlines the whole way
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- Via Jinan (TNA)Shandong Airlines the whole way
G5 - Via Qingdao (TAO)China Eastern Airlines and Shandong Airlines the whole way
+2+1 - Via Tianjin (TSN)Air China and Tianjin Airlines the whole wayGSGS+1
- Via Beijing (PEK)Air China the whole way
+1 - Via Zhengzhou (CGO)China Southern Airlines, Tianjin Airlines and 4 more, then Shanghai Airlines and China Eastern AirlinesGS+3
- Via Yantai (YNT)Shandong Airlines and China Eastern Airlines the whole way
- Via Dalian (DLC)Tianjin Airlines, Hainan Airlines and 1 more, then China Eastern AirlinesGS
- Via Wuhan (WUH)China Southern Airlines the whole way
- Via Nanchang (KHN)China Eastern Airlines the whole way
- Via Xian (XIY)China Eastern Airlines the whole wayG5GS+2+1
- Via Yinchuan (INC)Air China, then China Eastern Airlines and Shanghai Airlines
- Via Shenyang (SHE)China Southern Airlines, Ruili Airlines and 2 more, then Shanghai Airlines and China Eastern AirlinesDR+1
- Via Changsha (CSX)China Southern Airlines the whole wayQW+1
- Via Lanzhou (LHW)China Eastern Airlines and Spring Airlines the whole way
HET to SHA: common questions
How many miles does HET 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: Qatar Airways Privilege Club (9,000), Qantas Frequent Flyer (16,100) and Delta SkyMiles (17,500). 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 HET to SHA?
China Eastern Airlines (SkyTeam), Shanghai Airlines and Xiamen Airlines (SkyTeam) fly nonstop from Hohhot (HET) to Shanghai (SHA).
How far is Hohhot from Shanghai by plane?
Hohhot (HET) and Shanghai (SHA) are 852 miles (1,371 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
Which points programs can book HET 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 Hohhot and Shanghai?
The most direct connections are through Shijiazhuang (SJW), Jinan (TNA), Qingdao (TAO), Tianjin (TSN) and Beijing (PEK). On 13 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Hebei Airlines through Shijiazhuang.
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.