Award flights from London Stansted (STN) to Shanghai Pudong (PVG)
In the last 30 days AwardTool saw award space on 5 programs for STN→PVG. Lowest economy: 30,000 miles + $350.10 (Emirates Skywards). Lowest business class: 75,000 miles + $412.10 (American Airlines AAdvantage). Lowest premium economy: 179,000 points + $396.00 (Air Canada Aeroplan).
Every airport: London to Shanghai award flights.
Prices observed – ; newest observation .
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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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emirates SkywardsLowest observed | 30,000 pts + $350.10 | 1 stop |  EK | 9+ | 21 | See dates | |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 35,000 pts + $194.70 | 3 stops |  AT AY CX EY+1 | — | 18 | See dates | |
| Etihad Guest | 37,713 pts + $393.90 | 2 stops | 9BEY | 9+ | 18 | See dates | |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 60,000 pts + $193.80 | 1 stop | EK TK | 9+ | 9 | See dates | |
| GOL Smiles | 167,900 pts + taxes not reported | 1 stop | EK MUTK | 9+ | 25 | See dates |
Premium Economy
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emirates Skywards | 75,000 pts + $541.30 | 1 stop | EK | 4 | 5 | See dates | |
| Air Canada AeroplanLowest observed | 179,000 pts + $396.00 | 1 stop | EK | 2 | 3 | See dates | |
| GOL Smiles | 557,800 pts + taxes not reported | 1 stop | EK | 4 | 9 | See dates |
Not seen in premium economy: American Airlines AAdvantage and Etihad Guest.
Business Class
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines AAdvantageLowest observed | 75,000 pts + $412.10 | 2 stops | AT QR RJ | — | 4 | See dates | |
| Emirates Skywards | 83,000 pts + $1,190.26 | 1 stop | EK | 2 | 21 | See dates | |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 92,500 pts + $383.20 | 1 stop | EKTK | 2 | 4 | See dates | |
| Etihad Guest | 370,658 pts + $933.30Mixed cabin | 2 stops | 9BEY | 8 | 23 | See dates |
Not seen in business class: GOL Smiles.
First class: 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.
London Stansted (STN) to Shanghai Pudong (PVG) at a glance
- From
- London Stansted Airport, London, United Kingdom (STN)
- To
- Shanghai Pudong International, Shanghai, China (PVG)
- Programs with award space seen
- 5 of 5 programs tracked on this route
- Nonstop award space seen
- Not seen in the last 30 days
- Airlines seen on these awards
- 9B, Royal Air Maroc (AT), Finnair (AY), Cathay Pacific (CX), Emirates (EK), Etihad Airways (EY), China Eastern (MU), Qatar Airways (QR), Royal Jordanian (RJ), Turkish Airlines (TK)
- Departures with open awards
- Nov 2026 to Aug 2027
- Most dates with space
- 25 of 25 departure dates checked (GOL Smiles, economy)
- Latest departure with space
- Observation window
- Awards observed in the last 30 days
- Distance
- 5,701 miles (9,175 km), great-circle
- Destination guide
- Award flights to Shanghai Pudong (PVG)
Observed award examples
| Departure | Cabin | Program | Points + taxes | Seats | Stops | Observed (UTC) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | Emirates Skywards | 30,000 pts + $350.10 | 9+ | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | Emirates Skywards | 75,000 pts + $541.30 | 4 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | GOL Smiles | 557,800 pts + taxes not reported | 7 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | American Airlines AAdvantage | 75,000 pts + $412.10 | — | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| Business | Air Canada Aeroplan | 92,500 pts + $383.20 | 2 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | Etihad Guest | 370,658 pts + $933.30Mixed cabin | 9+ | 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 London Stansted (STN) to Shanghai Pudong (PVG) on points
| Month | Economy | Premium Economy | Business |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30,000 pts + taxes vary (6 dates)Skywards | — | 83,000 pts + taxes vary (4 dates)Skywards | |
| 30,000 pts + taxes vary (8 dates)Skywards | 75,000 pts + taxes vary (2 dates)Skywards | 75,000 pts + taxes vary (2 dates)AAdvantage | |
| 30,000 pts + taxes vary (4 dates)Skywards | 75,000 pts + taxes vary (3 dates)Skywards | 75,000 pts + taxes vary (2 dates)AAdvantage | |
| 52,500 pts + taxes vary (2 dates)Skywards | — | 138,000 pts + taxes vary (2 dates)Skywards | |
| 52,500 pts + taxes vary (1 date)Skywards | — | 138,000 pts + taxes vary (1 date)Skywards |
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 | — | — |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | — | — | — | — | 1:1 · Instant | — |
| Emirates Skywards | 5:4 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 4:3 · Instant | — | 1:0.8 · Instant | — |
| Etihad Guest | — | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · ~1 day | — | 1:1 · Instant | — |
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Search London Stansted (STN) to Shanghai Pudong (PVG)How many miles or points you need from London Stansted (STN) to Shanghai Pudong (PVG)
- In economy, Emirates Skywards had the lowest observed award, 30,000 miles + $350.10; see how many miles you need with Emirates Skywards.
- In premium economy, Air Canada Aeroplan had the lowest observed award, 179,000 points + $396.00; see how many points you need with Air Canada Aeroplan.
- In business class, American Airlines AAdvantage had the lowest observed award, 75,000 miles + $412.10; see how many miles you need with American Airlines AAdvantage.
Questions about award flights from London Stansted (STN) to Shanghai Pudong (PVG)
How many points does it take to fly from London Stansted (STN) to Shanghai Pudong (PVG)?
The lowest economy award AwardTool has seen was 30,000 miles + $350.10 with Emirates Skywards. Seen Nov 5, 2026, 01:09 UTC for a Dec 9, 2026 departure. Emirates Skywards showed economy award space on 21 departure dates at any price (newest observation Nov 11, 2026, 01:35 UTC). The lowest business-class award AwardTool has seen was 75,000 miles + $412.10 with American Airlines AAdvantage. Seen Nov 5, 2026, 01:09 UTC for a Dec 7, 2026 departure. American Airlines AAdvantage showed business-class award space on 4 departure dates at any price (newest observation Nov 5, 2026, 01:09 UTC). Search live before transferring points.
Which loyalty programs had award space from London Stansted (STN) to Shanghai Pudong (PVG)?
5 programs in the last 30 days: American Airlines AAdvantage (economy 18 dates, business class 4 dates); Air Canada Aeroplan (economy 9 dates, premium economy 3 dates, business class 4 dates); Emirates Skywards (economy 21 dates, premium economy 5 dates, business class 21 dates); Etihad Guest (economy 18 dates, business class 23 dates); GOL Smiles (economy 25 dates, premium economy 9 dates). Dates count departure dates with an open award.
Can you fly nonstop from London Stansted (STN) 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 3 stops on itineraries including Royal Air Maroc, Finnair, Cathay Pacific and Emirates. That doesn't mean nonstop space never appears.
How much are taxes and fees on award flights from London Stansted (STN) to Shanghai Pudong (PVG)?
Taxes and fees on each program's lowest award ranged in economy from $193.80 with Aeroplan (60,000 points + $193.80) to $393.90 with Etihad Guest (37,713 miles + $393.90); in business class from $383.20 with Aeroplan (92,500 points + $383.20) to $1,190.26 with Skywards (83,000 miles + $1,190.26). 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 London Stansted (STN) to Shanghai Pudong (PVG)?
American Express Membership Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Emirates Skywards (5:4). Bilt Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Emirates Skywards (1:1), Etihad Guest (1:1). Capital One Miles: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Emirates Skywards (4:3), Etihad Guest (1:1). Chase Ultimate Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1). Citi ThankYou Points: American Airlines AAdvantage (1:1), Emirates Skywards (1:0.8), Etihad Guest (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 London Stansted (STN) 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 Dec 2026 departures, 30,000 miles + taxes vary with Skywards (8 dates); in business class, the lowest award was for Dec 2026 departures, 75,000 miles + taxes vary with AAdvantage (2 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 London Stansted (STN) to Shanghai Pudong (PVG)?
Booking windows before departure published by the programs with award space here (AwardTool's program data, reviewed Nov 6, 2026): Emirates Skywards about 360 days, Air Canada Aeroplan about 355 days, American Airlines AAdvantage about 331 days and Etihad Guest about 330 days. AwardTool saw award space on this route for departures as late as Aug 1, 2027; seats can open earlier or later, and released seats may already be booked. See award release dates by program.