Chengdu (TFU) to Shanghai (SHA) flights
An economy award from Chengdu (TFU) to Shanghai (SHA) 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 Chengdu (TFU) to Shanghai (SHA): China Eastern Airlines, Juneyao Airlines and Spring Airlines. The two airports are 1,004 miles (1,616 km) apart. China Eastern Airlines is in SkyTeam. There are also 45 ways to fly it with one stop, through Wuhan, Xiangyang and Changde and more.
How many miles TFU to SHA 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 |
| Air Canada AeroplanOn Juneyao Airlines | 15,000 | $33–58 |
| Qantas Frequent FlyerOn China Eastern Airlines | 16,100 | $25–180 |
| Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerOn Juneyao Airlines | 17,000 | $25–430 |
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 TFU to SHA
- China Eastern AirlinesSkyTeam · bookable with 8 programsWho books it
- Juneyao AirlinesNot in an alliance · bookable with 1 programWho books it
- Spring AirlinesNot in an alliance
Book TFU to SHA 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 Canada AeroplanBooks Juneyao 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
TFU to SHA with one stop
45 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Wuhan (WUH)China Eastern Airlines and China Southern Airlines the whole way3U
+1
- Via Xiangyang (XFN)Loong Air, then Juneyao AirlinesGJ
- Via Changde (CGD)Sichuan Airlines, then Spring Airlines3U
- Via Nanchang (KHN)China Eastern Airlines the whole way3U+3
- Via Changsha (CSX)China Eastern Airlines and China Southern Airlines the whole wayEU+5
+1 - Via Zhengzhou (CGO)Sichuan Airlines, Lucky Air and 5 more, then Shanghai Airlines and China Eastern Airlines3U8L+4
- Via Xian (XIY)China Southern Airlines and Sichuan Airlines, then Spring Airlines, Shanghai Airlines and 2 more3U+1
- Via Hengyang (HNY)Air China, then Spring Airlines
- Via Linyi (LYI)Air China and Gestair, then China Eastern AirlinesG5
- Via Guiyang (KWE)Air China and Sichuan Airlines, then China Southern Airlines, Shanghai Airlines and 3 more3U+2
- Via Ganzhou (KOW)Sichuan Airlines and Lucky Air, then China Eastern Airlines3U8L
- Via Guilin (KWL)Air China and Air Guilin, then Shanghai Airlines and China Eastern AirlinesGT
- Via Jinan (TNA)China Eastern Airlines and Shandong Airlines the whole way3UEU+4
- Via Fuzhou (FOC)Xiamen Airlines the whole way3U+2
- Via Qingdao (TAO)China Eastern Airlines and Shandong Airlines the whole wayQW+5+1
TFU to SHA: common questions
How many miles does TFU to SHA 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: Air Canada Aeroplan (15,000), Qantas Frequent Flyer (16,100) and Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer (17,000). 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 TFU to SHA?
China Eastern Airlines (SkyTeam), Juneyao Airlines and Spring Airlines fly nonstop from Chengdu (TFU) to Shanghai (SHA).
How far is Chengdu from Shanghai by plane?
Chengdu (TFU) and Shanghai (SHA) are 1,004 miles (1,616 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
Which points programs can book TFU to SHA award flights?
9 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Aeromexico Rewards, Air Canada Aeroplan, Air France-KLM Flying Blue, China Eastern Eastern Miles, Delta SkyMiles, Garuda Indonesia GarudaMiles, Korean Air SKYPASS, SAS EuroBonus and 1 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.
Where can I connect between Chengdu and Shanghai?
The most direct connections are through Wuhan (WUH), Xiangyang (XFN), Changde (CGD), Nanchang (KHN) and Changsha (CSX). On 28 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.