Award flights from Milan Malpensa (MXP) to Shanghai
Award space from Milan Malpensa (MXP) to Shanghai
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AwardTool saw award space on 2 airport pairs between Milan Malpensa (MXP) and Shanghai (PVG, SHA) in the last 30 days. Lowest economy: 21,000 points + $230.06 on MXP–PVG (Virgin Atlantic Flying Club). Lowest business class: 75,000 miles + $33.80 on MXP–PVG (American Airlines AAdvantage). Lowest first class: 205,000 points + $891.45 on MXP–PVG (Qantas Frequent Flyer).
Prices observed – .
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- Lowest economy
- 21,000 pts + $230.06
- MXP–PVG · Virgin Atlantic
- Lowest premium economy
- 42,000 pts + $262.27
- MXP–PVG · Virgin Atlantic
- Lowest business class
- 75,000 pts + $33.80
- MXP–PVG · AAdvantage
- Lowest first class
- 205,000 pts + $891.45
- MXP–PVG · Qantas
Economy was lowest on MXP–PVG: 21,000 points + $230.06 with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club. The lowest on another airport pair was 30,000 miles + $179.80 with Air France/KLM Flying Blue on MXP–SHA. With American Airlines AAdvantage, business class started at 75,000 miles + $33.80, about 2.1 times the points of its lowest economy award (35,000 miles + $33.00).
Compare programs by cabin
The lowest one-way award each program showed in each cabin, sorted by points.
Economy
Lowest economy from Milan Malpensa (MXP) to Shanghai on points: 21,000 points + $230.06 with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club on MXP–PVG (seen on 146 dates).
| Program | Points + taxes | Airports | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubLowest observed | 21,000 pts + $230.06 | MXP–PVG | 146 |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 30,000 pts + $179.50 | MXP–PVG | 305 |
| Emirates Skywards | 30,000 pts + $224.02 | MXP–PVG | 33 |
| Etihad Guest | 32,392 pts + $219.50 | MXP–SHA | 38 |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 35,000 pts + $33.00 | MXP–PVG | 319 |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 37,500 pts + $53.00 | MXP–PVG | 185 |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 43,500 pts + $250.90 | MXP–PVG | 245 |
| Turkish Miles & Smiles | 50,000 pts + taxes not reported | MXP–PVG | 304 |
| Virgin Australia Velocity | 50,000 pts + $202.75 | MXP–PVG | 263 |
| JetBlue TrueBlue | 50,800 pts + $44.40 | MXP–PVG | 13 |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 53,240 pts + $32.80 | MXP–PVG | 233 |
| United MileagePlus | 60,000 pts + $29.60 | MXP–PVG | 323 |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 60,000 pts + $57.90 | MXP–PVG | 313 |
| GOL Smiles | 104,100 pts + taxes not reported | MXP–PVG | 38 |
Premium Economy
Lowest premium economy from Milan Malpensa (MXP) to Shanghai on points: 42,000 points + $262.27 with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club on MXP–PVG (seen on 39 dates).
| Program | Points + taxes | Airports | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubLowest observed | 42,000 pts + $262.27 | MXP–PVG | 39 |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 50,000 pts + $275.70 | MXP–PVG | 304 |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 55,000 pts + $279.00 | MXP–PVG | 64 |
| Emirates Skywards | 75,000 pts + $226.69 | MXP–PVG | 2 |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 98,200 pts + $256.30 | MXP–PVG | 156 |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 168,700 pts + $72.50 | MXP–PVG | 127 |
| GOL Smiles | 574,500 pts + taxes not reported | MXP–PVG | 3 |
Business Class
Lowest business class from Milan Malpensa (MXP) to Shanghai on points: 75,000 miles + $33.80 with American Airlines AAdvantage on MXP–PVG (seen on 124 dates).
| Program | Points + taxes | Airports | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines AAdvantageLowest observed | 75,000 pts + $33.80 | MXP–PVG | 124 |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 75,000 pts + $53.80 | MXP–PVG | 7 |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 81,500 pts + $346.60 | MXP–PVG | 302 |
| Emirates Skywards | 83,000 pts + $887.92 | MXP–PVG | 34 |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 85,500 pts + $39.00 | MXP–PVG | 5 |
| Turkish Miles & Smiles | 90,000 pts + taxes not reported | MXP–PVG | 303 |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 92,500 pts + $58.40 | MXP–PVG | 264 |
| Virgin Australia Velocity | 104,000 pts + $418.43 | MXP–PVG | 76 |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 106,500 pts + $571.10 | MXP–PVG | 51 |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 108,000 pts + $35.11 | MXP–PVG | 163 |
| Etihad Guest | 135,000 pts + $570.20 | MXP–PVG | 321 |
| United MileagePlus | 140,000 pts + $30.50 | MXP–PVG | 212 |
| GOL Smiles | 563,800 pts + taxes not reported | MXP–SHA | 15 |
First Class
Lowest first class from Milan Malpensa (MXP) to Shanghai on points: 205,000 points + $891.45 with Qantas Frequent Flyer on MXP–PVG (seen on 110 dates).
| Program | Points + taxes | Airports | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines AAdvantageLowest, mixed cabin | 90,000 pts + $51.70Mixed cabin | MXP–PVG | 1 |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 205,000 pts + $891.45 | MXP–PVG | 110 |
| United MileagePlus | 220,000 pts + $56.90Mixed cabin | MXP–SHA | 7 |
| Etihad Guest | 266,675 pts + $570.20 | MXP–PVG | 8 |
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.
Milan Malpensa (MXP) to Shanghai at a glance
- From
- Milan Malpensa (MXP)
- To
- Shanghai (PVG, SHA)
- Programs with award space seen
- 14 of 17 programs tracked on this route
- Nonstop award space seen
- Yes, in economy and business class, via Air Canada Aeroplan, Air France/KLM Flying Blue, Qantas Frequent Flyer and United MileagePlus
- Airlines seen on these awards
- 9B, Aegean Airlines (A3), Air France (AF), Air India (AI), Royal Air Maroc (AT), Finnair (AY), British Airways (BA), EVA Air (BR), Air China (CA), Cathay Pacific (CX), Emirates (EK), Air Dolomiti (EN) and 29 more
- Departures with open awards
- Nov 2026 to Oct 2027
- Latest departure with space
- Observation window
- Awards observed in the last 30 days
- Distance
- 5,661–5,682 miles (9,110–9,144 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 Milan Malpensa (MXP) and Shanghai, with the program and the number of departure dates seen.
| Airports | Economy | Premium Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milan Malpensa (MXP) to Shanghai Pudong (PVG) | 21,000 pts + $230.06Virgin Atlantic · 146 dates | 42,000 pts + $262.27Virgin Atlantic · 39 dates | 75,000 pts + $33.80AAdvantage · 124 dates | 90,000 pts + $51.70AAdvantage · 1 date · Mixed cabin |
| Milan Malpensa (MXP) to Shanghai Hongqiao (SHA) | 30,000 pts + $179.80Flying Blue · 37 dates | 50,000 pts + $275.70Flying Blue · 36 dates | 85,000 pts + $414.10Flying Blue · 35 dates | 205,000 pts + $889.68Qantas · 12 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, Milan Malpensa (MXP) to Shanghai
- Economy: 21,000 points + $230.06 on Milan Malpensa (MXP) to Shanghai Pudong (PVG) with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club, which showed economy award space there on 146 dates.
- Premium Economy: 42,000 points + $262.27 on Milan Malpensa (MXP) to Shanghai Pudong (PVG) with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club, which showed premium economy award space there on 39 dates.
- Business Class: 75,000 miles + $33.80 on Milan Malpensa (MXP) to Shanghai Pudong (PVG) with American Airlines AAdvantage, which showed business-class award space there on 124 dates.
- First Class: 205,000 points + $891.45 on Milan Malpensa (MXP) to Shanghai Pudong (PVG) with Qantas Frequent Flyer, which showed first-class award space there on 110 dates.
Observed award examples
| Departure | Cabin | Airports | Program | Points + taxes | Seats | Stops | Observed (UTC) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | MXP–PVG | Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 21,000 pts + $230.06 | 1 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Economy | MXP–PVG | Qantas Frequent Flyer | 43,500 pts + $250.90 | 1 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | MXP–PVG | Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 42,000 pts + $262.27 | 1 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | MXP–PVG | Alaska Atmos Rewards | 75,000 pts + $519.90 | 4 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | MXP–PVG | American Airlines AAdvantage | 75,000 pts + $51.70 | 2 | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| Business | MXP–PVG | Emirates Skywards | 83,000 pts + $887.92 | 4 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | MXP–SHA | Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 85,000 pts + $414.10 | 2 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| First | MXP–PVG | Qantas Frequent Flyer | 205,000 pts + $891.45 | 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 40,500 miles + taxes vary via Air France/KLM Flying Blue on MXP–PVG, which showed nonstop space there on 3 dates (4 programs had nonstop space).
- Business class: nonstop from 81,500 miles + $346.60 via Air France/KLM Flying Blue on MXP–PVG, which showed nonstop space there on 2 dates (3 programs had nonstop space).
Best months to fly from Milan Malpensa (MXP) to Shanghai on points
Each month shows the lowest award seen across the 2 airport pairs, with that program's open dates on the airport pair behind it.
| Month | Economy | Premium Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21,000 pts + $230.06 (10 dates)Virgin Atlantic | 42,000 pts + $262.27 (3 dates)Virgin Atlantic | 75,000 pts + $54.90 (3 dates)AAdvantage | 205,000 pts + $891.45 (17 dates)Qantas | |
| 21,000 pts + taxes not reported (11 dates)Virgin Atlantic | 42,000 pts + taxes not reported (8 dates)Virgin Atlantic | 75,000 pts + taxes not reported (2 dates)AAdvantage | 205,000 pts + taxes not reported (3 dates)Qantas | |
| 21,000 pts + taxes not reported (16 dates)Virgin Atlantic | 42,000 pts + taxes not reported (9 dates)Virgin Atlantic | 75,000 pts + $51.70 (11 dates)AAdvantage | 205,000 pts + taxes not reported (10 dates)Qantas | |
| 21,000 pts + taxes not reported (9 dates)Virgin Atlantic | 42,000 pts + taxes not reported (4 dates)Virgin Atlantic | 75,000 pts + taxes not reported (18 dates)AAdvantage | 90,000 pts + $51.70 (1 date)AAdvantage · Mixed cabin | |
| 21,000 pts + taxes not reported (11 dates)Virgin Atlantic | 42,000 pts + taxes not reported (2 dates)Virgin Atlantic | 75,000 pts + taxes not reported (7 dates)AAdvantage | 205,000 pts + taxes not reported (15 dates)Qantas | |
| 21,000 pts + taxes not reported (17 dates)Virgin Atlantic | 42,000 pts + taxes not reported (4 dates)Virgin Atlantic | 75,000 pts + taxes not reported (20 dates)AAdvantage | 205,000 pts + taxes not reported (11 dates)Qantas | |
| 21,000 pts + taxes not reported (18 dates)Virgin Atlantic | 42,000 pts + taxes not reported (4 dates)Virgin Atlantic | 75,000 pts + taxes not reported (19 dates)AAdvantage | 205,000 pts + taxes not reported (11 dates)Qantas | |
| 21,000 pts + taxes not reported (13 dates)Virgin Atlantic | 42,000 pts + taxes not reported (2 dates)Virgin Atlantic | 75,000 pts + taxes not reported (11 dates)AAdvantage | 205,000 pts + taxes not reported (15 dates)Qantas | |
| 35,000 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)AAdvantage | 58,000 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)Flying Blue | 75,000 pts + taxes not reported (1 date)AAdvantage | 205,000 pts + taxes not reported (11 dates)Qantas | |
| 30,000 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)Flying Blue | 50,000 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)Flying Blue | 75,000 pts + taxes not reported (10 dates)AAdvantage | 205,000 pts + taxes not reported (10 dates)Qantas | |
| 30,000 pts + taxes not reported (27 dates)Flying Blue | 57,500 pts + taxes not reported (2 dates)Flying Blue | 75,000 pts + taxes not reported (21 dates)AAdvantage | — | |
| 30,000 pts + taxes not reported (9 dates)Flying Blue | 57,500 pts + taxes not reported (9 dates)Flying Blue | 75,000 pts + taxes not reported (1 date)AAdvantage | — |
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 France/KLM Flying Blue | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | — | — | — | — | 1:1 · Instant | — |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 1:1 · Instant | — | 1:1 · ~1-2 days | — | 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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Questions about Milan Malpensa (MXP) to Shanghai award flights
Which airports had the lowest award prices from Milan Malpensa (MXP) to Shanghai?
In business class, MXP–PVG with 75,000 miles + $33.80 (American Airlines AAdvantage). In economy, MXP–PVG with 21,000 points + $230.06 (Virgin Atlantic Flying Club). Prices are the lowest AwardTool observed in the last 30 days; search live before transferring points.
Which airport pairs between Milan Malpensa (MXP) and Shanghai had award space?
MXP–PVG (economy, premium economy, business class and first class) and MXP–SHA (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 Milan Malpensa (MXP) to Shanghai?
The lowest economy award AwardTool has seen was 21,000 points + $230.06 with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club. Seen Nov 10, 2026, 10:09 UTC for a Nov 23, 2026 departure. Virgin Atlantic Flying Club showed economy award space on 146 departure dates at any price (newest observation Nov 10, 2026, 10:19 UTC). The lowest business-class award AwardTool has seen was 75,000 miles + $33.80 with American Airlines AAdvantage. Seen Nov 6, 2026, 11:38 UTC for a Jan 6, 2027 departure. American Airlines AAdvantage showed business-class award space on 124 departure dates at any price (newest observation Nov 10, 2026, 00:17 UTC). Search live before transferring points.
Which loyalty programs had award space from Milan Malpensa (MXP) to Shanghai?
14 programs in the last 30 days: American Airlines AAdvantage (economy 319 dates, premium economy 64 dates, business class 124 dates, first class 1 date); Air Canada Aeroplan (economy 313 dates, premium economy 127 dates, business class 264 dates); Alaska Atmos Rewards (economy 185 dates, business class 7 dates); Avianca LifeMiles (economy 233 dates, business class 5 dates); JetBlue TrueBlue (economy 13 dates); Emirates Skywards (economy 33 dates, premium economy 2 dates, business class 34 dates); Etihad Guest (economy 38 dates, business class 321 dates, first class 8 dates); GOL Smiles (economy 38 dates, premium economy 3 dates, business class 15 dates) and 6 more. Dates count departure dates with an open award.
Can you fly nonstop from Milan Malpensa (MXP) to Shanghai on points?
Yes. AwardTool observed nonstop award space in economy and business class, bookable via Air Canada Aeroplan, Air France/KLM Flying Blue, Qantas Frequent Flyer and United MileagePlus. The lowest nonstop award in economy was 40,500 miles with Air France/KLM Flying Blue.
How much are taxes and fees on award flights from Milan Malpensa (MXP) to Shanghai?
Taxes and fees on each program's lowest award ranged in economy from $29.60 with MileagePlus (60,000 miles + $29.60) to $250.90 with Qantas (43,500 points + $250.90); in business class from $30.50 with MileagePlus (140,000 miles + $30.50) to $887.92 with Skywards (83,000 miles + $887.92). 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 Milan Malpensa (MXP) to Shanghai?
American Express Membership Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), JetBlue TrueBlue (5:4), Emirates Skywards (5:4), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Qantas Frequent Flyer (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), 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), 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), 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 Milan Malpensa (MXP) 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 May 2027 departures, 21,000 points + taxes not reported with Virgin Atlantic (18 dates); in business class, the lowest award was for Sep 2027 departures, 75,000 miles + taxes not reported with AAdvantage (21 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 Milan Malpensa (MXP) to Shanghai?
Booking windows before departure published by the programs with award space here (AwardTool's program data, reviewed Nov 6, 2026): Avianca LifeMiles about 360 days, Emirates Skywards about 360 days, Air France/KLM Flying Blue about 359 days and 9 other programs. AwardTool saw award space on this route for departures as late as Oct 13, 2027; seats can open earlier or later, and released seats may already be booked. See award release dates by program.