Award flights from Shanghai to Taipei
Award space from Shanghai to Taipei
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AwardTool saw award space on 4 airport pairs between Shanghai (PVG, SHA) and Taipei (TPE, TSA) in the last 30 days. Lowest economy: 5,000 miles + $73.40 on PVG–TPE (Air France/KLM Flying Blue). Lowest business class: 15,000 miles + $73.40 on PVG–TPE (Air France/KLM Flying Blue). Lowest premium economy: 16,600 points + $77.42 on PVG–TPE (Qantas Frequent Flyer).
Prices observed – .
Page regenerated from the Nov 12, 2026 data snapshot (normally daily). Summary last changed . Seats change quickly.
- Lowest economy
- 5,000 pts + $73.40
- PVG–TPE · Flying Blue
- Lowest premium economy
- 16,600 pts + $77.42
- PVG–TPE · Qantas
- Lowest business class
- 15,000 pts + $73.40
- PVG–TPE · Flying Blue
Economy was lowest on PVG–TPE: 5,000 miles + $73.40 with Air France/KLM Flying Blue. The lowest on another airport pair was 5,000 miles + $73.40 with Air France/KLM Flying Blue on SHA–TPE. With Air France/KLM Flying Blue, business class started at 15,000 miles + $73.40, about 3 times the points of its lowest economy award (5,000 miles + $73.40).
Compare programs by cabin
The lowest one-way award each program showed in each cabin, sorted by points.
Economy
Lowest economy from Shanghai to Taipei on points: 5,000 miles + $73.40 with Air France/KLM Flying Blue on PVG–TPE (seen on 283 dates).
| Program | Points + taxes | Airports | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air France/KLM Flying BlueLowest observed | 5,000 pts + $73.40 | PVG–TPE | 283 |
| Etihad Guest | 6,000 pts + $73.20 | SHA–TPE | 17 |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 7,500 pts + $50.60 | PVG–TPE | 7 |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 8,000 pts + $40.80 | SHA–TPE | 14 |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 9,680 pts + $13.50 | PVG–TPE | 308 |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 11,500 pts + $68.23 | PVG–TPE | 316 |
| United MileagePlus | 12,500 pts + $13.50 | PVG–TPE | 319 |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 14,000 pts + $21.17 | PVG–TPE | 52 |
| Delta SkyMiles | 17,500 pts + $12.53 | PVG–TPE | 251 |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 17,500 pts + $30.60 | PVG–TPE | 25 |
| Turkish Miles & Smiles | 70,000 pts + taxes not reported | PVG–TPE | 329 |
| GOL Smiles | 83,400 pts + taxes not reported | PVG–TPE | 12 |
Premium Economy
Lowest premium economy from Shanghai to Taipei on points: 16,600 points + $77.42 with Qantas Frequent Flyer on PVG–TPE (seen on 281 dates).
| Program | Points + taxes | Airports | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 16,600 pts + $77.42 | PVG–TPE | 281 |
Business Class
Lowest business class from Shanghai to Taipei on points: 15,000 miles + $73.40 with Air France/KLM Flying Blue on PVG–TPE (seen on 267 dates).
| Program | Points + taxes | Airports | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air France/KLM Flying BlueLowest observed | 15,000 pts + $73.40 | PVG–TPE | 267 |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 15,000 pts + $118.10 | PVG–TPE | 5 |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 17,380 pts + $13.50 | PVG–TPE | 289 |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 20,000 pts + $40.80 | SHA–TPE | 14 |
| Etihad Guest | 20,000 pts + $73.20 | PVG–TSA | 6 |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 21,000 pts + $68.23 | PVG–TPE | 287 |
| United MileagePlus | 30,000 pts + $13.50 | PVG–TPE | 287 |
| Delta SkyMiles | 30,000 pts + $12.53 | PVG–TPE | 255 |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 31,000 pts + $21.17 | PVG–TPE | 59 |
| Turkish Miles & Smiles | 130,000 pts + taxes not reported | PVG–TPE | 317 |
| GOL Smiles | 533,100 pts + taxes not reported | PVG–TPE | 12 |
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 Taipei at a glance
- From
- Shanghai (PVG, SHA)
- To
- Taipei (TPE, TSA)
- Programs with award space seen
- 12 of 13 programs tracked on this route
- Nonstop award space seen
- Yes, in economy, premium economy and business class, via Air Canada Aeroplan, Avianca LifeMiles, Delta SkyMiles, Etihad Guest, GOL Smiles, Air France/KLM Flying Blue, Qantas Frequent Flyer and United MileagePlus
- Airlines seen on these awards
- Mandarin Airlines (AE), EVA Air (BR), Air China (CA), China Airlines (CI), Cathay Pacific (CX), Shanghai Airlines (FM), Jetstar Japan (GK), Juneyao Airlines (HO), Hainan Airlines (HU), Hong Kong Airlines (HX), Japan Airlines (JL), STARLUX Airlines (JX) and 8 more
- Departures with open awards
- Nov 2026 to Oct 2027
- Latest departure with space
- Observation window
- Awards observed in the last 30 days
- Distance
- 420–424 miles (676–682 km) between the airports, great-circle
- Destination guide
- Award flights to Taipei
Compare airports
Lowest one-way award AwardTool observed on each airport pair between Shanghai and Taipei, with the program and the number of departure dates seen.
| Airports | Economy | Premium Economy | Business |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shanghai Pudong (PVG) to Taipei Taoyuan (TPE) | 5,000 pts + $73.40Flying Blue · 283 dates | 16,600 pts + $77.42Qantas · 281 dates | 15,000 pts + $73.40Flying Blue · 267 dates |
| Shanghai Pudong (PVG) to Taipei Songshan (TSA) | 6,000 pts + $73.20Etihad Guest · 9 dates | — | 20,000 pts + $73.20Etihad Guest · 6 dates |
| Shanghai Hongqiao (SHA) to Taipei Taoyuan (TPE) | 5,000 pts + $73.40Flying Blue · 13 dates | — | 15,000 pts + $73.40Flying Blue · 11 dates |
| Shanghai Hongqiao (SHA) to Taipei Songshan (TSA) | 6,000 pts + $73.20Etihad Guest · 11 dates | — | 20,000 pts + $41.10Aeroplan · 5 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 Taipei
- Economy: 5,000 miles + $73.40 on Shanghai Pudong (PVG) to Taipei Taoyuan (TPE) with Air France/KLM Flying Blue, which showed economy award space there on 283 dates.
- Premium Economy: 16,600 points + $77.42 on Shanghai Pudong (PVG) to Taipei Taoyuan (TPE) with Qantas Frequent Flyer, which showed premium economy award space there on 281 dates.
- Business Class: 15,000 miles + $73.40 on Shanghai Pudong (PVG) to Taipei Taoyuan (TPE) with Air France/KLM Flying Blue, which showed business-class award space there on 267 dates.
Observed award examples
| Departure | Cabin | Airports | Program | Points + taxes | Seats | Stops | Observed (UTC) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | SHA–TPE | Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 5,000 pts + $73.50 | 5 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | PVG–TPE | Qantas Frequent Flyer | 16,600 pts + $77.42 | 1 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Business | PVG–TPE | Alaska Atmos Rewards | 15,000 pts + $125.90 | 4 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | SHA–TPE | Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 15,000 pts + $83.50 | 6 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Business | PVG–TPE | Avianca LifeMiles | 17,380 pts + $13.50 | 9+ | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Business | SHA–TPE | Air Canada Aeroplan | 20,000 pts + $41.10 | 9+ | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Business | SHA–TPE | Etihad Guest | 20,000 pts + $73.40 | 2 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Business | PVG–TPE | United MileagePlus | 30,000 pts + $13.50 | 7 | Nonstop | 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 5,000 miles + $73.40 via Air France/KLM Flying Blue on PVG–TPE, which showed nonstop space there on 282 dates (8 programs had nonstop space).
- Premium economy: nonstop from 16,600 points + $77.42 via Qantas Frequent Flyer on PVG–TPE, which showed nonstop space there on 251 dates.
- Business class: nonstop from 15,000 miles + $73.40 via Air France/KLM Flying Blue on PVG–TPE, which showed nonstop space there on 257 dates (8 programs had nonstop space).
Best months to fly from Shanghai to Taipei on points
Each month shows the lowest award seen across the 4 airport pairs, with that program's open dates on the airport pair behind it.
| Month | Economy | Premium Economy | Business |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5,000 pts + $73.40 (15 dates)Flying Blue | 16,600 pts + $77.42 (17 dates)Qantas | 15,000 pts + $73.40 (17 dates)Flying Blue | |
| 5,000 pts + taxes not reported (29 dates)Flying Blue | 16,600 pts + taxes not reported (27 dates)Qantas | 15,000 pts + taxes not reported (28 dates)Flying Blue | |
| 5,000 pts + taxes not reported (20 dates)Flying Blue | 16,600 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)Qantas | 15,000 pts + taxes not reported (18 dates)Flying Blue | |
| 5,000 pts + taxes not reported (25 dates)Flying Blue | 16,600 pts + taxes not reported (18 dates)Qantas | 15,000 pts + taxes not reported (23 dates)Flying Blue | |
| 5,000 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)Flying Blue | 16,600 pts + taxes not reported (26 dates)Qantas | 15,000 pts + taxes not reported (28 dates)Flying Blue | |
| 5,000 pts + taxes not reported (26 dates)Flying Blue | 16,600 pts + taxes not reported (20 dates)Qantas | 15,000 pts + taxes not reported (21 dates)Flying Blue | |
| 5,000 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)Flying Blue | 16,600 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)Qantas | 15,000 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)Flying Blue | |
| 5,000 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)Flying Blue | 16,600 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)Qantas | 15,000 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)Flying Blue | |
| 5,000 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)Flying Blue | 16,600 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)Qantas | 15,000 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)Flying Blue | |
| 5,000 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)Flying Blue | 16,600 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)Qantas | 15,000 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)Flying Blue | |
| 5,000 pts + taxes not reported (17 dates)Flying Blue | 16,600 pts + taxes not reported (21 dates)Qantas | 15,000 pts + taxes not reported (11 dates)Flying Blue | |
| 9,680 pts + taxes not reported (6 dates)LifeMiles | — | 17,380 pts + taxes not reported (6 dates)LifeMiles |
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 |
| Etihad Guest | — | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · ~1 day | — | 1:1 · Instant | — |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 1:1 · Instant | — | 1:1 · ~1-2 days | — | 1:1 · Instant | — |
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Questions about Shanghai to Taipei award flights
Which airports had the lowest award prices from Shanghai to Taipei?
In business class, PVG–TPE with 15,000 miles + $73.40 (Air France/KLM Flying Blue). In economy, PVG–TPE with 5,000 miles + $73.40 (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 Taipei had award space?
PVG–TPE (economy, premium economy and business class), PVG–TSA (economy and business class), SHA–TPE (economy and business class) and SHA–TSA (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 Taipei?
The lowest economy award AwardTool has seen was 5,000 miles + $73.40 with Air France/KLM Flying Blue. Seen Nov 10, 2026, 09:36 UTC for a Nov 14, 2026 departure. Air France/KLM Flying Blue showed economy award space on 283 departure dates at any price (newest observation Nov 12, 2026, 06:59 UTC). The lowest business-class award AwardTool has seen was 15,000 miles + $73.40 with Air France/KLM Flying Blue. Seen Nov 11, 2026, 14:15 UTC for a Nov 25, 2026 departure. Air France/KLM Flying Blue showed business-class award space on 267 departure dates at any price (newest observation Nov 12, 2026, 06:59 UTC). Search live before transferring points.
Which loyalty programs had award space from Shanghai to Taipei?
12 programs in the last 30 days: American Airlines AAdvantage (economy 25 dates); Air Canada Aeroplan (economy 14 dates, business class 14 dates); Alaska Atmos Rewards (economy 7 dates, business class 5 dates); Avianca LifeMiles (economy 308 dates, business class 289 dates); Delta SkyMiles (economy 251 dates, business class 255 dates); Etihad Guest (economy 17 dates, business class 6 dates); GOL Smiles (economy 12 dates, business class 12 dates); Air France/KLM Flying Blue (economy 283 dates, business class 267 dates) and 4 more. Dates count departure dates with an open award.
Can you fly nonstop from Shanghai to Taipei on points?
Yes. AwardTool observed nonstop award space in economy, premium economy and business class, bookable via Air Canada Aeroplan, Avianca LifeMiles, Delta SkyMiles, Etihad Guest, GOL Smiles, Air France/KLM Flying Blue, Qantas Frequent Flyer and United MileagePlus. The lowest nonstop award in economy was 5,000 miles + $73.40 with Air France/KLM Flying Blue.
How much are taxes and fees on award flights from Shanghai to Taipei?
Taxes and fees on each program's lowest award ranged in economy from $12.53 with SkyMiles (17,500 miles + $12.53) to $73.40 with Flying Blue (5,000 miles + $73.40); in business class from $12.53 with SkyMiles (30,000 miles + $12.53) to $118.10 with Atmos (15,000 points + $118.10). 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 Taipei?
American Express Membership Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), Delta SkyMiles (1:1), 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), 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), 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), 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), 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), 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 Taipei 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 Jul 2027 departures, 5,000 miles + taxes not reported with Flying Blue (31 dates); in business class, the lowest award was for Jul 2027 departures, 15,000 miles + taxes not reported with Flying Blue (31 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 Taipei?
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, Air France/KLM Flying Blue about 359 days, Air Canada Aeroplan about 355 days and 8 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.