Award flights from Shanghai Pudong (PVG) to San Francisco
Award space from Shanghai Pudong (PVG) to San Francisco
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AwardTool saw award space on 2 airport pairs between Shanghai Pudong (PVG) and San Francisco (SFO, SJC) in the last 30 days. Lowest economy: 31,000 miles + $37.69 on PVG–SFO (American Airlines AAdvantage). Lowest business class: 110,000 miles + $46.99 on PVG–SFO (American Airlines AAdvantage). Lowest first class: 130,000 points + $72.69 on PVG–SFO (Alaska Atmos Rewards).
Prices observed – .
Page regenerated from the Nov 12, 2026 data snapshot (normally daily). Summary last changed . Seats change quickly.
- Lowest economy
- 31,000 pts + $37.69
- PVG–SFO · AAdvantage
- Lowest premium economy
- 55,000 pts + $61.39
- PVG–SFO · Atmos
- Lowest business class
- 110,000 pts + $46.99
- PVG–SFO · AAdvantage
- Lowest first class
- 130,000 pts + $72.69
- PVG–SFO · Atmos
Economy was lowest on PVG–SFO: 31,000 miles + $37.69 with American Airlines AAdvantage. The lowest on another airport pair was 35,000 miles + $37.69 with American Airlines AAdvantage on PVG–SJC. With American Airlines AAdvantage, business class started at 110,000 miles + $46.99, about 3.5 times the points of its lowest economy award (31,000 miles + $37.69).
Compare programs by cabin
The lowest one-way award each program showed in each cabin, sorted by points.
Economy
Lowest economy from Shanghai Pudong (PVG) to San Francisco on points: 31,000 miles + $37.69 with American Airlines AAdvantage on PVG–SFO (seen on 323 dates).
| Program | Points + taxes | Airports | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines AAdvantageLowest observed | 31,000 pts + $37.69 | PVG–SFO | 323 |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 38,000 pts + $60.43 | PVG–SFO | 159 |
| Cathay Pacific Asia Miles | 38,000 pts + $282.04 | PVG–SFO | 103 |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 39,000 pts + $298.29 | PVG–SFO | 247 |
| Virgin Australia Velocity | 42,000 pts + $30.08 | PVG–SFO | 169 |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 42,500 pts + $57.69 | PVG–SFO | 267 |
| Delta SkyMiles | 46,000 pts + $35.23 | PVG–SJC | 30 |
| Qatar Airways Privilege Club | 50,000 pts + taxes not reported | PVG–SFO | 124 |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 51,800 pts + $278.22 | PVG–SFO | 254 |
| JetBlue TrueBlue | 54,800 pts + $54.99 | PVG–SFO | 121 |
| United MileagePlus | 55,000 pts + $32.09 | PVG–SFO | 328 |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 55,000 pts + $55.49 | PVG–SFO | 271 |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 56,415 pts + $108.30 | PVG–SJC | 19 |
| Emirates Skywards | 72,500 pts + $323.75 | PVG–SFO | 286 |
| Etihad Guest | 75,000 pts + $249.79 | PVG–SFO | 18 |
| GOL Smiles | 78,700 pts + taxes not reported | PVG–SFO | 181 |
Premium Economy
Lowest premium economy from Shanghai Pudong (PVG) to San Francisco on points: 55,000 points + $61.39 with Alaska Atmos Rewards on PVG–SFO (seen on 55 dates).
| Program | Points + taxes | Airports | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska Atmos RewardsLowest observed | 55,000 pts + $61.39 | PVG–SFO | 55 |
| United MileagePlus | 65,000 pts + $37.69 | PVG–SFO | 327 |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 65,000 pts + $41.39 | PVG–SFO | 317 |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 65,000 pts + $489.69 | PVG–SFO | 17 |
| Cathay Pacific Asia Miles | 78,000 pts + $282.04 | PVG–SFO | 14 |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 80,714 pts + $110.80 | PVG–SJC | 19 |
| Emirates Skywards | 104,000 pts + $323.75 | PVG–SFO | 10 |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 112,200 pts + $263.04 | PVG–SFO | 154 |
| Delta SkyMiles | 120,000 pts + $35.23 | PVG–SJC | 27 |
| GOL Smiles | 519,300 pts + taxes not reported | PVG–SFO | 9 |
Business Class
Lowest business class from Shanghai Pudong (PVG) to San Francisco on points: 110,000 miles + $46.99 with American Airlines AAdvantage on PVG–SFO (seen on 313 dates).
| Program | Points + taxes | Airports | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| United MileagePlusLowest, mixed cabin | 110,000 pts + $50.79Mixed cabin | PVG–SFO | 328 |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 110,000 pts + $46.99 | PVG–SFO | 313 |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 110,000 pts + $63.89Mixed cabin | PVG–SFO | 28 |
| Cathay Pacific Asia Miles | 119,000 pts + $284.72 | PVG–SFO | 4 |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 125,400 pts + $375.69 | PVG–SFO | 9 |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 131,000 pts + $65.59 | PVG–SFO | 18 |
| Qatar Airways Privilege Club | 170,000 pts + taxes not reportedMixed cabin | PVG–SFO | 13 |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 175,998 pts + $108.30Mixed cabin | PVG–SJC | 18 |
| Emirates Skywards | 193,000 pts + $1,199.89 | PVG–SFO | 290 |
| Delta SkyMiles | 410,000 pts + $35.23Mixed cabin | PVG–SFO | 3 |
First Class
Lowest first class from Shanghai Pudong (PVG) to San Francisco on points: 130,000 points + $72.69 with Alaska Atmos Rewards on PVG–SFO (seen on 96 dates).
| Program | Points + taxes | Airports | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska Atmos RewardsLowest observed | 130,000 pts + $72.69 | PVG–SFO | 96 |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 150,000 pts + $46.99 | PVG–SFO | 1 |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 179,800 pts + $375.69 | PVG–SFO | 6 |
| United MileagePlus | 220,000 pts + $50.79 | PVG–SFO | 1 |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 248,352 pts + $113.80Mixed cabin | PVG–SJC | 2 |
| Delta SkyMiles | 405,000 pts + $35.23 | PVG–SJC | 30 |
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.
Shanghai Pudong (PVG) to San Francisco at a glance
- From
- Shanghai Pudong (PVG)
- To
- San Francisco (SFO, SJC)
- Programs with award space seen
- 16 of 21 programs tracked on this route
- Nonstop award space seen
- Yes, in economy, premium economy, business class and first class, via Avianca LifeMiles, JetBlue TrueBlue, Qantas Frequent Flyer, United MileagePlus and Virgin Australia Velocity
- Airlines seen on these awards
- American Airlines (AA), Air Canada (AC), Air France (AF), Air India (AI), Alaska Airlines (AS), Finnair (AY), British Airways (BA), EVA Air (BR), Air China (CA), China Airlines (CI), Cathay Pacific (CX), Delta Air Lines (DL) and 15 more
- Departures with open awards
- Nov 2026 to Oct 2027
- Latest departure with space
- Observation window
- Awards observed in the last 30 days
- Distance
- 6,137–6,168 miles (9,877–9,926 km) between the airports, great-circle
- Destination guide
- Award flights to San Francisco
Compare airports
Lowest one-way award AwardTool observed on each airport pair between Shanghai Pudong (PVG) and San Francisco, with the program and the number of departure dates seen.
| Airports | Economy | Premium Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shanghai Pudong (PVG) to San Francisco (SFO) | 31,000 pts + $37.69AAdvantage · 323 dates | 55,000 pts + $61.39Atmos · 55 dates | 110,000 pts + $50.79MileagePlus · 328 dates · Mixed cabin | 130,000 pts + $72.69Atmos · 96 dates |
| Shanghai Pudong (PVG) to San Jose (SJC) | 35,000 pts + $37.69AAdvantage · 35 dates | 70,000 pts + $57.59AAdvantage · 33 dates | 175,998 pts + $108.30Aeroplan · 18 dates · Mixed cabin | 200,000 pts + $65.19Atmos · 8 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.
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, Shanghai Pudong (PVG) to San Francisco
- Economy: 31,000 miles + $37.69 on Shanghai Pudong (PVG) to San Francisco (SFO) with American Airlines AAdvantage, which showed economy award space there on 323 dates.
- Premium Economy: 55,000 points + $61.39 on Shanghai Pudong (PVG) to San Francisco (SFO) with Alaska Atmos Rewards, which showed premium economy award space there on 55 dates.
- Business Class: 110,000 miles + $46.99 on Shanghai Pudong (PVG) to San Francisco (SFO) with American Airlines AAdvantage, which showed business-class award space there on 313 dates.
- First Class: 130,000 points + $72.69 on Shanghai Pudong (PVG) to San Francisco (SFO) with Alaska Atmos Rewards, which showed first-class award space there on 96 dates.
Observed award examples
| Departure | Cabin | Airports | Program | Points + taxes | Seats | Stops | Observed (UTC) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | PVG–SFO | American Airlines AAdvantage | 35,000 pts + $37.69 | — | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Economy | PVG–SFO | Virgin Australia Velocity | 42,000 pts + $30.08 | 9+ | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | PVG–SFO | Alaska Atmos Rewards | 55,000 pts + $61.39 | 9+ | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | PVG–SFO | American Airlines AAdvantage | 110,000 pts + $46.99 | — | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| First | PVG–SFO | Alaska Atmos Rewards | 130,000 pts + $72.69 | 1 | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| First | PVG–SFO | United MileagePlus | 220,000 pts + $50.79 | 1 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| First | PVG–SJC | Air Canada Aeroplan | 248,352 pts + $113.80Mixed cabin | 4 | 3 stops | Check this date | ||
| First | PVG–SFO | Qantas Frequent Flyer | 299,300 pts + $1,199.89 | 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 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.
Nonstop award space
- Economy: nonstop from 42,000 points + $30.08 via Virgin Australia Velocity on PVG–SFO, which showed nonstop space there on 87 dates (5 programs had nonstop space).
- Premium economy: nonstop from 130,300 miles + taxes vary via United MileagePlus on PVG–SFO, which showed nonstop space there on 316 dates.
- Business class: nonstop from 348,700 miles + taxes vary via United MileagePlus on PVG–SFO, which showed nonstop space there on 328 dates (2 programs had nonstop space).
- First class: nonstop space via Qantas Frequent Flyer.
Best months to fly from Shanghai Pudong (PVG) to San Francisco 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 | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 35,000 pts + $37.69 (19 dates)AAdvantage | 70,000 pts + taxes not reported (18 dates)AAdvantage | 110,000 pts + $46.99 (16 dates)AAdvantage | 150,000 pts + $46.99 (1 date)AAdvantage | |
| 35,000 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)AAdvantage | 55,000 pts + $61.39 (11 dates)Atmos | 119,000 pts + $1,378.73 (3 dates)Asia Miles | 130,000 pts + $72.69 (2 dates)Atmos | |
| 37,500 pts + taxes not reported (29 dates)AAdvantage | 65,000 pts + $489.69 (2 dates)Flying Blue | 146,500 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)AAdvantage | 200,000 pts + taxes not reported (3 dates)Atmos | |
| 31,000 pts + $37.69 (28 dates)AAdvantage | 65,000 pts + taxes not reported (28 dates)MileagePlus | 131,000 pts + $65.59 (1 date)Flying Blue | 200,000 pts + taxes not reported (3 dates)Atmos | |
| 35,000 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)AAdvantage | 62,500 pts + taxes not reported (3 dates)Atmos | 182,900 pts + taxes not reported (7 dates)Qantas | 200,000 pts + taxes not reported (9 dates)Atmos | |
| 37,500 pts + taxes not reported (29 dates)AAdvantage | 55,000 pts + taxes not reported (3 dates)Atmos | 110,000 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)MileagePlus · Mixed cabin | 200,000 pts + taxes not reported (16 dates)Atmos | |
| 35,000 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)AAdvantage | 55,000 pts + taxes not reported (14 dates)Atmos | 110,000 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)MileagePlus · Mixed cabin | 200,000 pts + taxes not reported (12 dates)Atmos | |
| 35,000 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)AAdvantage | 55,000 pts + taxes not reported (11 dates)Atmos | 143,500 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)AAdvantage | 250,000 pts + taxes not reported (17 dates)Atmos | |
| 37,500 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)AAdvantage | 65,000 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)AAdvantage | 193,000 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)Skywards | 250,000 pts + taxes not reported (13 dates)Atmos | |
| 37,500 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)AAdvantage | 62,500 pts + taxes not reported (3 dates)Atmos | 192,500 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)AAdvantage | 200,000 pts + taxes not reported (7 dates)Atmos | |
| 35,000 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)AAdvantage | 55,000 pts + taxes not reported (3 dates)Atmos | 119,000 pts + taxes not reported (1 date)Asia Miles | 200,000 pts + taxes not reported (12 dates)Atmos | |
| 35,500 pts + taxes not reported (4 dates)AAdvantage | 55,000 pts + taxes not reported (2 dates)Atmos | 125,400 pts + $375.69 (1 date)Qantas | 179,800 pts + $375.69 (1 date)Qantas |
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 | — | — |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | — | 1:1 · ~1 day | — | — | — | — |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | — | — | — | — | 1:1 · Instant | — |
| United MileagePlus | — | 1:1 · Instant | — | 1:1 · Instant | — | — |
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Questions about Shanghai Pudong (PVG) to San Francisco award flights
Which airports had the lowest award prices from Shanghai Pudong (PVG) to San Francisco?
In business class, PVG–SFO with 110,000 miles + $46.99 (American Airlines AAdvantage). In economy, PVG–SFO with 31,000 miles + $37.69 (American Airlines AAdvantage). Prices are the lowest AwardTool observed in the last 30 days; search live before transferring points.
Which airport pairs between Shanghai Pudong (PVG) and San Francisco had award space?
PVG–SFO (economy, premium economy, business class and first class) and PVG–SJC (economy, premium economy, business class and first 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 Shanghai Pudong (PVG) to San Francisco?
The lowest economy award AwardTool has seen was 31,000 miles + $37.69 with American Airlines AAdvantage. American Airlines AAdvantage showed economy award space on 323 departure dates at any price (newest observation Nov 12, 2026, 07:38 UTC). The lowest business-class award AwardTool has seen was 110,000 miles + $46.99 with American Airlines AAdvantage. Seen Nov 12, 2026, 05:51 UTC for a Nov 20, 2026 departure. American Airlines AAdvantage showed business-class award space on 313 departure dates at any price (newest observation Nov 12, 2026, 07:38 UTC). Search live before transferring points.
Which loyalty programs had award space from Shanghai Pudong (PVG) to San Francisco?
16 programs in the last 30 days: American Airlines AAdvantage (economy 323 dates, premium economy 317 dates, business class 313 dates, first class 1 date); Air Canada Aeroplan (economy 19 dates, premium economy 19 dates, business class 18 dates, first class 2 dates); Alaska Atmos Rewards (economy 267 dates, premium economy 55 dates, business class 28 dates, first class 96 dates); Avianca LifeMiles (economy 271 dates); JetBlue TrueBlue (economy 121 dates); Cathay Pacific Asia Miles (economy 103 dates, premium economy 14 dates, business class 4 dates); Delta SkyMiles (economy 30 dates, premium economy 27 dates, business class 3 dates, first class 30 dates); Emirates Skywards (economy 286 dates, premium economy 10 dates, business class 290 dates) and 8 more. Dates count departure dates with an open award.
Can you fly nonstop from Shanghai Pudong (PVG) to San Francisco on points?
Yes. AwardTool observed nonstop award space in economy, premium economy, business class and first class, bookable via Avianca LifeMiles, JetBlue TrueBlue, Qantas Frequent Flyer, United MileagePlus and Virgin Australia Velocity. The lowest nonstop award in economy was 42,000 points + $30.08 with Virgin Australia Velocity.
How much are taxes and fees on award flights from Shanghai Pudong (PVG) to San Francisco?
Taxes and fees on each program's lowest award ranged in economy from $30.08 with Velocity (42,000 points + $30.08) to $323.75 with Skywards (72,500 miles + $323.75); in business class from $35.23 with SkyMiles (410,000 miles + $35.23 on a mixed-cabin itinerary) to $1,199.89 with Skywards (193,000 miles + $1,199.89). Qatar Airways Privilege Club did not report taxes for its 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 Shanghai Pudong (PVG) to San Francisco?
American Express Membership Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), JetBlue TrueBlue (5:4), Cathay Pacific Asia Miles (5:4), Delta SkyMiles (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), JetBlue TrueBlue (1:1), Cathay Pacific Asia Miles (1:1), Emirates Skywards (1:1), Etihad Guest (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Qatar Airways Privilege Club (1:1), United MileagePlus (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Capital One Miles: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), JetBlue TrueBlue (5:3), Cathay Pacific Asia Miles (1:1), Emirates Skywards (2:1.5), Etihad Guest (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1), Qatar Airways Privilege Club (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Chase Ultimate Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), JetBlue TrueBlue (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), JetBlue TrueBlue (1:1), Cathay Pacific Asia Miles (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), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Wells Fargo Rewards: Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), JetBlue TrueBlue (1:1), Cathay Pacific Asia Miles (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 Shanghai Pudong (PVG) to San Francisco 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 Feb 2027 departures, 31,000 miles + $37.69 with AAdvantage (28 dates); in business class, the lowest award was for Nov 2026 departures, 110,000 miles + $46.99 with AAdvantage (16 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 Shanghai Pudong (PVG) to San Francisco?
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, Cathay Pacific Asia Miles about 360 days and 11 other programs. AwardTool saw award space on this route for departures as late as Oct 25, 2027; seats can open earlier or later, and released seats may already be booked. See award release dates by program.