China Β· 391 miles (630 km)

Sanming (SQJ) to Shanghai (SHA) flights

One airline flies nonstop from Sanming (SQJ) to Shanghai (SHA): China Eastern Airlines. The two airports are 391 miles (630 km) apart. China Eastern Airlines is in SkyTeam. There are also 2 ways to fly it with one stop, through Qingdao and Guangzhou.

Airlines flying nonstop from SQJ to SHA

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

Book SQJ to SHA with points

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

SQJ to SHA with one stop

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

  • Via Qingdao (TAO)China Eastern Airlines the whole way
    China Eastern Airlines logo
    Shanghai Airlines logo
    China Eastern Airlines logo
    Shandong Airlines logo
    +1
  • Via Guangzhou (CAN)China Southern Airlines the whole way
    China Southern Airlines logo
    Spring Airlines logo
    Air China logo
    China Southern Airlines logo
    +4

SQJ to SHA: common questions

Which airlines fly nonstop from SQJ to SHA?

China Eastern Airlines (SkyTeam) flies nonstop from Sanming (SQJ) to Shanghai (SHA).

How far is Sanming from Shanghai by plane?

Sanming (SQJ) and Shanghai (SHA) are 391 miles (630 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.

Which points programs can book SQJ 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.

How many miles does SQJ to SHA cost?

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

Where can I connect between Sanming and Shanghai?

The most direct connections are through Qingdao (TAO) and Guangzhou (CAN). On 2 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example China Eastern Airlines through Qingdao.

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.