United MileagePlus award flights from Miami (MIA) to Shanghai Pudong (PVG)
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In the last 30 days AwardTool saw United MileagePlus award space for MIA→PVG in economy, premium economy and business class. Lowest economy: 55,000 miles + $5.60 (economy space on 111 dates). Lowest business class: 365,600 miles + $5.60 (business-class space on 111 dates). Lowest premium economy: 65,000 miles + $5.60 (premium economy space on 111 dates).
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Page regenerated from the Oct 19, 2026 data snapshot (normally daily). Summary last changed . Seats change quickly.
- Lowest economy
- 55,000 miles + $5.60
- economy space on 111 dates
- Lowest business class
- 365,600 miles + $5.60
- business-class space on 111 dates
- Lowest premium economy
- 65,000 miles + $5.60
- premium economy space on 111 dates
MileagePlus award prices by cabin
The lowest one-way United MileagePlus award AwardTool observed on MIA→PVG in each cabin, in miles plus taxes.
| Cabin | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | 55,000 miles + $5.60 | 1 stop | Air Canada (AC), JetBlue (B6), EVA Air (BR), Air China (CA) +4 more | 7 | 111 | See dates | |
| Premium Economy | 65,000 miles + $5.60 | 2 stops | JetBlue (B6), EVA Air (BR), Air China (CA), Juneyao Airlines (HO) +3 more | 9+ | 111 | See dates | |
| Business | 365,600 miles + $5.60 | 1 stop | JetBlue (B6), EVA Air (BR), Air China (CA), Juneyao Airlines (HO) +3 more | 9+ | 111 | 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 MileagePlus award examples
| Departure | Cabin | Points + taxes | Seats | Stops | Observed (UTC) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | 55,000 miles + $5.60 | 7 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Economy | 55,000 miles + $5.60 | 9+ | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Economy | 55,000 miles + $5.60 | 9+ | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | 65,000 miles + $5.60 | 9+ | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | 65,000 miles + $5.60 | 9+ | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | 65,000 miles + $5.60 | 9+ | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | 400,000 miles + $5.60 | 9+ | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | 453,300 miles + $11.20 | 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.
How often MileagePlus award space showed up
Departure dates in the next 365 days that AwardTool checked for United MileagePlus 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 | 111 of 111 | 100% | |
| Premium Economy | 111 of 111 | 100% | |
| Business | 111 of 111 | 100% |
Best months to fly from Miami (MIA) to Shanghai Pudong (PVG) with MileagePlus
| Month | Economy | Premium Economy | Business |
|---|---|---|---|
| 55,000 (14 dates) | 71,500 (14 dates) | 500,000 (14 dates) | |
| 55,000 (23 dates) | 65,000 (23 dates) | 467,300 (23 dates) | |
| 55,000 (15 dates) | 166,000 (15 dates) | 377,800 (15 dates) | |
| 55,000 (14 dates) | 65,000 (14 dates) | 365,600 (14 dates) | |
| 55,000 (3 dates) | 141,700 (3 dates) | 377,800 (3 dates) | |
| 55,000 (10 dates) | 141,700 (10 dates) | 365,600 (10 dates) | |
| 60,000 (14 dates) | 250,000 (14 dates) | 377,800 (14 dates) | |
| 121,700 (9 dates) | 250,000 (9 dates) | 365,600 (9 dates) | |
| 55,000 (6 dates) | 172,700 (6 dates) | 365,600 (6 dates) | |
| 55,000 (3 dates) | 168,200 (3 dates) | 377,800 (3 dates) |
How to get MileagePlus miles
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MileagePlus vs other programs from Miami (MIA) to Shanghai Pudong (PVG)
Lowest one-way award per program and cabin on this route.
| Program | Economy | Premium Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 55,694 pts + $75.71 | 80,714 pts + $75.71 | 258,447 pts + $75.71Mixed cabin | 426,238 pts + $75.71Mixed cabin |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 40,000 pts + $275.10 | 65,000 pts + $457.50 | 115,000 pts + $713.20 | — |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 42,500 pts + $25.60 | 85,000 pts + $597.30 | 225,000 pts + $38.50Mixed cabin | 225,000 pts + $38.60LowestMixed cabin |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 35,000 pts + $5.60 | 50,000 pts + $22.80Lowest | 167,000 pts + $11.20 | — |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 47,000 pts + $29.00 | — | — | — |
| Delta SkyMiles | 87,900 pts + $5.60 | 158,100 pts + $5.60 | 499,900 pts + $16.50Mixed cabin | 434,300 pts + $5.60 |
| Emirates Skywards | 37,500 pts + $311.00 | 95,000 pts + $311.00 | 105,000 pts + $1,254.00Lowest | — |
| Etihad Guest | 66,250 pts + $283.00 | — | 122,000 pts + $249.50Mixed cabin | — |
| GOL Smiles | 115,500 pts + taxes not reported | 782,700 pts + taxes not reported | 886,600 pts + taxes not reported | — |
| JetBlue TrueBlue | 85,100 pts + $5.60 | — | — | — |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 57,400 pts + $429.00 | 114,000 pts + $576.20 | 182,900 pts + $1,681.70 | — |
| Qatar Airways Privilege Club | 50,000 pts + taxes not reported | — | 170,000 pts + taxes not reportedMixed cabin | — |
| Turkish Miles & Smiles | 75,000 pts + taxes not reported | — | 130,000 pts + taxes not reported | — |
| United MileagePlus | 55,000 pts + $5.60 | 65,000 pts + $5.60 | 365,600 pts + $5.60 | — |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 33,000 pts + $457.30Lowest | 66,000 pts + $549.00 | — | — |
| Virgin Australia Velocity | 57,500 pts + $9.33 | — | — | — |
Questions about MileagePlus award flights from Miami (MIA) to Shanghai Pudong (PVG)
How many miles do you need to fly from Miami (MIA) to Shanghai Pudong (PVG) with United MileagePlus?
The lowest one-way United MileagePlus awards AwardTool observed in the last 30 days (newest observation Oct 18, 2026): economy 55,000 miles + $5.60, with a typical monthly low of 55,000 miles over 10 months and award space on 111 departure dates; premium economy 65,000 miles + $5.60, with a typical monthly low of 141,700 miles over 10 months and award space on 111 departure dates; business class 365,600 miles + $5.60, with a typical monthly low of 377,800 miles over 10 months and award space on 111 departure dates. Monthly lows varied in economy (55,000 to 121,700 miles), premium economy (65,000 to 250,000 miles) and business class (365,600 to 500,000 miles), so the award on your dates may cost more. Search live before transferring points.
What's the lowest MileagePlus award from Miami (MIA) to Shanghai Pudong (PVG)?
In economy, 55,000 miles + $5.60. Seen Oct 17, 2026, 06:42 UTC for an Oct 21, 2026 departure. United MileagePlus showed economy award space on 111 departure dates at any price (newest observation Oct 18, 2026, 22:01 UTC). In business class, 365,600 miles + $5.60. United MileagePlus showed business-class award space on 111 departure dates at any price (newest observation Oct 18, 2026, 22:01 UTC). Search live before transferring points.
Can you book nonstop awards from Miami (MIA) to Shanghai Pudong (PVG) with MileagePlus?
AwardTool hasn't observed nonstop United MileagePlus award space on this route in the last 30 days. That doesn't mean nonstop space never appears.
Which credit card points can book MileagePlus awards from Miami (MIA) to Shanghai Pudong (PVG)?
Bilt Rewards (1:1, Instant) and Chase Ultimate Rewards (1:1, Instant). Check current transfer bonuses; most transfers can't be reversed.
Which months had the lowest MileagePlus award prices from Miami (MIA) 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: 55,000 miles (23 dates). The month table shows every lowest price, including those. Based on dates we observed, not a forecast.