Award flights from Chennai (MAA) to Shanghai Pudong (PVG)
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In the last 30 days AwardTool saw award space on 8 programs for MAA→PVG. Lowest economy: 25,000 miles + $32.06 (American Airlines AAdvantage). Lowest business class: 83,000 miles + $990.85 (Emirates Skywards). Lowest premium economy: 795,000 miles (GOL Smiles).
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Page regenerated from the Oct 19, 2026 data snapshot (normally daily). Summary last changed . Seats change quickly.
Chennai (MAA) to Shanghai Pudong (PVG) at a glance
- From
- Chennai International, Chennai, India (MAA)
- To
- Shanghai Pudong International, Shanghai, China (PVG)
- Programs with award space seen
- 8 of 8 programs tracked on this route
- Nonstop award space seen
- Not seen in the last 30 days
- Airlines seen on these awards
- Air India (AI), China Airlines (CI), Cathay Pacific (CX), Emirates (EK), Etihad Airways (EY), Gulf Air (GF), Juneyao Airlines (HO), Malaysia Airlines (MH), Egyptair (MS), China Eastern (MU), Qatar Airways (QR), Singapore Airlines (SQ) and 2 more
- Departures with open awards
- Nov 2026 to Apr 2027
- Most dates with space
- 28 of 28 departure dates checked (Emirates Skywards, economy)
- Latest departure with space
- Observation window
- Awards observed in the last 30 days
- Destination guide
- Award flights to Shanghai Pudong (PVG)
Compare programs by cabin
The lowest one-way award each program showed in each cabin, sorted by points.
Economy
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines AAdvantageLowest observed | 25,000 pts + $32.06 | 2 stops | Cathay Pacific (CX), Malaysia Airlines (MH), SriLankan Airlines (UL) | — | 24 | See dates | |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 28,200 pts + $163.67 | 1 stop | China Airlines (CI), Cathay Pacific (CX), Emirates (EK) | 6 | 22 | See dates | |
| Emirates Skywards | 30,000 pts + $219.83 | 1 stop | Emirates (EK) | 5 | 28 | See dates | |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 30,000 pts + $58.96 | 1 stop | Cathay Pacific (CX) | 8 | 22 | See dates | |
| GOL Smiles | 37,800 pts + taxes not reported | 1 stop | Air India (AI), Emirates (EK), Juneyao Airlines (HO), Malaysia Airlines (MH) +3 more | 5 | 28 | See dates | |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 39,000 pts + $173.66 | 1 stop | Etihad Airways (EY), China Eastern (MU) | 9+ | 20 | See dates | |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 40,000 pts + $50.86 | 1 stop | Singapore Airlines (SQ), Thai Airways International (TG) | 8 | 21 | See dates | |
| Etihad Guest | 52,000 pts + $247.76 | 1 stop | Etihad Airways (EY), Gulf Air (GF), China Eastern (MU) | 9+ | 28 | See dates |
Premium Economy
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Qantas Frequent FlyerLowest observed | 52,300 pts + $178.68 | 1 stop | Cathay Pacific (CX) | 6 | 1 | See dates | |
| GOL Smiles | 795,000 pts + taxes not reported | 1 stop | Emirates (EK) | 5 | 23 | See dates |
Not seen in premium economy: American Airlines AAdvantage, Air Canada Aeroplan, Alaska Atmos Rewards, Emirates Skywards, Etihad Guest and Air France/KLM Flying Blue.
Business Class
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emirates SkywardsLowest observed | 83,000 pts + $990.85 | 1 stop | Emirates (EK) | 2 | 27 | See dates | |
| Etihad Guest | 115,000 pts + $909.56 | 1 stop | Etihad Airways (EY) | 6 | 28 | See dates | |
| GOL Smiles | 310,600 pts + taxes not reported | 1 stop | Air India (AI) | 5 | 18 | See dates |
Not seen in business class: American Airlines AAdvantage, Air Canada Aeroplan, Alaska Atmos Rewards, Air France/KLM Flying Blue and Qantas Frequent Flyer.
First class: not seen in the last 30 days.
Not seen means AwardTool hasn't observed this cabin on this route in the last 30 days. It doesn't mean the airline has no seats. Dates seen counts departure dates with an open award in that cabin at any price; newest observation is the latest time AwardTool saw one of them. Seats is the count the program reported when we observed it; some programs report at most 9.
Observed award examples
| Departure | Cabin | Program | Points + taxes | Seats | Stops | Observed (UTC) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | American Airlines AAdvantage | 25,000 pts + $39.16 | — | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Economy | Alaska Atmos Rewards | 30,000 pts + $59.16 | 6 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Economy | Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 40,000 pts + $173.96 | 9+ | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Economy | Air Canada Aeroplan | 40,000 pts + $51.16 | 7 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Economy | GOL Smiles | 400,800 pts + taxes not reported | 6 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | Qantas Frequent Flyer | 52,300 pts + $178.68 | 6 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | Emirates Skywards | 83,000 pts + $990.85 | 2 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | Etihad Guest | 359,975 pts + $647.96 | 9+ | 1 stop | Check this date |
Prices are one-way per traveler: the program's points or miles plus taxes and carrier fees in USD, as AwardTool observed them in the observation window. Award space changes constantly. A seat we saw may be gone, and space we haven't seen may exist. Always confirm with a live search before transferring points; most transfers can't be reversed.
Best months to fly from Chennai (MAA) to Shanghai Pudong (PVG) on points
| Month | Economy | Premium Economy | Business |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25,000 · AAdvantage (3 dates) | 52,300 · Qantas (1 date) | 83,000 · Skywards (4 dates) | |
| 25,000 · AAdvantage (4 dates) | 817,700 · Smiles (4 dates) | 83,000 · Skywards (4 dates) | |
| 25,000 · AAdvantage (15 dates) | 795,000 · Smiles (17 dates) | 83,000 · Skywards (17 dates) | |
| 25,000 · AAdvantage (2 dates) | 839,000 · Smiles (2 dates) | 142,000 · Skywards (2 dates) |
Points that transfer to these programs
| Program | Amex | Bilt | Capital One | Chase | Citi | Wells Fargo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | — | — |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | — | 1:1 · ~1 day | — | — | — | — |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | — | — | — | — | 1:1 · Instant | — |
| Emirates Skywards | 5:4 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:0.75 · Instant | — | 1:0.8 · Instant | — |
| Etihad Guest | — | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · ~1 day | — | 1:1 · Instant | — |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 1:1 · Instant | — | 1:1 · ~1-2 days | — | 1:1 · Instant | — |
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- In economy, American Airlines AAdvantage had the lowest observed award, 25,000 miles + $32.06; see how many miles you need with American Airlines AAdvantage.
- In premium economy, GOL Smiles had the lowest observed award, 795,000 miles (taxes not reported); see how many miles you need with GOL Smiles.
- In business class, Emirates Skywards had the lowest observed award, 83,000 miles + $990.85; see how many miles you need with Emirates Skywards.
Questions about award flights from Chennai (MAA) to Shanghai Pudong (PVG)
What's the lowest Chennai (MAA) to Shanghai Pudong (PVG) award price AwardTool has seen?
In economy, 25,000 miles + $32.06 with American Airlines AAdvantage. Seen Oct 19, 2026, 02:47 UTC for a Nov 23, 2026 departure. American Airlines AAdvantage showed economy award space on 24 departure dates at any price (newest observation Oct 19, 2026, 02:47 UTC). In business class, 83,000 miles + $990.85 with Emirates Skywards. Seen Oct 19, 2026, 02:47 UTC for a Nov 19, 2026 departure. Emirates Skywards showed business-class award space on 27 departure dates at any price (newest observation Oct 19, 2026, 02:47 UTC). Search live before transferring points.
Which loyalty programs had award space from Chennai (MAA) to Shanghai Pudong (PVG)?
8 programs in the last 30 days: American Airlines AAdvantage (economy 24 dates); Air Canada Aeroplan (economy 21 dates); Alaska Atmos Rewards (economy 22 dates); Emirates Skywards (economy 28 dates, business class 27 dates); Etihad Guest (economy 28 dates, business class 28 dates); GOL Smiles (economy 28 dates, premium economy 23 dates, business class 18 dates); Air France/KLM Flying Blue (economy 20 dates); Qantas Frequent Flyer (economy 22 dates, premium economy 1 date). Dates count departure dates with an open award.
Is there nonstop award space from Chennai (MAA) to Shanghai Pudong (PVG)?
AwardTool hasn't observed nonstop award space on this route in the last 30 days. The awards it saw connected with 1 to 2 stops on itineraries including Air India, China Airlines, Cathay Pacific and Emirates. That doesn't mean nonstop space never appears.
Which credit card points can book awards from Chennai (MAA) to Shanghai Pudong (PVG)?
American Express Membership Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Emirates Skywards (5:4), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1). Bilt Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Alaska Atmos Rewards (1:1), Emirates Skywards (1:1), Etihad Guest (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1). Capital One Miles: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Emirates Skywards (1:0.75), Etihad Guest (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1). Chase Ultimate Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1). Citi ThankYou Points: American Airlines AAdvantage (1:1), Emirates Skywards (1:0.8), Etihad Guest (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1). Wells Fargo Rewards: Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1). Ratios come from AwardTool's transfer partner list; check current bonuses first.
Which months had the lowest award prices from Chennai (MAA) to Shanghai Pudong (PVG)?
Counting only month prices from programs with award space on 2 or more dates that month, and leaving out unusually low outliers: in economy, the lowest award was for Mar 2027 departures, 25,000 miles with AAdvantage (15 dates); in business class, the lowest award was for Mar 2027 departures, 83,000 miles with Skywards (17 dates). The month table shows every lowest price, including those. Based on dates we observed, not a forecast.