Award flights from London Gatwick (LGW) to Shanghai Pudong (PVG)
In the last 30 days AwardTool saw award space on 5 programs for LGW→PVG. Lowest economy: 21,000 points + $364.91 (Virgin Atlantic Flying Club). Lowest business: 90,000 miles (Turkish Miles & Smiles). Lowest first: 220,000 miles + $352.30 (United MileagePlus).
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LGW to PVG at a glance
- From
- London Gatwick Airport, London, United Kingdom (LGW)
- To
- Shanghai Pudong International, Shanghai, China (PVG)
- Programs with award space seen
- 5 of 7 programs tracked on this route
- Nonstop award space seen
- Yes, in economy, via Avianca LifeMiles, Air France/KLM Flying Blue and United MileagePlus
- Airlines seen on these awards
- Aegean Airlines (A3), Air France (AF), Air India (AI), EVA Air (BR), Air China (CA), Air Dolomiti (EN), Ethiopian Airlines (ET), Eurowings (EW), Juneyao Airlines (HO), KLM (KL), Lufthansa (LH), SWISS (LX) and 7 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubLowest observed | 21,000 pts + $364.91 | 1 stop | Air France (AF) | 1 | 60 | See dates | |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 22,500 pts + $334.36 | 1 stopNonstop from 40,000 pts | Air France (AF), KLM (KL), China Eastern (MU), Vietnam Airlines (VN) | 9+ | 49 | See dates | |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 45,000 pts + $150.10 | Nonstop | Air China (CA), Lufthansa (LH), SWISS (LX), Austrian (OS) +1 more | 9+ | 155 | See dates | |
| Turkish Miles & Smiles | 50,000 pts + taxes not reported | 1 stop | Turkish Airlines (TK) | 1 | 324 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 60,000 pts + $171.40 | Nonstop | Aegean Airlines (A3), Air India (AI), EVA Air (BR), Air China (CA) +11 more | 9+ | 274 | See dates |
Premium Economy
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubLowest observed | 42,000 pts + $587.09 | 1 stop | Air France (AF) | 1 | 39 | See dates | |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 50,000 pts + $606.00 | 1 stop | Air France (AF), KLM (KL), China Eastern (MU) | 9+ | 48 | 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 | 90,000 pts + taxes not reported | 1 stop | Turkish Airlines (TK) | 1 | 320 | See dates | |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 94,000 pts + $775.24 | 1 stop | Air France (AF), KLM (KL), China Eastern (MU), Vietnam Airlines (VN) | 1 | 49 | See dates | |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 112,000 pts + $684.04 | 1 stop | Air France (AF) | 1 | 7 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 140,000 pts + $352.30 | 2 stops | Air India (AI), Lufthansa (LH), SWISS (LX), Turkish Airlines (TK) | 1 | 4 | See dates |
Not seen in business: Avianca LifeMiles.
First
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United MileagePlus | 220,000 pts + $352.30 | 2 stops | Air India (AI) | 1 | 2 | See dates |
Not seen in first: Avianca LifeMiles, Air France/KLM Flying Blue, Turkish Miles & Smiles 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 | Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 21,000 pts + $364.91 | 1 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Economy | Avianca LifeMiles | 45,000 pts + $58.00 | 9+ | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 42,000 pts + $587.09 | 1 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | Turkish Miles & Smiles | 90,000 pts + taxes not reported | 1 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 94,000 pts + $775.24 | 1 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| First | United MileagePlus | 220,000 pts + $352.30 | 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 40,000 miles via Air France/KLM Flying Blue, which showed nonstop space on 3 dates (3 programs had nonstop space).
Best months to fly LGW to PVG on points
| Month | Economy | Premium Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31,000 · Virgin (2 dates) | 345,500 · Flying Blue (8 dates) | 90,000 · Miles&Smiles (12 dates) | — | |
| 21,000 · Virgin (12 dates) | 42,000 · Virgin (5 dates) | 90,000 · Miles&Smiles (29 dates) | 220,000 · MileagePlus (1 date) | |
| 21,000 · Virgin (10 dates) | 42,000 · Virgin (6 dates) | 90,000 · Miles&Smiles (31 dates) | 220,000 · MileagePlus (1 date) | |
| 21,000 · Virgin (11 dates) | 42,000 · Virgin (10 dates) | 90,000 · Miles&Smiles (31 dates) | — | |
| 45,000 · LifeMiles (9 dates) | 42,000 · Virgin (3 dates) | 90,000 · Miles&Smiles (28 dates) | — | |
| 21,000 · Virgin (5 dates) | 42,000 · Virgin (2 dates) | 90,000 · Miles&Smiles (31 dates) | — | |
| 21,000 · Virgin (7 dates) | 42,000 · Virgin (5 dates) | 90,000 · Miles&Smiles (27 dates) | — | |
| 21,000 · Virgin (10 dates) | 42,000 · Virgin (6 dates) | 90,000 · Miles&Smiles (31 dates) | — | |
| 21,000 · Virgin (3 dates) | 42,000 · Virgin (2 dates) | 90,000 · Miles&Smiles (30 dates) | — | |
| 45,000 · LifeMiles (4 dates) | — | 90,000 · Miles&Smiles (31 dates) | — | |
| 45,000 · LifeMiles (25 dates) | — | 90,000 · Miles&Smiles (31 dates) | — | |
| 45,000 · LifeMiles (6 dates) | — | 90,000 · Miles&Smiles (8 dates) | — |
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 |
| 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 London Gatwick to Shanghai Pudong award price AwardTool has seen?
In economy, 21,000 points + $364.91 with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club. Virgin Atlantic Flying Club showed economy award space on 60 departure dates (newest observation Oct 16, 2026, 05:34 UTC). In business, 90,000 miles with Turkish Miles & Smiles. Turkish Miles & Smiles showed business award space on 320 departure dates (newest observation Oct 16, 2026, 05:34 UTC). Search live before transferring points.
Which loyalty programs had award space on LGW→PVG?
5 programs in the last 30 days: Avianca LifeMiles (economy 155 dates); Air France/KLM Flying Blue (economy 49 dates, premium economy 48 dates, business 49 dates); Turkish Miles & Smiles (economy 324 dates, business 320 dates); United MileagePlus (economy 274 dates, business 4 dates, first 2 dates); Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (economy 60 dates, premium economy 39 dates, business 7 dates). Dates count departure dates with an open award.
Is there nonstop award space from LGW to PVG?
Yes. AwardTool observed nonstop award space in economy, bookable via Avianca LifeMiles, Air France/KLM Flying Blue and United MileagePlus. The lowest nonstop award in economy was 40,000 miles with Air France/KLM Flying Blue.
Which credit card points transfer to these programs?
American Express Membership Rewards: Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Bilt Rewards: 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: 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 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 LGW→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 Nov 2026 departures, 21,000 points with Virgin (12 dates); in business, the lowest award was for Dec 2026 departures, 90,000 miles with Miles&Smiles (31 dates). The month table shows every lowest price, including those. Based on dates we observed, not a forecast.