Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) to Shanghai (PVG) flights
An economy award from Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) to Shanghai (PVG) starts at 11,500 miles one way with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club on China Eastern Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $52. 6 airlines fly nonstop from Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) to Shanghai (PVG): China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines, Juneyao Airlines, Spring Airlines, VietJet Air and Vietnam Airlines. The two airports are 1,706 miles (2,746 km) apart. China Eastern Airlines and Vietnam Airlines are in SkyTeam. There are also 37 ways to fly it with one stop, through Hong Kong, Shenzhen and Hangzhou and more.
How many miles SGN 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 | 11,500 | $52–410 |
| Air Canada AeroplanOn Juneyao Airlines | 15,000 | $50–58 |
| American AAdvantageOn China Southern Airlines | 17,500 | $22–70 |
| ANA Mileage ClubOn Vietnam Airlines | 18,000 | $102–470 |
| Delta SkyMilesOn China Southern Airlines | 22,500 | $62–270 |
| Qantas Frequent FlyerOn China Eastern Airlines | 23,000 | $42–220 |
| SAS EuroBonusOn Vietnam Airlines | 30,000 | $72.40–176.40 |
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 SGN to PVG
- China Eastern AirlinesSkyTeam · bookable with 8 programsWho books it
- China Southern AirlinesNot in an alliance · bookable with 3 programsWho books it
- Juneyao AirlinesNot in an alliance · bookable with 1 programWho books it
- Spring AirlinesNot in an alliance
- VietJet AirNot in an alliance
- Vietnam AirlinesSkyTeam · bookable with 8 programsWho books it
Book SGN to PVG with points
Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.
- Air France-KLM Flying BlueBooks China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines, Vietnam Airlines
- Delta SkyMilesBooks China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines, Vietnam Airlines
- Aeromexico RewardsBooks China Eastern Airlines, Vietnam Airlines
- China Eastern Eastern MilesBooks China Eastern Airlines, Vietnam Airlines
- Garuda Indonesia GarudaMilesBooks China Eastern Airlines, Vietnam Airlines
- Korean Air SKYPASSBooks China Eastern Airlines, Vietnam Airlines
- SAS EuroBonusBooks China Eastern Airlines, Vietnam Airlines
- Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubBooks China Eastern Airlines, Vietnam Airlines
- Air Canada AeroplanBooks Juneyao Airlines
- Emirates SkywardsBooks China Southern Airlines
SGN to PVG with one stop
37 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Hong Kong (HKG)Cathay Pacific the whole way
+1+3
- Via Shenzhen (SZX)China Southern Airlines and Shenzhen Airlines the whole way
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+3
- Via Hangzhou (HGH)China Eastern Airlines the whole way
- Via Xiamen (XMN)Xiamen Airlines, then Shanghai Airlines, Juneyao Airlines and 3 more
+2
- Via Guangzhou (CAN)China Southern Airlines the whole way+1+5
- Via Haikou (HAK)Hainan Airlines the whole way+4
- Via Wenzhou (WNZ)Loong Air, then Air China, Shanghai Airlines and 2 moreGJ+1
- Via Taipei (TPE)EVA Air and China Airlines the whole way
+2+4 - Via Kaohsiung (KHH)VietJet Air and Vietnam Airlines, then Spring Airlines, EVA Air and 2 more+1
- Via Nanjing (NKG)China Eastern Airlines the whole way
- Via Phnom Penh (KTI)Air Cambodia, Qatar Airways and 1 more, then Spring Airlines and China Eastern AirlinesK6
- Via Wuhan (WUH)China Southern Airlines the whole way
- Via Hanoi (HAN)VietJet Air and Vietnam Airlines the whole wayVU+1+2
- Via Phu Quoc (PQC)VietJet Air, Vietnam Airlines and 2 more, then China Eastern AirlinesVU+1
- Via Guiyang (KWE)Colorful GuiZhou Airlines, then Air China, China Southern Airlines and 4 moreGY+3
SGN to PVG: common questions
How many miles does SGN to PVG cost?
In economy it starts at 11,500 miles one way with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club on China Eastern Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $52. Next cheapest: Air Canada Aeroplan (15,000), American AAdvantage (17,500) and ANA Mileage Club (18,000). 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 SGN to PVG?
China Eastern Airlines (SkyTeam), China Southern Airlines, Juneyao Airlines, Spring Airlines, VietJet Air and Vietnam Airlines (SkyTeam) fly nonstop from Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) to Shanghai (PVG).
How far is Ho Chi Minh City from Shanghai by plane?
Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) and Shanghai (PVG) are 1,706 miles (2,746 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
Which points programs can book SGN to PVG award flights?
10 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Air France-KLM Flying Blue, Delta SkyMiles, Aeromexico Rewards, China Eastern Eastern Miles, Garuda Indonesia GarudaMiles, Korean Air SKYPASS, SAS EuroBonus, Virgin Atlantic Flying Club and 2 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.
Where can I connect between Ho Chi Minh City and Shanghai?
The most direct connections are through Hong Kong (HKG), Shenzhen (SZX), Hangzhou (HGH), Xiamen (XMN) and Guangzhou (CAN). On 21 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Cathay Pacific through Hong Kong.
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.