Award flights from Los Angeles to Shanghai
Award space from Los Angeles to Shanghai
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AwardTool saw award space on 4 airport pairs between Los Angeles (LAX, SNA, ONT) and Shanghai (PVG, SHA) in the last 30 days. Lowest economy: 25,000 miles + $5.60 on LAX–PVG (American Airlines AAdvantage). Lowest business class: 85,000 points + $98.81 on LAX–PVG (Air Canada Aeroplan).
Prices observed – .
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- Lowest economy
- 25,000 pts + $5.60
- LAX–PVG · AAdvantage
- Lowest premium economy
- 55,000 pts + $31.80
- LAX–PVG · Atmos
- Lowest business class
- 85,000 pts + $98.81
- LAX–PVG · Aeroplan
- Lowest first class
- 200,000 pts + $32.90
- LAX–PVG · Atmos · mixed cabin from 150,000 pts + $22.20 on LAX–PVG (AAdvantage)
Economy was lowest on LAX–PVG: 25,000 miles + $5.60 with American Airlines AAdvantage. The lowest on another airport pair was 25,000 miles + $5.60 with American Airlines AAdvantage on LAX–SHA. With Air Canada Aeroplan, business class started at 85,000 points + $98.81, about 1.7 times the points of its lowest economy award (50,000 points + $82.11).
Compare programs by cabin
The lowest one-way award each program showed in each cabin, sorted by points.
Economy
Lowest economy from Los Angeles to Shanghai on points: 25,000 miles + $5.60 with American Airlines AAdvantage on LAX–PVG (seen on 256 dates).
| Program | Points + taxes | Airports | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines AAdvantageLowest observed | 25,000 pts + $5.60 | LAX–PVG | 256 |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 36,000 pts + $461.30 | LAX–PVG | 186 |
| Cathay Pacific Asia Miles | 38,000 pts + $33.63 | LAX–PVG | 103 |
| Delta SkyMiles | 39,100 pts + $5.60 | LAX–PVG | 322 |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 40,000 pts + $280.40 | LAX–PVG | 257 |
| Virgin Australia Velocity | 42,000 pts + $9.46 | LAX–PVG | 201 |
| Emirates Skywards | 42,500 pts + $311.00 | LAX–PVG | 323 |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 42,500 pts + $25.60 | LAX–PVG | 274 |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 47,000 pts + $100.00 | ONT–PVG | 7 |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 47,200 pts + $451.60 | LAX–PVG | 273 |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 50,000 pts + $82.11 | LAX–PVG | 338 |
| Qatar Airways Privilege Club | 50,000 pts + taxes not reported | LAX–PVG | 133 |
| GOL Smiles | 53,600 pts + taxes not reported | LAX–PVG | 233 |
| JetBlue TrueBlue | 54,800 pts + $28.40 | LAX–PVG | 148 |
| United MileagePlus | 55,000 pts + $5.60 | LAX–PVG | 329 |
| Etihad Guest | 64,375 pts + $293.00 | LAX–PVG | 324 |
| Turkish Miles & Smiles | 75,000 pts + taxes not reported | LAX–PVG | 297 |
Premium Economy
Lowest premium economy from Los Angeles to Shanghai on points: 55,000 points + $31.80 with Alaska Atmos Rewards on LAX–PVG (seen on 87 dates).
| Program | Points + taxes | Airports | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska Atmos RewardsLowest observed | 55,000 pts + $31.80 | LAX–PVG | 87 |
| United MileagePlus | 65,000 pts + $5.60 | LAX–PVG | 328 |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 65,000 pts + $11.80 | LAX–PVG | 252 |
| Cathay Pacific Asia Miles | 78,000 pts + $249.56 | LAX–PVG | 59 |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 95,922 pts + $94.51 | LAX–PVG | 336 |
| Emirates Skywards | 104,000 pts + $311.00 | LAX–PVG | 122 |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 112,200 pts + $246.00 | LAX–PVG | 208 |
| Delta SkyMiles | 117,000 pts + $5.60 | LAX–PVG | 320 |
| Virgin Australia Velocity | 142,000 pts + $215.87 | LAX–PVG | 257 |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 187,500 pts + $466.20 | LAX–PVG | 5 |
| GOL Smiles | 379,500 pts + taxes not reported | LAX–PVG | 38 |
Business Class
Lowest business class from Los Angeles to Shanghai on points: 85,000 points + $98.81 with Air Canada Aeroplan on LAX–PVG (seen on 338 dates).
| Program | Points + taxes | Airports | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Canada AeroplanLowest observed | 85,000 pts + $98.81 | LAX–PVG | 338 |
| United MileagePlus | 110,000 pts + $28.40Mixed cabin | LAX–PVG | 329 |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 110,000 pts + $22.20Mixed cabin | LAX–PVG | 252 |
| Emirates Skywards | 116,000 pts + $1,254.00 | LAX–PVG | 294 |
| Turkish Miles & Smiles | 130,000 pts + taxes not reported | LAX–PVG | 295 |
| Etihad Guest | 137,000 pts + $293.00Mixed cabin | LAX–PVG | 152 |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 143,000 pts + $257.50 | LAX–PVG | 18 |
| Qatar Airways Privilege Club | 170,000 pts + taxes not reportedMixed cabin | LAX–PVG | 33 |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 200,000 pts + $32.90Mixed cabin | LAX–PVG | 2 |
| Delta SkyMiles | 332,400 pts + $5.60 | LAX–SHA | 97 |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 487,000 pts + $715.00 | LAX–PVG | 5 |
First Class
Lowest first class from Los Angeles to Shanghai on points: 200,000 points + $32.90 with Alaska Atmos Rewards on LAX–PVG (seen on 49 dates).
| Program | Points + taxes | Airports | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines AAdvantageLowest, mixed cabin | 150,000 pts + $22.20Mixed cabin | LAX–PVG | 2 |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 200,000 pts + $32.90 | LAX–PVG | 49 |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 299,300 pts + $1,254.00 | LAX–PVG | 3 |
| Delta SkyMiles | 332,400 pts + $5.60 | LAX–SHA | 126 |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 624,047 pts + $75.91 | LAX–PVG | 2 |
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.
Los Angeles to Shanghai at a glance
- From
- Los Angeles (LAX, SNA, ONT)
- To
- Shanghai (PVG, SHA)
- Programs with award space seen
- 17 of 21 programs tracked on this route
- Nonstop award space seen
- Yes, in economy, premium economy and business class, via Air Canada Aeroplan, Avianca LifeMiles, JetBlue TrueBlue, 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 26 more
- Departures with open awards
- Nov 2026 to Oct 2027
- Latest departure with space
- Observation window
- Awards observed in the last 30 days
- Distance
- 6,472–6,507 miles (10,415–10,472 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 Los Angeles and Shanghai, with the program and the number of departure dates seen.
| Airports | Economy | Premium Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles (LAX) to Shanghai Pudong (PVG) | 25,000 pts + $5.60AAdvantage · 256 dates | 55,000 pts + $31.80Atmos · 87 dates | 85,000 pts + $98.81Aeroplan · 338 dates | 150,000 pts + $22.20AAdvantage · 2 dates · Mixed cabin |
| Los Angeles (LAX) to Shanghai Hongqiao (SHA) | 25,000 pts + $5.60AAdvantage · 151 dates | 55,000 pts + $34.90Atmos · 15 dates | 115,000 pts + $83.19Aeroplan · 142 dates | 299,300 pts + $1,254.00Qantas · 3 dates |
| Orange County (SNA) to Shanghai Pudong (PVG) | 37,500 pts + $5.60AAdvantage · 12 dates | 55,000 pts + $35.00Atmos · 7 dates | 153,500 pts + $5.60AAdvantage · 12 dates | 200,000 pts + $33.00Atmos · 9 dates |
| Ontario (ONT) to Shanghai Pudong (PVG) | 35,000 pts + $5.60AAdvantage · 18 dates | 55,000 pts + $45.80Atmos · 5 dates | 233,000 pts + $11.20AAdvantage · 18 dates | 200,000 pts + $45.80Atmos · 10 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, Los Angeles to Shanghai
- Economy: 25,000 miles + $5.60 on Los Angeles (LAX) to Shanghai Pudong (PVG) with American Airlines AAdvantage, which showed economy award space there on 256 dates.
- Premium Economy: 55,000 points + $31.80 on Los Angeles (LAX) to Shanghai Pudong (PVG) with Alaska Atmos Rewards, which showed premium economy award space there on 87 dates.
- Business Class: 85,000 points + $98.81 on Los Angeles (LAX) to Shanghai Pudong (PVG) with Air Canada Aeroplan, which showed business-class award space there on 338 dates.
- First Class: 200,000 points + $32.90 on Los Angeles (LAX) to Shanghai Pudong (PVG) with Alaska Atmos Rewards, which showed first-class award space there on 49 dates; mixed cabin from 150,000 miles + $22.20 on LAX–PVG (American Airlines AAdvantage).
Observed award examples
| Departure | Cabin | Airports | Program | Points + taxes | Seats | Stops | Observed (UTC) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | LAX–PVG | American Airlines AAdvantage | 35,000 pts + $5.60 | — | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Economy | LAX–PVG | Delta SkyMiles | 39,100 pts + $5.60 | 9+ | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | LAX–SHA | Alaska Atmos Rewards | 55,000 pts + $34.90 | 5 | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | LAX–PVG | United MileagePlus | 65,000 pts + $5.60 | 9+ | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Business | LAX–PVG | United MileagePlus | 110,000 pts + $31.40Mixed cabin | 1 | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| Business | LAX–PVG | Delta SkyMiles | 351,000 pts + $5.60 | 9+ | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| First | SNA–PVG | Alaska Atmos Rewards | 200,000 pts + $45.60 | 2 | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| First | LAX–SHA | Qantas Frequent Flyer | 299,300 pts + $1,254.00 | 1 | 1 stop | 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 39,100 miles + $5.60 via Delta SkyMiles on LAX–PVG, which showed nonstop space there on 231 dates (8 programs had nonstop space).
- Premium economy: nonstop from 65,000 miles + $5.60 via United MileagePlus on LAX–PVG, which showed nonstop space there on 327 dates (2 programs had nonstop space).
- Business class: nonstop from 332,400 miles + $5.60 via Delta SkyMiles on LAX–SHA, which showed nonstop space there on 91 dates (2 programs had nonstop space).
Best months to fly from Los Angeles to Shanghai on points
Each month shows the lowest award seen across the 4 airport pairs, with that program's open dates on the airport pair behind it.
| Month | Economy | Premium Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 35,000 pts + $5.60 (18 dates)AAdvantage | 65,000 pts + $5.60 (18 dates)MileagePlus | 159,000 pts + $5.60 (18 dates)AAdvantage | 250,000 pts + $45.50 (2 dates)Atmos | |
| 35,000 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)AAdvantage | 65,000 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)MileagePlus | 110,000 pts + $31.40 (31 dates)MileagePlus · Mixed cabin | 200,000 pts + $33.00 (4 dates)Atmos | |
| 25,000 pts + taxes not reported (27 dates)AAdvantage | 55,000 pts + taxes not reported (17 dates)Atmos | 110,000 pts + $22.20 (27 dates)AAdvantage · Mixed cabin | 150,000 pts + $22.20 (2 dates)AAdvantage · Mixed cabin | |
| 25,000 pts + taxes not reported (26 dates)AAdvantage | 55,000 pts + taxes not reported (7 dates)Atmos | 116,000 pts + taxes not reported (17 dates)Skywards | 332,400 pts + taxes not reported (9 dates)SkyMiles | |
| 35,000 pts + taxes not reported (22 dates)AAdvantage | 65,000 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)MileagePlus | 116,000 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)Skywards | 408,100 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)SkyMiles | |
| 36,000 pts + taxes not reported (21 dates)Virgin Atlantic | 55,000 pts + taxes not reported (13 dates)Atmos | 115,000 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)Aeroplan | 200,000 pts + taxes not reported (5 dates)Atmos | |
| 37,500 pts + taxes not reported (25 dates)AAdvantage | 55,000 pts + taxes not reported (11 dates)Atmos | 85,000 pts + $98.81 (31 dates)Aeroplan | 200,000 pts + taxes not reported (4 dates)Atmos | |
| 37,500 pts + taxes not reported (6 dates)AAdvantage | 100,500 pts + taxes not reported (22 dates)AAdvantage | 137,000 pts + taxes not reported (18 dates)Etihad Guest · Mixed cabin | 200,000 pts + taxes not reported (4 dates)Atmos | |
| 37,500 pts + taxes not reported (21 dates)AAdvantage | 55,000 pts + $35.00 (7 dates)Atmos | 116,000 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)Skywards | 200,000 pts + taxes not reported (12 dates)Atmos | |
| 35,000 pts + taxes not reported (19 dates)AAdvantage | 55,000 pts + taxes not reported (17 dates)Atmos | 115,000 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)Aeroplan | 200,000 pts + taxes not reported (8 dates)Atmos | |
| 35,000 pts + taxes not reported (17 dates)AAdvantage | 55,000 pts + taxes not reported (10 dates)Atmos | 115,000 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)Aeroplan | 200,000 pts + taxes not reported (13 dates)Atmos | |
| 35,000 pts + taxes not reported (6 dates)AAdvantage | 112,500 pts + taxes not reported (6 dates)AAdvantage | 115,000 pts + taxes not reported (5 dates)Aeroplan | 200,000 pts + taxes not reported (3 dates)Atmos |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 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 | — |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 1:1 · Instant | — | 1:1 · ~1-2 days | — | 1:1 · Instant | — |
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Questions about Los Angeles to Shanghai award flights
Which airports had the lowest award prices from Los Angeles to Shanghai?
In business class, LAX–PVG with 85,000 points + $98.81 (Air Canada Aeroplan). In economy, LAX–PVG with 25,000 miles + $5.60 (American Airlines AAdvantage). Prices are the lowest AwardTool observed in the last 30 days; search live before transferring points.
Which airport pairs between Los Angeles and Shanghai had award space?
LAX–PVG (economy, premium economy, business class and first class), LAX–SHA (economy, premium economy, business class and first class), SNA–PVG (economy, premium economy, business class and first class) and ONT–PVG (economy, premium economy, business class and first 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 Los Angeles to Shanghai?
The lowest economy award AwardTool has seen was 25,000 miles + $5.60 with American Airlines AAdvantage. American Airlines AAdvantage showed economy award space on 256 departure dates at any price (newest observation Nov 12, 2026, 09:10 UTC). The lowest business-class award AwardTool has seen was 85,000 points + $98.81 with Air Canada Aeroplan. Air Canada Aeroplan showed business-class award space on 338 departure dates at any price (newest observation Nov 12, 2026, 09:10 UTC). Search live before transferring points.
Which loyalty programs had award space from Los Angeles to Shanghai?
17 programs in the last 30 days: American Airlines AAdvantage (economy 256 dates, premium economy 252 dates, business class 252 dates, first class 2 dates); Air Canada Aeroplan (economy 338 dates, premium economy 336 dates, business class 338 dates, first class 2 dates); Alaska Atmos Rewards (economy 274 dates, premium economy 87 dates, business class 2 dates, first class 49 dates); Avianca LifeMiles (economy 7 dates); JetBlue TrueBlue (economy 148 dates); Cathay Pacific Asia Miles (economy 103 dates, premium economy 59 dates); Delta SkyMiles (economy 322 dates, premium economy 320 dates, business class 97 dates, first class 126 dates); Emirates Skywards (economy 323 dates, premium economy 122 dates, business class 294 dates) and 9 more. Dates count departure dates with an open award.
Can you fly nonstop from Los Angeles to Shanghai on points?
Yes. AwardTool observed nonstop award space in economy, premium economy and business class, bookable via Air Canada Aeroplan, Avianca LifeMiles, JetBlue TrueBlue, Delta SkyMiles, Air France/KLM Flying Blue, United MileagePlus, Virgin Australia Velocity and Virgin Atlantic Flying Club. The lowest nonstop award in economy was 39,100 miles + $5.60 with Delta SkyMiles.
How much are taxes and fees on award flights from Los Angeles to Shanghai?
Taxes and fees on each program's lowest award ranged in economy from $5.60 with AAdvantage (25,000 miles + $5.60) to $461.30 with Virgin Atlantic (36,000 points + $461.30); in business class from $5.60 with SkyMiles (332,400 miles + $5.60) to $1,254.00 with Skywards (116,000 miles + $1,254.00). 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 Los Angeles to Shanghai?
American Express Membership Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), JetBlue TrueBlue (5:4), Cathay Pacific Asia Miles (5:4), Delta SkyMiles (1:1), Emirates Skywards (5:4), 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), JetBlue TrueBlue (1:1), Cathay Pacific Asia Miles (1:1), Emirates Skywards (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), JetBlue TrueBlue (5:3), Cathay Pacific Asia Miles (1:1), Emirates Skywards (2:1.5), 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), JetBlue TrueBlue (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), JetBlue TrueBlue (1:1), Cathay Pacific Asia Miles (1:1), Emirates Skywards (1:0.8), 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), JetBlue TrueBlue (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 Los Angeles 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 Jan 2027 departures, 25,000 miles + taxes not reported with AAdvantage (27 dates); in business class, the lowest award was for May 2027 departures, 85,000 points + $98.81 with Aeroplan (31 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 Los Angeles 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 12 other programs. AwardTool saw award space on this route for departures as late as Oct 20, 2027; seats can open earlier or later, and released seats may already be booked. See award release dates by program.