Award flights from Penang (PEN) to Shanghai Pudong (PVG)
In the last 30 days AwardTool saw award space on 9 programs for PEN→PVG. Lowest economy: 9,000 miles + $75.80 (Cathay Pacific Asia Miles). Lowest business class: 27,000 miles + $117.33 (Cathay Pacific Asia Miles). Lowest premium economy: 52,300 points + $99.86 (Qantas Frequent Flyer).
In economy, the lowest award seen was 9,000 miles + $75.80 with Cathay Pacific Asia Miles, against 15,000 miles + $99.50 with Air France/KLM Flying Blue, the next-lowest program. With Cathay Pacific Asia Miles, business class started at 27,000 miles + $117.33, about 3 times the points of its lowest economy award (9,000 miles + $75.80).
Prices observed – ; newest observation .
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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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cathay Pacific Asia MilesLowest observed | 9,000 pts + $75.80 | 1 stop |  CX MH ZH | 6 | 41 | See dates | |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 15,000 pts + $99.50 | 1 stop |  CI KE MFMH+1 | 2 | 48 | See dates | |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 17,500 pts + $34.60 | 1 stop | CXMH | — | 5 | See dates | |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 23,000 pts + $99.62 | 1 stop | CXMH | 1 | 33 | See dates | |
| Virgin Australia Velocity | 25,000 pts + $101.60 | 1 stop |  SQ | 8 | 22 | See dates | |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 25,000 pts + $39.10 | 1 stop | CX HUMH | 7 | 18 | See dates | |
| Etihad Guest | 28,000 pts + $103.70 | Nonstop |  FMMH | 5 | 36 | See dates | |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 30,000 pts + $46.80 | 1 stop |  BR CASQ TG+1 | 7 | 54 | See dates | |
| GOL Smiles | 202,800 pts + taxes not reported | 2 stops |  BAMHTG TK | 9+ | 19 | See dates |
Premium Economy
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Qantas Frequent FlyerLowest observed | 52,300 pts + $99.86 | 1 stop | CX | 2 | 4 | See dates | |
| GOL Smiles | 775,100 pts + taxes not reported | 2 stops | BA | 3 | 3 | See dates |
Not seen in premium economy: American Airlines AAdvantage, Air Canada Aeroplan, Alaska Atmos Rewards, Cathay Pacific Asia Miles, Etihad Guest, Air France/KLM Flying Blue and Virgin Australia Velocity.
Business Class
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cathay Pacific Asia MilesLowest observed | 27,000 pts + $117.33 | 1 stop | CXMHZH | 2 | 27 | See dates | |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 44,000 pts + $117.20 | 1 stop | MH MU | 2 | 15 | See dates | |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 46,000 pts + $141.17 | 1 stop | CXMH | 1 | 4 | See dates | |
| Etihad Guest | 50,000 pts + $173.10 | Nonstop | FMMH | 2 | 29 | See dates | |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 50,000 pts + $169.20 | 1 stop | HU | 4 | 4 | See dates | |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 52,500 pts + $79.10 | 1 stop | BRCASQTG+1 | 3 | 50 | See dates | |
| Virgin Australia Velocity | 60,000 pts + $288.89 | 1 stop | SQ | 2 | 8 | See dates |
Not seen in business class: American Airlines AAdvantage and GOL Smiles.
First class: 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.
Penang (PEN) to Shanghai Pudong (PVG) at a glance
- From
- Penang International, Penang, Malaysia (PEN)
- To
- Shanghai Pudong International, Shanghai, China (PVG)
- Programs with award space seen
- 9 of 9 programs tracked on this route
- Nonstop award space seen
- Yes, in economy and business class, via Etihad Guest
- Airlines seen on these awards
- British Airways (BA), EVA Air (BR), Air China (CA), China Airlines (CI), Cathay Pacific (CX), Shanghai Airlines (FM), Hainan Airlines (HU), Korean Air (KE), Xiamen Airlines (MF), Malaysia Airlines (MH), China Eastern (MU), Singapore Airlines (SQ) and 3 more
- Departures with open awards
- Nov 2026 to Nov 2027
- Most dates with space
- 54 of 67 departure dates checked (Air Canada Aeroplan, economy)
- Latest departure with space
- Observation window
- Awards observed in the last 30 days
- Distance
- 2,267 miles (3,648 km), great-circle
- Destination guide
- Award flights to Shanghai Pudong (PVG)
Observed award examples
| Departure | Cabin | Program | Points + taxes | Seats | Stops | Observed (UTC) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 17,500 pts + $75.50 | 7 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Economy | Etihad Guest | 28,000 pts + $103.70 | 5 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | Qantas Frequent Flyer | 52,300 pts + $99.86 | 2 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | GOL Smiles | 775,100 pts + taxes not reported | 3 | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| Business | Qantas Frequent Flyer | 46,000 pts + $141.65 | 2 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | Alaska Atmos Rewards | 50,000 pts + $169.20 | 4 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | Etihad Guest | 50,000 pts + $173.10 | 2 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Business | Air Canada Aeroplan | 52,500 pts + $79.10 | 3 | 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 28,000 miles + $103.70 via Etihad Guest, which showed nonstop space on 28 dates.
- Business class: nonstop from 50,000 miles + $173.10 via Etihad Guest, which showed nonstop space on 27 dates.
Best months to fly from Penang (PEN) to Shanghai Pudong (PVG) on points
| Month | Economy | Premium Economy | Business |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17,500 pts + $75.50 (11 dates)Flying Blue | 52,300 pts + $99.86 (4 dates)Qantas | 46,000 pts + $141.17 (4 dates)Qantas | |
| 9,000 pts + taxes not reported (1 date)Asia Miles | — | 27,000 pts + taxes not reported (1 date)Asia Miles | |
| 9,000 pts + taxes not reported (8 dates)Asia Miles | — | 27,000 pts + taxes not reported (6 dates)Asia Miles | |
| 9,000 pts + taxes not reported (27 dates)Asia Miles | — | 27,000 pts + taxes not reported (18 dates)Asia Miles | |
| 9,000 pts + taxes not reported (5 dates)Asia Miles | — | 27,000 pts + taxes not reported (2 dates)Asia Miles |
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 Canada Aeroplan | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | — | — |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | — | 1:1 · ~1 day | — | — | — | — |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | — | — | — | — | 1:1 · Instant | — |
| Cathay Pacific Asia Miles | 5:4 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · ~3 days | — | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant |
| Etihad Guest | — | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · ~1 day | — | 1:1 · Instant | — |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 1:1 · Instant | — | 1:1 · ~1-2 days | — | 1:1 · Instant | — |
Check current transfer bonuses. Most transfers can't be reversed. AwardTool's list has no transfers from these US card programs to GOL Smiles and Virgin Australia Velocity.
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Search Penang (PEN) to Shanghai Pudong (PVG)How many miles or points you need from Penang (PEN) to Shanghai Pudong (PVG)
- In economy, Cathay Pacific Asia Miles had the lowest observed award, 9,000 miles + $75.80; see how many miles you need with Cathay Pacific Asia Miles.
- In premium economy, Qantas Frequent Flyer had the lowest observed award, 52,300 points + $99.86; see how many points you need with Qantas Frequent Flyer.
- In business class, Cathay Pacific Asia Miles had the lowest observed award, 27,000 miles + $117.33; see how many miles you need with Cathay Pacific Asia Miles.
Questions about award flights from Penang (PEN) to Shanghai Pudong (PVG)
How many points does it take to fly from Penang (PEN) to Shanghai Pudong (PVG)?
The lowest economy award AwardTool has seen was 9,000 miles + $75.80 with Cathay Pacific Asia Miles. Cathay Pacific Asia Miles showed economy award space on 41 departure dates at any price (newest observation Nov 11, 2026, 00:26 UTC). The lowest business-class award AwardTool has seen was 27,000 miles + $117.33 with Cathay Pacific Asia Miles. Cathay Pacific Asia Miles showed business-class award space on 27 departure dates at any price (newest observation Nov 11, 2026, 00:26 UTC). Search live before transferring points.
Which loyalty programs had award space from Penang (PEN) to Shanghai Pudong (PVG)?
9 programs in the last 30 days: American Airlines AAdvantage (economy 5 dates); Air Canada Aeroplan (economy 54 dates, business class 50 dates); Alaska Atmos Rewards (economy 18 dates, business class 4 dates); Cathay Pacific Asia Miles (economy 41 dates, business class 27 dates); Etihad Guest (economy 36 dates, business class 29 dates); GOL Smiles (economy 19 dates, premium economy 3 dates); Air France/KLM Flying Blue (economy 48 dates, business class 15 dates); Qantas Frequent Flyer (economy 33 dates, premium economy 4 dates, business class 4 dates) and 1 more. Dates count departure dates with an open award.
Can you fly nonstop from Penang (PEN) to Shanghai Pudong (PVG) on points?
Yes. AwardTool observed nonstop award space in economy and business class, bookable via Etihad Guest. The lowest nonstop award in economy was 28,000 miles + $103.70 with Etihad Guest.
How much are taxes and fees on award flights from Penang (PEN) to Shanghai Pudong (PVG)?
Taxes and fees on each program's lowest award ranged in economy from $34.60 with AAdvantage (17,500 miles + $34.60) to $103.70 with Etihad Guest (28,000 miles + $103.70); in business class from $79.10 with Aeroplan (52,500 points + $79.10) to $288.89 with Velocity (60,000 points + $288.89). GOL Smiles did not report taxes for its lowest economy award. Amounts are one way per traveler in USD and can differ on other dates and routings.
Which credit card points can book awards from Penang (PEN) to Shanghai Pudong (PVG)?
American Express Membership Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Cathay Pacific Asia Miles (5:4), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1). Bilt Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Alaska Atmos Rewards (1:1), Cathay Pacific Asia Miles (1:1), Etihad Guest (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1). Capital One Miles: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Cathay Pacific Asia Miles (1:1), Etihad Guest (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1). Chase Ultimate Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1). Citi ThankYou Points: American Airlines AAdvantage (1:1), Cathay Pacific Asia Miles (1:1), Etihad Guest (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1). Wells Fargo Rewards: Cathay Pacific Asia Miles (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (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 Penang (PEN) to Shanghai Pudong (PVG) 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 Oct 2027 departures, 9,000 miles + taxes not reported with Asia Miles (27 dates); in business class, the lowest award was for Oct 2027 departures, 27,000 miles + taxes not reported with Asia Miles (18 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 Penang (PEN) to Shanghai Pudong (PVG)?
Booking windows before departure published by the programs with award space here (AwardTool's program data, reviewed Nov 6, 2026): Cathay Pacific Asia Miles about 360 days, Air France/KLM Flying Blue about 359 days, Air Canada Aeroplan about 355 days and 4 other programs. AwardTool saw award space on this route for departures as late as Nov 5, 2027; seats can open earlier or later, and released seats may already be booked. See award release dates by program.