Nanjing (NKG) to Shanghai (PVG) flights
An economy award from Nanjing (NKG) to Shanghai (PVG) starts at 5,500 miles one way with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club on China Eastern Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $35. One airline flies nonstop from Nanjing (NKG) to Shanghai (PVG): China Eastern Airlines. The two airports are 178 miles (286 km) apart. China Eastern Airlines is in SkyTeam. There are also 14 ways to fly it with one stop, through Qingdao, Jeju and Fuzhou and more.
How many miles NKG to PVG 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 | 5,500 | $35–370 |
| Qantas Frequent FlyerOn China Eastern Airlines | 11,500 | $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.
Compare every program in the Award Flight PricerAirlines flying nonstop from NKG to PVG
- China Eastern AirlinesSkyTeam · bookable with 8 programsWho books it
Book NKG to PVG 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
NKG to PVG with one stop
14 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Qingdao (TAO)Shandong Airlines the whole way
+2 - Via Jeju (CJU)Juneyao Airlines and Spring Airlines the whole way
+2 - Via Fuzhou (FOC)China Eastern Airlines the whole way
- Via Weihai (WEH)China Eastern Airlines and Spring Airlines the whole way
GS+2 - Via Yantai (YNT)Shandong Airlines, then China Eastern Airlines, Shanghai Airlines and 1 more
- Via Taipei (TPE)China Eastern Airlines the whole way
+4
- Via Nanyang (NNY)Jiangxi Airlines, then China Southern Airlines
- Via Ruijin (JRJ)Lucky Air, then China Eastern Airlines8L
- Via Jinjiang (JJN)Xiamen Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines and 1 more, then Spring Airlines and China Eastern AirlinesPN
- Via Changsha (CSX)Hainan Airlines the whole way
+1+1 - Via Xiamen (XMN)Juneyao Airlines, China Eastern Airlines and 1 more the whole way+2+2
- Via Ganzhou (KOW)Lucky Air, then China Eastern Airlines8L
- Via Dalian (DLC)China Southern Airlines, Juneyao Airlines and 1 more the whole way+2+4
- Via Seoul (ICN)China Eastern Airlines, Asiana Airlines and 1 more the whole way
+4
NKG to PVG: common questions
How many miles does NKG to PVG 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 NKG to PVG?
China Eastern Airlines (SkyTeam) flies nonstop from Nanjing (NKG) to Shanghai (PVG).
How far is Nanjing from Shanghai by plane?
Nanjing (NKG) and Shanghai (PVG) are 178 miles (286 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
Which points programs can book NKG to PVG 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 Nanjing and Shanghai?
The most direct connections are through Qingdao (TAO), Jeju (CJU), Fuzhou (FOC), Weihai (WEH) and Yantai (YNT). On 9 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Shandong Airlines through Qingdao.
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.