Award flights from Shanghai Pudong (PVG) to London Heathrow (LHR)
In the last 30 days AwardTool saw award space on 12 programs for PVG→LHR. Lowest economy: 21,000 points + $167.65 (Virgin Atlantic Flying Club). Lowest business: 75,000 points + $443.40 (Alaska Atmos Rewards). Lowest first: 155,200 points + $308.71 (Qantas Frequent Flyer).
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PVG to LHR at a glance
- From
- Shanghai Pudong International, Shanghai, China (PVG)
- To
- London Heathrow Airport, London, United Kingdom (LHR)
- Programs with award space seen
- 12 of 16 programs tracked on this route
- Nonstop award space seen
- Yes, in economy, premium economy, business and first, via American Airlines AAdvantage, Alaska Atmos Rewards, Etihad Guest, Air France/KLM Flying Blue, Qantas Frequent Flyer and Qatar Airways Privilege Club
- Airlines seen on these awards
- Eurowings Discover (4Y), Air France (AF), Air India (AI), Finnair (AY), ITA Airways (AZ), British Airways (BA), EVA Air (BR), Air China (CA), Cathay Pacific (CX), Delta Air Lines (DL), Aer Lingus (EI), Emirates (EK) and 38 more
- Departures with open awards
- Oct 2026 to Sep 2027
- Observation window
- Awards observed in the last 30 days
- Destination guide
- Award flights to London Heathrow (LHR)
Compare programs by cabin
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubLowest observed | 21,000 pts + $167.65 | 1 stop | Air France (AF), Delta Air Lines (DL), KLM (KL), Vietnam Airlines (VN) +1 more | 1 | 193 | See dates | |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 22,500 pts + $151.60 | 1 stopNonstop from 40,000 pts | Air France (AF), Delta Air Lines (DL), Etihad Airways (EY), Jetstar Japan (GK) +7 more | 1 | 81 | See dates | |
| Etihad Guest | 24,969 pts + $219.70 | 1 stopNonstop from 67,000 pts | Air France (AF), Air China (CA), Cathay Pacific (CX), Etihad Airways (EY) +7 more | 9+ | 327 | See dates | |
| Emirates Skywards | 30,000 pts + $196.06 | 1 stop | Emirates (EK) | 8 | 301 | See dates | |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 35,000 pts + $28.30 | 1 stopNonstop from 35,000 pts | Finnair (AY), British Airways (BA), Cathay Pacific (CX), Etihad Airways (EY) +6 more | — | 308 | See dates | |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 37,500 pts + $48.30 | 1 stopNonstop from 37,500 pts | Finnair (AY), British Airways (BA), Cathay Pacific (CX), Hainan Airlines (HU) +2 more | 2 | 224 | See dates | |
| Qatar Airways Privilege Club | 38,500 pts + taxes not reported | Nonstop | British Airways (BA), Qatar Airways (QR) | 9+ | 325 | See dates | |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 40,380 pts + $15.10 | 1 stop | EVA Air (BR), Air China (CA), Lufthansa (LH), SWISS (LX) +4 more | 9+ | 286 | See dates | |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 43,500 pts + $199.96 | Nonstop | Finnair (AY), British Airways (BA), Cathay Pacific (CX), Emirates (EK) +2 more | 1 | 228 | See dates | |
| Turkish Miles & Smiles | 50,000 pts + taxes not reported | 1 stop | Turkish Airlines (TK) | 1 | 325 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 60,000 pts + $13.40 | 1 stop | Eurowings Discover (4Y), Air India (AI), ITA Airways (AZ), EVA Air (BR) +18 more | 1 | 314 | See dates | |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 60,000 pts + $40.70 | 1 stop | Air India (AI), EVA Air (BR), Air China (CA), Emirates (EK) +13 more | 2 | 311 | See dates |
Premium Economy
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air France/KLM Flying BlueLowest observed | 37,500 pts + $234.40 | 1 stop | Air France (AF), KLM (KL) | 2 | 80 | See dates | |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 42,000 pts + $189.79 | 1 stop | Air France (AF) | 1 | 11 | See dates | |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 50,000 pts + $270.40 | Nonstop | British Airways (BA) | 7 | 7 | See dates | |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 55,000 pts + $250.40 | Nonstop | British Airways (BA), Cathay Pacific (CX), Malaysia Airlines (MH) | — | 27 | See dates | |
| Emirates Skywards | 75,000 pts + $196.06 | 1 stop | Emirates (EK) | 1 | 7 | See dates | |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 85,000 pts + $233.52 | Nonstop | Finnair (AY), British Airways (BA), Cathay Pacific (CX), Emirates (EK) | 1 | 73 | See dates | |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 173,500 pts + $55.70 | 1 stop | Emirates (EK) | 1 | 7 | See dates |
Not seen in premium economy: Avianca LifeMiles, Etihad Guest, Qatar Airways Privilege Club, Turkish Miles & Smiles and United MileagePlus.
Business
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avianca LifeMilesLowest observed | 70,130 pts + $15.10 | 1 stop | Asiana Airlines (OZ), Thai Airways International (TG) | 3 | 1 | See dates | |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 75,000 pts + $443.40 | Nonstop | Finnair (AY), British Airways (BA), Hainan Airlines (HU), Malaysia Airlines (MH) | 1 | 9 | See dates | |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 75,000 pts + $423.40 | Nonstop | Finnair (AY), British Airways (BA) | — | 3 | See dates | |
| Qatar Airways Privilege Club | 80,000 pts + taxes not reported | 1 stopNonstop from 121,000 pts | British Airways (BA), Qatar Airways (QR) | 1 | 183 | See dates | |
| Emirates Skywards | 83,000 pts + $810.00 | 1 stop | Emirates (EK) | 3 | 277 | See dates | |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 85,000 pts + $353.80 | 1 stop | Air France (AF), Korean Air (KE), KLM (KL), Vietnam Airlines (VN) +1 more | 5 | 81 | See dates | |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 92,500 pts + $40.70 | 1 stop | Air India (AI), EVA Air (BR), Air China (CA), Emirates (EK) +4 more | 1 | 272 | See dates | |
| Etihad Guest | 100,000 pts + $206.30 | 2 stopsMixed cabin | Air China (CA), Cathay Pacific (CX), Etihad Airways (EY), Shanghai Airlines (FM) +4 more | 1 | 327 | See dates | |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 106,500 pts + $471.49 | 1 stop | Air France (AF), KLM (KL), Vietnam Airlines (VN) | 1 | 37 | See dates | |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 108,000 pts + $308.71 | Nonstop | Finnair (AY), British Airways (BA), Cathay Pacific (CX), Emirates (EK) +1 more | 1 | 97 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 140,000 pts + $13.40 | 1 stop | Air India (AI), ITA Airways (AZ), EVA Air (BR), Air China (CA) +9 more | 1 | 276 | See dates | |
| Turkish Miles & Smiles | 180,000 pts + taxes not reported | 1 stop | Turkish Airlines (TK) | 1 | 322 | See dates |
First
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 155,200 pts + $308.71 | Nonstop | Emirates (EK), China Eastern (MU) | 1 | 59 | See dates |
Not seen in first: American Airlines AAdvantage, Air Canada Aeroplan, Alaska Atmos Rewards, Avianca LifeMiles, Emirates Skywards, Etihad Guest, Air France/KLM Flying Blue, Qatar Airways Privilege Club, Turkish Miles & Smiles, United MileagePlus and Virgin Atlantic Flying Club.
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 award examples
| Departure | Cabin | Program | Points + taxes | Seats | Stops | Observed (UTC) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 21,000 pts + $167.65 | 1 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Economy | Qatar Airways Privilege Club | 38,500 pts + taxes not reported | 9+ | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 54,000 pts + $236.40 | 1 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | American Airlines AAdvantage | 55,000 pts + $250.40 | — | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Business | Avianca LifeMiles | 70,130 pts + $15.10 | 3 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | Alaska Atmos Rewards | 85,000 pts + $407.00 | 4 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | Air Canada Aeroplan | 92,500 pts + $40.70 | 1 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| First | Qantas Frequent Flyer | 221,200 pts + $810.00 | 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 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 award space
- Economy: nonstop from 35,000 miles via American Airlines AAdvantage, which showed nonstop space on 74 dates (6 programs had nonstop space).
- Premium Economy: nonstop from 50,000 points via Alaska Atmos Rewards, which showed nonstop space on 7 dates (3 programs had nonstop space).
- Business: nonstop from 108,000 points via Qantas Frequent Flyer, which showed nonstop space on 3 dates (4 programs had nonstop space).
- First: nonstop space via Qantas Frequent Flyer.
Best months to fly PVG to LHR on points
| Month | Economy | Premium Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25,639 · Etihad Guest (15 dates) | 55,000 · AAdvantage (2 dates) | 70,130 · LifeMiles (1 date) | 234,500 · Qantas (2 dates) | |
| 22,500 · Flying Blue (17 dates) | 54,000 · Flying Blue (17 dates) | 92,500 · Aeroplan (16 dates) | 221,200 · Qantas (7 dates) | |
| 21,000 · Virgin (30 dates) | 50,000 · Flying Blue (12 dates) | 75,000 · Atmos (6 dates) | — | |
| 21,000 · Virgin (13 dates) | 37,500 · Flying Blue (28 dates) | 80,000 · Privilege Club (18 dates) | 234,500 · Qantas (2 dates) | |
| 21,000 · Virgin (23 dates) | 42,000 · Virgin (1 date) | 80,000 · Privilege Club (18 dates) | 234,500 · Qantas (7 dates) | |
| 21,000 · Virgin (24 dates) | 55,000 · AAdvantage (2 dates) | 75,000 · AAdvantage (1 date) | 221,200 · Qantas (18 dates) | |
| 30,000 · Skywards (28 dates) | 128,700 · Qantas (3 dates) | 92,500 · Aeroplan (28 dates) | 234,500 · Qantas (2 dates) | |
| 21,000 · Virgin (21 dates) | 50,000 · Atmos (2 dates) | 80,000 · Privilege Club (30 dates) | 234,500 · Qantas (12 dates) | |
| 21,000 · Virgin (11 dates) | 55,000 · AAdvantage (1 date) | 75,000 · AAdvantage (1 date) | 155,200 · Qantas (9 dates) | |
| 31,000 · Virgin (11 dates) | 55,000 · AAdvantage (1 date) | 92,500 · Aeroplan (30 dates) | — | |
| 35,000 · AAdvantage (31 dates) | — | 92,500 · Aeroplan (31 dates) | — | |
| 31,097 · Etihad Guest (8 dates) | — | 80,000 · Privilege Club (7 dates) | — |
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 |
| Emirates Skywards | 5:4 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:0.75 · Instant | — | 1:0.8 · 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 | — |
| Qatar Airways Privilege Club | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | — | 1:1 · ~1-2 days | — |
| 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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What's the lowest Shanghai Pudong to London Heathrow award price AwardTool has seen?
In economy, 21,000 points + $167.65 with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club. Virgin Atlantic Flying Club showed economy award space on 193 departure dates (newest observation Oct 16, 2026, 06:10 UTC). In business, 75,000 points + $443.40 with Alaska Atmos Rewards. Alaska Atmos Rewards showed business award space on 9 departure dates (newest observation Oct 16, 2026, 06:09 UTC). Search live before transferring points.
Which loyalty programs had award space on PVG→LHR?
12 programs in the last 30 days: American Airlines AAdvantage (economy 308 dates, premium economy 27 dates, business 3 dates); Air Canada Aeroplan (economy 311 dates, premium economy 7 dates, business 272 dates); Alaska Atmos Rewards (economy 224 dates, premium economy 7 dates, business 9 dates); Avianca LifeMiles (economy 286 dates, business 1 date); Emirates Skywards (economy 301 dates, premium economy 7 dates, business 277 dates); Etihad Guest (economy 327 dates, business 327 dates); Air France/KLM Flying Blue (economy 81 dates, premium economy 80 dates, business 81 dates); Qantas Frequent Flyer (economy 228 dates, premium economy 73 dates, business 97 dates, first 59 dates) and 4 more. Dates count departure dates with an open award.
Is there nonstop award space from PVG to LHR?
Yes. AwardTool observed nonstop award space in economy, premium economy, business and first, bookable via American Airlines AAdvantage, Alaska Atmos Rewards, Etihad Guest, Air France/KLM Flying Blue, Qantas Frequent Flyer and Qatar Airways Privilege Club. The lowest nonstop award in economy was 35,000 miles with American Airlines AAdvantage.
Which credit card points transfer to these programs?
American Express Membership Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (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), 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), Emirates Skywards (1:0.75), 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), 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), 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), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Ratios come from AwardTool's transfer partner list; check current bonuses first.
Which months had the lowest PVG→LHR award prices?
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 Dec 2026 departures, 21,000 points with Virgin (30 dates); in business, the lowest award was for Dec 2026 departures, 75,000 points with Atmos (6 dates). The month table shows every lowest price, including those. Based on dates we observed, not a forecast.