Economy award flights from Shanghai Pudong (PVG) to Seoul Incheon (ICN)
In the last 30 days AwardTool saw economy award space on 12 programs for PVG→ICN. Lowest: 6,000 miles + $14.30 with Air France/KLM Flying Blue, which showed economy award space on 287 dates. Nonstop economy space was seen via Air France/KLM Flying Blue, Virgin Atlantic Flying Club, Alaska Atmos Rewards and 7 other programs.
Data as of
Award prices last changed . AwardTool checks these routes daily; seats change quickly.
- Lowest observed
- 6,000 pts + $14.30
- Air France/KLM Flying Blue
- Programs with space
- 12 of 12
- programs seen on this route
- Most dates seen
- 324
- GOL Smiles
- Nonstop
- Seen
- from 6,000 pts + taxes not reported
Compare programs for economy
The lowest one-way economy award each program showed on PVG→ICN, sorted by points.
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air France/KLM Flying BlueLowest observed | 6,000 pts + $14.30 | Nonstop | China Airlines (CI), Japan Airlines (JL), Korean Air (KE), Xiamen Airlines (MF) +1 more | 1 | 287 | See dates | |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 7,000 pts + $13.37 | Nonstop | Korean Air (KE) | 1 | 116 | See dates | |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 7,500 pts + $33.40 | Nonstop | Cathay Pacific (CX), Korean Air (KE) | 2 | 123 | See dates | |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 8,000 pts + $40.80 | Nonstop | EVA Air (BR), Air China (CA), ANA (NH), Asiana Airlines (OZ) +1 more | 1 | 267 | See dates | |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 8,230 pts + $13.20 | Nonstop | EVA Air (BR), Air China (CA), Asiana Airlines (OZ) | 2 | 136 | See dates | |
| GOL Smiles | 11,400 pts + taxes not reported | Nonstop | Juneyao Airlines (HO), Hong Kong Airlines (HX), Korean Air (KE), China Eastern (MU) +1 more | 1 | 324 | See dates | |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 11,500 pts + $44.14 | Nonstop | Cathay Pacific (CX), China Eastern (MU) | 1 | 263 | See dates | |
| Etihad Guest | 12,000 pts + $47.30 | Nonstop | Shanghai Airlines (FM), China Eastern (MU) | 5 | 115 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 12,500 pts + $13.40 | Nonstop | EVA Air (BR), Air China (CA), Asiana Airlines (OZ) | 1 | 136 | See dates | |
| Delta SkyMiles | 17,500 pts + $13.37 | Nonstop | China Airlines (CI), Korean Air (KE) | 2 | 138 | See dates | |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 20,000 pts + $30.60 | 1 stop | Cathay Pacific (CX) | — | 147 | See dates | |
| Turkish Miles & Smiles | 70,000 pts + taxes not reported | 1 stop | Turkish Airlines (TK) | 1 | 304 | 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 economy award examples
| Departure | Program | Points + taxes | Seats | Stops | Observed (UTC) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 6,000 pts + $14.30 | 1 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 7,000 pts + $13.37 | 1 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 7,500 pts + $33.40 | 2 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 8,000 pts + $40.80 | 9+ | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Avianca LifeMiles | 8,230 pts + $13.20 | 9+ | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| GOL Smiles | 11,400 pts + taxes not reported | 1 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 11,500 pts + $44.14 | 1 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Etihad Guest | 12,000 pts + $47.30 | 5 | Nonstop | 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 at the time shown. 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 economy award space
- Air France/KLM Flying Blue: nonstop from 6,000 miles; nonstop space on 117 dates.
- Virgin Atlantic Flying Club: nonstop from 7,000 points; nonstop space on 116 dates.
- Alaska Atmos Rewards: nonstop from 7,500 points; nonstop space on 116 dates.
- Air Canada Aeroplan: nonstop from 8,000 points; nonstop space on 11 dates.
- Avianca LifeMiles: nonstop from 8,230 miles; nonstop space on 12 dates.
- GOL Smiles: nonstop from 11,400 miles; nonstop space on 324 dates.
- Qantas Frequent Flyer: nonstop from 11,500 points; nonstop space on 25 dates.
- Etihad Guest: nonstop from 12,000 miles; nonstop space on 49 dates.
- United MileagePlus: nonstop from 12,500 miles; nonstop space on 11 dates.
- Delta SkyMiles: nonstop from 17,500 miles; nonstop space on 138 dates.
Best months for economy from PVG to ICN
| Month | Lowest observed | Program | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7,000 pts + taxes not reported | Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 1 | |
| 6,000 pts + taxes not reported | Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 28 | |
| 6,000 pts + taxes not reported | Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 30 | |
| 6,000 pts + taxes not reported | Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 26 | |
| 6,000 pts + taxes not reported | Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 21 | |
| 6,000 pts + taxes not reported | Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 30 | |
| 6,000 pts + taxes not reported | Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 26 | |
| 6,000 pts + taxes not reported | Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 29 | |
| 6,000 pts + taxes not reported | Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 29 | |
| 6,000 pts + taxes not reported | Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 27 | |
| 6,000 pts + taxes not reported | Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 25 | |
| 7,000 pts + taxes not reported | Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 4 |
Airlines seen in economy
Airlines that appeared on the award itineraries AwardTool observed, and the programs that showed them.
- EVA Air (BR): Air Canada Aeroplan, Avianca LifeMiles and United MileagePlus
- Air China (CA): Air Canada Aeroplan, Avianca LifeMiles and United MileagePlus
- China Airlines (CI): Air France/KLM Flying Blue and Delta SkyMiles
- Cathay Pacific (CX): Alaska Atmos Rewards, Qantas Frequent Flyer and American Airlines AAdvantage
- Shanghai Airlines (FM): Etihad Guest
- Juneyao Airlines (HO): GOL Smiles
- Hong Kong Airlines (HX): GOL Smiles
- Japan Airlines (JL): Air France/KLM Flying Blue
- Korean Air (KE): Air France/KLM Flying Blue, Virgin Atlantic Flying Club, Alaska Atmos Rewards, GOL Smiles and Delta SkyMiles
- Xiamen Airlines (MF): Air France/KLM Flying Blue
- China Eastern (MU): Air France/KLM Flying Blue, GOL Smiles, Qantas Frequent Flyer and Etihad Guest
- ANA (NH): Air Canada Aeroplan
- Asiana Airlines (OZ): Air Canada Aeroplan, Avianca LifeMiles and United MileagePlus
- Turkish Airlines (TK): GOL Smiles and Turkish Miles & Smiles
- Shenzhen Airlines (ZH): Air Canada Aeroplan
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 | — |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | — | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant |
| Delta SkyMiles | 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 | — |
| Turkish Miles & Smiles | — | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | — | 1:1 · ~1 day | — |
| United MileagePlus | — | 1:1 · Instant | — | 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 economy award flights from PVG to ICN
What's the lowest economy award from Shanghai Pudong to Seoul Incheon?
6,000 miles + $14.30 with Air France/KLM Flying Blue. Air France/KLM Flying Blue showed economy award space on 287 departure dates (newest observation Oct 14, 2026, 07:27 UTC). Search live before transferring points.
Which programs had economy award space on PVG→ICN?
Air France/KLM Flying Blue (287 dates), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (116 dates), Alaska Atmos Rewards (123 dates), Air Canada Aeroplan (267 dates), Avianca LifeMiles (136 dates), GOL Smiles (324 dates), Qantas Frequent Flyer (263 dates), Etihad Guest (115 dates), United MileagePlus (136 dates), Delta SkyMiles (138 dates), American Airlines AAdvantage (147 dates) and Turkish Miles & Smiles (304 dates), in the last 30 days.
Is there nonstop economy award space from PVG to ICN?
Yes. AwardTool observed nonstop economy award space via Air France/KLM Flying Blue, Virgin Atlantic Flying Club, Alaska Atmos Rewards, Air Canada Aeroplan, Avianca LifeMiles, GOL Smiles, Qantas Frequent Flyer, Etihad Guest, United MileagePlus and Delta SkyMiles. The lowest nonstop award was 6,000 miles with Air France/KLM Flying Blue, which showed nonstop economy space on 117 dates.
Which months had the lowest economy award prices from PVG to ICN?
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 Dec 2026 departures: 6,000 miles with Flying Blue (30 dates). The month table shows every lowest price, including those. Based on dates we observed, not a forecast.