Award flights from Shanghai to Brisbane (BNE)
Award space from Shanghai to Brisbane (BNE)
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AwardTool saw award space on 2 airport pairs between Shanghai (PVG, SHA) and Brisbane (BNE) in the last 30 days. Lowest economy: 27,000 miles + $286.20 on PVG–BNE (Air France/KLM Flying Blue). Lowest business class: 52,500 points + $94.40 on PVG–BNE (Air Canada Aeroplan). Lowest premium economy: 90,000 points + $201.18 on PVG–BNE (Virgin Australia Velocity).
Prices observed – .
Page regenerated from the Nov 12, 2026 data snapshot (normally daily). Summary last changed . Seats change quickly.
- Lowest economy
- 27,000 pts + $286.20
- PVG–BNE · Flying Blue
- Lowest premium economy
- 90,000 pts + $201.18
- PVG–BNE · Velocity
- Lowest business class
- 52,500 pts + $94.40
- PVG–BNE · Aeroplan
Economy was lowest on PVG–BNE: 27,000 miles + $286.20 with Air France/KLM Flying Blue. The lowest on another airport pair was 30,000 points + $94.10 with Air Canada Aeroplan on SHA–BNE. With Air Canada Aeroplan, business class started at 52,500 points + $94.40, about 1.8 times the points of its lowest economy award (30,000 points + $93.40).
Compare programs by cabin
The lowest one-way award each program showed in each cabin, sorted by points.
Economy
Lowest economy from Shanghai to Brisbane (BNE) on points: 27,000 miles + $286.20 with Air France/KLM Flying Blue on PVG–BNE (seen on 45 dates).
Premium Economy
Lowest premium economy from Shanghai to Brisbane (BNE) on points: 90,000 points + $201.18 with Virgin Australia Velocity on PVG–BNE (seen on 3 dates).
| Program | Points + taxes | Airports | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| Virgin Australia Velocity | 90,000 pts + $201.18 | PVG–BNE | 3 |
Business Class
Lowest business class from Shanghai to Brisbane (BNE) on points: 52,500 points + $94.40 with Air Canada Aeroplan on PVG–BNE (seen on 10 dates).
| Program | Points + taxes | Airports | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Canada AeroplanLowest observed | 52,500 pts + $94.40 | PVG–BNE | 10 |
| United MileagePlus | 90,000 pts + $66.60Mixed cabin | PVG–BNE | 7 |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 104,000 pts + $223.50 | PVG–BNE | 2 |
| Virgin Australia Velocity | 182,000 pts + $468.43 | SHA–BNE | 1 |
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 to Brisbane (BNE) at a glance
- From
- Shanghai (PVG, SHA)
- To
- Brisbane (BNE)
- Programs with award space seen
- 4 of 4 programs tracked on this route
- Nonstop award space seen
- Not seen in the last 30 days
- Airlines seen on these awards
- EVA Air (BR), Air China (CA), China Airlines (CI), Juneyao Airlines (HO), Hong Kong Airlines (HX), Japan Airlines (JL), JQ, Korean Air (KE), Malaysia Airlines (MH), China Eastern (MU), Air New Zealand (NZ), Qantas (QF) and 5 more
- Departures with open awards
- Nov 2026 to May 2027
- Latest departure with space
- Observation window
- Awards observed in the last 30 days
- Distance
- 4,540–4,557 miles (7,306–7,334 km) between the airports, great-circle
- Destination guide
- Award flights to Brisbane (BNE)
Compare airports
Lowest one-way award AwardTool observed on each airport pair between Shanghai and Brisbane (BNE), with the program and the number of departure dates seen.
| Airports | Economy | Premium Economy | Business |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shanghai Pudong (PVG) to Brisbane (BNE) | 27,000 pts + $286.20Flying Blue · 45 dates | 90,000 pts + $201.18Velocity · 3 dates | 52,500 pts + $94.40Aeroplan · 10 dates |
| Shanghai Hongqiao (SHA) to Brisbane (BNE) | 30,000 pts + $94.10Aeroplan · 11 dates | 90,000 pts + $202.62Velocity · 2 dates | 52,500 pts + $94.40Aeroplan · 6 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 to Brisbane (BNE)
- Economy: 27,000 miles + $286.20 on Shanghai Pudong (PVG) to Brisbane (BNE) with Air France/KLM Flying Blue, which showed economy award space there on 45 dates.
- Premium Economy: 90,000 points + $201.18 on Shanghai Pudong (PVG) to Brisbane (BNE) with Virgin Australia Velocity, which showed premium economy award space there on 3 dates.
- Business Class: 52,500 points + $94.40 on Shanghai Pudong (PVG) to Brisbane (BNE) with Air Canada Aeroplan, which showed business-class award space there on 10 dates.
Observed award examples
| Departure | Cabin | Airports | Program | Points + taxes | Seats | Stops | Observed (UTC) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | PVG–BNE | Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 27,000 pts + $286.20 | 2 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Economy | SHA–BNE | Virgin Australia Velocity | 49,000 pts + $92.95 | 5 | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| Business | SHA–BNE | Air Canada Aeroplan | 72,500 pts + $96.20 | 9+ | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| Business | SHA–BNE | United MileagePlus | 90,000 pts + $67.40Mixed cabin | 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 to Brisbane (BNE) 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30,000 pts + $93.40 (6 dates)Aeroplan | — | 72,500 pts + $96.20 (1 date)Aeroplan | |
| 27,000 pts + $286.20 (10 dates)Flying Blue | — | 72,500 pts + $95.00 (2 dates)Aeroplan | |
| 35,000 pts + $87.30 (12 dates)Aeroplan | — | 182,000 pts + $468.43 (1 date)Velocity | |
| 30,000 pts + taxes not reported (10 dates)Aeroplan | 90,000 pts + taxes not reported (1 date)Velocity | 72,500 pts + taxes not reported (6 dates)Aeroplan | |
| 27,000 pts + taxes not reported (14 dates)Flying Blue | 90,000 pts + taxes not reported (1 date)Velocity | 104,000 pts + taxes not reported (1 date)Flying Blue | |
| 27,000 pts + taxes not reported (10 dates)Flying Blue | 90,000 pts + taxes not reported (1 date)Velocity | 52,500 pts + $94.40 (1 date)Aeroplan | |
| 27,000 pts + taxes not reported (6 dates)Flying Blue | — | 72,500 pts + taxes not reported (1 date)Aeroplan |
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 |
Check current transfer bonuses. Most transfers can't be reversed. AwardTool's list has no transfers from these US card programs to Virgin Australia Velocity.
Questions about Shanghai to Brisbane (BNE) award flights
Which airports had the lowest award prices from Shanghai to Brisbane (BNE)?
In business class, PVG–BNE with 52,500 points + $94.40 (Air Canada Aeroplan). In economy, PVG–BNE with 27,000 miles + $286.20 (Air France/KLM Flying Blue). Prices are the lowest AwardTool observed in the last 30 days; search live before transferring points.
Which airport pairs between Shanghai and Brisbane (BNE) had award space?
PVG–BNE (economy, premium economy and business class) and SHA–BNE (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 Shanghai to Brisbane (BNE)?
The lowest economy award AwardTool has seen was 27,000 miles + $286.20 with Air France/KLM Flying Blue. Seen Nov 7, 2026, 11:02 UTC for a Dec 25, 2026 departure. Air France/KLM Flying Blue showed economy award space on 45 departure dates at any price (newest observation Nov 9, 2026, 02:51 UTC). The lowest business-class award AwardTool has seen was 52,500 points + $94.40 with Air Canada Aeroplan. Air Canada Aeroplan showed business-class award space on 10 departure dates at any price (newest observation Nov 10, 2026, 10:07 UTC). Search live before transferring points.
Which loyalty programs had award space from Shanghai to Brisbane (BNE)?
4 programs in the last 30 days: Air Canada Aeroplan (economy 36 dates, business class 10 dates); Air France/KLM Flying Blue (economy 45 dates, business class 2 dates); United MileagePlus (economy 35 dates, business class 7 dates); Virgin Australia Velocity (economy 22 dates, premium economy 3 dates, business class 1 date). Dates count departure dates with an open award.
Can you fly nonstop from Shanghai to Brisbane (BNE) 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 EVA Air, Air China, China Airlines and Juneyao Airlines. That doesn't mean nonstop space never appears.
How much are taxes and fees on award flights from Shanghai to Brisbane (BNE)?
Taxes and fees on each program's lowest award ranged in economy from $55.10 with MileagePlus (35,000 miles + $55.10) to $286.20 with Flying Blue (27,000 miles + $286.20); in business class from $66.60 with MileagePlus (90,000 miles + $66.60 on a mixed-cabin itinerary) to $223.50 with Flying Blue (104,000 miles + $223.50). 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 to Brisbane (BNE)?
American Express Membership Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1). Bilt Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), United MileagePlus (1:1). Capital One Miles: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1). Chase Ultimate Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), United MileagePlus (1:1). Citi ThankYou Points: Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1). Wells Fargo Rewards: Air France/KLM Flying Blue (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 to Brisbane (BNE) 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 Mar 2027 departures, 27,000 miles + taxes not reported with Flying Blue (14 dates); in business class, the lowest award was for Feb 2027 departures, 72,500 points + taxes not reported with Aeroplan (6 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 to Brisbane (BNE)?
Booking windows before departure published by the programs with award space here (AwardTool's program data, reviewed Nov 6, 2026): Air France/KLM Flying Blue about 359 days, Air Canada Aeroplan about 355 days and United MileagePlus about 337 days. AwardTool saw award space on this route for departures as late as May 9, 2027; seats can open earlier or later, and released seats may already be booked. See award release dates by program.