Economy award flights from Shanghai Pudong (PVG) to Chicago O’Hare (ORD)
In the last 30 days AwardTool saw economy award space on 13 programs for PVG→ORD. Lowest: 35,000 miles + $37.59 with American Airlines AAdvantage, which showed economy award space on 317 dates. No nonstop economy award was seen in the last 30 days.
Data as of
Award prices last changed . AwardTool checks these routes daily; seats change quickly.
- Lowest observed
- 35,000 pts + $37.59
- American Airlines AAdvantage
- Programs with space
- 13 of 13
- programs seen on this route
- Most dates seen
- 351
- Air Canada Aeroplan
- Nonstop
- Not seen
- in the last 30 days
Compare programs for economy
The lowest one-way economy award each program showed on PVG→ORD, sorted by points.
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines AAdvantageLowest observed | 35,000 pts + $37.59 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS), Cathay Pacific (CX), Japan Airlines (JL) | — | 317 | See dates | |
| Emirates Skywards | 37,500 pts + $324.72 | 1 stop | Emirates (EK) | 8 | 317 | See dates | |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 42,500 pts + $57.59 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS), Finnair (AY), British Airways (BA) +5 more | 9+ | 263 | See dates | |
| Virgin Australia Velocity | 48,000 pts + $35.30 | 1 stop | ANA (NH), United Airlines (UA) | 9+ | 162 | See dates | |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 48,200 pts + $359.95 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA), Air France (AF), Cathay Pacific (CX), Emirates (EK) +1 more | 1 | 223 | See dates | |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 49,736 pts + $107.70 | 2 stops | Air Canada (AC), EVA Air (BR), Air China (CA), Emirates (EK) +8 more | 1 | 351 | See dates | |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 50,500 pts + $65.13 | 1 stop | Air France (AF), Delta Air Lines (DL), Etihad Airways (EY), Jetstar Japan (GK) +4 more | 9+ | 218 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 55,000 pts + $37.59 | 1 stop | Air Canada (AC), JetBlue (B6), EVA Air (BR), Air China (CA) +5 more | 9+ | 335 | See dates | |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 55,000 pts + $29.93 | 1 stop | Air Canada (AC), EVA Air (BR), Air China (CA), Lufthansa (LH) +3 more | 6 | 289 | See dates | |
| Delta SkyMiles | 58,000 pts + $35.23 | 1 stop | Delta Air Lines (DL) | 9+ | 328 | See dates | |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 68,000 pts + $35.23 | 1 stop | Delta Air Lines (DL) | 1 | 102 | See dates | |
| Turkish Miles & Smiles | 75,000 pts + taxes not reported | 1 stop | Turkish Airlines (TK) | 1 | 320 | See dates | |
| Etihad Guest | 97,000 pts + $325.89 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA), Air Canada (AC), EVA Air (BR), Air China (CA) +10 more | 9+ | 351 | 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 35,000 pts + $37.59 | — | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Emirates Skywards | 37,500 pts + $324.72 | 9+ | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 42,500 pts + $57.59 | 9+ | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Virgin Australia Velocity | 48,000 pts + $35.30 | 9+ | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 48,200 pts + $359.95 | 1 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 49,736 pts + $107.70 | 9+ | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 50,500 pts + $65.13 | 9+ | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| United MileagePlus | 55,000 pts + $37.59 | 9+ | 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.
Best months for economy from Shanghai Pudong (PVG) to Chicago O’Hare (ORD)
| Month | Lowest observed | Program | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 35,000 pts + taxes not reported | American Airlines AAdvantage | 16 | |
| 35,000 pts + taxes not reported | American Airlines AAdvantage | 30 | |
| 35,000 pts + taxes not reported | American Airlines AAdvantage | 30 | |
| 37,500 pts + taxes not reported | American Airlines AAdvantage | 30 | |
| 35,000 pts + taxes not reported | American Airlines AAdvantage | 25 | |
| 35,000 pts + taxes not reported | American Airlines AAdvantage | 26 | |
| 37,500 pts + taxes not reported | American Airlines AAdvantage | 29 | |
| 35,000 pts + taxes not reported | American Airlines AAdvantage | 31 | |
| 35,000 pts + taxes not reported | American Airlines AAdvantage | 30 | |
| 37,500 pts + taxes not reported | American Airlines AAdvantage | 31 | |
| 42,500 pts + taxes not reported | Alaska Atmos Rewards | 18 | |
| 37,500 pts + taxes not reported | American Airlines AAdvantage | 9 | |
| 50,000 pts + taxes not reported | Air Canada Aeroplan | 1 |
Airlines seen in economy
Airlines that appeared on the award itineraries AwardTool observed, and the programs that showed them.
- American Airlines (AA): American Airlines AAdvantage, Alaska Atmos Rewards, Qantas Frequent Flyer and Etihad Guest
- Air Canada (AC): Air Canada Aeroplan, United MileagePlus, Avianca LifeMiles and Etihad Guest
- Air France (AF): Qantas Frequent Flyer and Air France/KLM Flying Blue
- Alaska Airlines (AS): American Airlines AAdvantage and Alaska Atmos Rewards
- Finnair (AY): Alaska Atmos Rewards
- JetBlue (B6): United MileagePlus
- British Airways (BA): Alaska Atmos Rewards
- EVA Air (BR): Air Canada Aeroplan, United MileagePlus, Avianca LifeMiles and Etihad Guest
- Air China (CA): Air Canada Aeroplan, United MileagePlus, Avianca LifeMiles and Etihad Guest
- China Airlines (CI): Etihad Guest
- Cathay Pacific (CX): American Airlines AAdvantage, Alaska Atmos Rewards, Qantas Frequent Flyer and Etihad Guest
- Delta Air Lines (DL): Air France/KLM Flying Blue, Delta SkyMiles and Virgin Atlantic Flying Club
- Emirates (EK): Emirates Skywards, Qantas Frequent Flyer and Air Canada Aeroplan
- Etihad Airways (EY): Air Canada Aeroplan, Air France/KLM Flying Blue and Etihad Guest
- Shanghai Airlines (FM): Etihad Guest
- Jetstar Japan (GK): Air France/KLM Flying Blue
- Juneyao Airlines (HO): United MileagePlus and Etihad Guest
- Hainan Airlines (HU): Alaska Atmos Rewards and Etihad Guest
- Hong Kong Airlines (HX): Etihad Guest
- Japan Airlines (JL): American Airlines AAdvantage, Alaska Atmos Rewards and Air France/KLM Flying Blue
- Korean Air (KE): Alaska Atmos Rewards and Air France/KLM Flying Blue
- KLM (KL): Air France/KLM Flying Blue
- Lufthansa (LH): Air Canada Aeroplan and Avianca LifeMiles
- SWISS (LX): Air Canada Aeroplan
- China Eastern (MU): Qantas Frequent Flyer, Air France/KLM Flying Blue and Etihad Guest
- ANA (NH): Virgin Australia Velocity, Air Canada Aeroplan, United MileagePlus and Avianca LifeMiles
- Austrian (OS): Air Canada Aeroplan and Avianca LifeMiles
- Asiana Airlines (OZ): Air Canada Aeroplan, United MileagePlus and Etihad Guest
- Philippine Airlines (PR): Alaska Atmos Rewards
- Turkish Airlines (TK): Air Canada Aeroplan and Turkish Miles & Smiles
- United Airlines (UA): Virgin Australia Velocity, Air Canada Aeroplan, United MileagePlus and Avianca LifeMiles
- Vietnam Airlines (VN): Etihad Guest
- Shenzhen Airlines (ZH): United MileagePlus
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 | — | — | — | — | — |
| 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 | — |
| 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 Shanghai Pudong (PVG) to Chicago O’Hare (ORD)
What's the lowest economy award from Shanghai Pudong (PVG) to Chicago O’Hare (ORD)?
35,000 miles + $37.59 with American Airlines AAdvantage. American Airlines AAdvantage showed economy award space on 317 departure dates (newest observation Oct 16, 2026, 03:15 UTC). Search live before transferring points.
Which programs had economy award space from Shanghai Pudong (PVG) to Chicago O’Hare (ORD)?
American Airlines AAdvantage (317 dates), Emirates Skywards (317 dates), Alaska Atmos Rewards (263 dates), Virgin Australia Velocity (162 dates), Qantas Frequent Flyer (223 dates), Air Canada Aeroplan (351 dates), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (218 dates), United MileagePlus (335 dates), Avianca LifeMiles (289 dates), Delta SkyMiles (328 dates), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (102 dates), Turkish Miles & Smiles (320 dates) and Etihad Guest (351 dates), in the last 30 days.
Is there nonstop economy award space from Shanghai Pudong (PVG) to Chicago O’Hare (ORD)?
AwardTool hasn't observed nonstop economy award space on this route in the last 30 days. That doesn't mean nonstop space never appears.
Which months had the lowest economy award prices from Shanghai Pudong (PVG) to Chicago O’Hare (ORD)?
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 May 2027 departures: 35,000 miles with AAdvantage (31 dates). The month table shows every lowest price, including those. Based on dates we observed, not a forecast.