Award flights from Vancouver (YVR) to Shanghai Hongqiao (SHA)
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In the last 30 days AwardTool saw award space on 9 programs for YVR→SHA. Lowest economy: 35,000 miles + $66.63 (American Airlines AAdvantage). Lowest business class: 102,500 points + $69.90 (Air Canada Aeroplan). Lowest premium economy: 65,000 miles + $66.69 (United MileagePlus).
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Vancouver (YVR) to Shanghai Hongqiao (SHA) at a glance
- From
- Vancouver International, Vancouver, Canada (YVR)
- To
- Shanghai Hongqiao International, Shanghai, China (SHA)
- Programs with award space seen
- 9 of 9 programs tracked on this route
- Nonstop award space seen
- Yes, in economy, premium economy and business class, via Air Canada Aeroplan, Etihad Guest, GOL Smiles, United MileagePlus and Virgin Australia Velocity
- Airlines seen on these awards
- American Airlines (AA), Air Canada (AC), Air France (AF), Air India (AI), Alaska Airlines (AS), EVA Air (BR), Air China (CA), China Airlines (CI), Cathay Pacific (CX), Delta Air Lines (DL), Ethiopian Airlines (ET), Jetstar Japan (GK) and 19 more
- Departures with open awards
- Oct 2026 to Sep 2027
- Most dates with space
- 82 of 83 departure dates checked (United MileagePlus, economy)
- Latest departure with space
- Observation window
- Awards observed in the last 30 days
- Destination guide
- Award flights to Shanghai Hongqiao (SHA)
Compare programs by cabin
The lowest one-way award each program showed in each cabin, sorted by points.
Economy
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines AAdvantageLowest observed | 35,000 pts + $66.63 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS), Cathay Pacific (CX), Japan Airlines (JL) +1 more | — | 78 | See dates | |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 36,000 pts + $224.70 | 1 stop | Air France (AF), China Airlines (CI), Delta Air Lines (DL), Korean Air (KE) +3 more | 6 | 56 | See dates | |
| Virgin Australia Velocity | 42,000 pts + $66.76 | 1 stopNonstop from 45,000 pts | Air Canada (AC), Hong Kong Airlines (HX), ANA (NH), United Airlines (UA) | 9+ | 35 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 42,500 pts + $67.23 | 1 stopNonstop from 60,500 pts | Air Canada (AC), EVA Air (BR), Air China (CA), Juneyao Airlines (HO) +4 more | 9+ | 82 | See dates | |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 42,500 pts + $79.70 | 1 stop | Alaska Airlines (AS), Cathay Pacific (CX), Hainan Airlines (HU) | 1 | 37 | See dates | |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 45,700 pts + $387.71 | 1 stop | China Airlines (CI), Cathay Pacific (CX), Jetstar Japan (GK), Japan Airlines (JL) +2 more | 2 | 40 | See dates | |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 49,767 pts + $42.50 | Nonstop | Air Canada (AC), Air India (AI), EVA Air (BR), Air China (CA) +8 more | 9+ | 76 | See dates | |
| GOL Smiles | 66,300 pts + taxes not reported | 1 stopNonstop from 86,700 pts | American Airlines (AA), Air Canada (AC), Air France (AF), Air India (AI) +10 more | 1 | 55 | See dates | |
| Etihad Guest | 67,000 pts + $214.30 | Nonstop | Air Canada (AC) | 8 | 15 | See dates |
Premium Economy
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United MileagePlusLowest observed | 65,000 pts + $66.69 | 1 stop | Air Canada (AC), EVA Air (BR), Air China (CA), United Airlines (UA) | 9+ | 82 | See dates | |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 70,000 pts + $85.53 | 2 stops | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS), Japan Airlines (JL) | — | 74 | See dates | |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 126,510 pts + $88.50 | 1 stopNonstop from 138,881 pts | Air Canada (AC), Air China (CA), ANA (NH), Asiana Airlines (OZ) +2 more | 3 | 75 | See dates | |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 155,800 pts + $804.61 | 1 stop | KLM (KL) | 1 | 2 | See dates | |
| GOL Smiles | 257,700 pts + taxes not reported | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA), Air Canada (AC), Air France (AF), Alaska Airlines (AS) +3 more | 1 | 40 | See dates | |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 299,500 pts + $586.70 | 1 stop | Air France (AF), KLM (KL) | 2 | 23 | See dates |
Not seen in premium economy: Alaska Atmos Rewards, Etihad Guest and Virgin Australia Velocity.
Business Class
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Canada AeroplanLowest observed | 102,500 pts + $69.90 | 1 stopNonstop from 204,208 pts | Air Canada (AC), Air India (AI), Air China (CA), ANA (NH) +4 more | 1 | 76 | See dates | |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 155,500 pts + $66.69 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA) | — | 72 | See dates | |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 182,900 pts + $1,380.25 | 1 stop | KLM (KL) | 2 | 1 | See dates | |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 224,500 pts + $717.10 | 1 stop | Air France (AF), KLM (KL) | 2 | 23 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 291,300 pts + $67.23 | 1 stop | Air Canada (AC), EVA Air (BR), Air China (CA), Asiana Airlines (OZ) +1 more | 9+ | 82 | See dates |
Not seen in business class: Alaska Atmos Rewards, Etihad Guest, GOL Smiles and Virgin Australia Velocity.
First class: not seen in the last 30 days.
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. Dates seen counts departure dates with an open award in that cabin at any price; newest observation is the latest time AwardTool saw one of them. Seats is the count the program reported when we observed it; some programs report at most 9.
Observed award examples
| Departure | Cabin | Program | Points + taxes | Seats | Stops | Observed (UTC) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | American Airlines AAdvantage | 35,000 pts + $66.69 | — | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Economy | Virgin Australia Velocity | 42,000 pts + $66.76 | 9+ | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Economy | Etihad Guest | 67,000 pts + $214.60 | 9+ | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | United MileagePlus | 71,500 pts + $74.29 | 4 | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | Qantas Frequent Flyer | 155,800 pts + $804.61 | 1 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | GOL Smiles | 417,300 pts + taxes not reported | 1 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | Air Canada Aeroplan | 217,685 pts + $85.20 | 4 | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| Business | Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 562,500 pts + $708.80 | 9+ | 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 45,000 points via Virgin Australia Velocity, which showed nonstop space on 15 dates (5 programs had nonstop space).
- Premium economy: nonstop from 138,881 points via Air Canada Aeroplan, which showed nonstop space on 75 dates.
- Business class: nonstop from 204,208 points via Air Canada Aeroplan, which showed nonstop space on 76 dates.
Best months to fly from Vancouver (YVR) to Shanghai Hongqiao (SHA) on points
| Month | Economy | Premium Economy | Business |
|---|---|---|---|
| 35,000 · AAdvantage (10 dates) | 155,800 · Qantas (1 date) | 265,744 · Aeroplan (8 dates) | |
| 35,000 · AAdvantage (10 dates) | 71,500 · MileagePlus (9 dates) | 217,685 · Aeroplan (8 dates) | |
| 37,500 · AAdvantage (17 dates) | 71,500 · MileagePlus (16 dates) | 217,685 · Aeroplan (14 dates) | |
| 35,000 · AAdvantage (20 dates) | 65,000 · MileagePlus (20 dates) | 155,500 · AAdvantage (20 dates) | |
| 35,000 · AAdvantage (7 dates) | 70,000 · AAdvantage (7 dates) | 182,900 · Qantas (1 date) | |
| 51,215 · Aeroplan (4 dates) | 149,000 · AAdvantage (3 dates) | 272,694 · Aeroplan (4 dates) | |
| 45,000 · AAdvantage (2 dates) | 157,000 · AAdvantage (2 dates) | 450,000 · AAdvantage (2 dates) | |
| 35,000 · AAdvantage (6 dates) | 126,510 · Aeroplan (6 dates) | 102,500 · Aeroplan (6 dates) | |
| 35,000 · AAdvantage (3 dates) | 126,510 · Aeroplan (11 dates) | 102,500 · Aeroplan (11 dates) |
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 |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | — | 1:1 · ~1 day | — | — | — | — |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | — | — | — | — | 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 | — |
| United MileagePlus | — | 1:1 · Instant | — | 1:1 · Instant | — | — |
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Search Vancouver (YVR) to Shanghai Hongqiao (SHA)How many miles or points you need from Vancouver (YVR) to Shanghai Hongqiao (SHA)
- In economy, American Airlines AAdvantage had the lowest observed award, 35,000 miles + $66.63; see how many miles you need with American Airlines AAdvantage.
- In premium economy, United MileagePlus had the lowest observed award, 65,000 miles + $66.69; see how many miles you need with United MileagePlus.
- In business class, Air Canada Aeroplan had the lowest observed award, 102,500 points + $69.90; see how many points you need with Air Canada Aeroplan.
Questions about award flights from Vancouver (YVR) to Shanghai Hongqiao (SHA)
What's the lowest Vancouver (YVR) to Shanghai Hongqiao (SHA) award price AwardTool has seen?
In economy, 35,000 miles + $66.63 with American Airlines AAdvantage. Seen Oct 13, 2026, 06:52 UTC for an Oct 25, 2026 departure. American Airlines AAdvantage showed economy award space on 78 departure dates at any price (newest observation Oct 19, 2026, 03:51 UTC). In business class, 102,500 points + $69.90 with Air Canada Aeroplan. Air Canada Aeroplan showed business-class award space on 76 departure dates at any price (newest observation Oct 19, 2026, 16:43 UTC). Search live before transferring points.
Which loyalty programs had award space from Vancouver (YVR) to Shanghai Hongqiao (SHA)?
9 programs in the last 30 days: American Airlines AAdvantage (economy 78 dates, premium economy 74 dates, business class 72 dates); Air Canada Aeroplan (economy 76 dates, premium economy 75 dates, business class 76 dates); Alaska Atmos Rewards (economy 37 dates); Etihad Guest (economy 15 dates); GOL Smiles (economy 55 dates, premium economy 40 dates); Air France/KLM Flying Blue (economy 56 dates, premium economy 23 dates, business class 23 dates); Qantas Frequent Flyer (economy 40 dates, premium economy 2 dates, business class 1 date); United MileagePlus (economy 82 dates, premium economy 82 dates, business class 82 dates) and 1 more. Dates count departure dates with an open award.
Is there nonstop award space from Vancouver (YVR) to Shanghai Hongqiao (SHA)?
Yes. AwardTool observed nonstop award space in economy, premium economy and business class, bookable via Air Canada Aeroplan, Etihad Guest, GOL Smiles, United MileagePlus and Virgin Australia Velocity. The lowest nonstop award in economy was 45,000 points with Virgin Australia Velocity.
Which credit card points can book awards from Vancouver (YVR) to Shanghai Hongqiao (SHA)?
American Express Membership Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1). Bilt Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Alaska Atmos Rewards (1:1), Etihad Guest (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), United MileagePlus (1:1). Capital One Miles: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Etihad Guest (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1). Chase Ultimate Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), United MileagePlus (1:1). Citi ThankYou Points: American Airlines AAdvantage (1:1), Etihad Guest (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1). Wells Fargo Rewards: Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1). Ratios come from AwardTool's transfer partner list; check current bonuses first.
Which months had the lowest award prices from Vancouver (YVR) to Shanghai Hongqiao (SHA)?
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 Jan 2027 departures, 35,000 miles with AAdvantage (20 dates); in business class, the lowest award was for Sep 2027 departures, 102,500 points with Aeroplan (11 dates). The month table shows every lowest price, including those. Based on dates we observed, not a forecast.