Award flights from Houston to Shanghai Pudong (PVG)
Award space from Houston to Shanghai Pudong (PVG)
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AwardTool saw award space on 2 airport pairs between Houston (IAH, HOU) and Shanghai Pudong (PVG) in the last 30 days. Lowest economy: 25,000 miles + $5.60 on IAH–PVG (American Airlines AAdvantage). Lowest business class: 115,000 miles + $695.50 on IAH–PVG (Air France/KLM Flying Blue). Lowest first class: 225,000 points + $33.10 on IAH–PVG (Alaska Atmos Rewards).
Prices observed – .
Page regenerated from the Nov 12, 2026 data snapshot (normally daily). Summary last changed . Seats change quickly.
- Lowest economy
- 25,000 pts + $5.60
- IAH–PVG · AAdvantage
- Lowest premium economy
- 55,000 pts + $45.60
- IAH–PVG · Atmos
- Lowest business class
- 115,000 pts + $695.50
- IAH–PVG · Flying Blue
- Lowest first class
- 225,000 pts + $33.10
- IAH–PVG · Atmos
Economy was lowest on IAH–PVG: 25,000 miles + $5.60 with American Airlines AAdvantage. The lowest on another airport pair was 35,000 miles + $5.60 with American Airlines AAdvantage on HOU–PVG. With Air France/KLM Flying Blue, business class started at 115,000 miles + $695.50, about 2.9 times the points of its lowest economy award (40,000 miles + $274.60).
Compare programs by cabin
The lowest one-way award each program showed in each cabin, sorted by points.
Economy
Lowest economy from Houston to Shanghai Pudong (PVG) on points: 25,000 miles + $5.60 with American Airlines AAdvantage on IAH–PVG (seen on 148 dates).
| Program | Points + taxes | Airports | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines AAdvantageLowest observed | 25,000 pts + $5.60 | IAH–PVG | 148 |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 36,000 pts + $460.80 | IAH–PVG | 70 |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 40,000 pts + $274.60 | IAH–PVG | 150 |
| Emirates Skywards | 42,500 pts + $311.00 | IAH–PVG | 150 |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 42,500 pts + $25.60 | IAH–PVG | 139 |
| Virgin Australia Velocity | 48,000 pts + $9.40 | IAH–PVG | 50 |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 48,200 pts + $429.00 | IAH–PVG | 127 |
| Qatar Airways Privilege Club | 50,000 pts + taxes not reported | IAH–PVG | 102 |
| United MileagePlus | 55,000 pts + $5.60 | IAH–PVG | 158 |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 55,909 pts + $76.11 | HOU–PVG | 20 |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 60,000 pts + $24.70 | IAH–PVG | 103 |
| Delta SkyMiles | 66,800 pts + $5.60 | IAH–PVG | 159 |
| JetBlue TrueBlue | 70,400 pts + $42.80 | IAH–PVG | 78 |
| Turkish Miles & Smiles | 75,000 pts + taxes not reported | IAH–PVG | 133 |
| Etihad Guest | 108,625 pts + $293.00 | IAH–PVG | 159 |
| GOL Smiles | 113,500 pts + taxes not reported | IAH–PVG | 134 |
Premium Economy
Lowest premium economy from Houston to Shanghai Pudong (PVG) on points: 55,000 points + $45.60 with Alaska Atmos Rewards on IAH–PVG (seen on 23 dates).
| Program | Points + taxes | Airports | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska Atmos RewardsLowest observed | 55,000 pts + $45.60 | IAH–PVG | 23 |
| United MileagePlus | 65,000 pts + $5.60 | IAH–PVG | 157 |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 65,000 pts + $456.40 | IAH–PVG | 151 |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 70,000 pts + $14.90 | IAH–PVG | 149 |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 98,490 pts + $94.71 | IAH–PVG | 310 |
| Emirates Skywards | 104,000 pts + $311.00 | IAH–PVG | 61 |
| Delta SkyMiles | 135,200 pts + $5.60 | IAH–PVG | 155 |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 143,500 pts + $907.70 | IAH–PVG | 103 |
| GOL Smiles | 428,100 pts + taxes not reported | IAH–PVG | 13 |
Business Class
Lowest business class from Houston to Shanghai Pudong (PVG) on points: 115,000 miles + $695.50 with Air France/KLM Flying Blue on IAH–PVG (seen on 154 dates).
| Program | Points + taxes | Airports | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air France/KLM Flying BlueLowest observed | 115,000 pts + $695.50 | IAH–PVG | 154 |
| Emirates Skywards | 116,000 pts + $1,254.00 | IAH–PVG | 137 |
| Etihad Guest | 122,000 pts + $293.00Mixed cabin | IAH–PVG | 144 |
| Turkish Miles & Smiles | 130,000 pts + taxes not reported | IAH–PVG | 128 |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 130,000 pts + $1,522.00 | IAH–PVG | 15 |
| JetBlue TrueBlue | 140,900 pts + $42.80 | IAH–PVG | 2 |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 141,500 pts + $5.60 | IAH–PVG | 149 |
| Qatar Airways Privilege Club | 170,000 pts + taxes not reportedMixed cabin | IAH–PVG | 40 |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 182,900 pts + $1,681.70 | IAH–PVG | 22 |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 264,809 pts + $94.71Mixed cabin | IAH–PVG | 311 |
| United MileagePlus | 403,700 pts + $11.20 | IAH–PVG | 158 |
| Delta SkyMiles | 499,900 pts + $5.60Mixed cabin | IAH–PVG | 54 |
First Class
Lowest first class from Houston to Shanghai Pudong (PVG) on points: 225,000 points + $33.10 with Alaska Atmos Rewards on IAH–PVG (seen on 80 dates).
| Program | Points + taxes | Airports | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| Etihad GuestLowest, mixed cabin | 195,000 pts + $900.80Mixed cabin | IAH–PVG | 1 |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 225,000 pts + $33.10 | IAH–PVG | 80 |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 299,300 pts + $1,254.00 | IAH–PVG | 10 |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 328,654 pts + $108.21Mixed cabin | IAH–PVG | 3 |
| Delta SkyMiles | 342,200 pts + $5.60 | IAH–PVG | 159 |
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.
Houston to Shanghai Pudong (PVG) at a glance
- From
- Houston (IAH, HOU)
- To
- Shanghai Pudong (PVG)
- Programs with award space seen
- 16 of 16 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), JetBlue (B6), British Airways (BA), EVA Air (BR), Air China (CA), Cathay Pacific (CX), Delta Air Lines (DL), Emirates (EK), Etihad Airways (EY) and 14 more
- Departures with open awards
- Nov 2026 to Sep 2027
- Latest departure with space
- Observation window
- Awards observed in the last 30 days
- Distance
- 7,560–7,582 miles (12,167–12,202 km) between the airports, great-circle
- Destination guide
- Award flights to Shanghai Pudong (PVG)
Compare airports
Lowest one-way award AwardTool observed on each airport pair between Houston and Shanghai Pudong (PVG), with the program and the number of departure dates seen.
| Airports | Economy | Premium Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston (IAH) to Shanghai Pudong (PVG) | 25,000 pts + $5.60AAdvantage · 148 dates | 55,000 pts + $45.60Atmos · 23 dates | 115,000 pts + $695.50Flying Blue · 154 dates | 195,000 pts + $900.80Etihad Guest · 1 date · Mixed cabin |
| Houston (HOU) to Shanghai Pudong (PVG) | 35,000 pts + $5.60AAdvantage · 31 dates | 65,000 pts + $463.40Flying Blue · 20 dates | 115,000 pts + $710.50Flying Blue · 20 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.
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.
Lowest observed by cabin, Houston to Shanghai Pudong (PVG)
- Economy: 25,000 miles + $5.60 on Houston (IAH) to Shanghai Pudong (PVG) with American Airlines AAdvantage, which showed economy award space there on 148 dates.
- Premium Economy: 55,000 points + $45.60 on Houston (IAH) to Shanghai Pudong (PVG) with Alaska Atmos Rewards, which showed premium economy award space there on 23 dates.
- Business Class: 115,000 miles + $695.50 on Houston (IAH) to Shanghai Pudong (PVG) with Air France/KLM Flying Blue, which showed business-class award space there on 154 dates.
- First Class: 225,000 points + $33.10 on Houston (IAH) to Shanghai Pudong (PVG) with Alaska Atmos Rewards, which showed first-class award space there on 80 dates.
Observed award examples
| Departure | Cabin | Airports | Program | Points + taxes | Seats | Stops | Observed (UTC) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | IAH–PVG | American Airlines AAdvantage | 35,000 pts + $5.60 | — | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | IAH–PVG | United MileagePlus | 65,000 pts + $5.60 | 9+ | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | IAH–PVG | Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 115,000 pts + $697.50 | 4 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | IAH–PVG | Emirates Skywards | 116,000 pts + $1,254.00 | 5 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| First | IAH–PVG | Alaska Atmos Rewards | 225,000 pts + $45.50 | 6 | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| First | IAH–PVG | Qantas Frequent Flyer | 299,300 pts + $1,254.00 | 1 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| First | IAH–PVG | Delta SkyMiles | 342,200 pts + $5.60 | 9+ | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| First | IAH–PVG | Air Canada Aeroplan | 421,802 pts + $81.81 | 1 | 2 stops | 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 to Shanghai Pudong (PVG) on points
Each month shows the lowest award seen across the 2 airport pairs, with that program's open dates on the airport pair behind it.
| Month | Economy | Premium Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 35,000 pts + $5.60 (18 dates)AAdvantage | 65,000 pts + $5.60 (18 dates)MileagePlus | 115,000 pts + $697.40 (19 dates)Flying Blue | 299,300 pts + $1,254.00 (7 dates)Qantas | |
| 35,000 pts + taxes not reported (21 dates)AAdvantage | 65,000 pts + $456.40 (30 dates)Flying Blue | 115,000 pts + $695.50 (30 dates)Flying Blue | 225,000 pts + $33.20 (7 dates)Atmos | |
| 25,000 pts + $5.60 (22 dates)AAdvantage | 55,000 pts + $45.60 (12 dates)Atmos | 115,000 pts + taxes not reported (25 dates)Flying Blue | 225,000 pts + $45.50 (12 dates)Atmos | |
| 35,000 pts + taxes not reported (5 dates)AAdvantage | 62,500 pts + taxes not reported (2 dates)Atmos | 115,000 pts + taxes not reported (8 dates)Flying Blue | 225,000 pts + taxes not reported (3 dates)Atmos | |
| 35,000 pts + taxes not reported (17 dates)AAdvantage | 65,000 pts + taxes not reported (18 dates)Flying Blue | 115,000 pts + taxes not reported (18 dates)Flying Blue | 195,000 pts + $900.80 (1 date)Etihad Guest · Mixed cabin | |
| 36,000 pts + taxes not reported (7 dates)Virgin Atlantic | 71,500 pts + taxes not reported (21 dates)MileagePlus | 116,000 pts + taxes not reported (21 dates)Skywards | 225,000 pts + taxes not reported (17 dates)Atmos | |
| 36,000 pts + taxes not reported (12 dates)Virgin Atlantic | 90,000 pts + taxes not reported (23 dates)Flying Blue | 115,000 pts + taxes not reported (23 dates)Flying Blue | 225,000 pts + taxes not reported (24 dates)Atmos | |
| 50,000 pts + taxes not reported (5 dates)Privilege Club | 90,000 pts + taxes not reported (5 dates)Flying Blue | 115,000 pts + taxes not reported (5 dates)Flying Blue | 350,000 pts + taxes not reported (3 dates)Atmos | |
| 37,500 pts + taxes not reported (8 dates)AAdvantage | 71,500 pts + taxes not reported (9 dates)MileagePlus | 115,000 pts + taxes not reported (9 dates)Flying Blue | 350,000 pts + taxes not reported (1 date)Atmos | |
| 37,000 pts + taxes not reported (9 dates)AAdvantage | 70,000 pts + taxes not reported (9 dates)AAdvantage | 115,000 pts + taxes not reported (8 dates)Flying Blue | 499,900 pts + taxes not reported (10 dates)SkyMiles | |
| 35,000 pts + taxes not reported (5 dates)AAdvantage | 100,010 pts + taxes not reported (18 dates)Aeroplan | 280,001 pts + taxes not reported (18 dates)Aeroplan | 499,900 pts + taxes not reported (1 date)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 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 | — |
| Etihad Guest | — | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · ~1 day | — | 1:1 · Instant | — |
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Questions about Houston to Shanghai Pudong (PVG) award flights
Which airports had the lowest award prices from Houston to Shanghai Pudong (PVG)?
In business class, IAH–PVG with 115,000 miles + $695.50 (Air France/KLM Flying Blue). In economy, IAH–PVG with 25,000 miles + $5.60 (American Airlines AAdvantage). Prices are the lowest AwardTool observed in the last 30 days; search live before transferring points.
Which airport pairs between Houston and Shanghai Pudong (PVG) had award space?
IAH–PVG (economy, premium economy, business class and first class) and HOU–PVG (economy, premium economy and business class). Airport pairs not listed had no award space AwardTool observed in the last 30 days.
How many points does it take to fly from Houston to Shanghai Pudong (PVG)?
The lowest economy award AwardTool has seen was 25,000 miles + $5.60 with American Airlines AAdvantage. American Airlines AAdvantage showed economy award space on 148 departure dates at any price (newest observation Nov 12, 2026, 08:14 UTC). The lowest business-class award AwardTool has seen was 115,000 miles + $695.50 with Air France/KLM Flying Blue. Seen Nov 11, 2026, 18:06 UTC for a Nov 16, 2026 departure. Air France/KLM Flying Blue showed business-class award space on 154 departure dates at any price (newest observation Nov 12, 2026, 08:14 UTC). Search live before transferring points.
Which loyalty programs had award space from Houston to Shanghai Pudong (PVG)?
16 programs in the last 30 days: American Airlines AAdvantage (economy 148 dates, premium economy 149 dates, business class 149 dates); Air Canada Aeroplan (economy 20 dates, premium economy 310 dates, business class 311 dates, first class 3 dates); Alaska Atmos Rewards (economy 139 dates, premium economy 23 dates, business class 15 dates, first class 80 dates); Avianca LifeMiles (economy 103 dates); JetBlue TrueBlue (economy 78 dates, business class 2 dates); Delta SkyMiles (economy 159 dates, premium economy 155 dates, business class 54 dates, first class 159 dates); Emirates Skywards (economy 150 dates, premium economy 61 dates, business class 137 dates); Etihad Guest (economy 159 dates, business class 144 dates, first class 1 date) and 8 more. Dates count departure dates with an open award.
Can you fly nonstop from Houston 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 2 stops on itineraries including American Airlines, Air Canada, Air France and Alaska Airlines. That doesn't mean nonstop space never appears.
How much are taxes and fees on award flights from Houston to Shanghai Pudong (PVG)?
Taxes and fees on each program's lowest award ranged in economy from $5.60 with AAdvantage (25,000 miles + $5.60) to $460.80 with Virgin Atlantic (36,000 points + $460.80); in business class from $5.60 with AAdvantage (141,500 miles + $5.60) to $1,681.70 with Qantas (182,900 points + $1,681.70). Qatar Airways Privilege Club and Turkish Miles & Smiles did not report taxes for their lowest economy and business-class awards. 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 Houston to Shanghai Pudong (PVG)?
American Express Membership Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), JetBlue TrueBlue (5:4), Delta SkyMiles (1:1), Emirates Skywards (5:4), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1), Qatar Airways Privilege Club (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Bilt Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Alaska Atmos Rewards (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), JetBlue TrueBlue (1:1), Emirates Skywards (1:1), Etihad Guest (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Qatar Airways Privilege Club (1:1), Turkish Miles & Smiles (1:1), United MileagePlus (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Capital One Miles: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), JetBlue TrueBlue (5:3), Emirates Skywards (2:1.5), Etihad Guest (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1), Qatar Airways Privilege Club (1:1), Turkish Miles & Smiles (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Chase Ultimate Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), JetBlue TrueBlue (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), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), JetBlue TrueBlue (1:1), Emirates Skywards (1:0.8), Etihad Guest (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1), Qatar Airways Privilege Club (1:1), Turkish Miles & Smiles (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Wells Fargo Rewards: Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), JetBlue TrueBlue (1:1), 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 Houston 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, 25,000 miles + $5.60 with AAdvantage (22 dates); in business class, the lowest award was for Dec 2026 departures, 115,000 miles + $695.50 with Flying Blue (30 dates). 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 Houston to Shanghai Pudong (PVG)?
Booking windows before departure published by the programs with award space here (AwardTool's program data, reviewed Nov 6, 2026): Qatar Airways Privilege Club about 361 days, Avianca LifeMiles about 360 days, Emirates Skywards about 360 days and 11 other programs. AwardTool saw award space on this route for departures as late as Sep 25, 2027; seats can open earlier or later, and released seats may already be booked. See award release dates by program.