Award flights from Melbourne (MEL) to Shanghai Pudong (PVG)
In the last 30 days AwardTool saw award space on 3 programs for MEL→PVG. Lowest economy: 28,500 miles + $191.00 (Air France/KLM Flying Blue). Lowest business: 65,000 miles + $77.33 (Delta SkyMiles).
Data as of
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MEL to PVG at a glance
- From
- Melbourne International, Melbourne, Australia (MEL)
- To
- Shanghai Pudong International, Shanghai, China (PVG)
- Programs with award space seen
- 3 of 3 programs tracked on this route
- Nonstop award space seen
- Yes, in economy, via Air France/KLM Flying Blue
- Airlines seen on these awards
- China Airlines (CI), Delta Air Lines (DL), Garuda Indonesia (GA), Japan Airlines (JL), Korean Air (KE), Xiamen Airlines (MF), Malaysia Airlines (MH), China Eastern (MU), Qantas (QF), Vietnam Airlines (VN)
- 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air France/KLM Flying BlueLowest observed | 28,500 pts + $191.00 | 1 stopNonstop from 35,500 pts | China Airlines (CI), Garuda Indonesia (GA), Japan Airlines (JL), Xiamen Airlines (MF) +4 more | 1 | 25 | See dates | |
| Delta SkyMiles | 35,000 pts + $77.33 | 1 stop | China Airlines (CI), Garuda Indonesia (GA), Korean Air (KE), Vietnam Airlines (VN) | 3 | 219 | See dates | |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 35,500 pts + $185.98 | 1 stop | Delta Air Lines (DL), Vietnam Airlines (VN) | 1 | 209 | See dates |
Business
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delta SkyMilesLowest observed | 65,000 pts + $77.33 | 1 stop | China Airlines (CI), Garuda Indonesia (GA), Korean Air (KE), Vietnam Airlines (VN) | 1 | 188 | See dates | |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 73,000 pts + $391.10 | 1 stop | Garuda Indonesia (GA), Malaysia Airlines (MH), China Eastern (MU), Vietnam Airlines (VN) | 2 | 15 | See dates | |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 96,500 pts + $185.98 | 1 stop | Vietnam Airlines (VN) | 1 | 208 | See dates |
Premium Economy: not seen in the last 30 days.
First: 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.
Observed award examples
| Departure | Cabin | Program | Points + taxes | Seats | Stops | Observed (UTC) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | Delta SkyMiles | 35,000 pts + $77.33 | 4 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Economy | Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 35,500 pts + $192.90 | 5 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Business | Delta SkyMiles | 65,000 pts + $77.33 | 2 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 96,500 pts + $185.98 | 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 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 35,500 miles via Air France/KLM Flying Blue, which showed nonstop space on 2 dates.
Best months to fly MEL to PVG on points
| Month | Economy | Business |
|---|---|---|
| 35,500 · Flying Blue (3 dates) | 65,000 · SkyMiles (8 dates) | |
| 35,000 · SkyMiles (4 dates) | 65,000 · SkyMiles (15 dates) | |
| 52,500 · SkyMiles (1 date) | 95,000 · SkyMiles (1 date) | |
| 35,000 · SkyMiles (22 dates) | 65,000 · SkyMiles (9 dates) | |
| 28,500 · Flying Blue (1 date) | 65,000 · SkyMiles (14 dates) | |
| 28,500 · Flying Blue (1 date) | 65,000 · SkyMiles (18 dates) | |
| 28,500 · Flying Blue (4 dates) | 65,000 · SkyMiles (24 dates) | |
| 35,000 · SkyMiles (29 dates) | 65,000 · SkyMiles (25 dates) | |
| 35,000 · SkyMiles (30 dates) | 65,000 · SkyMiles (25 dates) | |
| 35,000 · SkyMiles (29 dates) | 65,000 · SkyMiles (25 dates) | |
| 35,000 · SkyMiles (31 dates) | 65,000 · SkyMiles (22 dates) | |
| 29,000 · Flying Blue (10 dates) | 65,000 · SkyMiles (2 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 |
| Delta SkyMiles | 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 Melbourne to Shanghai Pudong award price AwardTool has seen?
In economy, 28,500 miles + $191.00 with Air France/KLM Flying Blue. Air France/KLM Flying Blue showed economy award space on 25 departure dates (newest observation Oct 14, 2026, 10:21 UTC). In business, 65,000 miles + $77.33 with Delta SkyMiles. Delta SkyMiles showed business award space on 188 departure dates (newest observation Oct 14, 2026, 10:21 UTC). Search live before transferring points.
Which loyalty programs had award space on MEL→PVG?
3 programs in the last 30 days: Delta SkyMiles (economy 219 dates, business 188 dates); Air France/KLM Flying Blue (economy 25 dates, business 15 dates); Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (economy 209 dates, business 208 dates). Dates count departure dates with an open award.
Is there nonstop award space from MEL to PVG?
Yes. AwardTool observed nonstop award space in economy, bookable via Air France/KLM Flying Blue. The lowest nonstop award in economy was 35,500 miles with Air France/KLM Flying Blue.
Which credit card points transfer to these programs?
American Express Membership Rewards: Delta SkyMiles (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Bilt Rewards: Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Capital One Miles: Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Chase Ultimate Rewards: Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Citi ThankYou Points: Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Wells Fargo Rewards: 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 MEL→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 Apr 2027 departures, 28,500 miles with Flying Blue (4 dates); in business, the lowest award was for May 2027 departures, 65,000 miles with SkyMiles (25 dates). The month table shows every lowest price, including those. Based on dates we observed, not a forecast.