Award flights from São Paulo to Shanghai Pudong (PVG)
Award space from São Paulo to Shanghai Pudong (PVG)
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AwardTool saw award space on 2 airport pairs between São Paulo (GRU, CGH) and Shanghai Pudong (PVG) in the last 30 days. Lowest economy: 38,000 points + $324.10 on GRU–PVG (Virgin Atlantic Flying Club). Lowest business class: 169,500 miles + $87.30 on GRU–PVG (Air France/KLM Flying Blue). Lowest premium economy: 70,000 miles + $63.30 on GRU–PVG (Air France/KLM Flying Blue).
Prices observed – .
Page regenerated from the Nov 12, 2026 data snapshot (normally daily). Summary last changed . Seats change quickly.
- Lowest economy
- 38,000 pts + $324.10
- GRU–PVG · Virgin Atlantic
- Lowest premium economy
- 70,000 pts + $63.30
- GRU–PVG · Flying Blue
- Lowest business class
- 169,500 pts + $87.30
- GRU–PVG · Flying Blue
Economy was lowest on GRU–PVG: 38,000 points + $324.10 with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club. The lowest on another airport pair was 80,000 points + $108.20 with Air Canada Aeroplan on CGH–PVG. With Air France/KLM Flying Blue, business class started at 169,500 miles + $87.30, about 3.9 times the points of its lowest economy award (43,750 miles + $57.20).
Compare programs by cabin
The lowest one-way award each program showed in each cabin, sorted by points.
Economy
Lowest economy from São Paulo to Shanghai Pudong (PVG) on points: 38,000 points + $324.10 with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club on GRU–PVG (seen on 20 dates).
| Program | Points + taxes | Airports | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubLowest observed | 38,000 pts + $324.10 | GRU–PVG | 20 |
| Emirates Skywards | 40,000 pts + $296.87 | GRU–PVG | 96 |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 43,750 pts + $57.20 | GRU–PVG | 167 |
| Qatar Airways Privilege Club | 50,000 pts + taxes not reported | GRU–PVG | 57 |
| United MileagePlus | 55,000 pts + $36.49 | GRU–PVG | 166 |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 65,000 pts + $56.69 | GRU–PVG | 22 |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 69,580 pts + $32.70 | GRU–PVG | 41 |
| Etihad Guest | 75,000 pts + $235.60 | GRU–PVG | 138 |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 80,000 pts + $48.20 | GRU–PVG | 333 |
| Turkish Miles & Smiles | 85,000 pts + taxes not reported | GRU–PVG | 154 |
| GOL Smiles | 189,600 pts + taxes not reported | GRU–PVG | 190 |
Premium Economy
Lowest premium economy from São Paulo to Shanghai Pudong (PVG) on points: 70,000 miles + $63.30 with Air France/KLM Flying Blue on GRU–PVG (seen on 166 dates).
| Program | Points + taxes | Airports | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air France/KLM Flying BlueLowest observed | 70,000 pts + $63.30 | GRU–PVG | 166 |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 76,000 pts + $397.00 | GRU–PVG | 11 |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 85,000 pts + $92.30 | GRU–PVG | 10 |
| Emirates Skywards | 99,000 pts + $296.87 | GRU–PVG | 6 |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 131,795 pts + $53.60 | GRU–PVG | 334 |
| United MileagePlus | 183,300 pts + $36.49 | GRU–PVG | 165 |
| GOL Smiles | 252,700 pts + taxes not reported | GRU–PVG | 2 |
Business Class
Lowest business class from São Paulo to Shanghai Pudong (PVG) on points: 169,500 miles + $87.30 with Air France/KLM Flying Blue on GRU–PVG (seen on 167 dates).
| Program | Points + taxes | Airports | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air France/KLM Flying BlueLowest observed | 169,500 pts + $87.30 | GRU–PVG | 167 |
| Qatar Airways Privilege Club | 170,000 pts + taxes not reportedMixed cabin | GRU–PVG | 26 |
| Emirates Skywards | 183,000 pts + $1,247.33 | GRU–PVG | 30 |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 199,500 pts + $491.60 | GRU–PVG | 3 |
| Turkish Miles & Smiles | 285,000 pts + taxes not reported | GRU–PVG | 145 |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 305,077 pts + $15.80Mixed cabin | GRU–PVG | 332 |
| United MileagePlus | 500,000 pts + $36.49 | GRU–PVG | 166 |
| Etihad Guest | 676,000 pts + $401.60Mixed cabin | GRU–PVG | 109 |
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.
São Paulo to Shanghai Pudong (PVG) at a glance
- From
- São Paulo (GRU, CGH)
- To
- Shanghai Pudong (PVG)
- Programs with award space seen
- 11 of 12 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), Azul Brazilian Airlines (AD), Air France (AF), Aerolineas Argentinas (AR), Avianca (AV), ITA Airways (AZ), British Airways (BA), Air China (CA), Copa Airlines (CM), Emirates (EK), Air Dolomiti (EN) and 20 more
- Departures with open awards
- Nov 2026 to Oct 2027
- Latest departure with space
- Observation window
- Awards observed in the last 30 days
- Distance
- 11,543–11,560 miles (18,576–18,604 km) between the airports, great-circle
- Destination guide
- Award flights to Shanghai Pudong (PVG)
Compare airports
Lowest one-way award AwardTool observed on each airport pair between São Paulo and Shanghai Pudong (PVG), with the program and the number of departure dates seen.
| Airports | Economy | Premium Economy | Business |
|---|---|---|---|
| São Paulo Guarulhos (GRU) to Shanghai Pudong (PVG) | 38,000 pts + $324.10Virgin Atlantic · 20 dates | 70,000 pts + $63.30Flying Blue · 166 dates | 169,500 pts + $87.30Flying Blue · 167 dates |
| São Paulo Congonhas (CGH) to Shanghai Pudong (PVG) | 80,000 pts + $108.20Aeroplan · 6 dates | 500,000 pts + $47.09MileagePlus · 15 dates | 314,397 pts + $58.90Aeroplan · 5 dates · Mixed cabin |
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.
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.
Lowest observed by cabin, São Paulo to Shanghai Pudong (PVG)
- Economy: 38,000 points + $324.10 on São Paulo Guarulhos (GRU) to Shanghai Pudong (PVG) with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club, which showed economy award space there on 20 dates.
- Premium Economy: 70,000 miles + $63.30 on São Paulo Guarulhos (GRU) to Shanghai Pudong (PVG) with Air France/KLM Flying Blue, which showed premium economy award space there on 166 dates.
- Business Class: 169,500 miles + $87.30 on São Paulo Guarulhos (GRU) to Shanghai Pudong (PVG) with Air France/KLM Flying Blue, which showed business-class award space there on 167 dates.
Observed award examples
| Departure | Cabin | Airports | Program | Points + taxes | Seats | Stops | Observed (UTC) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | GRU–PVG | Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 38,000 pts + $325.50 | 2 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | GRU–PVG | Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 70,000 pts + $63.30 | 4 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | GRU–PVG | Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 169,500 pts + $87.40 | 3 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | GRU–PVG | Emirates Skywards | 183,000 pts + $1,247.33 | 7 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | GRU–PVG | Qatar Airways Privilege Club | 200,000 pts + taxes not reported | 9+ | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | GRU–PVG | Turkish Miles & Smiles | 285,000 pts + taxes not reported | 2 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | CGH–PVG | Air Canada Aeroplan | 314,397 pts + $58.90 | 2 | 3 stops | Check this date | ||
| Business | GRU–PVG | United MileagePlus | 500,000 pts + $36.59 | 9+ | 2 stops | 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 São Paulo to Shanghai Pudong (PVG) on points
Each month shows the lowest award seen across the 2 airport pairs, with that program's open dates on the airport pair behind it.
| Month | Economy | Premium Economy | Business |
|---|---|---|---|
| 38,000 pts + $325.20 (10 dates)Virgin Atlantic | 70,000 pts + $63.30 (17 dates)Flying Blue | 170,000 pts + taxes not reported (18 dates)Flying Blue | |
| 38,000 pts + taxes not reported (9 dates)Virgin Atlantic | 70,000 pts + $63.30 (30 dates)Flying Blue | 169,500 pts + $87.30 (30 dates)Flying Blue | |
| 55,000 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)MileagePlus | 96,000 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)Flying Blue | 170,000 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)Flying Blue | |
| 38,000 pts + taxes not reported (1 date)Virgin Atlantic | 76,000 pts + taxes not reported (2 dates)Virgin Atlantic | 170,000 pts + taxes not reported (27 dates)Flying Blue | |
| 55,000 pts + taxes not reported (19 dates)MileagePlus | 99,500 pts + taxes not reported (19 dates)Flying Blue | 170,000 pts + taxes not reported (19 dates)Flying Blue | |
| 50,000 pts + taxes not reported (16 dates)Privilege Club | 96,000 pts + taxes not reported (15 dates)Flying Blue | 170,000 pts + taxes not reported (13 dates)Privilege Club · Mixed cabin | |
| 50,000 pts + taxes not reported (2 dates)Privilege Club | 149,652 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)Aeroplan | 170,000 pts + taxes not reported (1 date)Privilege Club · Mixed cabin | |
| 85,000 pts + taxes not reported (3 dates)Miles&Smiles | 96,000 pts + taxes not reported (4 dates)Flying Blue | 285,000 pts + taxes not reported (3 dates)Miles&Smiles | |
| 69,580 pts + taxes not reported (11 dates)LifeMiles | 146,828 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)Aeroplan | 285,000 pts + taxes not reported (2 dates)Miles&Smiles | |
| 69,580 pts + taxes not reported (7 dates)LifeMiles | 144,646 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)Aeroplan | 329,500 pts + taxes not reported (1 date)Flying Blue | |
| 62,500 pts + taxes not reported (4 dates)Flying Blue | 99,500 pts + taxes not reported (4 dates)Flying Blue | 242,500 pts + taxes not reported (4 dates)Flying Blue | |
| 70,000 pts + taxes not reported (7 dates)Skywards | 450,000 pts + taxes not reported (10 dates)Flying Blue | 183,000 pts + taxes not reported (7 dates)Skywards |
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.
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 |
| 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 São Paulo to Shanghai Pudong (PVG) award flights
Which airports had the lowest award prices from São Paulo to Shanghai Pudong (PVG)?
In business class, GRU–PVG with 169,500 miles + $87.30 (Air France/KLM Flying Blue). In economy, GRU–PVG with 38,000 points + $324.10 (Virgin Atlantic Flying Club). Prices are the lowest AwardTool observed in the last 30 days; search live before transferring points.
Which airport pairs between São Paulo and Shanghai Pudong (PVG) had award space?
GRU–PVG (economy, premium economy and business class) and CGH–PVG (economy, premium economy and business class). Airport pairs not listed had no award space AwardTool observed in the last 30 days.
How many points does it take to fly from São Paulo to Shanghai Pudong (PVG)?
The lowest economy award AwardTool has seen was 38,000 points + $324.10 with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club. Seen Nov 5, 2026, 04:10 UTC for a Nov 17, 2026 departure. Virgin Atlantic Flying Club showed economy award space on 20 departure dates at any price (newest observation Nov 11, 2026, 01:57 UTC). The lowest business-class award AwardTool has seen was 169,500 miles + $87.30 with Air France/KLM Flying Blue. Seen Nov 9, 2026, 03:12 UTC for a Dec 3, 2026 departure. Air France/KLM Flying Blue showed business-class award space on 167 departure dates at any price (newest observation Nov 12, 2026, 10:47 UTC). Search live before transferring points.
Which loyalty programs had award space from São Paulo to Shanghai Pudong (PVG)?
11 programs in the last 30 days: Air Canada Aeroplan (economy 333 dates, premium economy 334 dates, business class 332 dates); Alaska Atmos Rewards (economy 22 dates, premium economy 10 dates); Avianca LifeMiles (economy 41 dates); Emirates Skywards (economy 96 dates, premium economy 6 dates, business class 30 dates); Etihad Guest (economy 138 dates, business class 109 dates); GOL Smiles (economy 190 dates, premium economy 2 dates); Air France/KLM Flying Blue (economy 167 dates, premium economy 166 dates, business class 167 dates); Qatar Airways Privilege Club (economy 57 dates, business class 26 dates) and 3 more. Dates count departure dates with an open award.
Can you fly nonstop from São Paulo to Shanghai Pudong (PVG) on points?
AwardTool hasn't observed nonstop award space on this route in the last 30 days. The awards it saw connected with 1 to 2 stops on itineraries including American Airlines, Air Canada, Azul Brazilian Airlines and Air France. That doesn't mean nonstop space never appears.
How much are taxes and fees on award flights from São Paulo to Shanghai Pudong (PVG)?
Taxes and fees on each program's lowest award ranged in economy from $32.70 with LifeMiles (69,580 miles + $32.70) to $324.10 with Virgin Atlantic (38,000 points + $324.10); in business class from $15.80 with Aeroplan (305,077 points + $15.80 on a mixed-cabin itinerary) to $1,247.33 with Skywards (183,000 miles + $1,247.33). Qatar Airways Privilege Club and Turkish Miles & Smiles did not report taxes for their lowest economy and business-class awards. GOL Smiles did not report taxes for its lowest economy award. Amounts are one way per traveler in USD and can differ on other dates and routings.
Which credit card points can book awards from São Paulo to Shanghai Pudong (PVG)?
American Express Membership Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), Emirates Skywards (5:4), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (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 (2:1.5), Etihad Guest (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (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: Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), Emirates Skywards (1:0.8), Etihad Guest (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (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). These are US card programs; ratios come from AwardTool's transfer partner list. Check current bonuses first.
What's the best month to fly from São Paulo to Shanghai Pudong (PVG) on points?
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 Nov 2026 departures, 38,000 points + $325.20 with Virgin Atlantic (10 dates); in business class, the lowest award was for Dec 2026 departures, 169,500 miles + $87.30 with Flying Blue (30 dates). The month table shows every lowest price, including those. Based on dates we observed, not a forecast.
When do award seats open for flights from São Paulo to Shanghai Pudong (PVG)?
Booking windows before departure published by the programs with award space here (AwardTool's program data, reviewed Nov 6, 2026): Qatar Airways Privilege Club about 361 days, Avianca LifeMiles about 360 days, Emirates Skywards about 360 days and 7 other programs. AwardTool saw award space on this route for departures as late as Oct 22, 2027; seats can open earlier or later, and released seats may already be booked. See award release dates by program.