Shanghai (SHA) to Zhengzhou (CGO) flights
An economy award from Shanghai (SHA) to Zhengzhou (CGO) 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 Shanghai (SHA) to Zhengzhou (CGO): China Eastern Airlines and Shanghai Airlines. The two airports are 492 miles (791 km) apart. China Eastern Airlines is in SkyTeam. There are also 14 ways to fly it with one stop, through Qingdao, Nanchang and Dongying and more.
How many miles SHA to CGO 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 SHA to CGO
- China Eastern AirlinesSkyTeam · bookable with 8 programsWho books it
- Shanghai AirlinesNot in an alliance
Book SHA to CGO 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
SHA to CGO with one stop
14 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Qingdao (TAO)Shanghai Airlines, China Eastern Airlines and 1 more, then Qingdao Airlines
QW - Via Nanchang (KHN)China Eastern Airlines the whole way
- Via Dongying (DOY)Spring Airlines, then Gestair
G5 - Via Yantai (YNT)China Eastern Airlines the whole way
- Via Dalian (DLC)China Eastern Airlines, then Hainan Airlines, Xiamen Airlines and 5 more
+4
- Via Fuzhou (FOC)Xiamen Airlines the whole wayFU+2
- Via Beijing (PEK)Air China the whole way
- Via Datong (DAT)Juneyao Airlines, then Donghai Airlines
DZ - Via Ganzhou (KOW)China Eastern Airlines, then West Air (China)PN
- Via Jinjiang (JJN)Xiamen Airlines the whole wayPN+2
- Via Xiamen (XMN)Xiamen Airlines, China Eastern Airlines and 1 more the whole way+3+5
- Via Hohhot (HET)Xiamen Airlines the whole wayGS+3
- Via Jieyang (SWA)Spring Airlines, Shanghai Airlines and 1 more, then China Southern Airlines, West Air (China) and 2 morePN3U+1
- Via Chongqing (CKG)Shandong Airlines the whole way+33UPN+2
SHA to CGO: common questions
How many miles does SHA to CGO 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 SHA to CGO?
China Eastern Airlines (SkyTeam) and Shanghai Airlines fly nonstop from Shanghai (SHA) to Zhengzhou (CGO).
How far is Shanghai from Zhengzhou by plane?
Shanghai (SHA) and Zhengzhou (CGO) are 492 miles (791 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
Which points programs can book SHA to CGO 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 Shanghai and Zhengzhou?
The most direct connections are through Qingdao (TAO), Nanchang (KHN), Dongying (DOY), Yantai (YNT) and Dalian (DLC). On 8 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example China Eastern Airlines through Nanchang.
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.