Award flights from Hartford (BDL) to Shanghai Pudong (PVG)
In the last 30 days AwardTool saw award space on 10 programs for BDL→PVG. Lowest economy: 35,000 miles + $5.60 (American Airlines AAdvantage). Lowest business class: 152,500 miles + $11.20 (American Airlines AAdvantage); mixed cabin from 117,000 miles + $293.00 (Etihad Guest). Lowest first class: 443,600 miles + $5.60 (Delta SkyMiles).
In economy, the lowest award seen was 35,000 miles + $5.60 with American Airlines AAdvantage, against 42,500 points + $25.60 with Alaska Atmos Rewards, the next-lowest program. With American Airlines AAdvantage, business class started at 152,500 miles + $11.20, about 4.4 times the points of its lowest economy award (35,000 miles + $5.60).
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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 | 35,000 pts + $5.60 | 2 stops |  AA CX JL | — | 49 | See dates | |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 42,500 pts + $25.60 | 1 stop | AA | 9+ | 37 | See dates | |
| Delta SkyMiles | 51,900 pts + $16.50 | 1 stop |  DL KL | 9+ | 54 | See dates | |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 53,500 pts + $38.00 | 1 stop | DLJL | 5 | 12 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 55,000 pts + $5.60 | 2 stops |  AC B6 BR CA+3 | 3 | 53 | See dates | |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 56,596 pts + $75.91 | 2 stops | ACBR NH UA | 1 | 39 | See dates | |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 58,900 pts + $429.00 | 1 stop | AAJL MU | 1 | 24 | See dates | |
| Etihad Guest | 75,000 pts + $38.00 | 1 stop | AAB6 EY | 7 | 53 | See dates | |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 76,500 pts + $5.60 | 1 stop | DL | 1 | 9 | See dates | |
| GOL Smiles | 133,000 pts + taxes not reported | 1 stop | AAACNH QR+1 | 1 | 53 | See dates |
Premium Economy
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United MileagePlusLowest observed | 71,500 pts + $16.40 | 2 stops | B6BRCA HO+2 | 4 | 53 | See dates | |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 99,500 pts + $11.20 | 2 stops | AA | — | 49 | See dates | |
| Delta SkyMiles | 119,800 pts + $16.50 | 1 stop | DL | 9+ | 54 | See dates | |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 245,258 pts + $81.31 | 2 stops | ACUA | 9+ | 30 | See dates | |
| GOL Smiles | 527,100 pts + taxes not reported | 2 stops | AA | 7 | 1 | See dates |
Not seen in premium economy: Alaska Atmos Rewards, Etihad Guest, Air France/KLM Flying Blue, Qantas Frequent Flyer and Virgin Atlantic Flying Club.
Business Class
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Etihad GuestLowest, mixed cabin | 117,000 pts + $293.00Mixed cabin | 2 stops | AAB6EY | 6 | 52 | See dates | |
| American Airlines AAdvantageLowest observed | 152,500 pts + $11.20 | 2 stops | AA | — | 49 | See dates | |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 219,820 pts + $75.71Mixed cabin | 3 stops | ACUA | 9+ | 39 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 401,900 pts + $5.60 | 2 stops | B6BRCAHO+2 | 9+ | 53 | See dates | |
| Delta SkyMiles | 467,700 pts + $5.60Mixed cabin | 1 stop | DL | 1 | 1 | See dates |
Not seen in business class: Alaska Atmos Rewards, GOL Smiles, Air France/KLM Flying Blue, Qantas Frequent Flyer and Virgin Atlantic Flying Club.
First Class
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delta SkyMiles | 443,600 pts + $5.60 | 1 stop | DL | 6 | 54 | See dates |
Not seen in first class: American Airlines AAdvantage, Air Canada Aeroplan, Alaska Atmos Rewards, Etihad Guest, GOL Smiles, Air France/KLM Flying Blue, Qantas Frequent Flyer, United MileagePlus and Virgin Atlantic Flying Club.
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.
Hartford (BDL) to Shanghai Pudong (PVG) at a glance
- From
- Bradley International, Hartford, Connecticut, United States (BDL)
- To
- Shanghai Pudong International, Shanghai, China (PVG)
- Programs with award space seen
- 10 of 10 programs tracked on this route
- Nonstop award space seen
- Not seen in the last 30 days
- Airlines seen on these awards
- American Airlines (AA), Air Canada (AC), JetBlue (B6), EVA Air (BR), Air China (CA), Cathay Pacific (CX), Delta Air Lines (DL), Etihad Airways (EY), Juneyao Airlines (HO), Japan Airlines (JL), KLM (KL), China Eastern (MU) and 4 more
- Departures with open awards
- Dec 2026 to Aug 2027
- Most dates with space
- 54 of 54 departure dates checked (Delta SkyMiles, economy)
- Latest departure with space
- Observation window
- Awards observed in the last 30 days
- Distance
- 7,304 miles (11,754 km), great-circle
- Destination guide
- Award flights to Shanghai Pudong (PVG)
Observed award examples
| Departure | Cabin | Program | Points + taxes | Seats | Stops | Observed (UTC) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | Alaska Atmos Rewards | 42,500 pts + $25.60 | 9+ | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| Economy | Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 53,500 pts + $38.00 | 5 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Economy | Qantas Frequent Flyer | 58,900 pts + $429.00 | 1 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | United MileagePlus | 71,500 pts + $16.40 | 4 | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| Business | American Airlines AAdvantage | 252,500 pts + $11.20 | — | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| Business | Air Canada Aeroplan | 270,830 pts + $81.51 | 1 | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| Business | Etihad Guest | 720,250 pts + $773.00 | 6 | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| First | Delta SkyMiles | 443,600 pts + $5.60 | 6 | 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 Hartford (BDL) to Shanghai Pudong (PVG) on points
| Month | Economy | Premium Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 42,500 pts + $25.60 (2 dates)Atmos | 71,500 pts + $16.40 (6 dates)MileagePlus | 252,500 pts + $11.20 (6 dates)AAdvantage | 443,600 pts + $5.60 (6 dates)SkyMiles | |
| 35,000 pts + $5.60 (3 dates)AAdvantage | 99,500 pts + $11.20 (3 dates)AAdvantage | 152,500 pts + $11.20 (3 dates)AAdvantage | 443,600 pts + taxes not reported (3 dates)SkyMiles | |
| 37,500 pts + taxes not reported (1 date)AAdvantage | 140,100 pts + taxes not reported (1 date)SkyMiles | 187,000 pts + taxes not reported (1 date)AAdvantage | 457,500 pts + taxes not reported (1 date)SkyMiles | |
| 37,500 pts + taxes not reported (6 dates)AAdvantage | 148,000 pts + taxes not reported (6 dates)SkyMiles | 122,000 pts + taxes not reported (6 dates)Etihad Guest | 462,200 pts + taxes not reported (6 dates)SkyMiles | |
| 37,500 pts + taxes not reported (17 dates)AAdvantage | 71,500 pts + taxes not reported (21 dates)MileagePlus | 122,000 pts + taxes not reported (20 dates)Etihad Guest | 462,200 pts + taxes not reported (21 dates)SkyMiles | |
| 37,500 pts + taxes not reported (8 dates)AAdvantage | 142,500 pts + taxes not reported (8 dates)AAdvantage | 117,000 pts + taxes not reported (8 dates)Etihad Guest · Mixed cabin | 462,200 pts + taxes not reported (8 dates)SkyMiles | |
| 37,500 pts + taxes not reported (8 dates)AAdvantage | 71,500 pts + taxes not reported (9 dates)MileagePlus | 117,000 pts + taxes not reported (9 dates)Etihad Guest · Mixed cabin | 443,600 pts + taxes not reported (9 dates)SkyMiles |
A month's taxes are those of an award AwardTool recorded at that month's lowest price for a departure that month. “Taxes not reported” means the data has none for that month; the award still has taxes and fees.
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 | — |
| Delta SkyMiles | 1:1 · 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 | — |
| United MileagePlus | — | 1:1 · Instant | — | 1:1 · Instant | — | — |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant |
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Search Hartford (BDL) to Shanghai Pudong (PVG)How many miles you need from Hartford (BDL) to Shanghai Pudong (PVG)
- In economy, American Airlines AAdvantage had the lowest observed award, 35,000 miles + $5.60; see how many miles you need with American Airlines AAdvantage.
- In premium economy, United MileagePlus had the lowest observed award, 71,500 miles + $16.40; see how many miles you need with United MileagePlus.
- In business class, American Airlines AAdvantage had the lowest observed award, 152,500 miles + $11.20, apart from a mixed-cabin award from 117,000 miles + $293.00 with Etihad Guest; see how many miles you need with American Airlines AAdvantage.
- In first class, Delta SkyMiles had the lowest observed award, 443,600 miles + $5.60; see how many miles you need with Delta SkyMiles.
Questions about award flights from Hartford (BDL) to Shanghai Pudong (PVG)
How many points does it take to fly from Hartford (BDL) to Shanghai Pudong (PVG)?
The lowest economy award AwardTool has seen was 35,000 miles + $5.60 with American Airlines AAdvantage. American Airlines AAdvantage showed economy award space on 49 departure dates at any price (newest observation Nov 11, 2026, 05:48 UTC). The lowest business-class award AwardTool has seen was 152,500 miles + $11.20 with American Airlines AAdvantage. American Airlines AAdvantage showed business-class award space on 49 departure dates at any price (newest observation Nov 11, 2026, 05:48 UTC). A mixed-cabin itinerary, with part of the trip in a lower cabin, was seen from 117,000 miles + $293.00 with Etihad Guest. Search live before transferring points.
Which loyalty programs had award space from Hartford (BDL) to Shanghai Pudong (PVG)?
10 programs in the last 30 days: American Airlines AAdvantage (economy 49 dates, premium economy 49 dates, business class 49 dates); Air Canada Aeroplan (economy 39 dates, premium economy 30 dates, business class 39 dates); Alaska Atmos Rewards (economy 37 dates); Delta SkyMiles (economy 54 dates, premium economy 54 dates, business class 1 date, first class 54 dates); Etihad Guest (economy 53 dates, business class 52 dates); GOL Smiles (economy 53 dates, premium economy 1 date); Air France/KLM Flying Blue (economy 12 dates); Qantas Frequent Flyer (economy 24 dates) and 2 more. Dates count departure dates with an open award.
Can you fly nonstop from Hartford (BDL) to Shanghai Pudong (PVG) on points?
AwardTool hasn't observed nonstop award space on this route in the last 30 days. The awards it saw connected with 1 to 3 stops on itineraries including American Airlines, Air Canada, JetBlue and EVA Air. That doesn't mean nonstop space never appears.
How much are taxes and fees on award flights from Hartford (BDL) to Shanghai Pudong (PVG)?
Taxes and fees on each program's lowest award ranged in economy from $5.60 with AAdvantage (35,000 miles + $5.60) to $429.00 with Qantas (58,900 points + $429.00); in business class from $5.60 with MileagePlus (401,900 miles + $5.60) to $293.00 with Etihad Guest (117,000 miles + $293.00 on a mixed-cabin itinerary). GOL Smiles did not report taxes for its lowest economy award. Amounts are one way per traveler in USD and can differ on other dates and routings.
Which credit card points can book awards from Hartford (BDL) to Shanghai Pudong (PVG)?
American Express Membership Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Delta SkyMiles (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Bilt Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Alaska Atmos Rewards (1:1), Etihad Guest (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), United MileagePlus (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Capital One Miles: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Etihad Guest (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Chase Ultimate Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), United MileagePlus (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Citi ThankYou Points: American Airlines AAdvantage (1:1), Etihad Guest (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Wells Fargo Rewards: Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). These are US card programs; ratios come from AwardTool's transfer partner list. Check current bonuses first.
What's the best month to fly from Hartford (BDL) to Shanghai Pudong (PVG) on points?
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 Jan 2027 departures, 35,000 miles + $5.60 with AAdvantage (3 dates); in business class, the lowest award was for Apr 2027 departures, 122,000 miles + taxes not reported with Etihad Guest (20 dates), and a mixed-cabin itinerary was seen for Aug 2027 departures from 117,000 miles + taxes not reported with Etihad Guest. The month table shows every lowest price, including those. Based on dates we observed, not a forecast.
When do award seats open for flights from Hartford (BDL) to Shanghai Pudong (PVG)?
Booking windows before departure published by the programs with award space here (AwardTool's program data, reviewed Nov 6, 2026): Air France/KLM Flying Blue about 359 days, Air Canada Aeroplan about 355 days, Qantas Frequent Flyer about 353 days and 6 other programs. AwardTool saw award space on this route for departures as late as Aug 9, 2027; seats can open earlier or later, and released seats may already be booked. See award release dates by program.