Qantas Frequent Flyer award flights from Melbourne (MEL) to Shanghai Pudong (PVG)
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In the last 30 days AwardTool saw Qantas Frequent Flyer award space for MEL→PVG in economy, premium economy and business class. Lowest economy: 43,500 points + $180.29 (economy space on 52 dates). Lowest business class: 125,400 points + $182.84 (business-class space on 3 dates). Lowest premium economy: 85,000 points + $278.81 (premium economy space on 7 dates).
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Page regenerated from the Oct 19, 2026 data snapshot (normally daily). Summary last changed . Seats change quickly.
- Lowest economy
- 43,500 points + $180.29
- economy space on 52 dates
- Lowest business class
- 125,400 points + $182.84
- business-class space on 3 dates
- Lowest premium economy
- 85,000 points + $278.81
- premium economy space on 7 dates
Qantas award prices by cabin
The lowest one-way Qantas Frequent Flyer award AwardTool observed on MEL→PVG in each cabin, in points plus taxes.
| Cabin | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | 43,500 points + $180.29 | Nonstop | China Airlines (CI), Cathay Pacific (CX), Emirates (EK), Jetstar Japan (GK) +4 more | 1 | 52 | See dates | |
| Premium Economy | 85,000 points + $278.81 | 1 stop | Cathay Pacific (CX), Emirates (EK) | 1 | 7 | See dates | |
| Business | 125,400 points + $182.84 | 1 stop | Malaysia Airlines (MH) | 1 | 3 | See 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. 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 Qantas award examples
| Departure | Cabin | Points + taxes | Seats | Stops | Observed (UTC) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | 43,500 points + $180.29 | 1 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Economy | 43,500 points + $180.29 | 1 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Economy | 43,500 points + $180.29 | 1 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | 86,900 points + $277.50 | 1 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | 164,700 points + $375.80 | 1 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | 164,700 points + $375.67 | 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.
How often Qantas award space showed up
Departure dates in the next 365 days that AwardTool checked for Qantas Frequent Flyer in the last 30 days, how many had award space in each cabin at any price, and the latest departure with space.
| Cabin | Dates with space | Share of dates checked | Latest departure with space |
|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | 52 of 121 | 42% | |
| Premium Economy | 7 of 121 | 5% | |
| Business | 3 of 121 | 2% |
Best months to fly from Melbourne (MEL) to Shanghai Pudong (PVG) with Qantas
| Month | Economy | Premium Economy | Business |
|---|---|---|---|
| 43,500 (9 dates) | 86,900 (4 dates) | — | |
| 43,500 (12 dates) | — | — | |
| 43,500 (5 dates) | 85,000 (2 dates) | — | |
| 43,500 (9 dates) | — | — | |
| 43,500 (2 dates) | — | — | |
| 43,500 (5 dates) | — | — | |
| 43,500 (10 dates) | 86,900 (1 date) | 125,400 (3 dates) |
How to get Qantas points
- American Express Membership Rewards: 1:1 · Instant
- Capital One Miles: 1:1 · ~1-2 days
- Citi ThankYou Points: 1:1 · Instant
Check current transfer bonuses. Most transfers can't be reversed.
Qantas vs other programs from Melbourne (MEL) to Shanghai Pudong (PVG)
Lowest one-way award per program and cabin on this route.
| Program | Economy | Premium Economy | Business |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 35,000 pts + $103.90 | 267,300 pts + $124.70 | 72,500 pts + $120.50 |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 28,500 pts + $191.30Lowest | — | 73,000 pts + $391.10 |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 37,500 pts + $114.30 | — | 75,000 pts + $114.40 |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 30,000 pts + $91.00 | 35,000 pts + $208.10Lowest | 40,000 pts + $315.70Lowest |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 44,170 pts + $57.20 | — | — |
| Delta SkyMiles | 35,000 pts + $77.33 | — | 65,000 pts + $77.33 |
| Etihad Guest | 60,000 pts + $192.90 | — | 239,999 pts + $1,480.60 |
| GOL Smiles | 148,200 pts + taxes not reported | 784,500 pts + taxes not reported | — |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 43,500 pts + $180.29 | 85,000 pts + $278.81 | 125,400 pts + $182.84 |
| United MileagePlus | 35,000 pts + $82.10 | — | 90,000 pts + $93.00 |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 35,500 pts + $185.72 | — | 96,500 pts + $185.72 |
| Virgin Australia Velocity | 45,000 pts + $93.30 | 90,000 pts + $234.17 | 115,500 pts + $100.48 |
Questions about Qantas award flights from Melbourne (MEL) to Shanghai Pudong (PVG)
How many points do you need to fly from Melbourne (MEL) to Shanghai Pudong (PVG) with Qantas Frequent Flyer?
The lowest one-way Qantas Frequent Flyer awards AwardTool observed in the last 30 days: economy 43,500 points + $180.29, the lowest price in each of 7 months, with award space on 52 departure dates (newest observation Oct 19, 2026); premium economy 85,000 points + $278.81, with monthly lows of 85,000 points in 1 month and 86,900 points in 2 months, and award space on 7 departure dates (newest observation Oct 14, 2026); business class 125,400 points + $182.84, with award space on 3 departure dates (newest observation Oct 14, 2026). Monthly lows varied in premium economy (85,000 to 86,900 points), so the award on your dates may cost more. Search live before transferring points.
What's the lowest Qantas award from Melbourne (MEL) to Shanghai Pudong (PVG)?
In economy, 43,500 points + $180.29. Seen Oct 13, 2026, 12:34 UTC for a Nov 2, 2026 departure. Qantas Frequent Flyer showed economy award space on 52 departure dates at any price (newest observation Oct 19, 2026, 01:31 UTC). In business class, 125,400 points + $182.84. Qantas Frequent Flyer showed business-class award space on 3 departure dates at any price (newest observation Oct 14, 2026, 10:21 UTC). Search live before transferring points.
Can you book nonstop awards from Melbourne (MEL) to Shanghai Pudong (PVG) with Qantas?
Yes. AwardTool observed nonstop Qantas Frequent Flyer award space in economy from 43,500 points.
Which credit card points can book Qantas awards from Melbourne (MEL) to Shanghai Pudong (PVG)?
American Express Membership Rewards (1:1, Instant), Capital One Miles (1:1, ~1-2 days) and Citi ThankYou Points (1:1, Instant). Check current transfer bonuses; most transfers can't be reversed.
Which months had the lowest Qantas award prices from Melbourne (MEL) 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, the lowest economy award AwardTool observed was for Nov 2026 departures: 43,500 points (12 dates). The month table shows every lowest price, including those. Based on dates we observed, not a forecast.