Shanghai (SHA) to Lanzhou (LHW) flights
An economy award from Shanghai (SHA) to Lanzhou (LHW) starts at 10,000 miles one way with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club on China Eastern Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $35. 3 airlines fly nonstop from Shanghai (SHA) to Lanzhou (LHW): China Eastern Airlines, Shanghai Airlines and Spring Airlines. The two airports are 1,079 miles (1,736 km) apart. China Eastern Airlines is in SkyTeam. There are also 32 ways to fly it with one stop, through Zhengzhou, Xiangyang and Wuhan and more.
How many miles SHA 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubOn China Eastern Airlines | 10,000 | $35–370 |
| Qantas Frequent FlyerOn China Eastern Airlines | 16,100 | $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 LHW
- China Eastern AirlinesSkyTeam · bookable with 8 programsWho books it
- Shanghai AirlinesNot in an alliance
- Spring AirlinesNot in an alliance
Book SHA to LHW 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 LHW with one stop
32 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Zhengzhou (CGO)China Eastern Airlines the whole way
UQ - Via Xiangyang (XFN)Juneyao Airlines, then Loong Air
GJ - Via Wuhan (WUH)China Eastern Airlines and China Southern Airlines the whole way
+1 - Via Taiyuan (TYN)China Eastern Airlines the whole way+13U+1
- Via Jinan (TNA)China Eastern Airlines and Shandong Airlines the whole way
- Via Shijiazhuang (SJW)Spring Airlines and Hebei Airlines the whole way
- Via Nanchang (KHN)China Eastern Airlines the whole wayA6
- Via Qingdao (TAO)China Eastern Airlines and Shandong Airlines the whole wayQW
- Via Changsha (CSX)China Eastern Airlines the whole way+1
UQ+4 - Via Tianjin (TSN)Air China and China Eastern Airlines the whole way
GS+13U+2 - Via Beijing (PKX)China United Airlines, China Eastern Airlines and 1 more the whole wayKN+1+2
- Via Chongqing (CKG)Spring Airlines the whole way+33UG5
- Via Hohhot (HET)China Eastern Airlines the whole way
- Via Yantai (YNT)China Eastern Airlines and Shandong Airlines the whole way
- Via Beijing (PEK)Air China and Hainan Airlines the whole way
SHA to LHW: common questions
How many miles does SHA to LHW cost?
In economy it starts at 10,000 miles one way with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club on China Eastern Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $35. Next cheapest: Qantas Frequent Flyer (16,100). 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 LHW?
China Eastern Airlines (SkyTeam), Shanghai Airlines and Spring Airlines fly nonstop from Shanghai (SHA) to Lanzhou (LHW).
How far is Shanghai from Lanzhou by plane?
Shanghai (SHA) and Lanzhou (LHW) are 1,079 miles (1,736 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 LHW 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 Lanzhou?
The most direct connections are through Zhengzhou (CGO), Xiangyang (XFN), Wuhan (WUH), Taiyuan (TYN) and Jinan (TNA). On 28 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example China Eastern Airlines through Zhengzhou.
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.