China to Taiwan Β· 424 miles (683 km)

Shanghai (SHA) to Taipei (TSA) flights

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5,500 milesCheapest economy award, one way, with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club

An economy award from Shanghai (SHA) to Taipei (TSA) starts at 5,500 miles one way with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club on China Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $43.50. 5 airlines fly nonstop from Shanghai (SHA) to Taipei (TSA): Air China, China Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, EVA Air and Shanghai Airlines. The two airports are 424 miles (683 km) apart. Air China and EVA Air are in Star Alliance and China Airlines and China Eastern Airlines are in SkyTeam. There are also 3 ways to fly it with one stop, through Fuzhou, Xiamen and Wuhan.

How many miles SHA to TSA 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.

ProgramEconomyTaxes and fees
Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubOn China Airlines5,500$43.50–360
Air Canada AeroplanOn EVA Air8,000$41.50–48
ANA Mileage ClubOn EVA Air10,000$43.50–140
Qantas Frequent FlyerOn China Airlines11,500$46–52.50
Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerOn EVA Air14,500$43.50–140
Avianca LifeMilesOn EVA Air15,000$38.50–45
SAS EuroBonusOn China Airlines15,000$63.90–126.40
Delta SkyMilesOn China Airlines17,500$33.50–100
EVA Air Infinity MileageLandsOn EVA Air17,500$76.50–89
Thai Royal Orchid PlusOn EVA Air17,500$43.50–140
Turkish Airlines Miles&SmilesOn EVA Air35,000$33.50–320
TAP Miles&GoOn EVA Air40,000$58.30–64.80

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 Pricer

Airlines flying nonstop from SHA to TSA

  • Air China logo
    Air ChinaStar Alliance Β· bookable with 11 programsWho books it
  • China Airlines logo
    China AirlinesSkyTeam Β· bookable with 9 programsWho books it
  • China Eastern Airlines logo
    China Eastern AirlinesSkyTeam Β· bookable with 8 programsWho books it
  • EVA Air logo
    EVA AirStar Alliance Β· bookable with 11 programsWho books it
  • Shanghai Airlines logo
    Shanghai AirlinesNot in an alliance

Book SHA to TSA with points

Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.

SHA to TSA with one stop

3 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.

  • Via Fuzhou (FOC)Xiamen Airlines the whole way
    Shanghai Airlines logo
    Xiamen Airlines logo
    China Eastern Airlines logo
    AE
    Xiamen Airlines logo
  • Via Xiamen (XMN)Xiamen Airlines the whole way
    Spring Airlines logo
    Shanghai Airlines logo
    Juneyao Airlines logo
    +3
    UNI Air logo
    Xiamen Airlines logo
  • Via Wuhan (WUH)Shanghai Airlines, China Eastern Airlines and 1 more, then Mandarin Airlines
    Shanghai Airlines logo
    China Eastern Airlines logo
    China Southern Airlines logo
    AE

SHA to TSA: common questions

How many miles does SHA to TSA cost?

In economy it starts at 5,500 miles one way with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club on China Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $43.50. Next cheapest: Air Canada Aeroplan (8,000), ANA Mileage Club (10,000) and 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 TSA?

Air China (Star Alliance), China Airlines (SkyTeam), China Eastern Airlines (SkyTeam), EVA Air (Star Alliance) and Shanghai Airlines fly nonstop from Shanghai (SHA) to Taipei (TSA).

How far is Shanghai from Taipei by plane?

Shanghai (SHA) and Taipei (TSA) are 424 miles (683 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 TSA award flights?

20 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Aeromexico Rewards, Air Canada Aeroplan, Air France-KLM Flying Blue, Air New Zealand Airpoints, ANA Mileage Club, Avianca LifeMiles, China Eastern Eastern Miles, Delta SkyMiles and 12 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 Taipei?

The most direct connections are through Fuzhou (FOC), Xiamen (XMN) and Wuhan (WUH). On 2 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Xiamen Airlines through Fuzhou.

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.