Cathay Pacific Asia Miles award flights from Penang (PEN) to Shanghai Pudong (PVG)
In the last 30 days AwardTool saw Cathay Pacific Asia Miles award space for PEN→PVG in economy and business class. Lowest economy: 9,000 miles + $75.80 (economy space on 41 dates). Lowest business class: 27,000 miles + $117.33 (business-class space on 27 dates).
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- Lowest economy
- 9,000 miles + $75.80
- economy space on 41 dates
- Lowest business class
- 27,000 miles + $117.33
- business-class space on 27 dates
In economy, 9,000 miles + $75.80 with Cathay Pacific Asia Miles was the lowest of the 9 programs with economy award space on this route; the next was 15,000 miles + $99.50 with Air France/KLM Flying Blue. 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).
Asia Miles award prices by cabin
The lowest one-way Cathay Pacific Asia Miles award AwardTool observed on PEN→PVG in each cabin, in miles plus taxes.
| Cabin | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | 9,000 miles + $75.80 | 1 stop |  CX MH ZH | 6 | 41 | See dates | |
| Business | 27,000 miles + $117.33 | 1 stop | CXMHZH | 2 | 27 | 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.
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 Asia Miles award space showed up
Departure dates in the next 365 days that AwardTool checked for Cathay Pacific Asia Miles 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 | 41 of 49 | 83% | |
| Business | 27 of 49 | 55% |
Best months to fly from Penang (PEN) to Shanghai Pudong (PVG) with Asia Miles
| Month | Economy | Business |
|---|---|---|
| 9,000 miles + taxes not reported (1 date) | 27,000 miles + taxes not reported (1 date) | |
| 9,000 miles + taxes not reported (8 dates) | 27,000 miles + taxes not reported (6 dates) | |
| 9,000 miles + taxes not reported (27 dates) | 27,000 miles + taxes not reported (18 dates) | |
| 9,000 miles + taxes not reported (5 dates) | 27,000 miles + taxes not reported (2 dates) |
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.
How to get Asia Miles
- American Express Membership Rewards: 5:4 · Instant
- Bilt Rewards: 1:1 · Instant
- Capital One Miles: 1:1 · ~3 days
- Citi ThankYou Points: 1:1 · Instant
- Wells Fargo Rewards: 1:1 · Instant
Check current transfer bonuses. Most transfers can't be reversed.
Asia Miles vs other programs from Penang (PEN) to Shanghai Pudong (PVG)
Lowest one-way award per program and cabin on this route.
| Program | Economy | Premium Economy | Business |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 30,000 pts + $46.80 | — | 52,500 pts + $79.10 |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 15,000 pts + $99.50 | — | 44,000 pts + $117.20 |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 25,000 pts + $39.10 | — | 50,000 pts + $169.20 |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 17,500 pts + $34.60 | — | — |
| Cathay Pacific Asia Miles | 9,000 pts + $75.80Lowest | — | 27,000 pts + $117.33Lowest |
| Etihad Guest | 28,000 pts + $103.70 | — | 50,000 pts + $173.10 |
| GOL Smiles | 202,800 pts + taxes not reported | 775,100 pts + taxes not reported | — |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 23,000 pts + $99.62 | 52,300 pts + $99.86Lowest | 46,000 pts + $141.17 |
| Virgin Australia Velocity | 25,000 pts + $101.60 | — | 60,000 pts + $288.89 |
Questions about Asia Miles award flights from Penang (PEN) to Shanghai Pudong (PVG)
How many miles do you need to fly from Penang (PEN) to Shanghai Pudong (PVG) with Cathay Pacific Asia Miles?
The lowest one-way Cathay Pacific Asia Miles awards AwardTool observed in the last 30 days (newest observation Nov 11, 2026): economy 9,000 miles + $75.80, the lowest price in each of 4 months, with award space on 41 departure dates; business class 27,000 miles + $117.33, the lowest price in each of 4 months, with award space on 27 departure dates. Search live before transferring points.
What's the lowest Asia Miles award from Penang (PEN) to Shanghai Pudong (PVG)?
In economy, 9,000 miles + $75.80. Cathay Pacific Asia Miles showed economy award space on 41 departure dates at any price (newest observation Nov 11, 2026, 00:26 UTC). In business class, 27,000 miles + $117.33. 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.
Can you book nonstop awards from Penang (PEN) to Shanghai Pudong (PVG) with Asia Miles?
AwardTool hasn't observed nonstop Cathay Pacific Asia Miles award space on this route in the last 30 days. That doesn't mean nonstop space never appears.
Which credit card points can book Asia Miles awards from Penang (PEN) to Shanghai Pudong (PVG)?
American Express Membership Rewards (5:4, Instant), Bilt Rewards (1:1, Instant), Capital One Miles (1:1, ~3 days), Citi ThankYou Points (1:1, Instant) and Wells Fargo Rewards (1:1, Instant). Check current transfer bonuses; most transfers can't be reversed.
Which months had the lowest Asia Miles award prices from Penang (PEN) 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 Oct 2027 departures: 9,000 miles + taxes not reported (27 dates). The month table shows every lowest price, including those. Based on dates we observed, not a forecast.
When does Cathay Pacific Asia Miles release award seats for Penang (PEN) to Shanghai Pudong (PVG)?
Cathay Pacific Asia Miles publishes a booking window of about 360 days (about 12 months) before departure (AwardTool's program data, reviewed Nov 6, 2026). On this route AwardTool saw Cathay Pacific Asia Miles award space for departures as late as Nov 5, 2027; seats can open earlier or later, and released seats may already be booked. See Asia Miles award release dates.