Award flights from Shanghai Pudong (PVG) to Washington National (DCA)
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In the last 30 days AwardTool saw award space on 8 programs for PVG→DCA. Lowest economy: 35,000 miles + $37.23 (American Airlines AAdvantage). Lowest business class: 114,500 miles + $37.23 (American Airlines AAdvantage). Lowest first class: 410,000 miles + $34.95 (Delta SkyMiles).
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Page regenerated from the Oct 19, 2026 data snapshot (normally daily). Summary last changed . Seats change quickly.
Shanghai Pudong (PVG) to Washington National (DCA) at a glance
- From
- Shanghai Pudong International, Shanghai, China (PVG)
- To
- Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, Washington, D.C., United States (DCA)
- 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), JetBlue (B6), EVA Air (BR), Air China (CA), Cathay Pacific (CX), Delta Air Lines (DL), Etihad Airways (EY), Juneyao Airlines (HO), KLM (KL), China Eastern (MU) and 4 more
- Departures with open awards
- Oct 2026 to Jun 2027
- Most dates with space
- 20 of 20 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 Washington National (DCA)
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 + $37.23 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA), Cathay Pacific (CX) | — | 20 | See dates | |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 42,500 pts + $57.23 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA) | 9+ | 5 | See dates | |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 52,967 pts + $82.60 | 1 stop | Air Canada (AC), EVA Air (BR), Air China (CA), ANA (NH) +2 more | 9+ | 13 | See dates | |
| Delta SkyMiles | 54,000 pts + $35.23 | 1 stop | Delta Air Lines (DL) | 2 | 12 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 55,000 pts + $37.59 | 2 stops | Air Canada (AC), JetBlue (B6), EVA Air (BR), Air China (CA) +4 more | 5 | 15 | See dates | |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 57,400 pts + $364.97 | 2 stops | American Airlines (AA), Air France (AF), China Eastern (MU) | 1 | 6 | See dates | |
| Etihad Guest | 75,000 pts + $65.13 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA), JetBlue (B6), Etihad Airways (EY) | 7 | 10 | See dates | |
| GOL Smiles | 113,300 pts + taxes not reported | 2 stops | American Airlines (AA), Air Canada (AC), Air France (AF), Juneyao Airlines (HO) +3 more | 1 | 10 | See dates |
Premium Economy
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United MileagePlusLowest observed | 71,500 pts + $60.99 | 2 stops | JetBlue (B6), Air China (CA), Juneyao Airlines (HO), ANA (NH) +2 more | 4 | 13 | See dates | |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 98,771 pts + $107.80 | 2 stops | Air Canada (AC), Air China (CA), ANA (NH), Asiana Airlines (OZ) +1 more | 1 | 12 | See dates | |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 99,000 pts + $37.23 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA) | — | 20 | See dates | |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 143,500 pts + $683.98 | 1 stop | Air France (AF) | 1 | 6 | See dates | |
| Delta SkyMiles | 145,000 pts + $35.23 | 1 stop | Delta Air Lines (DL) | 8 | 10 | See dates |
Not seen in premium economy: Alaska Atmos Rewards, Etihad Guest and GOL Smiles.
Business Class
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines AAdvantageLowest observed | 114,500 pts + $37.23 | 2 stops | American Airlines (AA) | — | 20 | See dates | |
| Etihad Guest | 117,000 pts + $314.53Mixed cabin | 2 stops | American Airlines (AA), JetBlue (B6), Etihad Airways (EY) | 5 | 7 | See dates | |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 182,900 pts + $1,073.73 | 1 stop | Air France (AF) | 1 | 1 | See dates | |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 243,448 pts + $125.30 | 2 stops | Air Canada (AC), Air China (CA), ANA (NH), Asiana Airlines (OZ) +1 more | 1 | 12 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 353,600 pts + $37.59 | 2 stops | EVA Air (BR), Air China (CA), Juneyao Airlines (HO), ANA (NH) +2 more | 9+ | 15 | See dates | |
| Delta SkyMiles | 495,000 pts + $35.23Mixed cabin | 1 stop | Delta Air Lines (DL) | 8 | 1 | See dates |
Not seen in business class: Alaska Atmos Rewards and GOL Smiles.
First Class
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delta SkyMilesLowest observed | 410,000 pts + $34.95 | 1 stop | Delta Air Lines (DL) | 8 | 12 | See dates | |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 456,484 pts + $115.60 | 2 stops | Air Canada (AC), United Airlines (UA) | 1 | 2 | See dates |
Not seen in first class: American Airlines AAdvantage, Alaska Atmos Rewards, Etihad Guest, GOL Smiles, 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 + $37.59 | — | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Economy | Alaska Atmos Rewards | 42,500 pts + $57.59 | 9+ | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | United MileagePlus | 71,500 pts + $60.99 | 4 | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | Qantas Frequent Flyer | 143,500 pts + $684.26 | 1 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | American Airlines AAdvantage | 279,500 pts + $37.59 | — | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | Etihad Guest | 1,195,482 pts + $849.99 | 6 | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| First | Delta SkyMiles | 440,000 pts + $34.95 | 8 | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| First | Air Canada Aeroplan | 456,484 pts + $115.60 | 1 | 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 Shanghai Pudong (PVG) to Washington National (DCA) on points
| Month | Economy | Premium Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 35,000 · AAdvantage (4 dates) | 71,500 · MileagePlus (3 dates) | 279,500 · AAdvantage (4 dates) | 440,000 · SkyMiles (5 dates) | |
| 35,000 · AAdvantage (3 dates) | 198,500 · AAdvantage (3 dates) | 323,230 · Aeroplan (1 date) | 440,000 · SkyMiles (1 date) | |
| 35,000 · AAdvantage (2 dates) | 99,000 · AAdvantage (2 dates) | 114,500 · AAdvantage (2 dates) | — | |
| 106,975 · Aeroplan (4 dates) | 143,500 · Qantas (2 dates) | 289,102 · Aeroplan (4 dates) | 410,000 · SkyMiles (2 dates) | |
| 37,500 · AAdvantage (1 date) | 154,500 · AAdvantage (1 date) | 368,500 · AAdvantage (1 date) | — | |
| 55,000 · MileagePlus (5 dates) | 154,300 · MileagePlus (5 dates) | 243,448 · Aeroplan (2 dates) | 410,000 · SkyMiles (3 dates) | |
| 42,500 · Atmos (1 date) | 144,500 · AAdvantage (2 dates) | 117,000 · Etihad Guest (1 date)Mixed cabin | 410,000 · 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 | — | — |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | — | 1:1 · ~1 day | — | — | — | — |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | — | — | — | — | 1:1 · Instant | — |
| Delta SkyMiles | 1:1 · 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 | — |
| United MileagePlus | — | 1:1 · Instant | — | 1:1 · Instant | — | — |
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Search Shanghai Pudong (PVG) to Washington National (DCA)How many miles you need from Shanghai Pudong (PVG) to Washington National (DCA)
- In economy, American Airlines AAdvantage had the lowest observed award, 35,000 miles + $37.23; see how many miles you need with American Airlines AAdvantage.
- In premium economy, United MileagePlus had the lowest observed award, 71,500 miles + $60.99; see how many miles you need with United MileagePlus.
- In business class, American Airlines AAdvantage had the lowest observed award, 114,500 miles + $37.23; see how many miles you need with American Airlines AAdvantage.
- In first class, Delta SkyMiles had the lowest observed award, 410,000 miles + $34.95; see how many miles you need with Delta SkyMiles.
Questions about award flights from Shanghai Pudong (PVG) to Washington National (DCA)
What's the lowest Shanghai Pudong (PVG) to Washington National (DCA) award price AwardTool has seen?
In economy, 35,000 miles + $37.23 with American Airlines AAdvantage. Seen Oct 18, 2026, 10:20 UTC for an Oct 26, 2026 departure. American Airlines AAdvantage showed economy award space on 20 departure dates at any price (newest observation Oct 19, 2026, 13:09 UTC). In business class, 114,500 miles + $37.23 with American Airlines AAdvantage. American Airlines AAdvantage showed business-class award space on 20 departure dates at any price (newest observation Oct 19, 2026, 13:09 UTC). Search live before transferring points.
Which loyalty programs had award space from Shanghai Pudong (PVG) to Washington National (DCA)?
8 programs in the last 30 days: American Airlines AAdvantage (economy 20 dates, premium economy 20 dates, business class 20 dates); Air Canada Aeroplan (economy 13 dates, premium economy 12 dates, business class 12 dates, first class 2 dates); Alaska Atmos Rewards (economy 5 dates); Delta SkyMiles (economy 12 dates, premium economy 10 dates, business class 1 date, first class 12 dates); Etihad Guest (economy 10 dates, business class 7 dates); GOL Smiles (economy 10 dates); Qantas Frequent Flyer (economy 6 dates, premium economy 6 dates, business class 1 date); United MileagePlus (economy 15 dates, premium economy 13 dates, business class 15 dates). Dates count departure dates with an open award.
Is there nonstop award space from Shanghai Pudong (PVG) to Washington National (DCA)?
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, Air France and JetBlue. That doesn't mean nonstop space never appears.
Which credit card points can book awards from Shanghai Pudong (PVG) to Washington National (DCA)?
American Express Membership Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Delta SkyMiles (1:1), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1). Bilt Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Alaska Atmos Rewards (1:1), Etihad Guest (1:1), United MileagePlus (1:1). Capital One Miles: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Etihad Guest (1:1), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1). Chase Ultimate Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), United MileagePlus (1:1). Citi ThankYou Points: American Airlines AAdvantage (1:1), Etihad Guest (1:1), Qantas Frequent Flyer (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 Washington National (DCA)?
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 Oct 2026 departures, 35,000 miles with AAdvantage (4 dates); in business class, the lowest award was for Dec 2026 departures, 114,500 miles with AAdvantage (2 dates). The month table shows every lowest price, including those. Based on dates we observed, not a forecast.