Shanghai (SHA) to Shenzhen (SZX) flights

An economy award from Shanghai (SHA) to Shenzhen (SZX) starts at 7,000 miles one way with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club on Xiamen Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $35. 7 airlines fly nonstop from Shanghai (SHA) to Shenzhen (SZX): China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines, Juneyao Airlines, Shanghai Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Spring Airlines and Xiamen Airlines. The two airports are 751 miles (1,208 km) apart. China Eastern Airlines and Xiamen Airlines are in SkyTeam. There are also 18 ways to fly it with one stop, through Nanchang, Yichun and Wuhan and more.
How many miles SHA to SZX 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 Xiamen Airlines | 7,000 | $35β370 |
| Air Canada AeroplanOn Juneyao Airlines | 8,000 | $33β58 |
| Qatar Airways Privilege ClubOn Xiamen Airlines | 9,000 | $5β30 |
| ANA Mileage ClubOn Shenzhen Airlines | 10,000 | $25β430 |
| Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerOn Shenzhen Airlines | 14,500 | $25β430 |
| Avianca LifeMilesOn Shenzhen Airlines | 15,000 | $30β55 |
| EVA Air Infinity MileageLandsOn Shenzhen Airlines | 15,000 | $25β430 |
| Turkish Airlines Miles&SmilesOn Shenzhen Airlines | 15,000 | $5β70 |
| Qantas Frequent FlyerOn China Eastern Airlines | 16,100 | $25β180 |
| American AAdvantageOn China Southern Airlines | 17,500 | $5β30 |
| Delta SkyMilesOn China Southern Airlines | 17,500 | $45β230 |
| Thai Royal Orchid PlusOn Shenzhen Airlines | 25,000 | $25β430 |
Business and first class prices, and 1 more programs, 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 SZX
- China Eastern AirlinesSkyTeam Β· bookable with 8 programsWho books it

- China Southern AirlinesNot in an alliance Β· bookable with 3 programsWho books it

- Juneyao AirlinesNot in an alliance Β· bookable with 1 programWho books it

- Shanghai AirlinesNot in an alliance

- Shenzhen AirlinesNot in an alliance

- Spring AirlinesNot in an alliance

- Xiamen AirlinesSkyTeam Β· bookable with 8 programsWho books it

Book SHA to SZX 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, Xiamen Airlines
- Delta SkyMilesBooks China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines, Xiamen Airlines
- Aeromexico RewardsBooks China Eastern Airlines, Xiamen Airlines
- China Eastern Eastern MilesBooks China Eastern Airlines, Xiamen Airlines
- Garuda Indonesia GarudaMilesBooks China Eastern Airlines, Xiamen Airlines
- Korean Air SKYPASSBooks China Eastern Airlines, Xiamen Airlines
- SAS EuroBonusBooks China Eastern Airlines, Xiamen Airlines
- Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubBooks China Eastern Airlines, Xiamen Airlines
- Air Canada AeroplanBooks Juneyao Airlines
- Emirates SkywardsBooks China Southern Airlines
SHA to SZX with one stop
18 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Nanchang (KHN)Shanghai Airlines and China Eastern Airlines, then Shenzhen Airlines



- Via Yichun (YIC)Lucky Air, then Shenzhen Airlines8L

- Via Wuhan (WUH)China Eastern Airlines and China Southern Airlines the whole way




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- Via Changde (CGD)Spring Airlines, then China Southern Airlines


- Via Xiangyang (XFN)Juneyao Airlines, then Shenzhen Airlines


- Via Linyi (LYI)China Eastern Airlines, then Shenzhen Airlines


- Via Zhengzhou (CGO)Shanghai Airlines and China Eastern Airlines, then China Southern Airlines, Donghai Airlines and 5 more


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- Via Haikou (HAK)Hainan Airlines the whole way



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- Via Nanning (NNG)China Southern Airlines, Shanghai Airlines and 1 more, then Shenzhen Airlines




- Via Qingdao (TAO)Shandong Airlines the whole way




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- Via Guiyang (KWE)China Southern Airlines the whole way

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- Via Jinan (TNA)Shandong Airlines the whole way

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- Via Dongying (DOY)Spring Airlines the whole way


- Via Chongqing (CKG)Spring Airlines, Air China and 2 more the whole way

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- Via Yantai (YNT)Shanghai Airlines, China Eastern Airlines and 1 more, then Shenzhen Airlines




SHA to SZX: common questions
How many miles does SHA to SZX cost?
In economy it starts at 7,000 miles one way with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club on Xiamen Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $35. Next cheapest: Air Canada Aeroplan (8,000), Qatar Airways Privilege Club (9,000) and ANA Mileage Club (10,000). 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 SHA to SZX?
China Eastern Airlines (SkyTeam), China Southern Airlines, Juneyao Airlines, Shanghai Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Spring Airlines and Xiamen Airlines (SkyTeam) fly nonstop from Shanghai (SHA) to Shenzhen (SZX).
How far is Shanghai from Shenzhen by plane?
Shanghai (SHA) and Shenzhen (SZX) are 751 miles (1,208 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 SZX 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 Shanghai and Shenzhen?
The most direct connections are through Nanchang (KHN), Yichun (YIC), Wuhan (WUH), Changde (CGD) and Xiangyang (XFN). On 9 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example China Eastern Airlines through Wuhan.
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.










