Award flights from Los Angeles (LAX) to Shanghai Pudong (PVG)
In the last 30 days AwardTool saw award space on 13 programs for LAX→PVG. Lowest economy: 35,000 miles + $5.60 (American Airlines AAdvantage). Lowest business class: 110,000 miles + $14.90 (United MileagePlus). Lowest first class: 299,300 points + $1,254.00 (Qantas Frequent Flyer).
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Los Angeles (LAX) to Shanghai Pudong (PVG) at a glance
- From
- Los Angeles International, Los Angeles, California, United States (LAX)
- To
- Shanghai Pudong International, Shanghai, China (PVG)
- Programs with award space seen
- 13 of 17 programs tracked on this route
- Nonstop award space seen
- Yes, in economy, premium economy and business class, via Air Canada Aeroplan, Avianca LifeMiles, Delta SkyMiles, Air France/KLM Flying Blue, United MileagePlus, Virgin Australia Velocity and Virgin Atlantic Flying Club
- Airlines seen on these awards
- American Airlines (AA), Air Canada (AC), Air France (AF), Alaska Airlines (AS), Finnair (AY), JetBlue (B6), British Airways (BA), EVA Air (BR), Air China (CA), China Airlines (CI), Cathay Pacific (CX), Delta Air Lines (DL) and 24 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines AAdvantageLowest observed | 35,000 pts + $5.60 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS), Cathay Pacific (CX), Japan Airlines (JL) +1 more | — | 329 | See dates | |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 36,000 pts + $457.20 | 1 stopNonstop from 65,500 pts | Delta Air Lines (DL), Korean Air (KE), KLM (KL) | 1 | 156 | See dates | |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 36,666 pts + $247.10 | 1 stopNonstop from 38,958 pts | China Airlines (CI), Delta Air Lines (DL), Jetstar Japan (GK), Japan Airlines (JL) +4 more | 8 | 210 | See dates | |
| Delta SkyMiles | 36,900 pts + $5.60 | Nonstop | Air France (AF), Delta Air Lines (DL), Korean Air (KE), KLM (KL) | 9+ | 321 | See dates | |
| Virgin Australia Velocity | 42,000 pts + $9.53 | Nonstop | ANA (NH), Singapore Airlines (SQ), United Airlines (UA) | 9+ | 202 | See dates | |
| Emirates Skywards | 42,500 pts + $311.00 | 1 stop | Emirates (EK) | 5 | 332 | See dates | |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 42,500 pts + $25.60 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS), Finnair (AY), British Airways (BA) +4 more | 9+ | 268 | See dates | |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 47,200 pts + $451.80 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS), British Airways (BA), China Airlines (CI) +8 more | 1 | 314 | See dates | |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 50,000 pts + $81.91 | 1 stopNonstop from 55,000 pts | Air Canada (AC), EVA Air (BR), Air China (CA), Emirates (EK) +10 more | 1 | 345 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 55,000 pts + $5.60 | Nonstop | Air Canada (AC), EVA Air (BR), Air China (CA), Juneyao Airlines (HO) +4 more | 9+ | 326 | See dates | |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 55,000 pts + $29.00 | Nonstop | Air Canada (AC), EVA Air (BR), Air China (CA), Lufthansa (LH) +4 more | 9+ | 297 | See dates | |
| Etihad Guest | 66,500 pts + $293.00 | 2 stops | American Airlines (AA), Air Canada (AC), JetBlue (B6), Etihad Airways (EY) +1 more | 7 | 313 | See dates | |
| Turkish Miles & Smiles | 75,000 pts + taxes not reported | 1 stop | Turkish Airlines (TK) | 1 | 304 | See dates |
Premium Economy
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska Atmos RewardsLowest observed | 55,000 pts + $31.80 | 1 stop | Alaska Airlines (AS), British Airways (BA), Japan Airlines (JL) | 6 | 74 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 65,000 pts + $5.60 | Nonstop | EVA Air (BR), Air China (CA), Juneyao Airlines (HO), ANA (NH) +3 more | 9+ | 326 | See dates | |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 65,000 pts + $11.80 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS), Japan Airlines (JL) | — | 323 | See dates | |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 91,791 pts + $75.71 | 2 stops | Air Canada (AC), Air China (CA), Emirates (EK), ANA (NH) +2 more | 1 | 345 | See dates | |
| Emirates Skywards | 104,000 pts + $311.00 | 1 stop | Emirates (EK) | 3 | 106 | See dates | |
| Delta SkyMiles | 111,600 pts + $5.60 | Nonstop | Delta Air Lines (DL) | 9+ | 318 | See dates | |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 112,200 pts + $246.00 | 1 stop | Air France (AF), British Airways (BA), Cathay Pacific (CX), Emirates (EK) +1 more | 1 | 209 | See dates | |
| Virgin Australia Velocity | 142,000 pts + $216.78 | 1 stop | Singapore Airlines (SQ) | 9+ | 230 | See dates | |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 172,791 pts + $475.60 | 1 stop | KLM (KL) | 5 | 30 | See dates |
Not seen in premium economy: Avianca LifeMiles, Etihad Guest, Turkish Miles & Smiles and Virgin Atlantic Flying Club.
Business Class
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United MileagePlusLowest observed | 110,000 pts + $14.90 | 1 stopNonstop from 412,200 pts | EVA Air (BR), Air China (CA), Juneyao Airlines (HO), ANA (NH) +3 more | 1 | 326 | See dates | |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 115,000 pts + $82.99 | 1 stop | Air Canada (AC), Air China (CA), Emirates (EK), Egyptair (MS) +3 more | 1 | 345 | See dates | |
| Emirates Skywards | 116,000 pts + $1,254.00 | 1 stop | Emirates (EK) | 4 | 298 | See dates | |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 125,000 pts + $204.40 | 1 stop | KLM (KL), Xiamen Airlines (MF), China Eastern (MU) | 2 | 31 | See dates | |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 129,500 pts + $11.20 | 2 stops | American Airlines (AA) | — | 322 | See dates | |
| Turkish Miles & Smiles | 130,000 pts + taxes not reported | 1 stop | Turkish Airlines (TK) | 1 | 299 | See dates | |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 130,000 pts + $40.80 | 1 stopMixed cabin | Philippine Airlines (PR) | 8 | 2 | See dates | |
| Etihad Guest | 137,000 pts + $293.00 | 2 stopsMixed cabin | American Airlines (AA), JetBlue (B6), Etihad Airways (EY) | 2 | 142 | See dates | |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 143,000 pts + $257.50 | 1 stop | Cathay Pacific (CX), Emirates (EK), KLM (KL) | 1 | 23 | See dates | |
| Delta SkyMiles | 313,800 pts + $5.60 | Nonstop | Air France (AF), Delta Air Lines (DL), KLM (KL) | 9+ | 252 | See dates |
Not seen in business class: Avianca LifeMiles, Virgin Australia Velocity and Virgin Atlantic Flying Club.
First Class
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Qantas Frequent FlyerLowest observed | 299,300 pts + $1,254.00 | 1 stop | Emirates (EK) | 1 | 5 | See dates | |
| Delta SkyMiles | 313,800 pts + $5.60 | 1 stop | Delta Air Lines (DL) | 2 | 321 | See dates | |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 421,930 pts + $75.61 | 2 stopsMixed cabin | Air Canada (AC), United Airlines (UA) | 1 | 10 | See dates |
Not seen in first class: American Airlines AAdvantage, Alaska Atmos Rewards, Avianca LifeMiles, Emirates Skywards, Etihad Guest, Air France/KLM Flying Blue, Turkish Miles & Smiles, United MileagePlus, Virgin Australia Velocity 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.
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 | Delta SkyMiles | 36,900 pts + $5.60 | 9+ | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | United MileagePlus | 65,000 pts + $5.60 | 9+ | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Business | United MileagePlus | 110,000 pts + $25.70 | 1 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | Emirates Skywards | 116,000 pts + $1,254.00 | 4 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | Delta SkyMiles | 332,400 pts + $5.60 | 9+ | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| First | Qantas Frequent Flyer | 299,300 pts + $1,254.00 | 1 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| First | Air Canada Aeroplan | 421,930 pts + $75.61 | 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 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 36,900 miles via Delta SkyMiles, which showed nonstop space on 229 dates (7 programs had nonstop space).
- Premium economy: nonstop from 65,000 miles via United MileagePlus, which showed nonstop space on 318 dates (2 programs had nonstop space).
- Business class: nonstop from 313,800 miles via Delta SkyMiles, which showed nonstop space on 228 dates (2 programs had nonstop space).
Best months to fly from Los Angeles (LAX) to Shanghai Pudong (PVG) on points
| Month | Economy | Premium Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 35,000 · AAdvantage (16 dates) | 71,500 · MileagePlus (16 dates) | 193,000 · Skywards (4 dates) | 422,955 · Aeroplan (7 dates) | |
| 35,000 · AAdvantage (30 dates) | 65,000 · MileagePlus (30 dates) | 110,000 · MileagePlus (30 dates) | 299,300 · Qantas (4 dates) | |
| 35,000 · AAdvantage (31 dates) | 71,500 · MileagePlus (31 dates) | 110,000 · MileagePlus (31 dates) | 408,100 · SkyMiles (31 dates) | |
| 35,000 · AAdvantage (31 dates) | 55,000 · Atmos (20 dates) | 116,000 · Skywards (31 dates) | 313,800 · SkyMiles (31 dates) | |
| 35,000 · AAdvantage (28 dates) | 55,000 · Atmos (11 dates) | 110,000 · MileagePlus (28 dates) | 332,400 · SkyMiles (28 dates) | |
| 35,000 · AAdvantage (31 dates) | 71,500 · MileagePlus (31 dates) | 116,000 · Skywards (31 dates) | 299,300 · Qantas (1 date) | |
| 36,000 · Virgin Atlantic (18 dates) | 70,000 · AAdvantage (30 dates) | 116,000 · Skywards (30 dates) | 408,100 · SkyMiles (30 dates) | |
| 37,500 · AAdvantage (31 dates) | 85,000 · Atmos (4 dates) | 116,000 · Skywards (31 dates) | 408,100 · SkyMiles (31 dates) | |
| 37,500 · AAdvantage (30 dates) | 105,000 · AAdvantage (30 dates) | 130,000 · Atmos (1 date) | 389,500 · SkyMiles (30 dates) | |
| 36,666 · Flying Blue (14 dates) | 55,000 · Atmos (4 dates) | 110,000 · MileagePlus (31 dates) | 389,500 · SkyMiles (31 dates) | |
| 35,000 · AAdvantage (31 dates) | 55,000 · Atmos (20 dates) | 115,000 · Aeroplan (31 dates) | 389,500 · SkyMiles (31 dates) | |
| 35,000 · AAdvantage (9 dates) | 55,000 · Atmos (3 dates) | 115,000 · Aeroplan (25 dates) | 389,500 · SkyMiles (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 | — |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | — | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant |
| Delta SkyMiles | 1:1 · Instant | — | — | — | — | — |
| Emirates Skywards | 5:4 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:0.75 · Instant | — | 1:0.8 · 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 | — |
| 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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Search Los Angeles (LAX) to Shanghai Pudong (PVG)Questions about award flights from Los Angeles (LAX) to Shanghai Pudong (PVG)
What's the lowest Los Angeles (LAX) to Shanghai Pudong (PVG) award price AwardTool has seen?
In economy, 35,000 miles + $5.60 with American Airlines AAdvantage. American Airlines AAdvantage showed economy award space on 329 departure dates (newest observation Oct 16, 2026, 07:42 UTC). In business class, 110,000 miles + $14.90 with United MileagePlus. United MileagePlus showed business-class award space on 326 departure dates (newest observation Oct 16, 2026, 07:42 UTC). Search live before transferring points.
Which loyalty programs had award space from Los Angeles (LAX) to Shanghai Pudong (PVG)?
13 programs in the last 30 days: American Airlines AAdvantage (economy 329 dates, premium economy 323 dates, business class 322 dates); Air Canada Aeroplan (economy 345 dates, premium economy 345 dates, business class 345 dates, first class 10 dates); Alaska Atmos Rewards (economy 268 dates, premium economy 74 dates, business class 2 dates); Avianca LifeMiles (economy 297 dates); Delta SkyMiles (economy 321 dates, premium economy 318 dates, business class 252 dates, first class 321 dates); Emirates Skywards (economy 332 dates, premium economy 106 dates, business class 298 dates); Etihad Guest (economy 313 dates, business class 142 dates); Air France/KLM Flying Blue (economy 210 dates, premium economy 30 dates, business class 31 dates) and 5 more. Dates count departure dates with an open award.
Is there nonstop award space from Los Angeles (LAX) to Shanghai Pudong (PVG)?
Yes. AwardTool observed nonstop award space in economy, premium economy and business class, bookable via Air Canada Aeroplan, Avianca LifeMiles, Delta SkyMiles, Air France/KLM Flying Blue, United MileagePlus, Virgin Australia Velocity and Virgin Atlantic Flying Club. The lowest nonstop award in economy was 36,900 miles with Delta SkyMiles.
Which credit card points can book awards from Los Angeles (LAX) to Shanghai Pudong (PVG)?
American Express Membership Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), Delta SkyMiles (1:1), Emirates Skywards (5:4), 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), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), Emirates Skywards (1:1), Etihad Guest (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), Emirates Skywards (1:0.75), Etihad Guest (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Qantas Frequent Flyer (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), Emirates Skywards (1:0.8), Etihad Guest (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Qantas Frequent Flyer (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 award prices from Los Angeles (LAX) 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 Dec 2026 departures, 35,000 miles with AAdvantage (31 dates); in business class, the lowest award was for Dec 2026 departures, 110,000 miles with MileagePlus (31 dates). The month table shows every lowest price, including those. Based on dates we observed, not a forecast.