Award flights from Shanghai to São Paulo
Award space from Shanghai to São Paulo
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AwardTool saw award space on 3 airport pairs between Shanghai (PVG, SHA) and São Paulo (GRU, VCP) in the last 30 days. Lowest economy: 38,000 points + $303.84 on PVG–GRU (Virgin Atlantic Flying Club). Lowest business class: 140,000 miles on PVG–GRU (Turkish Miles & Smiles). Lowest first class: 324,500 points + $1,159.09 on PVG–GRU (Qantas Frequent Flyer).
Prices observed – .
Page regenerated from the Nov 12, 2026 data snapshot (normally daily). Summary last changed . Seats change quickly.
- Lowest economy
- 38,000 pts + $303.84
- PVG–GRU · Virgin Atlantic
- Lowest premium economy
- 301,643 pts + $56.50
- PVG–VCP · Aeroplan
- Lowest business class
- 140,000 pts + taxes not reported
- PVG–GRU · Miles&Smiles
- Lowest first class
- 324,500 pts + $1,159.09
- PVG–GRU · Qantas
Economy was lowest on PVG–GRU: 38,000 points + $303.84 with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club. The lowest on another airport pair was 60,000 miles + $45.34 with United MileagePlus on PVG–VCP. With Virgin Atlantic Flying Club, business class started at 199,500 points + $460.49, about 5.3 times the points of its lowest economy award (38,000 points + $303.84).
Compare programs by cabin
The lowest one-way award each program showed in each cabin, sorted by points.
Economy
Lowest economy from Shanghai to São Paulo on points: 38,000 points + $303.84 with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club on PVG–GRU (seen on 11 dates).
| Program | Points + taxes | Airports | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubLowest observed | 38,000 pts + $303.84 | PVG–GRU | 11 |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 50,000 pts + $262.00 | PVG–GRU | 127 |
| Qatar Airways Privilege Club | 50,000 pts + taxes not reported | PVG–GRU | 37 |
| United MileagePlus | 55,000 pts + $37.69 | PVG–GRU | 135 |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 65,000 pts + $57.69 | PVG–GRU | 12 |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 69,580 pts + $33.70 | PVG–GRU | 32 |
| Emirates Skywards | 70,000 pts + $283.78 | PVG–GRU | 44 |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 80,000 pts + $58.20 | PVG–GRU | 133 |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 95,300 pts + $527.33 | PVG–GRU | 35 |
| Turkish Miles & Smiles | 120,000 pts + taxes not reported | PVG–GRU | 132 |
| GOL Smiles | 189,000 pts + taxes not reported | PVG–GRU | 135 |
| Etihad Guest | 398,304 pts + $301.60 | PVG–GRU | 103 |
Premium Economy
Lowest premium economy from Shanghai to São Paulo on points: 301,643 points + $56.50 with Air Canada Aeroplan on PVG–VCP (seen on 6 dates).
| Program | Points + taxes | Airports | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubLowest observed | 76,000 pts + $372.07 | PVG–GRU | 5 |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 85,000 pts + $704.10 | PVG–GRU | 6 |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 96,500 pts + $447.70 | PVG–GRU | 126 |
| Emirates Skywards | 99,000 pts + $283.78 | PVG–GRU | 2 |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 160,600 pts + $284.06 | PVG–GRU | 52 |
| GOL Smiles | 226,000 pts + taxes not reported | PVG–GRU | 4 |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 233,734 pts + $49.10 | PVG–GRU | 133 |
| United MileagePlus | 254,300 pts + $37.69 | PVG–GRU | 134 |
Business Class
Lowest business class from Shanghai to São Paulo on points: 140,000 miles + taxes not reported with Turkish Miles & Smiles on PVG–GRU (seen on 130 dates).
| Program | Points + taxes | Airports | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turkish Miles & SmilesLowest observed | 140,000 pts + taxes not reported | PVG–GRU | 130 |
| Qatar Airways Privilege Club | 170,000 pts + taxes not reportedMixed cabin | PVG–GRU | 9 |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 171,000 pts + $699.90 | PVG–GRU | 126 |
| Emirates Skywards | 183,000 pts + $1,158.12 | PVG–GRU | 28 |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 199,500 pts + $460.49 | PVG–GRU | 3 |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 233,400 pts + $1,292.49 | PVG–GRU | 1 |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 347,238 pts + $49.40Mixed cabin | PVG–GRU | 133 |
| United MileagePlus | 508,800 pts + $37.69 | PVG–GRU | 135 |
| Etihad Guest | 1,055,445 pts + $819.10 | PVG–GRU | 107 |
First Class
Lowest first class from Shanghai to São Paulo on points: 324,500 points + $1,159.09 with Qantas Frequent Flyer on PVG–GRU (seen on 9 dates).
| Program | Points + taxes | Airports | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 324,500 pts + $1,159.09 | PVG–GRU | 9 |
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 São Paulo at a glance
- From
- Shanghai (PVG, SHA)
- To
- São Paulo (GRU, VCP)
- Programs with award space seen
- 12 of 12 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), Azul Brazilian Airlines (AD), Air France (AF), Aerolineas Argentinas (AR), Avianca (AV), ITA Airways (AZ), British Airways (BA), EVA Air (BR), Air China (CA), Copa Airlines (CM), Emirates (EK) and 19 more
- Departures with open awards
- Nov 2026 to Oct 2027
- Latest departure with space
- Observation window
- Awards observed in the last 30 days
- Distance
- 11,517–11,555 miles (18,535–18,596 km) between the airports, great-circle
- Destination guide
- Award flights to São Paulo
Compare airports
Lowest one-way award AwardTool observed on each airport pair between Shanghai and São Paulo, with the program and the number of departure dates seen.
| Airports | Economy | Premium Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shanghai Pudong (PVG) to São Paulo Guarulhos (GRU) | 38,000 pts + $303.84Virgin Atlantic · 11 dates | 76,000 pts + $372.07Virgin Atlantic · 5 dates | 140,000 pts + taxes not reportedMiles&Smiles · 130 dates | 324,500 pts + $1,159.09Qantas · 9 dates |
| Shanghai Pudong (PVG) to Campinas Viracopos (VCP) | 60,000 pts + $45.34MileagePlus · 4 dates | 301,643 pts + $56.50Aeroplan · 6 dates | 581,556 pts + $56.00Aeroplan · 1 date · Mixed cabin | — |
| Shanghai Hongqiao (SHA) to São Paulo Guarulhos (GRU) | 189,600 pts + taxes not reportedSmiles · 19 dates | 755,900 pts + taxes not reportedSmiles · 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 São Paulo
- Economy: 38,000 points + $303.84 on Shanghai Pudong (PVG) to São Paulo Guarulhos (GRU) with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club, which showed economy award space there on 11 dates.
- Premium Economy: 301,643 points + $56.50 on Shanghai Pudong (PVG) to Campinas Viracopos (VCP) with Air Canada Aeroplan, which showed premium economy award space there on 6 dates.
- Business Class: 140,000 miles on Shanghai Pudong (PVG) to São Paulo Guarulhos (GRU) with Turkish Miles & Smiles, which showed business-class award space there on 130 dates.
- First Class: 324,500 points + $1,159.09 on Shanghai Pudong (PVG) to São Paulo Guarulhos (GRU) with Qantas Frequent Flyer, which showed first-class award space there on 9 dates.
Observed award examples
| Departure | Cabin | Airports | Program | Points + taxes | Seats | Stops | Observed (UTC) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | PVG–GRU | Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 38,000 pts + $304.67 | 1 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | PVG–GRU | Alaska Atmos Rewards | 85,000 pts + $704.10 | 8 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | PVG–GRU | Turkish Miles & Smiles | 140,000 pts + taxes not reported | 1 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | PVG–GRU | Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 176,000 pts + $702.50 | 2 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | PVG–GRU | Emirates Skywards | 183,000 pts + $1,161.87 | 7 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | PVG–GRU | Qatar Airways Privilege Club | 200,000 pts + taxes not reported | 2 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | PVG–GRU | Air Canada Aeroplan | 548,313 pts + $16.80 | 6 | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| First | PVG–GRU | Qantas Frequent Flyer | 382,300 pts + $1,158.95 | 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.
Best months to fly from Shanghai to São Paulo 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 38,000 pts + $304.67 (2 dates)Virgin Atlantic | 85,000 pts + $704.10 (3 dates)Atmos | 248,000 pts + $731.20 (18 dates)Flying Blue | 382,300 pts + $1,158.95 (8 dates)Qantas | |
| 38,000 pts + $303.84 (2 dates)Virgin Atlantic | 85,000 pts + taxes not reported (1 date)Atmos | 140,000 pts + taxes not reported (21 dates)Miles&Smiles | — | |
| 66,250 pts + taxes not reported (29 dates)Flying Blue | 183,200 pts + taxes not reported (18 dates)Qantas | 285,000 pts + taxes not reported (29 dates)Miles&Smiles | — | |
| 38,000 pts + taxes not reported (7 dates)Virgin Atlantic | 76,000 pts + $372.07 (2 dates)Virgin Atlantic | 170,000 pts + taxes not reported (3 dates)Privilege Club · Mixed cabin | 324,500 pts + $1,159.09 (1 date)Qantas | |
| 55,000 pts + taxes not reported (14 dates)MileagePlus | 85,000 pts + taxes not reported (1 date)Atmos | 183,000 pts + taxes not reported (8 dates)Skywards | — | |
| 50,000 pts + taxes not reported (6 dates)Privilege Club | 183,200 pts + taxes not reported (1 date)Qantas | 170,000 pts + taxes not reported (2 dates)Privilege Club · Mixed cabin | — | |
| 50,000 pts + taxes not reported (2 dates)Privilege Club | 85,000 pts + taxes not reported (1 date)Atmos | 172,000 pts + taxes not reported (7 dates)Flying Blue | — | |
| 91,284 pts + taxes not reported (6 dates)Aeroplan | 301,900 pts + taxes not reported (6 dates)MileagePlus | 285,000 pts + taxes not reported (6 dates)Miles&Smiles | — | |
| 60,000 pts + taxes not reported (3 dates)MileagePlus | 315,500 pts + taxes not reported (3 dates)Flying Blue | 285,000 pts + taxes not reported (3 dates)Miles&Smiles | — | |
| 79,500 pts + taxes not reported (2 dates)Flying Blue | 97,000 pts + taxes not reported (2 dates)Flying Blue | 245,000 pts + taxes not reported (2 dates)Flying Blue | — |
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 | — | — |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 1:1 · Instant | — | 1:1 · ~1-2 days | — | 1:1 · Instant | — |
| Turkish Miles & Smiles | — | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | — | 1:1 · ~1 day | — |
| 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 |
Check current transfer bonuses. Most transfers can't be reversed. AwardTool's list has no transfers from these US card programs to GOL Smiles.
Questions about Shanghai to São Paulo award flights
Which airports had the lowest award prices from Shanghai to São Paulo?
In business class, PVG–GRU with 140,000 miles (Turkish Miles & Smiles). In economy, PVG–GRU with 38,000 points + $303.84 (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 São Paulo had award space?
PVG–GRU (economy, premium economy, business class and first class), PVG–VCP (economy, premium economy and business class) and SHA–GRU (economy and premium 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 São Paulo?
The lowest economy award AwardTool has seen was 38,000 points + $303.84 with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club. Seen Nov 2, 2026, 15:17 UTC for a Nov 24, 2026 departure. Virgin Atlantic Flying Club showed economy award space on 11 departure dates at any price (newest observation Nov 11, 2026, 14:40 UTC). The lowest business-class award AwardTool has seen was 140,000 miles with Turkish Miles & Smiles. Seen Oct 22, 2026, 13:15 UTC for a Dec 22, 2026 departure. Turkish Miles & Smiles showed business-class award space on 130 departure dates at any price (newest observation Nov 12, 2026, 09:34 UTC). Search live before transferring points.
Which loyalty programs had award space from Shanghai to São Paulo?
12 programs in the last 30 days: Air Canada Aeroplan (economy 133 dates, premium economy 133 dates, business class 133 dates); Alaska Atmos Rewards (economy 12 dates, premium economy 6 dates); Avianca LifeMiles (economy 32 dates); Emirates Skywards (economy 44 dates, premium economy 2 dates, business class 28 dates); Etihad Guest (economy 103 dates, business class 107 dates); GOL Smiles (economy 135 dates, premium economy 4 dates); Air France/KLM Flying Blue (economy 127 dates, premium economy 126 dates, business class 126 dates); Qantas Frequent Flyer (economy 35 dates, premium economy 52 dates, business class 1 date, first class 9 dates) and 4 more. Dates count departure dates with an open award.
Can you fly nonstop from Shanghai to São Paulo 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 American Airlines, Air Canada, Azul Brazilian Airlines and Air France. That doesn't mean nonstop space never appears.
How much are taxes and fees on award flights from Shanghai to São Paulo?
Taxes and fees on each program's lowest award ranged in economy from $33.70 with LifeMiles (69,580 miles + $33.70) to $527.33 with Qantas (95,300 points + $527.33); in business class from $37.69 with MileagePlus (508,800 miles + $37.69) to $1,158.12 with Skywards (183,000 miles + $1,158.12). 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 São Paulo?
American Express Membership Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (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: 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 São Paulo 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, 38,000 points + taxes not reported with Virgin Atlantic (7 dates); in business class, the lowest award was for Dec 2026 departures, 140,000 miles + taxes not reported with Miles&Smiles (21 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 São Paulo?
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 8 other programs. AwardTool saw award space on this route for departures as late as Oct 23, 2027; seats can open earlier or later, and released seats may already be booked. See award release dates by program.