Yining (YIN) to Shanghai (SHA) flights
An economy award from Yining (YIN) to Shanghai (SHA) starts at 15,500 miles one way with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club on China Eastern Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $35. One airline flies nonstop from Yining (YIN) to Shanghai (SHA): China Eastern Airlines. The two airports are 2,333 miles (3,755 km) apart. China Eastern Airlines is in SkyTeam. There are also 18 ways to fly it with one stop, through Yinchuan, Zhengzhou and Urumqi and more.
How many miles YIN 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 | 15,500 | $35–370 |
| Qantas Frequent FlyerOn China Eastern Airlines | 23,000 | $25–180 |
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 YIN to SHA
- China Eastern AirlinesSkyTeam · bookable with 8 programsWho books it
Book YIN 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 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
YIN to SHA with one stop
18 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Yinchuan (INC)Beijing Capital Airlines, then China Eastern Airlines and Shanghai Airlines
- Via Zhengzhou (CGO)China Southern Airlines, Spring Airlines and 1 more, then Shanghai Airlines and China Eastern Airlines
UQ - Via Urumqi (URC)China Southern Airlines and China Eastern Airlines the whole wayGS+3
- Via Lanzhou (LHW)Spring Airlines the whole wayQW
- Via Korla (KRL)Gestair, then China Eastern AirlinesG5
- Via Xian (XIY)China Eastern Airlines and Spring Airlines the whole way+1
- Via Shijiazhuang (SJW)Spring Airlines the whole way
- Via Jinan (TNA)Chengdu Airlines, then China Eastern Airlines and Shandong AirlinesEU
- Via Wuhan (WUH)Chengdu Airlines, then Shanghai Airlines, China Eastern Airlines and 1 moreEU
- Via Beijing (PKX)China Southern Airlines the whole wayKN+2
- Via Beijing (PEK)Air China the whole way
+1 - Via Altay (AAT)Gestair and Chengdu Airlines, then China Eastern AirlinesG5EU
- Via Chengdu (CTU)Chengdu Airlines the whole way3UEU+2
- Via Chengdu (TFU)Spring Airlines and China Eastern Airlines the whole way3U+3
- Via Chongqing (CKG)Chongqing Airlines, then Spring Airlines, Air China and 5 moreOQ+4
YIN to SHA: common questions
How many miles does YIN to SHA cost?
In economy it starts at 15,500 miles one way with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club on China Eastern Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $35. 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 YIN to SHA?
China Eastern Airlines (SkyTeam) flies nonstop from Yining (YIN) to Shanghai (SHA).
How far is Yining from Shanghai by plane?
Yining (YIN) and Shanghai (SHA) are 2,333 miles (3,755 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
Which points programs can book YIN to SHA 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 Yining and Shanghai?
The most direct connections are through Yinchuan (INC), Zhengzhou (CGO), Urumqi (URC), Lanzhou (LHW) and Korla (KRL). On 9 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example China Southern Airlines through Urumqi.
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.