Award flights from Miami to Shanghai
Award space from Miami to Shanghai
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AwardTool saw award space on 3 airport pairs between Miami (MIA, FLL) and Shanghai (PVG, SHA) in the last 30 days. Lowest economy: 25,000 miles + $5.60 on MIA–PVG (American Airlines AAdvantage). Lowest business class: 105,000 miles + $1,254.00 on MIA–PVG (Emirates Skywards). Lowest first class: 225,000 points + $51.40 on MIA–PVG (Alaska Atmos Rewards).
Prices observed – .
Page regenerated from the Nov 12, 2026 data snapshot (normally daily). Summary last changed . Seats change quickly.
- Lowest economy
- 25,000 pts + $5.60
- MIA–PVG · AAdvantage
- Lowest premium economy
- 65,000 pts + $5.60
- MIA–PVG · MileagePlus
- Lowest business class
- 105,000 pts + $1,254.00
- MIA–PVG · Skywards
- Lowest first class
- 225,000 pts + $51.40
- MIA–PVG · Atmos
Economy was lowest on MIA–PVG: 25,000 miles + $5.60 with American Airlines AAdvantage. The lowest on another airport pair was 35,000 miles + $5.60 with American Airlines AAdvantage on MIA–SHA. With Emirates Skywards, business class started at 105,000 miles + $1,254.00, about 2.8 times the points of its lowest economy award (37,500 miles + $311.00).
Compare programs by cabin
The lowest one-way award each program showed in each cabin, sorted by points.
Economy
Lowest economy from Miami to Shanghai on points: 25,000 miles + $5.60 with American Airlines AAdvantage on MIA–PVG (seen on 121 dates).
| Program | Points + taxes | Airports | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines AAdvantageLowest observed | 25,000 pts + $5.60 | MIA–PVG | 121 |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 33,000 pts + $457.70 | MIA–PVG | 54 |
| Emirates Skywards | 37,500 pts + $311.00 | MIA–PVG | 109 |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 40,000 pts + $273.70 | MIA–PVG | 101 |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 42,500 pts + $25.60 | MIA–PVG | 108 |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 47,000 pts + $29.00 | MIA–PVG | 59 |
| Qatar Airways Privilege Club | 50,000 pts + taxes not reported | MIA–PVG | 64 |
| Delta SkyMiles | 50,400 pts + $5.60 | FLL–PVG | 20 |
| United MileagePlus | 55,000 pts + $5.60 | MIA–PVG | 125 |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 55,892 pts + $76.11 | MIA–SHA | 52 |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 57,400 pts + $434.60 | MIA–PVG | 90 |
| Virgin Australia Velocity | 57,500 pts + $9.40 | MIA–PVG | 15 |
| Etihad Guest | 64,125 pts + $293.00 | MIA–PVG | 127 |
| JetBlue TrueBlue | 70,400 pts + $42.80 | MIA–PVG | 43 |
| Turkish Miles & Smiles | 75,000 pts + taxes not reported | MIA–PVG | 101 |
| GOL Smiles | 116,000 pts + taxes not reported | MIA–PVG | 99 |
Premium Economy
Lowest premium economy from Miami to Shanghai on points: 65,000 miles + $5.60 with United MileagePlus on MIA–PVG (seen on 125 dates).
| Program | Points + taxes | Airports | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| United MileagePlusLowest observed | 65,000 pts + $5.60 | MIA–PVG | 125 |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 65,000 pts + $456.00 | MIA–PVG | 105 |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 66,000 pts + $553.60 | MIA–PVG | 14 |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 70,000 pts + $15.00 | MIA–PVG | 121 |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 80,714 pts + $76.11 | MIA–PVG | 128 |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 85,000 pts + $549.60 | MIA–PVG | 3 |
| Emirates Skywards | 95,000 pts + $311.00 | MIA–PVG | 33 |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 114,000 pts + $576.70 | MIA–SHA | 23 |
| Delta SkyMiles | 126,700 pts + $5.60 | FLL–PVG | 20 |
Business Class
Lowest business class from Miami to Shanghai on points: 105,000 miles + $1,254.00 with Emirates Skywards on MIA–PVG (seen on 107 dates).
| Program | Points + taxes | Airports | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emirates SkywardsLowest observed | 105,000 pts + $1,254.00 | MIA–PVG | 107 |
| United MileagePlus | 110,000 pts + $16.40Mixed cabin | MIA–SHA | 56 |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 115,000 pts + $694.80 | MIA–PVG | 105 |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 119,000 pts + $5.60 | MIA–PVG | 121 |
| Etihad Guest | 122,000 pts + $293.00Mixed cabin | MIA–PVG | 115 |
| Turkish Miles & Smiles | 130,000 pts + taxes not reported | MIA–PVG | 101 |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 145,000 pts + $1,028.10 | MIA–PVG | 6 |
| Qatar Airways Privilege Club | 170,000 pts + taxes not reportedMixed cabin | MIA–PVG | 30 |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 182,900 pts + $1,681.70 | MIA–PVG | 1 |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 225,000 pts + $38.50Mixed cabin | MIA–PVG | 30 |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 243,946 pts + $94.91Mixed cabin | MIA–PVG | 128 |
| Delta SkyMiles | 499,900 pts + $35.30 | MIA–PVG | 35 |
| GOL Smiles | 885,400 pts + taxes not reported | MIA–PVG | 2 |
First Class
Lowest first class from Miami to Shanghai on points: 225,000 points + $51.40 with Alaska Atmos Rewards on MIA–PVG (seen on 26 dates).
| Program | Points + taxes | Airports | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska Atmos RewardsLowest observed | 225,000 pts + $51.40 | MIA–PVG | 26 |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 294,621 pts + $81.51Mixed cabin | MIA–PVG | 2 |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 299,300 pts + $1,254.00 | MIA–PVG | 6 |
| Delta SkyMiles | 375,100 pts + $5.60 | MIA–PVG | 126 |
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.
Miami to Shanghai at a glance
- From
- Miami (MIA, FLL)
- To
- Shanghai (PVG, SHA)
- Programs with award space seen
- 16 of 16 programs tracked on this route
- Nonstop award space seen
- Not seen in the last 30 days
- 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), Cathay Pacific (CX), Delta Air Lines (DL), Emirates (EK) and 15 more
- Departures with open awards
- Nov 2026 to Sep 2027
- Latest departure with space
- Observation window
- Awards observed in the last 30 days
- Distance
- 8,226–8,248 miles (13,239–13,274 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 Miami and Shanghai, with the program and the number of departure dates seen.
| Airports | Economy | Premium Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami (MIA) to Shanghai Pudong (PVG) | 25,000 pts + $5.60AAdvantage · 121 dates | 65,000 pts + $5.60MileagePlus · 125 dates | 105,000 pts + $1,254.00Skywards · 107 dates | 225,000 pts + $51.40Atmos · 26 dates |
| Miami (MIA) to Shanghai Hongqiao (SHA) | 35,000 pts + $5.60AAdvantage · 58 dates | 65,000 pts + $5.60MileagePlus · 56 dates | 110,000 pts + $16.40MileagePlus · 56 dates · Mixed cabin | 299,300 pts + $1,254.00Qantas · 5 dates |
| Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Shanghai Pudong (PVG) | 35,000 pts + $5.60AAdvantage · 30 dates | 78,500 pts + $11.20AAdvantage · 30 dates | 155,000 pts + $5.60AAdvantage · 30 dates | 375,100 pts + $5.60SkyMiles · 20 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, Miami to Shanghai
- Economy: 25,000 miles + $5.60 on Miami (MIA) to Shanghai Pudong (PVG) with American Airlines AAdvantage, which showed economy award space there on 121 dates.
- Premium Economy: 65,000 miles + $5.60 on Miami (MIA) to Shanghai Pudong (PVG) with United MileagePlus, which showed premium economy award space there on 125 dates.
- Business Class: 105,000 miles + $1,254.00 on Miami (MIA) to Shanghai Pudong (PVG) with Emirates Skywards, which showed business-class award space there on 107 dates.
- First Class: 225,000 points + $51.40 on Miami (MIA) to Shanghai Pudong (PVG) with Alaska Atmos Rewards, which showed first-class award space there on 26 dates.
Observed award examples
| Departure | Cabin | Airports | Program | Points + taxes | Seats | Stops | Observed (UTC) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | MIA–PVG | Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 33,000 pts + $457.70 | 1 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | MIA–PVG | United MileagePlus | 65,000 pts + $5.60 | 9+ | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | MIA–PVG | Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 115,000 pts + $694.80 | 5 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | MIA–SHA | Etihad Guest | 122,000 pts + $293.00Mixed cabin | 7 | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| Business | MIA–PVG | Turkish Miles & Smiles | 130,000 pts + taxes not reported | 1 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | MIA–SHA | American Airlines AAdvantage | 135,000 pts + $11.20 | — | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| First | MIA–PVG | Air Canada Aeroplan | 294,621 pts + $81.51Mixed cabin | 1 | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| First | FLL–PVG | Delta SkyMiles | 375,100 pts + $5.60 | 9+ | 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.
Best months to fly from Miami to Shanghai on points
Each month shows the lowest award seen across the 3 airport pairs, with that program's open dates on the airport pair behind it.
| Month | Economy | Premium Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 33,000 pts + $457.70 (9 dates)Virgin Atlantic | 65,000 pts + $5.60 (17 dates)MileagePlus | 115,000 pts + $694.80 (6 dates)Flying Blue | 375,100 pts + $5.60 (12 dates)SkyMiles | |
| 34,500 pts + taxes not reported (5 dates)Virgin Atlantic | 65,000 pts + taxes not reported (21 dates)MileagePlus | 174,000 pts + taxes not reported (7 dates)Skywards | 294,621 pts + $81.51 (1 date)Aeroplan · Mixed cabin | |
| 25,000 pts + $5.60 (9 dates)AAdvantage | 65,000 pts + taxes not reported (9 dates)MileagePlus | 115,000 pts + taxes not reported (8 dates)Flying Blue | 375,100 pts + taxes not reported (10 dates)SkyMiles | |
| 31,500 pts + taxes not reported (13 dates)AAdvantage | 65,000 pts + taxes not reported (12 dates)Flying Blue | 130,000 pts + taxes not reported (11 dates)Miles&Smiles | 350,000 pts + taxes not reported (1 date)Atmos | |
| 33,000 pts + taxes not reported (3 dates)Virgin Atlantic | 79,000 pts + taxes not reported (1 date)Virgin Atlantic | 105,000 pts + taxes not reported (11 dates)Skywards | 300,000 pts + taxes not reported (4 dates)Atmos | |
| 37,500 pts + taxes not reported (26 dates)Skywards | 71,500 pts + taxes not reported (24 dates)MileagePlus | 105,000 pts + taxes not reported (26 dates)Skywards | 300,000 pts + taxes not reported (6 dates)Atmos | |
| 37,500 pts + taxes not reported (8 dates)Skywards | 65,000 pts + taxes not reported (8 dates)Flying Blue | 174,000 pts + taxes not reported (8 dates)Skywards | 400,000 pts + taxes not reported (1 date)Atmos | |
| 33,000 pts + taxes not reported (1 date)Virgin Atlantic | 109,000 pts + taxes not reported (8 dates)AAdvantage | 110,000 pts + $16.40 (9 dates)MileagePlus · Mixed cabin | 300,000 pts + taxes not reported (8 dates)Atmos | |
| 37,500 pts + taxes not reported (5 dates)AAdvantage | 79,000 pts + taxes not reported (1 date)Virgin Atlantic | 115,000 pts + taxes not reported (6 dates)Flying Blue | 225,000 pts + taxes not reported (5 dates)Atmos | |
| 35,000 pts + taxes not reported (9 dates)AAdvantage | 65,000 pts + taxes not reported (10 dates)Flying Blue | 105,000 pts + taxes not reported (12 dates)Skywards | 225,000 pts + taxes not reported (1 date)Atmos | |
| 35,000 pts + taxes not reported (3 dates)AAdvantage | 65,000 pts + taxes not reported (3 dates)Flying Blue | 105,000 pts + taxes not reported (3 dates)Skywards | 375,100 pts + taxes not reported (3 dates)SkyMiles |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | — | 1:1 · ~1 day | — | — | — | — |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | — | — | — | — | 1:1 · Instant | — |
| Delta SkyMiles | 1:1 · Instant | — | — | — | — | — |
| Emirates Skywards | 5:4 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 2:1.5 · Instant | — | 1:0.8 · Instant | — |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 1:1 · Instant | — | 1:1 · ~1-2 days | — | 1:1 · Instant | — |
| United MileagePlus | — | 1:1 · Instant | — | 1:1 · Instant | — | — |
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Questions about Miami to Shanghai award flights
Which airports had the lowest award prices from Miami to Shanghai?
In business class, MIA–PVG with 105,000 miles + $1,254.00 (Emirates Skywards). In economy, MIA–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 Miami and Shanghai had award space?
MIA–PVG (economy, premium economy, business class and first class), MIA–SHA (economy, premium economy, business class and first class) and FLL–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 Miami 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 121 departure dates at any price (newest observation Nov 12, 2026, 00:00 UTC). The lowest business-class award AwardTool has seen was 105,000 miles + $1,254.00 with Emirates Skywards. Emirates Skywards showed business-class award space on 107 departure dates at any price (newest observation Nov 12, 2026, 00:00 UTC). Search live before transferring points.
Which loyalty programs had award space from Miami to Shanghai?
16 programs in the last 30 days: American Airlines AAdvantage (economy 121 dates, premium economy 121 dates, business class 121 dates); Air Canada Aeroplan (economy 52 dates, premium economy 128 dates, business class 128 dates, first class 2 dates); Alaska Atmos Rewards (economy 108 dates, premium economy 3 dates, business class 30 dates, first class 26 dates); Avianca LifeMiles (economy 59 dates); JetBlue TrueBlue (economy 43 dates); Delta SkyMiles (economy 20 dates, premium economy 20 dates, business class 35 dates, first class 126 dates); Emirates Skywards (economy 109 dates, premium economy 33 dates, business class 107 dates); Etihad Guest (economy 127 dates, business class 115 dates) and 8 more. Dates count departure dates with an open award.
Can you fly nonstop from Miami to Shanghai 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 2 stops on itineraries including American Airlines, Air Canada, Air France and Alaska Airlines. That doesn't mean nonstop space never appears.
How much are taxes and fees on award flights from Miami 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 $457.70 with Virgin Atlantic (33,000 points + $457.70); in business class from $5.60 with AAdvantage (119,000 miles + $5.60) to $1,254.00 with Skywards (105,000 miles + $1,254.00). Qatar Airways Privilege Club, Turkish Miles & Smiles and GOL Smiles did not report taxes for their lowest economy and business-class awards. Amounts are one way per traveler in USD and can differ on other dates and routings.
Which credit card points can book awards from Miami to Shanghai?
American Express Membership Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), JetBlue TrueBlue (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), 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), 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), 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), 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 Miami 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 + $5.60 with AAdvantage (9 dates); in business class, the lowest award was for Apr 2027 departures, 105,000 miles + taxes not reported with Skywards (26 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 Miami 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, Emirates Skywards about 360 days and 11 other programs. AwardTool saw award space on this route for departures as late as Sep 3, 2027; seats can open earlier or later, and released seats may already be booked. See award release dates by program.