Asia · saver from 90,000 pts
First class to Shanghai
How to fly first class to Shanghai with points. Best airlines from US gateways, saver pricing, and the alliance partners that price the route.
Back to Shanghai
Saver pricing floor
90,000 pts each way
The cheapest published saver award among the carriers that serve Shanghai first class. That's the floor, not the typical bookable price. Saver inventory on premium cabins is capacity-controlled.
Carriers operating first class to Shanghai
Each carrier links to its full award guide. Saver pricing reflects the best partner program for that airline.
AA · oneworld
American Airlines
90,000 pts saver
Best via British Airways Avios / Alaska Mileage Plan
NH · Star Alliance
All Nippon Airways
110,000 pts saver
Best via Virgin Atlantic Flying Club
Routes from US gateways
EWR-PVGORD-PVGLAX-PVG
Booking playbook: search saver inventory through each carrier's best program (not the carrier itself). Confirm the seat is bookable at the headline price before transferring points. Transfers are one-way; if the seat disappears mid-transfer your points are stuck.
Full destination guide
Everything to know about Shanghai on points
Hotels, seasonality, alliance picks, plus economy and premium options