China to Japan · 1,355 miles (2,180 km)

Shanghai (PVG) to Sapporo (CTS) flights

2 airlines fly nonstop from Shanghai (PVG) to Sapporo (CTS): China Eastern Airlines and Spring Airlines. The two airports are 1,355 miles (2,180 km) apart. China Eastern Airlines is in SkyTeam. There are also 13 ways to fly it with one stop, through Daegu, Busan and Cheongju and more.

Airlines flying nonstop from PVG to CTS

  • China Eastern Airlines logo
    China Eastern AirlinesSkyTeam · bookable with 8 programsWho books it
  • Spring Airlines logo
    Spring AirlinesNot in an alliance

Book PVG to CTS with points

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

PVG to CTS with one stop

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

  • Via Daegu (TAE)China Eastern Airlines, then T´Way Air
    China Eastern Airlines logo
    T´Way Air logo
  • Via Busan (PUS)Jeju Air the whole way
    Shanghai Airlines logo
    Korean Air logo
    China Eastern Airlines logo
    +2
    BX
    ZE
    Jin Air logo
    +2
  • Via Cheongju (CJJ)Eastar Jet, Spring Airlines and 1 more, then
    ZE
    Spring Airlines logo
    China Eastern Airlines logo
  • Via Seoul (ICN)Korean Air, Asiana Airlines and 1 more the whole way
    Spring Airlines logo
    China Southern Airlines logo
    Shanghai Airlines logo
    +4
    Jeju Air logo
    Korean Air logo
    Jin Air logo
    +4
  • Via Fukuoka (FUK)China Eastern Airlines and Spring Airlines, then Skymark Airlines, JAL and 5 more
    China Eastern Airlines logo
    Spring Airlines logo
    BC
    JAL logo
    Peach Aviation logo
    +4
  • Via Hiroshima (HIJ)China Eastern Airlines, then JAL and ANA
    China Eastern Airlines logo
    JAL logo
    ANA logo
  • Via Osaka (KIX)JAL, Peach Aviation and 1 more the whole way
    Spring Airlines logo
    Air China logo
    Shanghai Airlines logo
    +5
    Jetstar Japan logo
    JAL logo
    Peach Aviation logo
    +1
  • Via Nagoya (NGO)Spring Airlines, Juneyao Airlines and 1 more, then Skymark Airlines, Air Do and 4 more
    Spring Airlines logo
    Juneyao Airlines logo
    China Eastern Airlines logo
    BC
    HD
    JAL logo
    +3
  • Via Tokyo (HND)JAL and ANA the whole way
    Spring Airlines logo
    Shanghai Airlines logo
    Juneyao Airlines logo
    +4
    BC
    HD
    JAL logo
    +1
  • Via Tokyo (NRT)Jetstar Japan, ANA and 1 more the whole way
    Air China logo
    Jetstar Japan logo
    JAL logo
    +6
    Jetstar Japan logo
    IJ
    ANA logo
    +1
  • Via Okinawa (OKA)China Eastern Airlines and Spring Airlines, then Peach Aviation
    China Eastern Airlines logo
    Spring Airlines logo
    Peach Aviation logo
  • Via Taipei (TPE)EVA Air and China Airlines the whole way
    Spring Airlines logo
    EVA Air logo
    Air China logo
    +4
    EVA Air logo
    China Airlines logo
    Scoot logo
    +4
  • Via Kaohsiung (KHH)Spring Airlines, EVA Air and 2 more, then Tigerair Taiwan and Thai Lion Air
    Spring Airlines logo
    EVA Air logo
    China Airlines logo
    +1
    Tigerair Taiwan logo
    Thai Lion Air logo

PVG to CTS: common questions

Which airlines fly nonstop from PVG to CTS?

China Eastern Airlines (SkyTeam) and Spring Airlines fly nonstop from Shanghai (PVG) to Sapporo (CTS).

How far is Shanghai from Sapporo by plane?

Shanghai (PVG) and Sapporo (CTS) are 1,355 miles (2,180 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.

Which points programs can book PVG to CTS 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.

How many miles does PVG to CTS cost?

It depends on the program: each prices the route from its own chart or dynamically. The Award Flight Pricer compares 30+ programs for PVG to CTS with taxes and fees.

Where can I connect between Shanghai and Sapporo?

The most direct connections are through Daegu (TAE), Busan (PUS), Cheongju (CJJ), Seoul (ICN) and Fukuoka (FUK). On 6 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Jeju Air through Busan.

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.