Award flights from Shanghai Pudong (PVG) to Melbourne (MEL)
In the last 30 days AwardTool saw award space on 4 programs for PVG→MEL. Lowest economy: 29,000 miles + $283.30 (Air France/KLM Flying Blue). Lowest business class: 65,000 miles + $37.32 (Delta SkyMiles).
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Shanghai Pudong (PVG) to Melbourne (MEL) at a glance
- From
- Shanghai Pudong International, Shanghai, China (PVG)
- To
- Melbourne International, Melbourne, Australia (MEL)
- Programs with award space seen
- 4 of 4 programs tracked on this route
- Nonstop award space seen
- Yes, in economy, via Air France/KLM Flying Blue and United MileagePlus
- Airlines seen on these awards
- EVA Air (BR), Air China (CA), China Airlines (CI), Garuda Indonesia (GA), Juneyao Airlines (HO), Japan Airlines (JL), JQ, Korean Air (KE), Malaysia Airlines (MH), China Eastern (MU), ANA (NH), Air New Zealand (NZ) and 6 more
- Departures with open awards
- Oct 2026 to Sep 2027
- Observation window
- Awards observed in the last 30 days
- Destination guide
- Award flights to Melbourne (MEL)
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air France/KLM Flying BlueLowest observed | 29,000 pts + $283.30 | 1 stopNonstop from 35,500 pts | China Airlines (CI), Garuda Indonesia (GA), Japan Airlines (JL), JQ +4 more | 1 | 254 | See dates | |
| Delta SkyMiles | 35,000 pts + $37.32 | 1 stop | China Airlines (CI), Korean Air (KE), Vietnam Airlines (VN) | 4 | 211 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 35,000 pts + $39.80 | Nonstop | EVA Air (BR), Air China (CA), Juneyao Airlines (HO), ANA (NH) +5 more | 3 | 101 | See dates | |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 37,000 pts + $146.07 | 1 stop | Vietnam Airlines (VN) | 1 | 205 | See dates |
Business Class
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delta SkyMilesLowest observed | 65,000 pts + $37.32 | 1 stop | Vietnam Airlines (VN) | 1 | 201 | See dates | |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 74,000 pts + $347.50 | 1 stop | Garuda Indonesia (GA), JQ, China Eastern (MU), Vietnam Airlines (VN) | 1 | 214 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 90,000 pts + $50.00 | 1 stopMixed cabin | EVA Air (BR), Air China (CA), Juneyao Airlines (HO), Virgin Australia (VA) +1 more | 4 | 37 | See dates | |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 110,000 pts + $146.07 | 1 stop | Vietnam Airlines (VN) | 1 | 191 | See dates |
Premium economy: not seen in the last 30 days.
First class: not seen in the last 30 days.
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 | Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 29,000 pts + $283.40 | 2 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | Delta SkyMiles | 65,000 pts + $37.32 | 1 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | United MileagePlus | 90,000 pts + $50.10 | 4 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 110,000 pts + $146.07 | 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 United MileagePlus, which showed nonstop space on 7 dates (2 programs had nonstop space).
Best months to fly from Shanghai Pudong (PVG) to Melbourne (MEL) on points
| Month | Economy | Business |
|---|---|---|
| 35,000 · MileagePlus (6 dates) | 91,500 · Flying Blue (3 dates) | |
| 34,500 · Flying Blue (19 dates) | 65,000 · SkyMiles (8 dates) | |
| 29,000 · Flying Blue (26 dates) | 65,000 · SkyMiles (12 dates) | |
| 35,000 · MileagePlus (11 dates) | 90,000 · MileagePlus (1 date) | |
| 29,000 · Flying Blue (17 dates) | 65,000 · SkyMiles (11 dates) | |
| 29,000 · Flying Blue (30 dates) | 65,000 · SkyMiles (20 dates) | |
| 35,000 · SkyMiles (28 dates) | 65,000 · SkyMiles (26 dates) | |
| 29,000 · Flying Blue (31 dates) | 65,000 · SkyMiles (29 dates) | |
| 29,000 · Flying Blue (30 dates) | 65,000 · SkyMiles (30 dates) | |
| 35,000 · SkyMiles (31 dates) | 65,000 · SkyMiles (26 dates) | |
| 29,000 · Flying Blue (31 dates) | 65,000 · SkyMiles (31 dates) | |
| 29,000 · Flying Blue (1 date) | 65,000 · SkyMiles (8 dates) |
Points that transfer to these programs
| Program | Amex | Bilt | Capital One | Chase | Citi | Wells Fargo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant |
| Delta SkyMiles | 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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Search Shanghai Pudong (PVG) to Melbourne (MEL)Questions about award flights from Shanghai Pudong (PVG) to Melbourne (MEL)
What's the lowest Shanghai Pudong (PVG) to Melbourne (MEL) award price AwardTool has seen?
In economy, 29,000 miles + $283.30 with Air France/KLM Flying Blue. Air France/KLM Flying Blue showed economy award space on 254 departure dates (newest observation Oct 15, 2026, 07:13 UTC). In business class, 65,000 miles + $37.32 with Delta SkyMiles. Delta SkyMiles showed business-class award space on 201 departure dates (newest observation Oct 15, 2026, 07:13 UTC). Search live before transferring points.
Which loyalty programs had award space from Shanghai Pudong (PVG) to Melbourne (MEL)?
4 programs in the last 30 days: Delta SkyMiles (economy 211 dates, business class 201 dates); Air France/KLM Flying Blue (economy 254 dates, business class 214 dates); United MileagePlus (economy 101 dates, business class 37 dates); Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (economy 205 dates, business class 191 dates). Dates count departure dates with an open award.
Is there nonstop award space from Shanghai Pudong (PVG) to Melbourne (MEL)?
Yes. AwardTool observed nonstop award space in economy, bookable via Air France/KLM Flying Blue and United MileagePlus. The lowest nonstop award was 35,000 miles with United MileagePlus.
Which credit card points can book awards from Shanghai Pudong (PVG) to Melbourne (MEL)?
American Express Membership Rewards: Delta SkyMiles (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Bilt Rewards: Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), United MileagePlus (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Capital One Miles: Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Chase Ultimate Rewards: Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), United MileagePlus (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Citi ThankYou Points: Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Wells Fargo Rewards: 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 award prices from Shanghai Pudong (PVG) to Melbourne (MEL)?
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 May 2027 departures, 29,000 miles with Flying Blue (31 dates); in business class, the lowest award was for Aug 2027 departures, 65,000 miles with SkyMiles (31 dates). The month table shows every lowest price, including those. Based on dates we observed, not a forecast.