China · 1,638 miles (2,636 km)

Shanghai (PVG) to Dunhuang (DNH) flights

2 airlines fly nonstop from Shanghai (PVG) to Dunhuang (DNH): China Eastern Airlines and Juneyao Airlines. The two airports are 1,638 miles (2,636 km) apart. China Eastern Airlines is in SkyTeam. There are also 17 ways to fly it with one stop, through Zhangye, Jiayuguan and Qingyang and more.

Airlines flying nonstop from PVG to DNH

  • China Eastern Airlines logo
    China Eastern AirlinesSkyTeam · bookable with 8 programsWho books it
  • Juneyao Airlines logo
    Juneyao AirlinesNot in an alliance · bookable with 1 programWho books it

Book PVG to DNH with points

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

PVG to DNH with one stop

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

  • Via Zhangye (YZY)Spring Airlines, then Gestair
    Spring Airlines logo
    G5
  • Via Jiayuguan (JGN)China Eastern Airlines and Juneyao Airlines, then Gestair
    China Eastern Airlines logo
    Juneyao Airlines logo
    G5
  • Via Qingyang (IQN)Juneyao Airlines, then Gestair
    Juneyao Airlines logo
    G5
  • Via Lanzhou (LHW)Air China and China Eastern Airlines the whole way
    Spring Airlines logo
    Air China logo
    Shanghai Airlines logo
    +2
    3U
    G5
    China Eastern Airlines logo
    +1
  • Via Xian (XIY)China Eastern Airlines the whole way
    3U
    Air China logo
    China Southern Airlines logo
    +5
    China Eastern Airlines logo
    9H
    FU
  • Via Xining (XNN)China Eastern Airlines, Juneyao Airlines and 3 more, then Sichuan Airlines
    China Eastern Airlines logo
    Juneyao Airlines logo
    Air China logo
    +2
    3U
  • Via Hangzhou (HGH)China Eastern Airlines, then Air China
    China Eastern Airlines logo
    Air China logo
  • Via Beijing (PKX)Air China the whole way
    KN
    Air China logo
    China Eastern Airlines logo
    +3
    Air China logo
  • Via Beijing (PEK)Air China the whole way
    Air China logo
    Hainan Airlines logo
    China Eastern Airlines logo
    +1
    Air China logo
  • Via Chongqing (CKG)Sichuan Airlines, Spring Airlines and 9 more, then Tianjin Airlines
    3U
    Spring Airlines logo
    Air China logo
    +8
    GS
  • Via Chengdu (CTU)Chengdu Airlines the whole way
    3U
    Air China logo
    EU
    +1
    EU
  • Via Chengdu (TFU)Sichuan Airlines the whole way
    3U
    Air China logo
    Shanghai Airlines logo
    +4
    3U
  • Via Turpan (TLQ)Spring Airlines, then Chengdu Airlines
    Spring Airlines logo
    EU
  • Via Guangzhou (CAN)Hainan Airlines the whole way
    Air China logo
    China Southern Airlines logo
    Shanghai Airlines logo
    +5
    Hainan Airlines logo
  • Via Shenzhen (SZX)Shenzhen Airlines and Suparna Airlines the whole way
    Air China logo
    China Southern Airlines logo
    Hainan Airlines logo
    +3
    Shenzhen Airlines logo
    DZ
    Y8
See all 17 in Routes

PVG to DNH: common questions

Which airlines fly nonstop from PVG to DNH?

China Eastern Airlines (SkyTeam) and Juneyao Airlines fly nonstop from Shanghai (PVG) to Dunhuang (DNH).

How far is Shanghai from Dunhuang by plane?

Shanghai (PVG) and Dunhuang (DNH) are 1,638 miles (2,636 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 DNH award flights?

9 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Aeromexico Rewards, Air Canada Aeroplan, Air France-KLM Flying Blue, China Eastern Eastern Miles, Delta SkyMiles, 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.

How many miles does PVG to DNH 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 DNH with taxes and fees.

Where can I connect between Shanghai and Dunhuang?

The most direct connections are through Zhangye (YZY), Jiayuguan (JGN), Qingyang (IQN), Lanzhou (LHW) and Xian (XIY). On 8 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Air China through Lanzhou.

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.