Zurich (ZRH) to Shanghai (PVG) flights
An economy award from Zurich (ZRH) to Shanghai (PVG) starts at 30,000 miles one way with ANA Mileage Club on SWISS, plus taxes and fees from $96.70. 2 airlines fly nonstop from Zurich (ZRH) to Shanghai (PVG): China Eastern Airlines and SWISS. The two airports are 5,612 miles (9,032 km) apart. China Eastern Airlines is in SkyTeam and SWISS is in Star Alliance. There are also 41 ways to fly it with one stop, through Munich, Vienna and Frankfurt and more.
How many miles ZRH 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 |
|---|---|---|
| ANA Mileage ClubOn SWISS | 30,000 | $96.70–1,075 |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubOn China Eastern Airlines | 31,000 | $66.70–385 |
| Qantas Frequent FlyerOn China Eastern Airlines | 43,500 | $56.70–195 |
| Avianca LifeMilesOn SWISS | 45,000 | $61.70–70 |
| Turkish Airlines Miles&SmilesOn SWISS | 50,000 | $46.70–1,145 |
| EVA Air Infinity MileageLandsOn SWISS | 52,500 | $96.70–1,075 |
| Thai Royal Orchid PlusOn SWISS | 55,000 | $96.70–1,075 |
| Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerOn SWISS | 58,000 | $96.70–1,075 |
| Air Canada AeroplanOn SWISS | 60,000 | $64.70–73 |
| United MileagePlusOn SWISS | 60,000 | $36.70–45 |
| TAP Miles&GoOn SWISS | 70,000 | $91.50–989.80 |
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 ZRH to PVG
- China Eastern AirlinesSkyTeam · bookable with 8 programsWho books it
- SWISSStar Alliance · bookable with 11 programsWho books it
Book ZRH 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 Canada AeroplanBooks SWISS
- Air France-KLM Flying BlueBooks China Eastern Airlines
- Air New Zealand AirpointsBooks SWISS
- ANA Mileage ClubBooks SWISS
- Avianca LifeMilesBooks SWISS
- China Eastern Eastern MilesBooks China Eastern Airlines
- Delta SkyMilesBooks China Eastern Airlines
- EVA Air Infinity MileageLandsBooks SWISS
- Garuda Indonesia GarudaMilesBooks China Eastern Airlines
- Korean Air SKYPASSBooks China Eastern Airlines
- Lufthansa Miles & MoreBooks SWISS
- SAS EuroBonusBooks China Eastern Airlines
- Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerBooks SWISS
- TAP Miles&GoBooks SWISS
- Thai Royal Orchid PlusBooks SWISS
- Turkish Airlines Miles&SmilesBooks SWISS
- United MileagePlusBooks SWISS
- Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubBooks China Eastern Airlines
ZRH to PVG with one stop
41 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Munich (MUC)Lufthansa the whole way
- Via Vienna (VIE)Austrian Airlines the whole way
- Via Frankfurt (FRA)Lufthansa the whole way+1
- Via Budapest (BUD)SWISS, then Shanghai Airlines
- Via Helsinki (HEL)Finnair the whole way
- Via Copenhagen (CPH)SWISS and Scandinavian Airlines, then China Eastern Airlines
- Via Stockholm (ARN)SWISS and Scandinavian Airlines, then China Eastern Airlines
- Via Venice (VCE)SWISS, then China Eastern Airlines
- Via Milan (MXP)SWISS and Ethiopian Airlines, then Air China and China Eastern Airlines
- Via Belgrade (BEG)Air Serbia the whole way
- Via Geneva (GVA)SWISS, then China Eastern Airlines
- Via Brussels (BRU)SWISS and Brussels Airlines, then Hainan Airlines and Juneyao Airlines
- Via Amsterdam (AMS)KLM the whole way
- Via Seoul (ICN)Korean Air the whole way
+4 - Via Tbilisi (TBS)Edelweiss Air, then China Eastern Airlines
ZRH to PVG: common questions
How many miles does ZRH to PVG cost?
In economy it starts at 30,000 miles one way with ANA Mileage Club on SWISS, plus taxes and fees from $96.70. Next cheapest: Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (31,000), Qantas Frequent Flyer (43,500) and Avianca LifeMiles (45,000). 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 ZRH to PVG?
China Eastern Airlines (SkyTeam) and SWISS (Star Alliance) fly nonstop from Zurich (ZRH) to Shanghai (PVG).
How far is Zurich from Shanghai by plane?
Zurich (ZRH) and Shanghai (PVG) are 5,612 miles (9,032 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
Which points programs can book ZRH to PVG award flights?
19 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Aeromexico Rewards, Air Canada Aeroplan, Air France-KLM Flying Blue, Air New Zealand Airpoints, ANA Mileage Club, Avianca LifeMiles, China Eastern Eastern Miles, Delta SkyMiles and 11 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.
Where can I connect between Zurich and Shanghai?
The most direct connections are through Munich (MUC), Vienna (VIE), Frankfurt (FRA), Budapest (BUD) and Helsinki (HEL). On 19 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Lufthansa through Munich.
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.