Award flights from Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Shanghai
Award space from Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Shanghai
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AwardTool saw award space on 2 airport pairs between Kuala Lumpur (KUL) and Shanghai (PVG, SHA) in the last 30 days. Lowest economy: 9,000 miles + $79.49 on KUL–PVG (Cathay Pacific Asia Miles). Lowest business class: 27,000 miles + $121.15 on KUL–PVG (Cathay Pacific Asia Miles). Lowest premium economy: 18,000 miles + $140.64 on KUL–SHA (Cathay Pacific Asia Miles).
Prices observed – .
Page regenerated from the Nov 12, 2026 data snapshot (normally daily). Summary last changed . Seats change quickly.
- Lowest economy
- 9,000 pts + $79.49
- KUL–PVG · Asia Miles
- Lowest premium economy
- 18,000 pts + $140.64
- KUL–SHA · Asia Miles
- Lowest business class
- 27,000 pts + $121.15
- KUL–PVG · Asia Miles
Economy was lowest on KUL–PVG: 9,000 miles + $79.49 with Cathay Pacific Asia Miles. The lowest on another airport pair was 9,000 miles + $79.49 with Cathay Pacific Asia Miles on KUL–SHA. With Cathay Pacific Asia Miles, business class started at 27,000 miles + $121.15, about 3 times the points of its lowest economy award (9,000 miles + $79.49).
Compare programs by cabin
The lowest one-way award each program showed in each cabin, sorted by points.
Economy
Lowest economy from Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Shanghai on points: 9,000 miles + $79.49 with Cathay Pacific Asia Miles on KUL–PVG (seen on 55 dates).
| Program | Points + taxes | Airports | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cathay Pacific Asia MilesLowest observed | 9,000 pts + $79.49 | KUL–PVG | 55 |
| Qatar Airways Privilege Club | 13,000 pts + taxes not reported | KUL–PVG | 57 |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 15,500 pts + $79.80 | KUL–PVG | 331 |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 17,500 pts + $40.30 | KUL–PVG | 181 |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 18,500 pts + $113.00 | KUL–PVG | 252 |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 20,000 pts + $34.60 | KUL–PVG | 33 |
| Delta SkyMiles | 22,500 pts + $22.19 | KUL–PVG | 181 |
| United MileagePlus | 22,500 pts + $34.70 | KUL–PVG | 41 |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 23,000 pts + $76.49 | KUL–PVG | 300 |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 25,000 pts + $43.10 | KUL–PVG | 306 |
| Virgin Australia Velocity | 25,000 pts + $106.63 | KUL–PVG | 39 |
| Etihad Guest | 28,000 pts + $79.30 | KUL–PVG | 81 |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 30,000 pts + $52.40 | KUL–PVG | 100 |
| Turkish Miles & Smiles | 70,000 pts + taxes not reported | KUL–PVG | 98 |
| GOL Smiles | 162,500 pts + taxes not reported | KUL–PVG | 51 |
Premium Economy
Lowest premium economy from Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Shanghai on points: 18,000 miles + $140.64 with Cathay Pacific Asia Miles on KUL–SHA (seen on 14 dates).
Business Class
Lowest business class from Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Shanghai on points: 27,000 miles + $121.15 with Cathay Pacific Asia Miles on KUL–PVG (seen on 52 dates).
| Program | Points + taxes | Airports | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cathay Pacific Asia MilesLowest observed | 27,000 pts + $121.15 | KUL–PVG | 52 |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 36,000 pts + $34.60 | KUL–PVG | 4 |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 37,000 pts + $198.70 | KUL–PVG | 278 |
| Qatar Airways Privilege Club | 38,750 pts + taxes not reported | KUL–PVG | 39 |
| Delta SkyMiles | 40,000 pts + $22.19Mixed cabin | KUL–PVG | 163 |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 43,000 pts + $144.90 | KUL–PVG | 257 |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 46,000 pts + $116.62 | KUL–PVG | 235 |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 50,000 pts + $75.20 | KUL–PVG | 201 |
| Etihad Guest | 50,000 pts + $120.90 | KUL–PVG | 45 |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 52,500 pts + $90.10 | KUL–PVG | 95 |
| Virgin Australia Velocity | 60,000 pts + $285.04 | KUL–PVG | 22 |
| United MileagePlus | 65,000 pts + $66.50 | KUL–PVG | 26 |
| Turkish Miles & Smiles | 130,000 pts + taxes not reported | KUL–PVG | 94 |
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.
Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Shanghai at a glance
- From
- Kuala Lumpur (KUL)
- To
- Shanghai (PVG, SHA)
- Programs with award space seen
- 15 of 15 programs tracked on this route
- Nonstop award space seen
- Yes, in economy and business class, via Alaska Atmos Rewards, Cathay Pacific Asia Miles, Etihad Guest, GOL Smiles, Air France/KLM Flying Blue, Qantas Frequent Flyer and Qatar Airways Privilege Club
- Airlines seen on these awards
- Air India (AI), British Airways (BA), EVA Air (BR), Air China (CA), China Airlines (CI), Cathay Pacific (CX), Ethiopian Airlines (ET), Shanghai Airlines (FM), Garuda Indonesia (GA), Gulf Air (GF), Jetstar Japan (GK), Juneyao Airlines (HO) and 16 more
- Departures with open awards
- Nov 2026 to Nov 2027
- Latest departure with space
- Observation window
- Awards observed in the last 30 days
- Distance
- 2,345–2,359 miles (3,774–3,797 km) between the airports, great-circle
- Destination guide
- Award flights to Shanghai
Compare airports
Lowest one-way award AwardTool observed on each airport pair between Kuala Lumpur (KUL) and Shanghai, with the program and the number of departure dates seen.
| Airports | Economy | Premium Economy | Business |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Shanghai Pudong (PVG) | 9,000 pts + $79.49Asia Miles · 55 dates | 52,300 pts + $105.05Qantas · 4 dates | 27,000 pts + $121.15Asia Miles · 52 dates |
| Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Shanghai Hongqiao (SHA) | 9,000 pts + $79.49Asia Miles · 35 dates | 18,000 pts + $140.64Asia Miles · 14 dates | 27,000 pts + $121.15Asia Miles · 26 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, Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Shanghai
- Economy: 9,000 miles + $79.49 on Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Shanghai Pudong (PVG) with Cathay Pacific Asia Miles, which showed economy award space there on 55 dates.
- Premium Economy: 18,000 miles + $140.64 on Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Shanghai Hongqiao (SHA) with Cathay Pacific Asia Miles, which showed premium economy award space there on 14 dates.
- Business Class: 27,000 miles + $121.15 on Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Shanghai Pudong (PVG) with Cathay Pacific Asia Miles, which showed business-class award space there on 52 dates.
Observed award examples
| Departure | Cabin | Airports | Program | Points + taxes | Seats | Stops | Observed (UTC) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | KUL–PVG | Cathay Pacific Asia Miles | 9,000 pts + $79.49 | 7 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | KUL–SHA | Cathay Pacific Asia Miles | 18,000 pts + $140.64 | 5 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | KUL–PVG | Avianca LifeMiles | 36,000 pts + $34.60 | 2 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | KUL–PVG | Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 37,000 pts + $198.70 | 2 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | KUL–PVG | Qatar Airways Privilege Club | 38,750 pts + taxes not reported | 2 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Business | KUL–PVG | Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 43,000 pts + $144.90 | 1 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | KUL–SHA | Qantas Frequent Flyer | 46,000 pts + $116.62 | 2 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Business | KUL–PVG | Alaska Atmos Rewards | 50,000 pts + $75.30 | 2 | 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 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.
Nonstop award space
- Economy: nonstop from 9,000 miles + $79.49 via Cathay Pacific Asia Miles on KUL–PVG, which showed nonstop space there on 53 dates (7 programs had nonstop space).
- Business class: nonstop from 27,000 miles + $121.15 via Cathay Pacific Asia Miles on KUL–PVG, which showed nonstop space there on 29 dates (6 programs had nonstop space).
Best months to fly from Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Shanghai 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9,000 pts + taxes not reported (3 dates)Asia Miles | 18,000 pts + $140.64 (3 dates)Asia Miles | 27,000 pts + taxes not reported (3 dates)Asia Miles | |
| 9,000 pts + $79.49 (5 dates)Asia Miles | 52,300 pts + $105.05 (2 dates)Qantas | 27,000 pts + $121.15 (5 dates)Asia Miles | |
| 13,000 pts + taxes not reported (1 date)Privilege Club | — | 37,000 pts + taxes not reported (28 dates)Flying Blue | |
| 15,500 pts + taxes not reported (22 dates)Flying Blue | 893,500 pts + taxes not reported (3 dates)Smiles | 36,000 pts + taxes not reported (1 date)LifeMiles | |
| 9,000 pts + taxes not reported (12 dates)Asia Miles | 18,000 pts + taxes not reported (9 dates)Asia Miles | 27,000 pts + taxes not reported (12 dates)Asia Miles | |
| 15,500 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)Flying Blue | — | 38,500 pts + taxes not reported (24 dates)Flying Blue | |
| 9,000 pts + taxes not reported (6 dates)Asia Miles | 18,000 pts + taxes not reported (1 date)Asia Miles | 27,000 pts + taxes not reported (3 dates)Asia Miles | |
| 15,500 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)Flying Blue | 63,800 pts + taxes not reported (1 date)Qantas | 38,500 pts + taxes not reported (29 dates)Flying Blue | |
| 13,000 pts + taxes not reported (1 date)Privilege Club | — | 36,000 pts + taxes not reported (1 date)LifeMiles | |
| 15,500 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)Flying Blue | — | 38,500 pts + taxes not reported (29 dates)Flying Blue | |
| 9,000 pts + taxes not reported (9 dates)Asia Miles | — | 27,000 pts + taxes not reported (9 dates)Asia Miles | |
| 9,000 pts + taxes not reported (26 dates)Asia Miles | 18,000 pts + taxes not reported (1 date)Asia Miles | 27,000 pts + taxes not reported (25 dates)Asia Miles | |
| 9,000 pts + taxes not reported (1 date)Asia Miles | 79,500 pts + taxes not reported (1 date)Flying Blue | 27,000 pts + taxes not reported (1 date)Asia Miles |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cathay Pacific Asia Miles | 5:4 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · ~3 days | — | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 1:1 · Instant | — | 1:1 · ~1-2 days | — | 1:1 · Instant | — |
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Questions about Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Shanghai award flights
Which airports had the lowest award prices from Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Shanghai?
In business class, KUL–PVG with 27,000 miles + $121.15 (Cathay Pacific Asia Miles). In economy, KUL–PVG with 9,000 miles + $79.49 (Cathay Pacific Asia Miles). Prices are the lowest AwardTool observed in the last 30 days; search live before transferring points.
Which airport pairs between Kuala Lumpur (KUL) and Shanghai had award space?
KUL–PVG (economy, premium economy and business class) and KUL–SHA (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 Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Shanghai?
The lowest economy award AwardTool has seen was 9,000 miles + $79.49 with Cathay Pacific Asia Miles. Seen Oct 27, 2026, 05:23 UTC for a Dec 26, 2026 departure. Cathay Pacific Asia Miles showed economy award space on 55 departure dates at any price (newest observation Nov 11, 2026, 13:29 UTC). The lowest business-class award AwardTool has seen was 27,000 miles + $121.15 with Cathay Pacific Asia Miles. Seen Oct 27, 2026, 05:23 UTC for a Dec 26, 2026 departure. Cathay Pacific Asia Miles showed business-class award space on 52 departure dates at any price (newest observation Nov 11, 2026, 13:29 UTC). Search live before transferring points.
Which loyalty programs had award space from Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Shanghai?
15 programs in the last 30 days: American Airlines AAdvantage (economy 181 dates); Air Canada Aeroplan (economy 100 dates, business class 95 dates); Alaska Atmos Rewards (economy 306 dates, business class 201 dates); Avianca LifeMiles (economy 33 dates, business class 4 dates); Cathay Pacific Asia Miles (economy 55 dates, premium economy 14 dates, business class 52 dates); Delta SkyMiles (economy 181 dates, business class 163 dates); Etihad Guest (economy 81 dates, business class 45 dates); GOL Smiles (economy 51 dates, premium economy 4 dates) and 7 more. Dates count departure dates with an open award.
Can you fly nonstop from Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Shanghai on points?
Yes. AwardTool observed nonstop award space in economy and business class, bookable via Alaska Atmos Rewards, Cathay Pacific Asia Miles, Etihad Guest, GOL Smiles, Air France/KLM Flying Blue, Qantas Frequent Flyer and Qatar Airways Privilege Club. The lowest nonstop award in economy was 9,000 miles + $79.49 with Cathay Pacific Asia Miles.
How much are taxes and fees on award flights from Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Shanghai?
Taxes and fees on each program's lowest award ranged in economy from $22.19 with SkyMiles (22,500 miles + $22.19) to $113.00 with Virgin Atlantic (18,500 points + $113.00); in business class from $22.19 with SkyMiles (40,000 miles + $22.19 on a mixed-cabin itinerary) to $285.04 with Velocity (60,000 points + $285.04). 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 Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Shanghai?
American Express Membership Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), Cathay Pacific Asia Miles (5:4), Delta SkyMiles (1:1), 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), Cathay Pacific Asia Miles (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), Cathay Pacific Asia Miles (1:1), 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), 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), Cathay Pacific Asia Miles (1:1), 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), Cathay Pacific Asia Miles (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 Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Shanghai 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 Oct 2027 departures, 9,000 miles + taxes not reported with Asia Miles (26 dates); in business class, the lowest award was for Oct 2027 departures, 27,000 miles + taxes not reported with Asia Miles (25 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 Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Shanghai?
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, Cathay Pacific Asia Miles about 360 days and 10 other programs. AwardTool saw award space on this route for departures as late as Nov 1, 2027; seats can open earlier or later, and released seats may already be booked. See award release dates by program.