Wuhan (WUH) to Shanghai (SHA) flights
An economy award from Wuhan (WUH) to Shanghai (SHA) starts at 5,500 miles one way with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club on China Eastern Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $35. 3 airlines fly nonstop from Wuhan (WUH) to Shanghai (SHA): China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines and Shanghai Airlines. The two airports are 423 miles (680 km) apart. China Eastern Airlines is in SkyTeam. There are also 22 ways to fly it with one stop, through Linyi, Fuzhou and Qingdao and more.
How many miles WUH 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 | 5,500 | $35–370 |
| Qantas Frequent FlyerOn China Eastern Airlines | 11,500 | $25–180 |
| American AAdvantageOn China Southern Airlines | 17,500 | $5–30 |
| Delta SkyMilesOn China Southern Airlines | 17,500 | $45–230 |
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 WUH to SHA
- China Eastern AirlinesSkyTeam · bookable with 8 programsWho books it
- China Southern AirlinesNot in an alliance · bookable with 3 programsWho books it
- Shanghai AirlinesNot in an alliance
Book WUH to SHA 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
- Delta SkyMilesBooks China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines
- Aeromexico RewardsBooks China Eastern Airlines
- China Eastern Eastern MilesBooks China Eastern Airlines
- Emirates SkywardsBooks China Southern 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
WUH to SHA with one stop
22 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Linyi (LYI)China Southern Airlines, then China Eastern Airlines
- Via Fuzhou (FOC)Xiamen Airlines and China Eastern Airlines the whole way
EU - Via Qingdao (TAO)China Eastern Airlines and Shandong Airlines the whole way
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- Via Jinan (TNA)Shandong Airlines and China Eastern Airlines the whole way
- Via Jinjiang (JJN)Xiamen Airlines and China Eastern Airlines the whole way
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+1 - Via Xiamen (XMN)Xiamen Airlines, China Eastern Airlines and 1 more the whole way+2+3
- Via Dongying (DOY)China Eastern Airlines, then Spring Airlines
- Via Taipei (TSA)Mandarin Airlines, then EVA Air, Air China and 3 moreAE
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- Via Yantai (YNT)China Eastern Airlines and Shandong Airlines the whole way
- Via Jieyang (SWA)China Eastern Airlines and Spring Airlines the whole way+2
- Via Taiyuan (TYN)China Eastern Airlines the whole way+1+1
- Via Xian (XIY)China Eastern Airlines the whole way+1
- Via Tianjin (TSN)Air China, Tianjin Airlines and 1 more the whole wayGS+2GS+1
- Via Huizhou (HUZ)Air China, China Southern Airlines and 2 more, then Juneyao Airlines+1
- Via Dalian (DLC)China Eastern Airlines the whole way+2
WUH to SHA: common questions
How many miles does WUH to SHA cost?
In economy it starts at 5,500 miles one way with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club on China Eastern Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $35. Next cheapest: Qantas Frequent Flyer (11,500), American AAdvantage (17,500) and Delta SkyMiles (17,500). 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 WUH to SHA?
China Eastern Airlines (SkyTeam), China Southern Airlines and Shanghai Airlines fly nonstop from Wuhan (WUH) to Shanghai (SHA).
How far is Wuhan from Shanghai by plane?
Wuhan (WUH) and Shanghai (SHA) are 423 miles (680 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
Which points programs can book WUH to SHA award flights?
9 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Air France-KLM Flying Blue, Delta SkyMiles, Aeromexico Rewards, China Eastern Eastern Miles, Emirates Skywards, 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 Wuhan and Shanghai?
The most direct connections are through Linyi (LYI), Fuzhou (FOC), Qingdao (TAO), Jinan (TNA) and Jinjiang (JJN). On 17 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.