Air Canada Aeroplan award flights from Vancouver (YVR) to Shanghai Hongqiao (SHA)
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In the last 30 days AwardTool saw Air Canada Aeroplan award space for YVR→SHA in economy, premium economy and business class. Lowest economy: 49,767 points + $42.50 (economy space on 76 dates). Lowest business class: 102,500 points + $69.90 (business-class space on 76 dates). Lowest premium economy: 126,510 points + $88.50 (premium economy space on 75 dates).
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- Lowest economy
- 49,767 points + $42.50
- economy space on 76 dates
- Lowest business class
- 102,500 points + $69.90
- business-class space on 76 dates
- Lowest premium economy
- 126,510 points + $88.50
- premium economy space on 75 dates
Aeroplan award prices by cabin
The lowest one-way Air Canada Aeroplan award AwardTool observed on YVR→SHA in each cabin, in points plus taxes.
| Cabin | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | 49,767 points + $42.50 | Nonstop | Air Canada (AC), Air India (AI), EVA Air (BR), Air China (CA) +8 more | 9+ | 76 | See dates | |
| Premium Economy | 126,510 points + $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 | |
| Business | 102,500 points + $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 |
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 Aeroplan award examples
| Departure | Cabin | Points + taxes | Seats | Stops | Observed (UTC) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | 50,658 points + $94.19 | 9+ | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Economy | 50,658 points + $94.19 | 7 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Economy | 50,678 points + $94.19 | 4 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | 126,841 points + $85.10 | 4 | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | 142,016 points + $77.50 | 2 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | 142,016 points + $77.50 | 2 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | 217,685 points + $85.20 | 4 | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| Business | 217,685 points + $85.20 | 4 | 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.
How often Aeroplan award space showed up
Departure dates in the next 365 days that AwardTool checked for Air Canada Aeroplan in the last 30 days, how many had award space in each cabin at any price, and the latest departure with space.
| Cabin | Dates with space | Share of dates checked | Latest departure with space |
|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | 76 of 76 | 100% | |
| Premium Economy | 75 of 76 | 98% | |
| Business | 76 of 76 | 100% |
Best months to fly from Vancouver (YVR) to Shanghai Hongqiao (SHA) with Aeroplan
| Month | Economy | Premium Economy | Business |
|---|---|---|---|
| 50,658 (8 dates) | 176,459 (7 dates) | 265,744 (8 dates) | |
| 50,658 (8 dates) | 126,841 (8 dates) | 217,685 (8 dates) | |
| 72,861 (14 dates) | 185,392 (14 dates) | 217,685 (14 dates) | |
| 49,767 (19 dates) | 126,510 (19 dates) | 174,750 (19 dates) | |
| 50,000 (6 dates) | 142,016 (6 dates) | 190,214 (6 dates) | |
| 51,215 (4 dates) | 156,266 (4 dates) | 272,694 (4 dates) | |
| 50,000 (6 dates) | 126,510 (6 dates) | 102,500 (6 dates) | |
| 50,000 (11 dates) | 126,510 (11 dates) | 102,500 (11 dates) |
How to get Aeroplan points
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- Capital One Miles: 1:1 · Instant
- Chase Ultimate Rewards: 1:1 · Instant
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Aeroplan vs other programs from Vancouver (YVR) to Shanghai Hongqiao (SHA)
Lowest one-way award per program and cabin on this route.
| Program | Economy | Premium Economy | Business |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 49,767 pts + $42.50 | 126,510 pts + $88.50 | 102,500 pts + $69.90Lowest |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 36,000 pts + $224.70 | 299,500 pts + $586.70 | 224,500 pts + $717.10 |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 42,500 pts + $79.70 | — | — |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 35,000 pts + $66.63Lowest | 70,000 pts + $85.53 | 155,500 pts + $66.69 |
| Etihad Guest | 67,000 pts + $214.30 | — | — |
| GOL Smiles | 66,300 pts + taxes not reported | 257,700 pts + taxes not reported | — |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 45,700 pts + $387.71 | 155,800 pts + $804.61 | 182,900 pts + $1,380.25 |
| United MileagePlus | 42,500 pts + $67.23 | 65,000 pts + $66.69Lowest | 291,300 pts + $67.23 |
| Virgin Australia Velocity | 42,000 pts + $66.76 | — | — |
Questions about Aeroplan award flights from Vancouver (YVR) to Shanghai Hongqiao (SHA)
How many points do you need to fly from Vancouver (YVR) to Shanghai Hongqiao (SHA) with Air Canada Aeroplan?
The lowest one-way Air Canada Aeroplan awards AwardTool observed in the last 30 days (newest observation Oct 19, 2026): economy 49,767 points + $42.50, with a typical monthly low of 50,000 points over 8 months and award space on 76 departure dates; premium economy 126,510 points + $88.50, with a typical monthly low of 126,841 points over 8 months and award space on 75 departure dates; business class 102,500 points + $69.90, with a typical monthly low of 190,214 points over 8 months and award space on 76 departure dates. Monthly lows varied in economy (49,767 to 72,861 points), premium economy (126,510 to 185,392 points) and business class (102,500 to 272,694 points), so the award on your dates may cost more. Search live before transferring points.
What's the lowest Aeroplan award from Vancouver (YVR) to Shanghai Hongqiao (SHA)?
In economy, 49,767 points + $42.50. Air Canada Aeroplan showed economy award space on 76 departure dates at any price (newest observation Oct 19, 2026, 16:43 UTC). In business class, 102,500 points + $69.90. 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.
Can you book nonstop awards from Vancouver (YVR) to Shanghai Hongqiao (SHA) with Aeroplan?
Yes. AwardTool observed nonstop Air Canada Aeroplan award space in premium economy and business class, and in economy from 49,767 points.
Which credit card points can book Aeroplan awards from Vancouver (YVR) to Shanghai Hongqiao (SHA)?
American Express Membership Rewards (1:1, Instant), Bilt Rewards (1:1, Instant), Capital One Miles (1:1, Instant) and Chase Ultimate Rewards (1:1, Instant). Check current transfer bonuses; most transfers can't be reversed.
Which months had the lowest Aeroplan 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, the lowest economy award AwardTool observed was for Jan 2027 departures: 49,767 points (19 dates). The month table shows every lowest price, including those. Based on dates we observed, not a forecast.