China to India Β· 2,667 miles (4,292 km)

Shanghai (PVG) to Delhi (DEL) flights

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15,500 milesCheapest economy award, one way, with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club

An economy award from Shanghai (PVG) to Delhi (DEL) starts at 15,500 miles one way with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club on China Eastern Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $43.50. 2 airlines fly nonstop from Shanghai (PVG) to Delhi (DEL): Air India and China Eastern Airlines. The two airports are 2,667 miles (4,292 km) apart. Air India is in Star Alliance and China Eastern Airlines is in SkyTeam. There are also 22 ways to fly it with one stop, through Kathmandu, Kolkata and Guangzhou and more.

How many miles PVG to DEL 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 Airlines15,500$43.50–360
ANA Mileage ClubOn Air India18,000$93.50–420
Thai Royal Orchid PlusOn Air India25,000$33.50–420
Qantas Frequent FlyerOn China Eastern Airlines28,200$33.50–170
Avianca LifeMilesOn Air India30,000$38.50–45
Air Canada AeroplanOn Air India40,000$41.50–48
EVA Air Infinity MileageLandsOn Air India40,000$33.50–420
TAP Miles&GoOn Air India40,000$58.30–414.80
Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerOn Air India45,500$33.50–420
Turkish Airlines Miles&SmilesOn Air India55,000$33.50–320

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 Pricer

Airlines flying nonstop from PVG to DEL

  • Air India logo
    Air IndiaStar Alliance Β· bookable with 11 programsWho books it
  • China Eastern Airlines logo
    China Eastern AirlinesSkyTeam Β· bookable with 8 programsWho books it

Book PVG to DEL with points

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

PVG to DEL with one stop

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

  • Via Kathmandu (KTM)Himalaya Airlines, then IndiGo, Air India and 1 more
    H9
    IndiGo logo
    Air India logo
    RA
  • Via Kolkata (CCU)IndiGo the whole way
    IndiGo logo
    IndiGo logo
    Air India logo
    SG
    +1
  • Via Guangzhou (CAN)China Southern Airlines the whole way
    Air China logo
    China Southern Airlines logo
    Shanghai Airlines logo
    +5
    China Southern Airlines logo
    IndiGo logo
  • Via Beijing (PEK)Air China the whole way
    Air China logo
    Hainan Airlines logo
    China Eastern Airlines logo
    +1
    Air China logo
  • Via Hanoi (HAN)Vietnam Airlines and VietJet Air the whole way
    Vietnam Airlines logo
    China Eastern Airlines logo
    Air China logo
    +2
    VietJet Air logo
    Air India logo
    IndiGo logo
    +1
  • Via Hong Kong (HKG)Cathay Pacific the whole way
    Spring Airlines logo
    Cathay Pacific logo
    Shanghai Airlines logo
    +3
    Air India logo
    Cathay Pacific logo
    IndiGo logo
  • Via Taipei (TPE)EVA Air the whole way
    Spring Airlines logo
    EVA Air logo
    Air China logo
    +4
    EVA Air logo
  • Via Seoul (ICN)Korean Air the whole way
    Spring Airlines logo
    China Southern Airlines logo
    Shanghai Airlines logo
    +4
    Korean Air logo
    Air India logo
  • Via Almaty (ALA)Air Astana the whole way
    China Eastern Airlines logo
    Air Astana logo
    Air Astana logo
  • Via Bangkok (DMK)Thai Lion Air the whole way
    Thai Lion Air logo
    Thai AirAsia X logo
    Thai Lion Air logo
  • Via Bangkok (BKK)Thai Airways International the whole way
    Spring Airlines logo
    Air China logo
    Shanghai Airlines logo
    +4
    Air India logo
    SG
    Thai Airways International logo
    +1
  • Via Phnom Penh (KTI)Spring Airlines and China Eastern Airlines, then Air Cambodia
    Spring Airlines logo
    China Eastern Airlines logo
    K6
  • Via Tashkent (TAS)China Eastern Airlines, then Uzbekistan Airways, Centrum Air and 2 more
    China Eastern Airlines logo
    HY
    C6
    HH
    +1
  • Via Ho Chi Minh City (SGN)Vietnam Airlines and VietJet Air the whole way
    China Southern Airlines logo
    China Eastern Airlines logo
    Vietnam Airlines logo
    +3
    VietJet Air logo
    Vietnam Airlines logo
    Air India logo
  • Via Manila (MNL)Cebu Pacific Air, China Eastern Airlines and 2 more, then Air India
    Cebu Pacific Air logo
    China Eastern Airlines logo
    Philippine Airlines logo
    +1
    Air India logo
See all 22 in Routes

PVG to DEL: common questions

How many miles does PVG to DEL cost?

In economy it starts at 15,500 miles one way with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club on China Eastern Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $43.50. Next cheapest: ANA Mileage Club (18,000), Thai Royal Orchid Plus (25,000) and Qantas Frequent Flyer (28,200). 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 PVG to DEL?

Air India (Star Alliance) and China Eastern Airlines (SkyTeam) fly nonstop from Shanghai (PVG) to Delhi (DEL).

How far is Shanghai from Delhi by plane?

Shanghai (PVG) and Delhi (DEL) are 2,667 miles (4,292 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.

Which points programs can book PVG to DEL award flights?

19 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Aeromexico Rewards, Air Canada Aeroplan, Air France-KLM Flying Blue, Air New Zealand Airpoints, ANA Mileage Club, Avianca LifeMiles, China Eastern Eastern Miles, Delta SkyMiles and 11 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.

Where can I connect between Shanghai and Delhi?

The most direct connections are through Kathmandu (KTM), Kolkata (CCU), Guangzhou (CAN), Beijing (PEK) and Hanoi (HAN). On 15 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example IndiGo through Kolkata.

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.