Award flights from Shanghai to Miami
Award space from Shanghai to Miami
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AwardTool saw award space on 3 airport pairs between Shanghai (PVG, SHA) and Miami (MIA, FLL) in the last 30 days. Lowest economy: 33,000 points + $458.82 on PVG–MIA (Virgin Atlantic Flying Club). Lowest business class: 105,000 miles + $1,203.23 on PVG–MIA (Emirates Skywards). Lowest first class: 410,000 miles + $35.23 on PVG–MIA (Delta SkyMiles).
Prices observed – .
Page regenerated from the Nov 12, 2026 data snapshot (normally daily). Summary last changed . Seats change quickly.
- Lowest economy
- 33,000 pts + $458.82
- PVG–MIA · Virgin Atlantic
- Lowest premium economy
- 65,000 pts + $489.89
- PVG–MIA · Flying Blue
- Lowest business class
- 105,000 pts + $1,203.23
- PVG–MIA · Skywards
- Lowest first class
- 410,000 pts + $35.23
- PVG–MIA · SkyMiles
Economy was lowest on PVG–MIA: 33,000 points + $458.82 with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club. The lowest on another airport pair was 35,000 miles + $37.69 with American Airlines AAdvantage on SHA–MIA. With Emirates Skywards, business class started at 105,000 miles + $1,203.23, about 2.8 times the points of its lowest economy award (37,500 miles + $323.19).
Compare programs by cabin
The lowest one-way award each program showed in each cabin, sorted by points.
Economy
Lowest economy from Shanghai to Miami on points: 33,000 points + $458.82 with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club on PVG–MIA (seen on 13 dates).
| Program | Points + taxes | Airports | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubLowest observed | 33,000 pts + $458.82 | PVG–MIA | 13 |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 35,000 pts + $37.59 | PVG–MIA | 80 |
| Emirates Skywards | 37,500 pts + $323.19 | PVG–MIA | 66 |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 42,500 pts + $57.59 | PVG–MIA | 38 |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 47,000 pts + $58.00 | PVG–MIA | 24 |
| Qatar Airways Privilege Club | 50,000 pts + taxes not reported | PVG–MIA | 46 |
| United MileagePlus | 55,000 pts + $37.59 | PVG–MIA | 74 |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 55,618 pts + $108.20 | SHA–MIA | 46 |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 56,500 pts + $304.69 | PVG–MIA | 70 |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 57,400 pts + $365.10 | PVG–MIA | 33 |
| Virgin Australia Velocity | 57,500 pts + $35.43 | PVG–MIA | 6 |
| Turkish Miles & Smiles | 75,000 pts + taxes not reported | PVG–MIA | 62 |
| Delta SkyMiles | 92,000 pts + $35.23 | PVG–MIA | 77 |
| Etihad Guest | 109,000 pts + $302.49 | PVG–MIA | 72 |
| GOL Smiles | 127,200 pts + taxes not reported | PVG–MIA | 40 |
Premium Economy
Lowest premium economy from Shanghai to Miami on points: 65,000 miles + $489.89 with Air France/KLM Flying Blue on PVG–MIA (seen on 71 dates).
| Program | Points + taxes | Airports | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air France/KLM Flying BlueLowest observed | 65,000 pts + $489.89 | PVG–MIA | 71 |
| United MileagePlus | 65,000 pts + $37.69 | SHA–MIA | 51 |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 66,000 pts + $552.67 | PVG–MIA | 1 |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 70,000 pts + $46.89 | PVG–MIA | 77 |
| Emirates Skywards | 95,000 pts + $323.19 | PVG–MIA | 8 |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 143,500 pts + $683.70 | PVG–MIA | 30 |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 152,562 pts + $107.60 | PVG–MIA | 76 |
| Delta SkyMiles | 165,000 pts + $35.23 | PVG–MIA | 77 |
Business Class
Lowest business class from Shanghai to Miami on points: 105,000 miles + $1,203.23 with Emirates Skywards on PVG–MIA (seen on 58 dates).
| Program | Points + taxes | Airports | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emirates SkywardsLowest observed | 105,000 pts + $1,203.23 | PVG–MIA | 58 |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 115,000 pts + $742.59 | PVG–MIA | 71 |
| Etihad Guest | 122,000 pts + $335.99Mixed cabin | PVG–MIA | 70 |
| Turkish Miles & Smiles | 130,000 pts + taxes not reported | PVG–MIA | 62 |
| United MileagePlus | 140,000 pts + $49.89Mixed cabin | SHA–MIA | 51 |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 141,500 pts + $37.59 | PVG–MIA | 77 |
| Qatar Airways Privilege Club | 170,000 pts + taxes not reportedMixed cabin | PVG–MIA | 15 |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 182,734 pts + $122.00Mixed cabin | PVG–MIA | 77 |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 182,900 pts + $1,072.48 | PVG–MIA | 4 |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 225,000 pts + $64.99Mixed cabin | PVG–MIA | 8 |
| GOL Smiles | 885,400 pts + taxes not reported | SHA–MIA | 1 |
First Class
Lowest first class from Shanghai to Miami on points: 410,000 miles + $35.23 with Delta SkyMiles on PVG–MIA (seen on 77 dates).
| Program | Points + taxes | Airports | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska Atmos RewardsLowest, mixed cabin | 300,000 pts + $64.99Mixed cabin | PVG–MIA | 1 |
| United MileagePlus | 366,800 pts + $37.69 | SHA–MIA | 1 |
| Delta SkyMiles | 410,000 pts + $35.23 | PVG–MIA | 77 |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 730,190 pts + $108.20 | SHA–MIA | 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 Miami at a glance
- From
- Shanghai (PVG, SHA)
- To
- Miami (MIA, FLL)
- Programs with award space seen
- 15 of 15 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), Alaska Airlines (AS), JetBlue (B6), British Airways (BA), EVA Air (BR), Air China (CA), Cathay Pacific (CX), Delta Air Lines (DL), Emirates (EK), Etihad Airways (EY) and 15 more
- Departures with open awards
- Nov 2026 to Sep 2027
- Latest departure with space
- Observation window
- Awards observed in the last 30 days
- Distance
- 8,226–8,248 miles (13,239–13,274 km) between the airports, great-circle
- Destination guide
- Award flights to Miami
Compare airports
Lowest one-way award AwardTool observed on each airport pair between Shanghai and Miami, with the program and the number of departure dates seen.
| Airports | Economy | Premium Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shanghai Pudong (PVG) to Miami (MIA) | 33,000 pts + $458.82Virgin Atlantic · 13 dates | 65,000 pts + $489.89Flying Blue · 71 dates | 105,000 pts + $1,203.23Skywards · 58 dates | 300,000 pts + $64.99Atmos · 1 date · Mixed cabin |
| Shanghai Pudong (PVG) to Fort Lauderdale (FLL) | 35,000 pts + $37.59AAdvantage · 21 dates | 108,500 pts + $37.69AAdvantage · 18 dates | 180,000 pts + $37.69AAdvantage · 19 dates | — |
| Shanghai Hongqiao (SHA) to Miami (MIA) | 35,000 pts + $37.69AAdvantage · 58 dates | 65,000 pts + $37.69MileagePlus · 51 dates | 122,000 pts + $336.69Etihad Guest · 49 dates · Mixed cabin | 366,800 pts + $37.69MileagePlus · 1 date |
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 Miami
- Economy: 33,000 points + $458.82 on Shanghai Pudong (PVG) to Miami (MIA) with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club, which showed economy award space there on 13 dates.
- Premium Economy: 65,000 miles + $489.89 on Shanghai Pudong (PVG) to Miami (MIA) with Air France/KLM Flying Blue, which showed premium economy award space there on 71 dates.
- Business Class: 105,000 miles + $1,203.23 on Shanghai Pudong (PVG) to Miami (MIA) with Emirates Skywards, which showed business-class award space there on 58 dates.
- First Class: 410,000 miles + $35.23 on Shanghai Pudong (PVG) to Miami (MIA) with Delta SkyMiles, which showed first-class award space there on 77 dates.
Observed award examples
| Departure | Cabin | Airports | Program | Points + taxes | Seats | Stops | Observed (UTC) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | PVG–MIA | Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 33,000 pts + $458.82 | 6 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | SHA–MIA | United MileagePlus | 65,000 pts + $37.69 | 9+ | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | SHA–MIA | Etihad Guest | 122,000 pts + $336.69Mixed cabin | 1 | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| Business | PVG–MIA | Emirates Skywards | 174,000 pts + $1,200.31 | 7 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | PVG–MIA | American Airlines AAdvantage | 178,000 pts + $37.69 | — | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| First | SHA–MIA | United MileagePlus | 366,800 pts + $37.69 | 7 | 3 stops | Check this date | ||
| First | SHA–MIA | Delta SkyMiles | 410,000 pts + $35.23 | 7 | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| First | SHA–MIA | Air Canada Aeroplan | 730,190 pts + $108.20 | 2 | 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 Miami on points
Each month shows the lowest award seen across the 3 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 (15 dates)AAdvantage | 65,000 pts + $489.89 (9 dates)Flying Blue | 174,000 pts + taxes not reported (4 dates)Skywards | 366,800 pts + $37.69 (1 date)MileagePlus | |
| 33,000 pts + $458.82 (7 dates)Virgin Atlantic | 65,000 pts + $37.69 (14 dates)MileagePlus | 122,000 pts + $336.69 (14 dates)Etihad Guest · Mixed cabin | 410,000 pts + taxes not reported (13 dates)SkyMiles | |
| 37,500 pts + taxes not reported (10 dates)AAdvantage | 65,000 pts + taxes not reported (11 dates)Flying Blue | 141,500 pts + $37.59 (10 dates)AAdvantage | 410,000 pts + taxes not reported (11 dates)SkyMiles | |
| 37,500 pts + taxes not reported (5 dates)AAdvantage | 65,000 pts + taxes not reported (5 dates)Flying Blue | 115,000 pts + $742.59 (5 dates)Flying Blue | 410,000 pts + taxes not reported (4 dates)SkyMiles | |
| 37,500 pts + taxes not reported (4 dates)Skywards | 95,000 pts + taxes not reported (2 dates)Skywards | 105,000 pts + taxes not reported (4 dates)Skywards | 410,000 pts + taxes not reported (3 dates)SkyMiles | |
| 37,500 pts + taxes not reported (9 dates)AAdvantage | 95,000 pts + taxes not reported (1 date)Skywards | 130,000 pts + taxes not reported (8 dates)Miles&Smiles | 410,000 pts + taxes not reported (8 dates)SkyMiles | |
| 35,000 pts + taxes not reported (8 dates)AAdvantage | 95,000 pts + taxes not reported (1 date)Skywards | 105,000 pts + taxes not reported (8 dates)Skywards | 300,000 pts + $64.99 (1 date)Atmos · Mixed cabin | |
| 37,500 pts + taxes not reported (9 dates)AAdvantage | 70,000 pts + taxes not reported (9 dates)AAdvantage | 166,500 pts + taxes not reported (9 dates)AAdvantage | 410,000 pts + taxes not reported (8 dates)SkyMiles | |
| 47,000 pts + taxes not reported (4 dates)LifeMiles | 94,000 pts + taxes not reported (17 dates)AAdvantage | 122,000 pts + $335.99 (20 dates)Etihad Guest · Mixed cabin | 410,000 pts + taxes not reported (20 dates)SkyMiles | |
| 60,500 pts + taxes not reported (3 dates)MileagePlus | 118,000 pts + taxes not reported (2 dates)AAdvantage | 174,000 pts + taxes not reported (3 dates)Skywards | 410,000 pts + taxes not reported (3 dates)SkyMiles | |
| 37,500 pts + taxes not reported (2 dates)AAdvantage | 70,000 pts + taxes not reported (2 dates)AAdvantage | 270,500 pts + taxes not reported (2 dates)AAdvantage | — |
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 France/KLM Flying Blue | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 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 | — |
| Emirates Skywards | 5:4 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 2:1.5 · Instant | — | 1:0.8 · Instant | — |
| Etihad Guest | — | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · ~1 day | — | 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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Questions about Shanghai to Miami award flights
Which airports had the lowest award prices from Shanghai to Miami?
In business class, PVG–MIA with 105,000 miles + $1,203.23 (Emirates Skywards). In economy, PVG–MIA with 33,000 points + $458.82 (Virgin Atlantic Flying Club). Prices are the lowest AwardTool observed in the last 30 days; search live before transferring points.
Which airport pairs between Shanghai and Miami had award space?
PVG–MIA (economy, premium economy, business class and first class), PVG–FLL (economy, premium economy and business class) and SHA–MIA (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 to Miami?
The lowest economy award AwardTool has seen was 33,000 points + $458.82 with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club. Seen Oct 15, 2026, 16:41 UTC for a Dec 2, 2026 departure. Virgin Atlantic Flying Club showed economy award space on 13 departure dates at any price (newest observation Nov 11, 2026, 13:44 UTC). The lowest business-class award AwardTool has seen was 105,000 miles + $1,203.23 with Emirates Skywards. Emirates Skywards showed business-class award space on 58 departure dates at any price (newest observation Nov 11, 2026, 22:35 UTC). Search live before transferring points.
Which loyalty programs had award space from Shanghai to Miami?
15 programs in the last 30 days: American Airlines AAdvantage (economy 80 dates, premium economy 77 dates, business class 77 dates); Air Canada Aeroplan (economy 46 dates, premium economy 76 dates, business class 77 dates, first class 1 date); Alaska Atmos Rewards (economy 38 dates, business class 8 dates, first class 1 date); Avianca LifeMiles (economy 24 dates); Delta SkyMiles (economy 77 dates, premium economy 77 dates, first class 77 dates); Emirates Skywards (economy 66 dates, premium economy 8 dates, business class 58 dates); Etihad Guest (economy 72 dates, business class 70 dates); GOL Smiles (economy 40 dates, business class 1 date) and 7 more. Dates count departure dates with an open award.
Can you fly nonstop from Shanghai to Miami 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 3 stops on itineraries including American Airlines, Air Canada, Air France and Alaska Airlines. That doesn't mean nonstop space never appears.
How much are taxes and fees on award flights from Shanghai to Miami?
Taxes and fees on each program's lowest award ranged in economy from $35.23 with SkyMiles (92,000 miles + $35.23) to $458.82 with Virgin Atlantic (33,000 points + $458.82); in business class from $37.59 with AAdvantage (141,500 miles + $37.59) to $1,203.23 with Skywards (105,000 miles + $1,203.23). Qatar Airways Privilege Club and Turkish Miles & Smiles did not report taxes for their 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 to Miami?
American Express Membership Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), 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), Emirates Skywards (1:1), Etihad Guest (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Qatar Airways Privilege Club (1:1), Turkish Miles & Smiles (1:1), United MileagePlus (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Capital One Miles: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (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), Turkish Miles & Smiles (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Chase Ultimate Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (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), 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), Turkish Miles & Smiles (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Wells Fargo Rewards: Avianca LifeMiles (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 to Miami 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 Dec 2026 departures, 33,000 points + $458.82 with Virgin Atlantic (7 dates); in business class, the lowest award was for May 2027 departures, 105,000 miles + taxes not reported with Skywards (8 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 Miami?
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, Emirates Skywards about 360 days and 10 other programs. AwardTool saw award space on this route for departures as late as Sep 8, 2027; seats can open earlier or later, and released seats may already be booked. See award release dates by program.