Award flights from Istanbul (IST) to Shanghai Pudong (PVG)
In the last 30 days AwardTool saw award space on 6 programs for IST→PVG. Lowest economy: 30,000 miles + $183.30 (Air France/KLM Flying Blue). Lowest business: 65,000 miles (Turkish Miles & Smiles). Lowest premium economy: 51,000 points + $256.50 (Virgin Atlantic Flying Club).
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IST to PVG at a glance
- From
- Istanbul Airport, Istanbul, Türkiye (IST)
- To
- Shanghai Pudong International, Shanghai, China (PVG)
- Programs with award space seen
- 6 of 9 programs tracked on this route
- Nonstop award space seen
- Yes, in economy and business, via Air Canada Aeroplan, Avianca LifeMiles, Air France/KLM Flying Blue, Turkish Miles & Smiles and United MileagePlus
- Airlines seen on these awards
- Aegean Airlines (A3), Air France (AF), EVA Air (BR), Air China (CA), Emirates (EK), Etihad Airways (EY), flydubai (FZ), Gulf Air (GF), Juneyao Airlines (HO), Japan Airlines (JL), Korean Air (KE), KLM (KL) and 13 more
- Departures with open awards
- Oct 2026 to Sep 2027
- 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air France/KLM Flying BlueLowest observed | 30,000 pts + $183.30 | 1 stopNonstop from 35,000 pts | Air France (AF), Etihad Airways (EY), Japan Airlines (JL), Korean Air (KE) +4 more | 6 | 317 | See dates | |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 30,000 pts + $225.53 | 1 stop | Air France (AF), Korean Air (KE), KLM (KL) | 1 | 53 | See dates | |
| Turkish Miles & Smiles | 35,000 pts + taxes not reported | Nonstop | Turkish Airlines (TK) | 1 | 321 | See dates | |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 40,000 pts + $53.20 | Nonstop | EVA Air (BR), Air China (CA), Emirates (EK), Etihad Airways (EY) +11 more | 9+ | 315 | See dates | |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 45,000 pts + $25.47 | Nonstop | Aegean Airlines (A3), EVA Air (BR), Air China (CA), Lufthansa (LH) +8 more | 9+ | 221 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 55,000 pts + $26.00 | Nonstop | EVA Air (BR), Air China (CA), Juneyao Airlines (HO), Lufthansa (LH) +7 more | 9+ | 249 | See dates |
Premium Economy
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubLowest observed | 51,000 pts + $256.50 | 1 stop | Air France (AF), KLM (KL) | 1 | 24 | See dates | |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 60,500 pts + $280.80 | 1 stop | Air France (AF), KLM (KL), China Eastern (MU), TAROM (RO) | 2 | 314 | See dates | |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 118,500 pts + $62.50 | 1 stop | Emirates (EK), flydubai (FZ) | 2 | 147 | See dates |
Not seen in premium economy: Avianca LifeMiles, Turkish Miles & Smiles and United MileagePlus.
Business
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkish Miles & SmilesLowest observed | 65,000 pts + taxes not reported | Nonstop | Turkish Airlines (TK) | 1 | 318 | See dates | |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 75,000 pts + $28.10 | 1 stop | Thai Airways International (TG) | 1 | 3 | See dates | |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 92,500 pts + $53.20 | 1 stopMixed cabin | EVA Air (BR), Air China (CA), Emirates (EK), flydubai (FZ) +4 more | 3 | 276 | See dates | |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 102,500 pts + $328.59 | 1 stop | Air France (AF), KLM (KL) | 1 | 12 | See dates | |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 105,000 pts + $446.00 | 2 stops | Air France (AF), KLM (KL), China Eastern (MU), TAROM (RO) +1 more | 9+ | 316 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 110,000 pts + $26.00 | Nonstop | EVA Air (BR), Air China (CA), Juneyao Airlines (HO), Turkish Airlines (TK) +1 more | 4 | 38 | See dates |
First: 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 | Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 30,000 pts + $238.48 | 1 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Economy | Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 35,000 pts + $188.90 | 5 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 51,000 pts + $256.50 | 1 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | Avianca LifeMiles | 75,000 pts + $28.10 | 1 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | Air Canada Aeroplan | 92,500 pts + $53.20 | 3 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | United MileagePlus | 110,000 pts + $26.00 | 4 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Business | Turkish Miles & Smiles | 140,000 pts + taxes not reported | 1 | Nonstop | 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.
Nonstop award space
- Economy: nonstop from 35,000 miles via Turkish Miles & Smiles, which showed nonstop space on 321 dates (5 programs had nonstop space).
- Business: nonstop from 65,000 miles via Turkish Miles & Smiles, which showed nonstop space on 318 dates (2 programs had nonstop space).
Best months to fly IST to PVG on points
| Month | Economy | Premium Economy | Business |
|---|---|---|---|
| 35,000 · Flying Blue (16 dates) | 118,500 · Aeroplan (3 dates) | 92,500 · Aeroplan (4 dates) | |
| 30,000 · Virgin (5 dates) | 51,000 · Virgin (2 dates) | 92,500 · Aeroplan (26 dates) | |
| 30,000 · Virgin (5 dates) | 51,000 · Virgin (3 dates) | 75,000 · LifeMiles (1 date) | |
| 30,000 · Virgin (6 dates) | 51,000 · Virgin (6 dates) | 75,000 · LifeMiles (2 dates) | |
| 30,000 · Virgin (2 dates) | 51,000 · Virgin (3 dates) | 92,500 · Aeroplan (21 dates) | |
| 30,000 · Virgin (5 dates) | 51,000 · Virgin (3 dates) | 92,500 · Aeroplan (26 dates) | |
| 30,000 · Flying Blue (30 dates) | 51,000 · Virgin (2 dates) | 92,500 · Aeroplan (24 dates) | |
| 30,000 · Flying Blue (31 dates) | 51,000 · Virgin (4 dates) | 65,000 · Miles&Smiles (31 dates) | |
| 30,000 · Flying Blue (30 dates) | 51,000 · Virgin (1 date) | 65,000 · Miles&Smiles (30 dates) | |
| 35,000 · Flying Blue (31 dates) | 60,500 · Flying Blue (31 dates) | 65,000 · Miles&Smiles (31 dates) | |
| 35,000 · Miles&Smiles (31 dates) | 60,500 · Flying Blue (28 dates) | 65,000 · Miles&Smiles (31 dates) | |
| 35,000 · Miles&Smiles (8 dates) | — | 65,000 · Miles&Smiles (8 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 |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | — | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant |
| Turkish Miles & Smiles | — | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | — | 1:1 · ~1 day | — |
| 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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What's the lowest Istanbul to Shanghai Pudong award price AwardTool has seen?
In economy, 30,000 miles + $183.30 with Air France/KLM Flying Blue. Air France/KLM Flying Blue showed economy award space on 317 departure dates (newest observation Oct 16, 2026, 06:35 UTC). In business, 65,000 miles with Turkish Miles & Smiles. Turkish Miles & Smiles showed business award space on 318 departure dates (newest observation Oct 16, 2026, 06:35 UTC). Search live before transferring points.
Which loyalty programs had award space on IST→PVG?
6 programs in the last 30 days: Air Canada Aeroplan (economy 315 dates, premium economy 147 dates, business 276 dates); Avianca LifeMiles (economy 221 dates, business 3 dates); Air France/KLM Flying Blue (economy 317 dates, premium economy 314 dates, business 316 dates); Turkish Miles & Smiles (economy 321 dates, business 318 dates); United MileagePlus (economy 249 dates, business 38 dates); Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (economy 53 dates, premium economy 24 dates, business 12 dates). Dates count departure dates with an open award.
Is there nonstop award space from IST to PVG?
Yes. AwardTool observed nonstop award space in economy and business, bookable via Air Canada Aeroplan, Avianca LifeMiles, Air France/KLM Flying Blue, Turkish Miles & Smiles and United MileagePlus. The lowest nonstop award in economy was 35,000 miles with Turkish Miles & Smiles.
Which credit card points transfer to these programs?
American Express Membership Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Bilt Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (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), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Turkish Miles & Smiles (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: Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Turkish Miles & Smiles (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Wells Fargo Rewards: Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Ratios come from AwardTool's transfer partner list; check current bonuses first.
Which months had the lowest IST→PVG award prices?
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 May 2027 departures, 30,000 miles with Flying Blue (31 dates); in business, the lowest award was for May 2027 departures, 65,000 miles with Miles&Smiles (31 dates). The month table shows every lowest price, including those. Based on dates we observed, not a forecast.