Vientiane (VTE) to Shanghai (PVG) flights
An economy award from Vientiane (VTE) to Shanghai (PVG) starts at 11,500 miles one way with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club on China Eastern Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $45. One airline flies nonstop from Vientiane (VTE) to Shanghai (PVG): China Eastern Airlines. The two airports are 1,509 miles (2,428 km) apart. China Eastern Airlines is in SkyTeam. There are also 23 ways to fly it with one stop, through Nanning, Hangzhou and Hanoi and more.
How many miles VTE to PVG 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 | 11,500 | $45–440 |
| Qantas Frequent FlyerOn China Eastern Airlines | 23,000 | $35–250 |
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 VTE to PVG
- China Eastern AirlinesSkyTeam · bookable with 8 programsWho books it
Book VTE to PVG 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
VTE to PVG with one stop
23 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Nanning (NNG)Lao Airlines and GX Airlines, then China Southern Airlines, Shanghai Airlines and 2 moreQVGX
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- Via Hangzhou (HGH)Loong Air, then China Eastern AirlinesGJ
- Via Hanoi (HAN)Vietnam Airlines the whole wayQV
+2
- Via Changsha (CSX)Lao Airlines, then China Southern Airlines, Shanghai Airlines and 2 moreQV+1
- Via Guangzhou (CAN)China Southern Airlines and 9 Air the whole wayQVAQ+5
- Via Ningbo (NGB)Lao Airlines, then Shanghai AirlinesQV
- Via Shenzhen (SZX)Donghai Airlines, then Air China, China Southern Airlines and 4 moreDZ+3
- Via Wenzhou (WNZ)China United Airlines, then Air China, Shanghai Airlines and 2 moreKN+1
- Via Haikou (HAK)Hainan Airlines the whole way+4
- Via Jieyang (SWA)Lao Airlines, then China Southern Airlines, Shanghai Airlines and 3 moreQV+2
- Via Wuhan (WUH)China Eastern Airlines the whole way
- Via Hefei (HFE)9 Air, then China Eastern AirlinesAQ
- Via Yichang (YIH)Air Changan, then Shanghai Airlines, China Eastern Airlines and 1 more9HGS
- Via Kunming (KMG)China Eastern Airlines the whole wayQV3U+4
- Via Jinghong (JHG)Qingdao Airlines, then Juneyao Airlines, Spring Airlines and 1 moreQW
VTE to PVG: common questions
How many miles does VTE to PVG cost?
In economy it starts at 11,500 miles one way with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club on China Eastern Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $45. Next cheapest: Qantas Frequent Flyer (23,000). 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 VTE to PVG?
China Eastern Airlines (SkyTeam) flies nonstop from Vientiane (VTE) to Shanghai (PVG).
How far is Vientiane from Shanghai by plane?
Vientiane (VTE) and Shanghai (PVG) are 1,509 miles (2,428 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
Which points programs can book VTE to PVG 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 Vientiane and Shanghai?
The most direct connections are through Nanning (NNG), Hangzhou (HGH), Hanoi (HAN), Changsha (CSX) and Guangzhou (CAN). On 10 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Vietnam Airlines through Hanoi.
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.