Award flights from Shanghai to Paris
Award space from Shanghai to Paris
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AwardTool saw award space on 3 airport pairs between Shanghai (PVG, SHA) and Paris (CDG, ORY) in the last 30 days. Lowest economy: 21,000 points + $147.18 on PVG–CDG (Virgin Atlantic Flying Club). Lowest business class: 75,000 miles + $23.80 on PVG–CDG (American Airlines AAdvantage). Lowest first class: 102,500 miles + $323.10 on PVG–CDG (Air France/KLM Flying Blue).
Prices observed – .
Page regenerated from the Nov 12, 2026 data snapshot (normally daily). Summary last changed . Seats change quickly.
- Lowest economy
- 21,000 pts + $147.18
- PVG–CDG · Virgin Atlantic
- Lowest premium economy
- 42,000 pts + $169.60
- PVG–CDG · Virgin Atlantic
- Lowest business class
- 75,000 pts + $23.80
- PVG–CDG · AAdvantage
- Lowest first class
- 102,500 pts + $323.10
- PVG–CDG · Flying Blue
Economy was lowest on PVG–CDG: 21,000 points + $147.18 with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club. The lowest on another airport pair was 25,808 miles + $227.30 with Etihad Guest on SHA–CDG. With American Airlines AAdvantage, business class started at 75,000 miles + $23.80, about 2.1 times the points of its lowest economy award (35,000 miles + $23.80).
Compare programs by cabin
The lowest one-way award each program showed in each cabin, sorted by points.
Economy
Lowest economy from Shanghai to Paris on points: 21,000 points + $147.18 with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club on PVG–CDG (seen on 239 dates).
| Program | Points + taxes | Airports | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubLowest observed | 21,000 pts + $147.18 | PVG–CDG | 239 |
| Etihad Guest | 25,808 pts + $227.30 | SHA–CDG | 42 |
| Emirates Skywards | 30,000 pts + $195.22 | PVG–CDG | 319 |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 35,000 pts + $23.80 | PVG–CDG | 284 |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 35,500 pts + $118.30 | PVG–CDG | 323 |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 37,500 pts + $48.40 | PVG–CDG | 183 |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 40,380 pts + $15.30 | PVG–CDG | 281 |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 43,500 pts + $241.73 | PVG–CDG | 174 |
| Turkish Miles & Smiles | 50,000 pts + taxes not reported | PVG–CDG | 311 |
| JetBlue TrueBlue | 50,800 pts + $28.40 | PVG–CDG | 73 |
| Virgin Australia Velocity | 56,000 pts + $190.94 | PVG–CDG | 286 |
| United MileagePlus | 60,000 pts + $13.50 | PVG–CDG | 317 |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 60,000 pts + $40.70 | PVG–CDG | 147 |
| GOL Smiles | 77,500 pts + taxes not reported | PVG–CDG | 322 |
Premium Economy
Lowest premium economy from Shanghai to Paris on points: 42,000 points + $169.60 with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club on PVG–CDG (seen on 18 dates).
| Program | Points + taxes | Airports | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubLowest observed | 42,000 pts + $169.60 | PVG–CDG | 18 |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 50,000 pts + $208.50 | PVG–CDG | 319 |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 55,000 pts + $42.80 | PVG–CDG | 13 |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 55,000 pts + $42.40 | PVG–CDG | 13 |
| Emirates Skywards | 75,000 pts + $195.22 | PVG–CDG | 10 |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 85,000 pts + $241.73 | PVG–CDG | 80 |
| Virgin Australia Velocity | 120,000 pts + $218.28 | PVG–CDG | 125 |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 170,700 pts + $56.30 | PVG–CDG | 6 |
| GOL Smiles | 229,700 pts + taxes not reported | PVG–CDG | 9 |
Business Class
Lowest business class from Shanghai to Paris on points: 75,000 miles + $23.80 with American Airlines AAdvantage on PVG–CDG (seen on 57 dates).
| Program | Points + taxes | Airports | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines AAdvantageLowest observed | 75,000 pts + $23.80 | PVG–CDG | 57 |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 75,000 pts + $49.10 | PVG–CDG | 13 |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 82,000 pts + $323.10 | PVG–CDG | 322 |
| Emirates Skywards | 83,000 pts + $788.97 | PVG–CDG | 313 |
| Etihad Guest | 85,000 pts + $249.10Mixed cabin | PVG–CDG | 327 |
| Turkish Miles & Smiles | 90,000 pts + taxes not reported | PVG–CDG | 310 |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 92,500 pts + $40.70 | PVG–CDG | 93 |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 106,500 pts + $454.92 | PVG–CDG | 111 |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 108,000 pts + $300.36 | PVG–CDG | 66 |
| Virgin Australia Velocity | 119,500 pts + $418.10 | PVG–CDG | 52 |
| United MileagePlus | 140,000 pts + $13.50 | PVG–CDG | 282 |
| GOL Smiles | 498,200 pts + taxes not reported | PVG–CDG | 47 |
First Class
Lowest first class from Shanghai to Paris on points: 102,500 miles + $323.10 with Air France/KLM Flying Blue on PVG–CDG (seen on 2 dates).
| Program | Points + taxes | Airports | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air France/KLM Flying BlueLowest observed | 102,500 pts + $323.10 | PVG–CDG | 2 |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 130,000 pts + $42.80Mixed cabin | PVG–CDG | 3 |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 155,200 pts + $300.36 | PVG–CDG | 48 |
| United MileagePlus | 220,000 pts + $13.50Mixed cabin | PVG–CDG | 238 |
| Etihad Guest | 247,675 pts + $598.10 | PVG–CDG | 78 |
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 Paris at a glance
- From
- Shanghai (PVG, SHA)
- To
- Paris (CDG, ORY)
- Programs with award space seen
- 14 of 19 programs tracked on this route
- Nonstop award space seen
- Yes, in economy, premium economy, business class and first class, via GOL Smiles, Air France/KLM Flying Blue, Qantas Frequent Flyer and Virgin Atlantic Flying Club
- Airlines seen on these awards
- Aegean Airlines (A3), American Airlines (AA), Air France (AF), Air India (AI), Royal Air Maroc (AT), Finnair (AY), ITA Airways (AZ), British Airways (BA), EVA Air (BR), Air China (CA), China Airlines (CI), Cathay Pacific (CX) and 40 more
- Departures with open awards
- Nov 2026 to Oct 2027
- Latest departure with space
- Observation window
- Awards observed in the last 30 days
- Distance
- 5,739–5,758 miles (9,236–9,267 km) between the airports, great-circle
- Destination guide
- Award flights to Paris
Compare airports
Lowest one-way award AwardTool observed on each airport pair between Shanghai and Paris, with the program and the number of departure dates seen.
| Airports | Economy | Premium Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shanghai Pudong (PVG) to Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) | 21,000 pts + $147.18Virgin Atlantic · 239 dates | 42,000 pts + $169.60Virgin Atlantic · 18 dates | 75,000 pts + $23.80AAdvantage · 57 dates | 102,500 pts + $323.10Flying Blue · 2 dates |
| Shanghai Hongqiao (SHA) to Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) | 25,808 pts + $227.30Etihad Guest · 42 dates | 75,000 pts + $212.40Flying Blue · 39 dates | 75,000 pts + $23.70AAdvantage · 6 dates · Mixed cabin | 220,000 pts + $13.40MileagePlus · 26 dates |
| Shanghai Hongqiao (SHA) to Paris Orly (ORY) | 35,000 pts + $28.40AAdvantage · 17 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 Paris
- Economy: 21,000 points + $147.18 on Shanghai Pudong (PVG) to Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club, which showed economy award space there on 239 dates.
- Premium Economy: 42,000 points + $169.60 on Shanghai Pudong (PVG) to Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club, which showed premium economy award space there on 18 dates.
- Business Class: 75,000 miles + $23.80 on Shanghai Pudong (PVG) to Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) with American Airlines AAdvantage, which showed business-class award space there on 57 dates.
- First Class: 102,500 miles + $323.10 on Shanghai Pudong (PVG) to Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) with Air France/KLM Flying Blue, which showed first-class award space there on 2 dates.
Observed award examples
| Departure | Cabin | Airports | Program | Points + taxes | Seats | Stops | Observed (UTC) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | SHA–CDG | Etihad Guest | 25,808 pts + $227.30 | 9+ | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| Economy | PVG–CDG | Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 31,000 pts + $147.04 | 1 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | PVG–CDG | Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 50,000 pts + $208.50 | 9+ | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Business | PVG–CDG | Alaska Atmos Rewards | 75,000 pts + $727.50 | 2 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | PVG–CDG | Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 85,000 pts + $320.90 | 9+ | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| First | PVG–CDG | Alaska Atmos Rewards | 130,000 pts + $42.80Mixed cabin | 2 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| First | PVG–CDG | United MileagePlus | 220,000 pts + $13.50Mixed cabin | 1 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| First | PVG–CDG | Qantas Frequent Flyer | 221,200 pts + $788.97 | 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 21,000 points + $147.18 via Virgin Atlantic Flying Club on PVG–CDG, which showed nonstop space there on 37 dates (4 programs had nonstop space).
- Premium economy: nonstop from 42,000 points + $169.60 via Virgin Atlantic Flying Club on PVG–CDG, which showed nonstop space there on 18 dates (4 programs had nonstop space).
- Business class: nonstop from 82,000 miles + $323.10 via Air France/KLM Flying Blue on PVG–CDG, which showed nonstop space there on 317 dates (4 programs had nonstop space).
- First class: nonstop from 102,500 miles + $323.10 via Air France/KLM Flying Blue on PVG–CDG, which showed nonstop space there on 2 dates (2 programs had nonstop space).
Best months to fly from Shanghai to Paris 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25,808 pts + $227.30 (13 dates)Etihad Guest | 76,500 pts + taxes not reported (18 dates)Flying Blue | 75,000 pts + $38.90 (3 dates)AAdvantage | 130,000 pts + $42.80 (2 dates)Atmos · Mixed cabin | |
| 27,197 pts + $220.30 (31 dates)Etihad Guest | 50,000 pts + $208.50 (27 dates)Flying Blue | 75,000 pts + taxes not reported (1 date)AAdvantage | 130,000 pts + $42.80 (1 date)Atmos · Mixed cabin | |
| 21,000 pts + taxes not reported (14 dates)Virgin Atlantic | 42,000 pts + taxes not reported (5 dates)Virgin Atlantic | 75,000 pts + taxes not reported (3 dates)AAdvantage | 220,000 pts + taxes not reported (17 dates)MileagePlus · Mixed cabin | |
| 21,000 pts + taxes not reported (22 dates)Virgin Atlantic | 42,000 pts + taxes not reported (9 dates)Virgin Atlantic | 75,000 pts + taxes not reported (5 dates)AAdvantage | 220,000 pts + taxes not reported (23 dates)MileagePlus · Mixed cabin | |
| 25,000 pts + taxes not reported (24 dates)Virgin Atlantic | 55,000 pts + taxes not reported (3 dates)AAdvantage | 75,000 pts + taxes not reported (2 dates)AAdvantage | 102,500 pts + taxes not reported (1 date)Flying Blue | |
| 30,000 pts + taxes not reported (28 dates)Skywards | 98,400 pts + taxes not reported (5 dates)Qantas | 75,000 pts + taxes not reported (2 dates)AAdvantage | 155,200 pts + taxes not reported (9 dates)Qantas | |
| 30,000 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)Skywards | 55,000 pts + taxes not reported (1 date)AAdvantage | 75,000 pts + taxes not reported (8 dates)AAdvantage | 155,200 pts + taxes not reported (3 dates)Qantas | |
| 25,000 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)Virgin Atlantic | 72,500 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)Flying Blue | 75,000 pts + taxes not reported (8 dates)AAdvantage | 220,000 pts + taxes not reported (29 dates)MileagePlus · Mixed cabin | |
| 34,839 pts + taxes not reported (2 dates)Etihad Guest | 72,000 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)Flying Blue | 75,000 pts + taxes not reported (12 dates)AAdvantage | 102,500 pts + taxes not reported (1 date)Flying Blue | |
| 35,000 pts + taxes not reported (26 dates)AAdvantage | 70,000 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)Flying Blue | 75,000 pts + taxes not reported (2 dates)AAdvantage | 220,000 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)MileagePlus · Mixed cabin | |
| 34,879 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)Etihad Guest | 103,000 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)Flying Blue | 75,000 pts + taxes not reported (11 dates)AAdvantage | 220,000 pts + taxes not reported (24 dates)MileagePlus · Mixed cabin | |
| 34,879 pts + taxes not reported (4 dates)Etihad Guest | 103,000 pts + taxes not reported (2 dates)Flying Blue | 75,000 pts + taxes not reported (1 date)AAdvantage | 276,675 pts + taxes not reported (1 date)Etihad Guest |
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 |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | — | — | — | — | 1:1 · 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 Paris award flights
Which airports had the lowest award prices from Shanghai to Paris?
In business class, PVG–CDG with 75,000 miles + $23.80 (American Airlines AAdvantage). In economy, PVG–CDG with 21,000 points + $147.18 (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 Paris had award space?
PVG–CDG (economy, premium economy, business class and first class), SHA–CDG (economy, premium economy, business class and first class) and SHA–ORY (economy). 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 Paris?
The lowest economy award AwardTool has seen was 21,000 points + $147.18 with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club. Virgin Atlantic Flying Club showed economy award space on 239 departure dates at any price (newest observation Nov 12, 2026, 06:27 UTC). The lowest business-class award AwardTool has seen was 75,000 miles + $23.80 with American Airlines AAdvantage. Seen Nov 9, 2026, 03:47 UTC for a Nov 16, 2026 departure. American Airlines AAdvantage showed business-class award space on 57 departure dates at any price (newest observation Nov 10, 2026, 20:42 UTC). Search live before transferring points.
Which loyalty programs had award space from Shanghai to Paris?
14 programs in the last 30 days: American Airlines AAdvantage (economy 284 dates, premium economy 13 dates, business class 57 dates); Air Canada Aeroplan (economy 147 dates, premium economy 6 dates, business class 93 dates); Alaska Atmos Rewards (economy 183 dates, premium economy 13 dates, business class 13 dates, first class 3 dates); Avianca LifeMiles (economy 281 dates); JetBlue TrueBlue (economy 73 dates); Emirates Skywards (economy 319 dates, premium economy 10 dates, business class 313 dates); Etihad Guest (economy 42 dates, business class 327 dates, first class 78 dates); GOL Smiles (economy 322 dates, premium economy 9 dates, business class 47 dates) and 6 more. Dates count departure dates with an open award.
Can you fly nonstop from Shanghai to Paris on points?
Yes. AwardTool observed nonstop award space in economy, premium economy, business class and first class, bookable via GOL Smiles, Air France/KLM Flying Blue, Qantas Frequent Flyer and Virgin Atlantic Flying Club. The lowest nonstop award in economy was 21,000 points + $147.18 with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club.
How much are taxes and fees on award flights from Shanghai to Paris?
Taxes and fees on each program's lowest award ranged in economy from $13.50 with MileagePlus (60,000 miles + $13.50) to $241.73 with Qantas (43,500 points + $241.73); in business class from $13.50 with MileagePlus (140,000 miles + $13.50) to $788.97 with Skywards (83,000 miles + $788.97). Turkish Miles & Smiles and GOL Smiles did not report taxes for their lowest economy and business-class awards. 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 Paris?
American Express Membership Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), JetBlue TrueBlue (5:4), Emirates Skywards (5:4), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Qantas Frequent Flyer (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), Emirates Skywards (1:1), Etihad Guest (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (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), JetBlue TrueBlue (5:3), Emirates Skywards (2:1.5), Etihad Guest (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1), Turkish Miles & Smiles (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), Emirates Skywards (1:0.8), Etihad Guest (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1), Turkish Miles & Smiles (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Wells Fargo Rewards: Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), JetBlue TrueBlue (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 Paris 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, 21,000 points + taxes not reported with Virgin Atlantic (22 dates); in business class, the lowest award was for Jul 2027 departures, 75,000 miles + taxes not reported with AAdvantage (12 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 Paris?
Booking windows before departure published by the programs with award space here (AwardTool's program data, reviewed Nov 6, 2026): Avianca LifeMiles about 360 days, Emirates Skywards about 360 days, Air France/KLM Flying Blue about 359 days and 9 other programs. AwardTool saw award space on this route for departures as late as Oct 6, 2027; seats can open earlier or later, and released seats may already be booked. See award release dates by program.