China Β· 362 miles (583 km)

Nanchang (KHN) to Shanghai (SHA) flights

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

An economy award from Nanchang (KHN) 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 Nanchang (KHN) to Shanghai (SHA): China Eastern Airlines and Shanghai Airlines. The two airports are 362 miles (583 km) apart. China Eastern Airlines is in SkyTeam. There are also 12 ways to fly it with one stop, through Linyi, Xiamen and Zhengzhou and more.

How many miles KHN 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 KHN 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 KHN to SHA with points

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

KHN to SHA with one stop

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

  • Via Linyi (LYI)Shenzhen Airlines, then China Eastern Airlines
    Shenzhen Airlines logo
    China Eastern Airlines logo
  • Via Xiamen (XMN)Jiangxi Airlines, then Spring Airlines, Shanghai Airlines and 4 more
    Jiangxi Airlines logo
    Spring Airlines logo
    Shanghai Airlines logo
    Juneyao Airlines logo
    +3
  • Via Zhengzhou (CGO)China Eastern Airlines the whole way
    Jiangxi Airlines logo
    China Eastern Airlines logo
    Shanghai Airlines logo
    China Eastern Airlines logo
  • Via Qingdao (TAO)China Eastern Airlines and Shandong Airlines the whole way
    China Eastern Airlines logo
    QW
    Jiangxi Airlines logo
    +2
    Shanghai Airlines logo
    China Eastern Airlines logo
    Shandong Airlines logo
    +1
  • Via Jinan (TNA)China Eastern Airlines and Shandong Airlines the whole way
    China Eastern Airlines logo
    Jiangxi Airlines logo
    Shandong Airlines logo
    China Eastern Airlines logo
    Shandong Airlines logo
  • Via Dongying (DOY)Beijing Capital Airlines, then Spring Airlines
    Beijing Capital Airlines logo
    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 Guangzhou (CAN)China Southern Airlines and China Eastern Airlines the whole way
    China Southern Airlines logo
    China Eastern Airlines logo
    Spring Airlines logo
    Air China logo
    China Southern Airlines logo
    +4
  • Via Shenzhen (SZX)Shenzhen Airlines the whole way
    Shenzhen Airlines logo
    Spring Airlines logo
    China Southern Airlines logo
    Shanghai Airlines logo
    +4
  • Via Guilin (KWL)China Eastern Airlines the whole way
    China Eastern Airlines logo
    Shanghai Airlines logo
    China Eastern Airlines logo
  • Via Macau (MFM)China Eastern Airlines the whole way
    China Eastern Airlines logo
    Shanghai Airlines logo
    China Eastern Airlines logo
    Air Macau logo
  • Via Shijiazhuang (SJW)Jiangxi Airlines, then Spring Airlines and Hebei Airlines
    Jiangxi Airlines logo
    Spring Airlines logo
    Hebei Airlines logo

KHN to SHA: common questions

How many miles does KHN 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 KHN to SHA?

China Eastern Airlines (SkyTeam) and Shanghai Airlines fly nonstop from Nanchang (KHN) to Shanghai (SHA).

How far is Nanchang from Shanghai by plane?

Nanchang (KHN) and Shanghai (SHA) are 362 miles (583 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.

Which points programs can book KHN 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 Nanchang and Shanghai?

The most direct connections are through Linyi (LYI), Xiamen (XMN), Zhengzhou (CGO), Qingdao (TAO) and Jinan (TNA). On 8 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example China Eastern Airlines through Zhengzhou.

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.