Shanghai (PVG) to Lanzhou (LHW) flights
An economy award from Shanghai (PVG) to Lanzhou (LHW) starts at 10,000 miles one way with ANA Mileage Club on Air China, plus taxes and fees from $5. Virgin Atlantic Flying Club charges the same. 5 airlines fly nonstop from Shanghai (PVG) to Lanzhou (LHW): Air China, China Eastern Airlines, Juneyao Airlines, Shanghai Airlines and Spring Airlines. The two airports are 1,105 miles (1,779 km) apart. Air China is in Star Alliance and China Eastern Airlines is in SkyTeam. There are also 52 ways to fly it with one stop, through Qingyang, Zhengzhou and Nanjing and more.
How many miles PVG to LHW 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 |
|---|---|---|
| ANA Mileage ClubOn Air China | 10,000 | $5–30 |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubOn China Eastern Airlines | 10,000 | $35–370 |
| Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerOn Air China | 14,500 | $5–30 |
| Air Canada AeroplanOn Air China | 15,000 | $33–58 |
| Avianca LifeMilesOn Air China | 15,000 | $30–55 |
| EVA Air Infinity MileageLandsOn Air China | 15,000 | $5–30 |
| Turkish Airlines Miles&SmilesOn Air China | 15,000 | $5–70 |
| Qantas Frequent FlyerOn China Eastern Airlines | 16,100 | $25–180 |
| Thai Royal Orchid PlusOn Air China | 17,500 | $5–30 |
| TAP Miles&GoOn Air China | 40,000 | $49.80–424.80 |
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 PVG to LHW
- Air ChinaStar Alliance · bookable with 11 programsWho books it
- China Eastern AirlinesSkyTeam · bookable with 8 programsWho books it
- Juneyao AirlinesNot in an alliance · bookable with 1 programWho books it
- Shanghai AirlinesNot in an alliance
- Spring AirlinesNot in an alliance
Book PVG to LHW with points
Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.
- Air Canada AeroplanBooks Air China, Juneyao Airlines
- Aeromexico RewardsBooks China Eastern Airlines
- Air France-KLM Flying BlueBooks China Eastern Airlines
- Air New Zealand AirpointsBooks Air China
- ANA Mileage ClubBooks Air China
- Avianca LifeMilesBooks Air China
- China Eastern Eastern MilesBooks China Eastern Airlines
- Delta SkyMilesBooks China Eastern Airlines
- EVA Air Infinity MileageLandsBooks Air China
- Garuda Indonesia GarudaMilesBooks China Eastern Airlines
- Korean Air SKYPASSBooks China Eastern Airlines
- Lufthansa Miles & MoreBooks Air China
- SAS EuroBonusBooks China Eastern Airlines
- Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerBooks Air China
- TAP Miles&GoBooks Air China
- Thai Royal Orchid PlusBooks Air China
- Turkish Airlines Miles&SmilesBooks Air China
- United MileagePlusBooks Air China
- Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubBooks China Eastern Airlines
PVG to LHW with one stop
52 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Qingyang (IQN)Juneyao Airlines the whole wayGSDZ+3
- Via Zhengzhou (CGO)China Eastern Airlines the whole way
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UQ - Via Nanjing (NKG)China Eastern Airlines the whole way+3
- Via Hefei (HFE)China Eastern Airlines the whole way
- Via Shiyan (WDS)Spring Airlines the whole way
- Via Hangzhou (HGH)China Eastern Airlines the whole way3U+4
- Via Longan (LNL)Juneyao Airlines the whole wayG5+1
- Via Wuhan (WUH)China Southern Airlines and China Eastern Airlines the whole way+1
- Via Taiyuan (TYN)China Eastern Airlines the whole way3U+1
- Via Yulin (UYN)China United Airlines the whole wayKNKN
- Via Ningbo (NGB)Shanghai Airlines, then Spring Airlines
- Via Yichang (YIH)Shanghai Airlines, China Eastern Airlines and 1 more, then Donghai AirlinesGSDZ
- Via Shashi (SHS)China Eastern Airlines, then Loong AirGJ
- Via Jinan (TNA)China Eastern Airlines and Shandong Airlines the whole way
- Via Shijiazhuang (SJW)Hebei Airlines, Spring Airlines and 1 more the whole wayKN
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PVG to LHW: common questions
How many miles does PVG to LHW cost?
In economy it starts at 10,000 miles one way with ANA Mileage Club on Air China, plus taxes and fees from $5. Next cheapest: Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (10,000), Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer (14,500) and Air Canada Aeroplan (15,000). 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 LHW?
Air China (Star Alliance), China Eastern Airlines (SkyTeam), Juneyao Airlines, Shanghai Airlines and Spring Airlines fly nonstop from Shanghai (PVG) to Lanzhou (LHW).
How far is Shanghai from Lanzhou by plane?
Shanghai (PVG) and Lanzhou (LHW) are 1,105 miles (1,779 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 LHW award flights?
19 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Air Canada Aeroplan, Aeromexico Rewards, 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 Lanzhou?
The most direct connections are through Qingyang (IQN), Zhengzhou (CGO), Nanjing (NKG), Hefei (HFE) and Shiyan (WDS). On 39 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Juneyao Airlines through Qingyang.
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.