Air France/KLM Flying Blue award flights from Detroit (DTW) to Shanghai Pudong (PVG)
In the last 30 days AwardTool saw Air France/KLM Flying Blue award space for DTW→PVG in economy, premium economy and business. Lowest economy: 47,500 miles + $33.50 (economy space on 166 dates). Lowest business: 115,000 miles + $728.00 (business space on 76 dates). Lowest premium economy: 65,000 miles + $470.40 (premium economy space on 75 dates).
Data as of
Award prices last changed . AwardTool checks these routes daily; seats change quickly.
- Lowest economy
- 47,500 miles + $33.50
- economy space on 166 dates
- Lowest business
- 115,000 miles + $728.00
- business space on 76 dates
- Lowest premium economy
- 65,000 miles + $470.40
- premium economy space on 75 dates
Flying Blue award prices by cabin
The lowest one-way Air France/KLM Flying Blue award AwardTool observed on DTW→PVG in each cabin, in miles plus taxes.
| Cabin | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | 47,500 miles + $33.50 | Nonstop | Air France (AF), Delta Air Lines (DL), Jetstar Japan (GK), Japan Airlines (JL) +3 more | 3 | 166 | See dates | |
| Premium Economy | 65,000 miles + $470.40 | 1 stop | Air France (AF) | 6 | 75 | See dates | |
| Business | 115,000 miles + $728.00 | 1 stop | Air France (AF) | 6 | 76 | See dates |
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 Flying Blue award examples
| Departure | Cabin | Points + taxes | Seats | Stops | Observed (UTC) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | 47,500 miles + $33.50 | 3 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Economy | 47,500 miles + $33.50 | 4 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Economy | 47,500 miles + $33.50 | 9+ | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | 65,000 miles + $470.40 | 6 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | 65,000 miles + $470.40 | 6 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | 194,500 miles + $470.40 | 3 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | 342,000 miles + $710.40 | 2 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | 342,000 miles + $710.40 | 2 | 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 at the time shown. 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 DTW to PVG with Flying Blue
| Month | Economy | Premium Economy | Business |
|---|---|---|---|
| 47,500 (13 dates) | 194,500 (2 dates) | 342,000 (2 dates) | |
| 47,500 (26 dates) | 65,000 (11 dates) | 342,000 (12 dates) | |
| 50,500 (9 dates) | 194,500 (7 dates) | 342,000 (7 dates) | |
| 47,500 (27 dates) | 65,000 (15 dates) | 115,000 (15 dates) | |
| 47,500 (17 dates) | 65,000 (12 dates) | 115,000 (12 dates) | |
| 47,500 (11 dates) | 194,500 (9 dates) | 341,500 (9 dates) | |
| 47,500 (11 dates) | 194,500 (4 dates) | 478,000 (4 dates) | |
| 58,000 (4 dates) | 194,500 (4 dates) | 341,500 (4 dates) | |
| 58,000 (2 dates) | 194,500 (2 dates) | 700,000 (2 dates) | |
| 47,500 (17 dates) | 194,500 (4 dates) | 231,500 (4 dates) | |
| 47,500 (26 dates) | 65,000 (5 dates) | 231,500 (5 dates) | |
| 47,500 (3 dates) | — | — |
How to get Flying Blue miles
- American Express Membership Rewards: 1:1 · Instant
- Bilt Rewards: 1:1 · Instant
- Capital One Miles: 1:1 · Instant
- Chase Ultimate Rewards: 1:1 · Instant
- Citi ThankYou Points: 1:1 · Instant
- Wells Fargo Rewards: 1:1 · Instant
Check current transfer bonuses. Most transfers can't be reversed.
Flying Blue vs other programs on DTW–PVG
Lowest one-way award per program and cabin on this route.
| Program | Economy | Premium Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 55,365 pts + $89.81 | 80,714 pts + $75.71 | 102,500 pts + $95.61Lowest | 571,742 pts + $83.61 |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 47,500 pts + $33.50 | 65,000 pts + $470.40 | 115,000 pts + $728.00 | — |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 42,500 pts + $25.60 | 62,500 pts + $45.50Lowest | 225,000 pts + $33.10 | 225,000 pts + $33.10 |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 35,000 pts + $5.60Lowest | 70,000 pts + $14.90 | 152,500 pts + $5.60 | — |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 47,000 pts + $17.52 | — | — | — |
| Delta SkyMiles | 68,400 pts + $5.60 | 129,700 pts + $5.60 | 342,200 pts + $5.60 | 342,200 pts + $5.60 |
| Etihad Guest | 61,750 pts + $293.00 | — | 117,000 pts + $293.00 | 221,000 pts + $773.00Lowest |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 48,200 pts + $429.00 | 150,100 pts + $1,987.20 | — | — |
| Turkish Miles & Smiles | 75,000 pts + taxes not reported | — | 130,000 pts + taxes not reported | — |
| United MileagePlus | 55,000 pts + $5.60 | 65,000 pts + $5.60 | 110,000 pts + $29.20 | — |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 65,500 pts + $5.60 | — | — | — |
Questions about Flying Blue award flights from DTW to PVG
What's the lowest Flying Blue award from Detroit to Shanghai Pudong?
In economy, 47,500 miles + $33.50. Air France/KLM Flying Blue showed economy award space on 166 departure dates (newest observation Oct 16, 2026, 02:21 UTC). In business, 115,000 miles + $728.00. Air France/KLM Flying Blue showed business award space on 76 departure dates (newest observation Oct 16, 2026, 01:57 UTC). Search live before transferring points.
Can you book nonstop DTW to PVG awards with Flying Blue?
Yes. AwardTool observed nonstop Air France/KLM Flying Blue award space in economy, from 47,500 miles in economy.
Which credit card points transfer to Flying Blue?
American Express Membership Rewards (1:1, Instant), Bilt Rewards (1:1, Instant), Capital One Miles (1:1, Instant), Chase Ultimate Rewards (1:1, Instant), Citi ThankYou Points (1:1, Instant) and Wells Fargo Rewards (1:1, Instant). Check current transfer bonuses; most transfers can't be reversed.
Which months had the lowest Flying Blue award prices from DTW to PVG?
Counting only month prices from programs with award space on 2 or more dates that month, and leaving out unusually low outliers, the lowest economy award AwardTool observed was for Jan 2027 departures: 47,500 miles (27 dates). The month table shows every lowest price, including those. Based on dates we observed, not a forecast.