Award flights from San Jose (SJC) to Shanghai Pudong (PVG)
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In the last 30 days AwardTool saw award space on 8 programs for SJC→PVG. Lowest economy: 35,000 miles + $5.60 (American Airlines AAdvantage). Lowest business class: 225,000 miles + $11.20 (American Airlines AAdvantage); mixed cabin from 200,000 points + $33.10 (Alaska Atmos Rewards). Lowest first class: 200,000 points + $33.00 (Alaska Atmos Rewards).
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Page regenerated from the Oct 19, 2026 data snapshot (normally daily). Summary last changed . Seats change quickly.
San Jose (SJC) to Shanghai Pudong (PVG) at a glance
- From
- San José Mineta International Airport, San Jose, California, United States (SJC)
- To
- Shanghai Pudong International, Shanghai, China (PVG)
- Programs with award space seen
- 8 of 8 programs tracked on this route
- Nonstop award space seen
- Not seen in the last 30 days
- Airlines seen on these awards
- American Airlines (AA), Air Canada (AC), Air France (AF), Alaska Airlines (AS), British Airways (BA), Air China (CA), China Airlines (CI), Cathay Pacific (CX), Delta Air Lines (DL), Juneyao Airlines (HO), Hainan Airlines (HU), Japan Airlines (JL) and 6 more
- Departures with open awards
- Nov 2026 to Jul 2027
- Most dates with space
- 37 of 40 departure dates checked (American Airlines AAdvantage, economy)
- Latest departure with space
- Observation window
- Awards observed in the last 30 days
- Destination guide
- Award flights to Shanghai Pudong (PVG)
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines AAdvantageLowest observed | 35,000 pts + $5.60 | 2 stops | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS), Cathay Pacific (CX), Japan Airlines (JL) | — | 37 | See dates | |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 42,500 pts + $25.60 | 2 stops | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS), British Airways (BA), Cathay Pacific (CX) +3 more | 9+ | 26 | See dates | |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 46,000 pts + $38.00 | 1 stop | China Airlines (CI), Delta Air Lines (DL) | 9+ | 9 | See dates | |
| Delta SkyMiles | 46,500 pts + $5.60 | 1 stop | Delta Air Lines (DL) | 9+ | 35 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 55,000 pts + $11.20 | 2 stops | Air Canada (AC), Air China (CA), Juneyao Airlines (HO), United Airlines (UA) | 6 | 35 | See dates | |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 58,842 pts + $75.71 | 2 stops | Air Canada (AC), Air China (CA), Lufthansa (LH), United Airlines (UA) | 9+ | 19 | See dates | |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 63,800 pts + $520.60 | 2 stops | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS), China Airlines (CI), Cathay Pacific (CX) +1 more | 1 | 11 | See dates | |
| GOL Smiles | 139,800 pts + taxes not reported | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA), Air Canada (AC), Air France (AF), Alaska Airlines (AS) +2 more | 1 | 35 | See dates |
Premium Economy
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska Atmos RewardsLowest observed | 55,000 pts + $45.60 | 2 stops | Alaska Airlines (AS), Japan Airlines (JL) | 2 | 3 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 65,000 pts + $11.20 | 2 stops | Air China (CA), Juneyao Airlines (HO), United Airlines (UA) | 9+ | 35 | See dates | |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 70,000 pts + $25.60 | 2 stops | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS), Japan Airlines (JL) | — | 36 | See dates | |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 100,009 pts + $75.71 | 2 stops | Air Canada (AC), Air China (CA), United Airlines (UA) | 4 | 19 | See dates | |
| Delta SkyMiles | 120,900 pts + $5.60 | 1 stop | Delta Air Lines (DL) | 9+ | 35 | See dates | |
| GOL Smiles | 430,900 pts + taxes not reported | 2 stops | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS), KLM (KL) | 1 | 9 | See dates |
Not seen in premium economy: Air France/KLM Flying Blue and Qantas Frequent Flyer.
Business Class
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska Atmos RewardsLowest, mixed cabin | 200,000 pts + $33.10Mixed cabin | 2 stops | Alaska Airlines (AS), Japan Airlines (JL), Korean Air (KE) | 1 | 3 | See dates | |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 220,804 pts + $88.81Mixed cabin | 3 stops | Air Canada (AC), Air China (CA), United Airlines (UA) | 4 | 19 | See dates | |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 225,000 pts + $11.20 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA) | — | 36 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 468,400 pts + $5.60 | 2 stops | Air China (CA), Juneyao Airlines (HO), ANA (NH), United Airlines (UA) | 9+ | 35 | See dates |
Not seen in business class: Delta SkyMiles, GOL Smiles, Air France/KLM Flying Blue and Qantas Frequent Flyer.
First Class
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska Atmos RewardsLowest observed | 200,000 pts + $33.00 | 2 stops | Alaska Airlines (AS), Japan Airlines (JL), Korean Air (KE) | 1 | 25 | See dates | |
| Delta SkyMiles | 408,100 pts + $5.60 | 1 stop | Delta Air Lines (DL) | 9+ | 35 | See dates |
Not seen in first class: American Airlines AAdvantage, Air Canada Aeroplan, GOL Smiles, Air France/KLM Flying Blue, Qantas Frequent Flyer and United MileagePlus.
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 | American Airlines AAdvantage | 35,000 pts + $5.60 | — | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| Economy | Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 46,000 pts + $38.00 | 9+ | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Economy | Qantas Frequent Flyer | 63,800 pts + $531.30 | 1 | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | Alaska Atmos Rewards | 55,000 pts + $45.60 | 3 | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| Business | Alaska Atmos Rewards | 200,000 pts + $45.60Mixed cabin | 1 | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| Business | Air Canada Aeroplan | 221,064 pts + $88.81 | 4 | 3 stops | Check this date | ||
| Business | United MileagePlus | 476,000 pts + $11.20 | 9+ | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| First | Delta SkyMiles | 408,100 pts + $5.60 | 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 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.
Best months to fly from San Jose (SJC) to Shanghai Pudong (PVG) on points
| Month | Economy | Premium Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 37,500 · AAdvantage (5 dates) | 120,900 · SkyMiles (4 dates) | 252,801 · Aeroplan (1 date) | 250,000 · Atmos (2 dates) | |
| 35,000 · AAdvantage (27 dates) | 55,000 · Atmos (3 dates) | 200,000 · Atmos (3 dates)Mixed cabin | 200,000 · Atmos (16 dates) | |
| 37,500 · AAdvantage (2 dates) | 172,000 · AAdvantage (1 date) | 425,500 · AAdvantage (1 date) | — | |
| 37,500 · AAdvantage (1 date) | 143,228 · Aeroplan (1 date) | 220,804 · Aeroplan (1 date)Mixed cabin | 200,000 · Atmos (1 date) | |
| 37,500 · AAdvantage (1 date) | 172,000 · AAdvantage (1 date) | 280,000 · AAdvantage (1 date) | 250,000 · Atmos (6 dates) | |
| 53,166 · Flying Blue (1 date) | 155,000 · AAdvantage (1 date) | 450,000 · AAdvantage (1 date) | 436,000 · SkyMiles (1 date) |
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 | — |
| Delta SkyMiles | 1:1 · Instant | — | — | — | — | — |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 1:1 · Instant | — | 1:1 · ~1-2 days | — | 1:1 · Instant | — |
| United MileagePlus | — | 1:1 · Instant | — | 1:1 · Instant | — | — |
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Search San Jose (SJC) to Shanghai Pudong (PVG)How many miles or points you need from San Jose (SJC) to Shanghai Pudong (PVG)
- In economy, American Airlines AAdvantage had the lowest observed award, 35,000 miles + $5.60; see how many miles you need with American Airlines AAdvantage.
- In premium economy, Alaska Atmos Rewards had the lowest observed award, 55,000 points + $45.60; see how many points you need with Alaska Atmos Rewards.
- In business class, American Airlines AAdvantage had the lowest observed award, 225,000 miles + $11.20, apart from a mixed-cabin award from 200,000 points + $33.10 with Alaska Atmos Rewards; see how many miles you need with American Airlines AAdvantage.
- In first class, Alaska Atmos Rewards had the lowest observed award, 200,000 points + $33.00; see how many points you need with Alaska Atmos Rewards.
Questions about award flights from San Jose (SJC) to Shanghai Pudong (PVG)
What's the lowest San Jose (SJC) to Shanghai Pudong (PVG) award price AwardTool has seen?
In economy, 35,000 miles + $5.60 with American Airlines AAdvantage. Seen Oct 11, 2026, 04:29 UTC for a Dec 1, 2026 departure. American Airlines AAdvantage showed economy award space on 37 departure dates at any price (newest observation Oct 19, 2026, 02:02 UTC). In business class, 225,000 miles + $11.20 with American Airlines AAdvantage. Seen Oct 1, 2026, 22:01 UTC for a Dec 6, 2026 departure. American Airlines AAdvantage showed business-class award space on 36 departure dates at any price (newest observation Oct 19, 2026, 02:02 UTC). A mixed-cabin itinerary, with part of the trip in a lower cabin, was seen from 200,000 points + $33.10 with Alaska Atmos Rewards. Search live before transferring points.
Which loyalty programs had award space from San Jose (SJC) to Shanghai Pudong (PVG)?
8 programs in the last 30 days: American Airlines AAdvantage (economy 37 dates, premium economy 36 dates, business class 36 dates); Air Canada Aeroplan (economy 19 dates, premium economy 19 dates, business class 19 dates); Alaska Atmos Rewards (economy 26 dates, premium economy 3 dates, business class 3 dates, first class 25 dates); Delta SkyMiles (economy 35 dates, premium economy 35 dates, first class 35 dates); GOL Smiles (economy 35 dates, premium economy 9 dates); Air France/KLM Flying Blue (economy 9 dates); Qantas Frequent Flyer (economy 11 dates); United MileagePlus (economy 35 dates, premium economy 35 dates, business class 35 dates). Dates count departure dates with an open award.
Is there nonstop award space from San Jose (SJC) to Shanghai Pudong (PVG)?
AwardTool hasn't observed nonstop award space on this route in the last 30 days. The awards it saw connected with 1 to 3 stops on itineraries including American Airlines, Air Canada, Air France and Alaska Airlines. That doesn't mean nonstop space never appears.
Which credit card points can book awards from San Jose (SJC) to Shanghai Pudong (PVG)?
American Express Membership Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Delta SkyMiles (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1). Bilt Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Alaska Atmos Rewards (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), United MileagePlus (1:1). Capital One Miles: Air Canada Aeroplan (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), United MileagePlus (1:1). Citi ThankYou Points: American Airlines AAdvantage (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1). Wells Fargo Rewards: Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1). Ratios come from AwardTool's transfer partner list; check current bonuses first.
Which months had the lowest award prices from San Jose (SJC) 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: in economy, the lowest award was for Dec 2026 departures, 35,000 miles with AAdvantage (27 dates); in business class, the lowest award was for Dec 2026 departures, 221,064 points with Aeroplan (17 dates), and a mixed-cabin itinerary was seen for Dec 2026 departures from 200,000 points with Atmos. The month table shows every lowest price, including those. Based on dates we observed, not a forecast.