Award flights from Houston (HOU) to Shanghai Pudong (PVG)
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In the last 30 days AwardTool saw award space on 6 programs for HOU→PVG. Lowest economy: 35,000 miles + $5.60 (American Airlines AAdvantage). Lowest business class: 115,000 miles + $715.50 (Air France/KLM Flying Blue). Lowest premium economy: 90,000 miles + $466.50 (Air France/KLM Flying Blue).
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Page regenerated from the Oct 19, 2026 data snapshot (normally daily). Summary last changed . Seats change quickly.
Houston (HOU) to Shanghai Pudong (PVG) at a glance
- From
- William P. Hobby Airport, Houston, Texas, United States (HOU)
- To
- Shanghai Pudong International, Shanghai, China (PVG)
- Programs with award space seen
- 6 of 6 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), Air France (AF), Alaska Airlines (AS), British Airways (BA), EVA Air (BR), Air China (CA), Cathay Pacific (CX), Delta Air Lines (DL), Emirates (EK), Jetstar Japan (GK), Japan Airlines (JL) and 7 more
- Departures with open awards
- Oct 2026 to Mar 2027
- Most dates with space
- 27 of 29 departure dates checked (American Airlines AAdvantage, 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 | 35,000 pts + $5.60 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS), Cathay Pacific (CX), Japan Airlines (JL) | — | 27 | See dates | |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 40,000 pts + $278.70 | 1 stop | Air France (AF), Delta Air Lines (DL), Japan Airlines (JL), KLM (KL) +1 more | 9+ | 19 | See dates | |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 42,500 pts + $25.60 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA) | 9+ | 12 | See dates | |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 48,200 pts + $429.00 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA), Emirates (EK), Jetstar Japan (GK), Japan Airlines (JL) +2 more | 1 | 14 | See dates | |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 56,196 pts + $75.61 | 2 stops | Air Canada (AC), EVA Air (BR), Air China (CA), Emirates (EK) +3 more | 2 | 22 | See dates | |
| GOL Smiles | 117,500 pts + taxes not reported | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA), Air Canada (AC), Air France (AF), Emirates (EK) +3 more | 7 | 19 | See dates |
Premium Economy
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air France/KLM Flying BlueLowest observed | 90,000 pts + $466.50 | 1 stop | Air France (AF), KLM (KL) | 9+ | 17 | See dates | |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 92,500 pts + $5.60 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA) | — | 27 | See dates | |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 121,210 pts + $48.31 | 1 stop | Air Canada (AC), Air China (CA), Emirates (EK), United Airlines (UA) | 4 | 22 | See dates | |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 128,500 pts + $1,812.20 | 1 stop | British Airways (BA), Emirates (EK), KLM (KL) | 1 | 6 | See dates | |
| GOL Smiles | 492,700 pts + taxes not reported | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA), Air Canada (AC) | 4 | 4 | See dates |
Not seen in premium economy: Alaska Atmos Rewards.
Business Class
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air France/KLM Flying BlueLowest observed | 115,000 pts + $715.50 | 1 stop | Air France (AF), KLM (KL) | 9+ | 18 | See dates | |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 182,900 pts + $1,681.80 | 1 stop | Emirates (EK), KLM (KL) | 1 | 1 | See dates | |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 208,500 pts + $5.60 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA) | — | 27 | See dates | |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 267,815 pts + $83.31Mixed cabin | 2 stops | Air Canada (AC), Air China (CA), Emirates (EK), ANA (NH) +1 more | 2 | 22 | See dates |
Not seen in business class: Alaska Atmos Rewards and GOL Smiles.
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 | 35,000 pts + $5.60 | — | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Economy | Alaska Atmos Rewards | 42,500 pts + $25.60 | 9+ | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Economy | GOL Smiles | 119,200 pts + taxes not reported | 1 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | Air Canada Aeroplan | 123,029 pts + $75.91 | 1 | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | Qantas Frequent Flyer | 276,500 pts + $622.00 | 1 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | Air Canada Aeroplan | 267,815 pts + $83.31Mixed cabin | 4 | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| Business | Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 334,000 pts + $708.70 | 1 | 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 Houston (HOU) to Shanghai Pudong (PVG) on points
| Month | Economy | Premium Economy | Business |
|---|---|---|---|
| 35,000 · AAdvantage (6 dates) | 123,029 · Aeroplan (6 dates) | 313,656 · Aeroplan (6 dates) | |
| 35,000 · AAdvantage (3 dates) | 159,500 · AAdvantage (3 dates) | 267,815 · Aeroplan (2 dates)Mixed cabin | |
| 37,500 · AAdvantage (13 dates) | 92,500 · AAdvantage (13 dates) | 295,000 · AAdvantage (13 dates) | |
| 35,000 · AAdvantage (4 dates) | 90,000 · Flying Blue (1 date) | 115,000 · Flying Blue (1 date) | |
| 48,200 · Qantas (1 date) | 154,000 · AAdvantage (1 date) | 308,500 · AAdvantage (1 date) |
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 | — |
| 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, 35,000 miles + $5.60; see how many miles you need with American Airlines AAdvantage.
- In premium economy, Air France/KLM Flying Blue had the lowest observed award, 90,000 miles + $466.50; see how many miles you need with Air France/KLM Flying Blue.
- In business class, Air France/KLM Flying Blue had the lowest observed award, 115,000 miles + $715.50; see how many miles you need with Air France/KLM Flying Blue.
Questions about award flights from Houston (HOU) to Shanghai Pudong (PVG)
What's the lowest Houston (HOU) to Shanghai Pudong (PVG) award price AwardTool has seen?
In economy, 35,000 miles + $5.60 with American Airlines AAdvantage. Seen Oct 12, 2026, 15:15 UTC for an Oct 26, 2026 departure. American Airlines AAdvantage showed economy award space on 27 departure dates at any price (newest observation Oct 19, 2026, 07:57 UTC). In business class, 115,000 miles + $715.50 with Air France/KLM Flying Blue. Air France/KLM Flying Blue showed business-class award space on 18 departure dates at any price (newest observation Oct 19, 2026, 07:57 UTC). Search live before transferring points.
Which loyalty programs had award space from Houston (HOU) to Shanghai Pudong (PVG)?
6 programs in the last 30 days: American Airlines AAdvantage (economy 27 dates, premium economy 27 dates, business class 27 dates); Air Canada Aeroplan (economy 22 dates, premium economy 22 dates, business class 22 dates); Alaska Atmos Rewards (economy 12 dates); GOL Smiles (economy 19 dates, premium economy 4 dates); Air France/KLM Flying Blue (economy 19 dates, premium economy 17 dates, business class 18 dates); Qantas Frequent Flyer (economy 14 dates, premium economy 6 dates, business class 1 date). Dates count departure dates with an open award.
Is there nonstop award space from Houston (HOU) 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 American Airlines, Air Canada, Air France and Alaska Airlines. That doesn't mean nonstop space never appears.
Which credit card points can book awards from Houston (HOU) to Shanghai Pudong (PVG)?
American Express Membership Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1). Bilt Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Alaska Atmos Rewards (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1). Capital One Miles: Air Canada Aeroplan (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), 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 Houston (HOU) 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 Oct 2026 departures, 35,000 miles with AAdvantage (6 dates); in business class, the lowest award was for Feb 2027 departures, 208,500 miles with AAdvantage (4 dates). The month table shows every lowest price, including those. Based on dates we observed, not a forecast.