Delta SkyMiles award flights from Shanghai Pudong (PVG) to Washington National (DCA)
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In the last 30 days AwardTool saw Delta SkyMiles award space for PVG→DCA in economy, premium economy, business class and first class. Lowest economy: 54,000 miles + $35.23 (economy space on 13 dates). Lowest business class: 495,000 miles + $35.23 on a mixed-cabin itinerary (part of the trip in a lower cabin; business-class space on 2 dates).
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Page regenerated from the Oct 19, 2026 data snapshot (normally daily). Summary last changed . Seats change quickly.
- Lowest economy
- 54,000 miles + $35.23
- economy space on 13 dates
- Lowest business class (mixed cabin)
- 495,000 miles + $35.23
- business-class space on 2 dates · part of the trip in a lower cabin
- Lowest first class
- 410,000 miles + $34.95
- first-class space on 13 dates
- Lowest premium economy
- 145,000 miles + $35.23
- premium economy space on 11 dates
SkyMiles award prices by cabin
The lowest one-way Delta SkyMiles award AwardTool observed on PVG→DCA in each cabin, in miles plus taxes.
| Cabin | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | 54,000 miles + $35.23 | 1 stop | Delta Air Lines (DL) | 2 | 13 | See dates | |
| Premium Economy | 145,000 miles + $35.23 | 1 stop | Delta Air Lines (DL) | 8 | 11 | See dates | |
| Business | 495,000 miles + $35.23Mixed cabin | 1 stop | Delta Air Lines (DL) | 1 | 2 | See dates | |
| First | 410,000 miles + $34.95 | 1 stop | Delta Air Lines (DL) | 8 | 13 | See 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. 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 SkyMiles award examples
| Departure | Cabin | Points + taxes | Seats | Stops | Observed (UTC) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | 54,000 miles + $35.23 | 2 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Economy | 58,000 miles + $35.23 | 9+ | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Economy | 76,000 miles + $35.23 | 8 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | 145,000 miles + $35.23 | 8 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | 145,000 miles + $35.23 | 9+ | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | 150,000 miles + $35.23 | 9+ | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| Business | 495,000 miles + $35.23Mixed cabin | 8 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| First | 440,000 miles + $34.95 | 8 | 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.
How often SkyMiles award space showed up
Departure dates in the next 365 days that AwardTool checked for Delta SkyMiles in the last 30 days, how many had award space in each cabin at any price, and the latest departure with space.
| Cabin | Dates with space | Share of dates checked | Latest departure with space |
|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | 13 of 13 | 100% | |
| Premium Economy | 11 of 13 | 84% | |
| Business | 2 of 13 | 15% | |
| First | 13 of 13 | 100% |
Best months to fly from Shanghai Pudong (PVG) to Washington National (DCA) with SkyMiles
| Month | Economy | Premium Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 54,000 (6 dates) | 145,000 (4 dates) | 495,000 (2 dates)Mixed cabin | 440,000 (6 dates) | |
| 84,000 (1 date) | 235,000 (1 date) | — | 440,000 (1 date) | |
| 150,000 (2 dates) | 290,000 (2 dates) | — | 410,000 (2 dates) | |
| 125,000 (3 dates) | 260,000 (3 dates) | — | 410,000 (3 dates) | |
| 105,000 (1 date) | 180,000 (1 date) | — | 410,000 (1 date) |
How to get SkyMiles
- American Express Membership Rewards: 1:1 · Instant
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SkyMiles vs other programs from Shanghai Pudong (PVG) to Washington National (DCA)
Lowest one-way award per program and cabin on this route.
| Program | Economy | Premium Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 52,967 pts + $82.60 | 98,771 pts + $107.80 | 243,448 pts + $125.30 | 456,484 pts + $115.60 |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 42,500 pts + $57.23 | — | — | — |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 35,000 pts + $37.23Lowest | 99,000 pts + $37.23 | 114,500 pts + $37.23Lowest | — |
| Delta SkyMiles | 54,000 pts + $35.23 | 145,000 pts + $35.23 | 495,000 pts + $35.23Mixed cabin | 410,000 pts + $34.95Lowest |
| Etihad Guest | 75,000 pts + $65.13 | — | 117,000 pts + $314.53Mixed cabin | — |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 57,400 pts + $364.97 | 143,500 pts + $683.98 | 182,900 pts + $1,073.73 | — |
| United MileagePlus | 55,000 pts + $37.59 | 71,500 pts + $60.99Lowest | 353,600 pts + $37.59 | — |
Questions about SkyMiles award flights from Shanghai Pudong (PVG) to Washington National (DCA)
How many miles do you need to fly from Shanghai Pudong (PVG) to Washington National (DCA) with Delta SkyMiles?
The lowest one-way Delta SkyMiles awards AwardTool observed in the last 30 days: economy 54,000 miles + $35.23, with a typical monthly low of 105,000 miles over 5 months and award space on 13 departure dates (newest observation Oct 18, 2026); premium economy 145,000 miles + $35.23, with a typical monthly low of 235,000 miles over 5 months and award space on 11 departure dates (newest observation Oct 18, 2026); business class 495,000 miles + $35.23, a mixed-cabin award, with award space on 2 departure dates (newest observation Oct 16, 2026); first class 410,000 miles + $34.95, with monthly lows of 410,000 miles in 3 months and 440,000 miles in 2 months, and award space on 13 departure dates (newest observation Oct 18, 2026). Monthly lows varied in economy (54,000 to 150,000 miles), premium economy (145,000 to 290,000 miles) and first class (410,000 to 440,000 miles), so the award on your dates may cost more. Search live before transferring points.
What's the lowest SkyMiles award from Shanghai Pudong (PVG) to Washington National (DCA)?
In economy, 54,000 miles + $35.23. Seen Oct 18, 2026, 10:20 UTC for an Oct 26, 2026 departure. Delta SkyMiles showed economy award space on 13 departure dates at any price (newest observation Oct 18, 2026, 10:20 UTC). In business class, 495,000 miles + $35.23 on a mixed-cabin itinerary (part of the trip in a lower cabin). Seen Oct 16, 2026, 13:00 UTC for an Oct 23, 2026 departure. Delta SkyMiles showed business-class award space on 2 departure dates at any price (newest observation Oct 16, 2026, 13:00 UTC). Search live before transferring points.
Can you book nonstop awards from Shanghai Pudong (PVG) to Washington National (DCA) with SkyMiles?
AwardTool hasn't observed nonstop Delta SkyMiles award space on this route in the last 30 days. That doesn't mean nonstop space never appears.
Which credit card points can book SkyMiles awards from Shanghai Pudong (PVG) to Washington National (DCA)?
American Express Membership Rewards (1:1, Instant). Check current transfer bonuses; most transfers can't be reversed.
Which months had the lowest SkyMiles 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, the lowest economy award AwardTool observed was for Oct 2026 departures: 54,000 miles (6 dates). The month table shows every lowest price, including those. Based on dates we observed, not a forecast.