China Β· 1,116 miles (1,796 km)

Zhaotong (ZAT) to Shanghai (PVG) flights

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10,000 milesCheapest economy award, one way, with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club

An economy award from Zhaotong (ZAT) to Shanghai (PVG) starts at 10,000 miles one way with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club on China Eastern Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $35. One airline flies nonstop from Zhaotong (ZAT) to Shanghai (PVG): China Eastern Airlines. The two airports are 1,116 miles (1,796 km) apart. China Eastern Airlines is in SkyTeam. There are also 7 ways to fly it with one stop, through Hangzhou, Chongqing and Xian and more.

How many miles ZAT 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.

ProgramEconomyTaxes and fees
Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubOn China Eastern Airlines10,000$35–370
Qantas Frequent FlyerOn China Eastern Airlines16,100$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.

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Airlines flying nonstop from ZAT to PVG

  • China Eastern Airlines logo
    China Eastern AirlinesSkyTeam Β· bookable with 8 programsWho books it

Book ZAT to PVG with points

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

ZAT to PVG with one stop

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

  • Via Hangzhou (HGH)Sichuan Airlines, then China Eastern Airlines
    3U
    China Eastern Airlines logo
  • Via Chongqing (CKG)Gestair the whole way
    G5
    3U
    Spring Airlines logo
    Air China logo
    +8
  • Via Xian (XIY)Tibet Airlines, then Sichuan Airlines, Air China and 6 more
    Tibet Airlines logo
    3U
    Air China logo
    China Southern Airlines logo
    +5
  • Via Kunming (KMG)China Eastern Airlines the whole way
    China Eastern Airlines logo
    3U
    Air China logo
    China Southern Airlines logo
    +4
  • Via Guangzhou (CAN)China Southern Airlines the whole way
    China Southern Airlines logo
    Air China logo
    China Southern Airlines logo
    Shanghai Airlines logo
    +5
  • Via Beijing (PKX)China Eastern Airlines the whole way
    China Eastern Airlines logo
    KN
    Air China logo
    China Eastern Airlines logo
    +3
  • Via Jinghong (JHG)Gestair, then Juneyao Airlines, Spring Airlines and 1 more
    G5
    Juneyao Airlines logo
    Spring Airlines logo
    Beijing Capital Airlines logo

ZAT to PVG: common questions

How many miles does ZAT to PVG 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: Qantas Frequent Flyer (16,100). 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 ZAT to PVG?

China Eastern Airlines (SkyTeam) flies nonstop from Zhaotong (ZAT) to Shanghai (PVG).

How far is Zhaotong from Shanghai by plane?

Zhaotong (ZAT) and Shanghai (PVG) are 1,116 miles (1,796 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.

Which points programs can book ZAT 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 Zhaotong and Shanghai?

The most direct connections are through Hangzhou (HGH), Chongqing (CKG), Xian (XIY), Kunming (KMG) and Guangzhou (CAN). On 4 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Gestair through Chongqing.

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.