Cheap Flights from Shanghai to Niigata
Cheap Flights from Shanghai to Niigata
Looking for cheap flights from Shanghai to Niigata? PointsYeah scans award availability across major airline and bank transfer programs in one place, so travelers can compare the lowest points and cash routes faster. Instead of searching each airline separately, users can see pricing from programs like Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt side by side.
Award prices from Shanghai to Niigata vary by season, cabin, and date, but available award flights can start around 14,000–31,000 points one way, with premium cabins available at higher mileage levels. The live search above allows filtering by cabin, airline, stops, or maximum points to find the best award flights from Shanghai to Niigata for specific travel dates.
2026-11-24
PVG - KIJ
Economy | 1 Stop | 1 left
From 14,000 Pts + $22.8
2026-11-10
PVG - KIJ
Business | 1 Stop | 1 left
From 31,000 Pts + $22.8
2026-12-08
PVG - KIJ
Business | 1 Stop | 1 left
From 31,000 Pts + $22.8
2026-12-09
PVG - KIJ
Business | 1 Stop | 1 left
From 31,000 Pts + $22.8
2026-12-29
PVG - KIJ
Business | 1 Stop | 1 left
From 31,000 Pts + $22.8
2026-12-30
PVG - KIJ
Business | 1 Stop | 1 left
From 31,000 Pts + $22.8
Shanghai to Niigata flight facts
Distance
1,112 mi
1,789 km in a straight line
Estimated flight time
about 2h 45m
In the air, for the straight-line distance
Time difference
+1h
Niigata is 1 hour ahead of Shanghai.
Airports in Shanghai
PVG · Shanghai Pudong Intl
SHA · Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport
Airports in Niigata
KIJ · Niigata
Nearby airport alternatives
Flights Shanghai - Yamagata · Yamagata is 75 mi from Niigata
Flights Shanghai - Sendai · Sendai is 99 mi from Niigata
Flights Shanghai - Tokyo · Tokyo is 167 mi from Niigata
Flights Shanghai - Kanazawa · Kanazawa is 184 mi from Niigata
Premium cabin flights from Shanghai to Niigata
Premium cabin
2026-11-10
PVG - KIJ
Business | 1 Stop | 1 left
From 31,000 Pts + $22.8
Premium cabin
2026-12-08
PVG - KIJ
Business | 1 Stop | 1 left
From 31,000 Pts + $22.8
Premium cabin
2026-12-09
PVG - KIJ
Business | 1 Stop | 1 left
From 31,000 Pts + $22.8
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Frequently Asked Questions
The cheapest route from Shanghai to Niigata depends on award space, transfer bonuses, and travel dates. PointsYeah compares bank and airline programs in one place so you can find the best points and cash combinations faster.
Yes. Transferable points from Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt can often be moved to airline partners for flights from Shanghai to Niigata.
Yes. Searching metro codes when available helps compare nearby airport combinations for flights from Shanghai to Niigata.
Shanghai and Niigata are about 1,112 miles (1,789 km) apart in a straight line.
Flying the 1,112-mile straight-line distance takes about 2h 45m in the air, estimated from typical cruising speed. Actual travel time depends on the routing; itineraries with connections take longer.
Niigata is 1 hour ahead of Shanghai.
Departures from Shanghai: Shanghai Pudong Intl (PVG), Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA). Arrivals in Niigata: Niigata (KIJ).
Travelers searching this route also look at other popular routes into Niigata, plus the return trip when we track it. Fares and award space change daily.
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