Cheap Flights from Austin to Shanghai
Cheap Flights from Austin to Shanghai
Looking for cheap flights from Austin to Shanghai? PointsYeah scans award availability across major airline and bank transfer programs in one place, so travelers can compare the lowest points and cash routes faster. Instead of searching each airline separately, users can see pricing from programs like Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt side by side.
Award prices from Austin to Shanghai vary by season, cabin, and date, but available award flights can start around 35,000 points one way, with premium cabins available at higher mileage levels. The live search above allows filtering by cabin, airline, stops, or maximum points to find the best award flights from Austin to Shanghai for specific travel dates.
2026-11-14
AUS - PVG
Economy | 2 Stops
From 35,000 Pts + $5.6
2026-11-15
AUS - PVG
Economy | 1 Stop
From 35,000 Pts + $5.6
2026-12-01
AUS - PVG
Economy | 1 Stop
From 35,000 Pts + $5.6
2026-12-02
AUS - PVG
Economy | 1 Stop
From 35,000 Pts + $5.6
2027-01-01
AUS - PVG
Economy | 1 Stop
From 35,000 Pts + $5.6
2026-12-31
AUS - PVG
Economy | 1 Stop
From 35,000 Pts + $11.2
Austin to Shanghai flight facts
Distance
7,483 mi
12,042 km in a straight line
Estimated flight time
about 15h 30m
In the air, for the straight-line distance
Time difference
+14h
Shanghai is 14 hours ahead of Austin.
Airports in Austin
AUS · Austin Bergstrom Intl
Airports in Shanghai
PVG · Shanghai Pudong Intl
SHA · Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport
Nearby airport alternatives
Flights San Antonio - Shanghai · San Antonio is 66 mi from Austin
Flights Houston - Shanghai · Houston is 140 mi from Austin
Premium cabin flights from Austin to Shanghai
Premium cabin
2026-12-02
AUS - PVG
Business | 2 Stops | 9+ left
From 110,000 Pts + $16.4
Premium cabin
2026-12-02
AUS - PVG
Premium Economy | 1 Stop
From 65,000 Pts + $5.6
Premium cabin
2026-12-03
AUS - PVG
Premium Economy | 2 Stops | 9+ left
From 71,500 Pts + $11.8
Premium cabin
2026-12-08
AUS - PVG
Premium Economy | 2 Stops
From 71,500 Pts + $11.8
Premium cabin
2026-12-09
AUS - PVG
Premium Economy | 2 Stops | 9+ left
From 71,500 Pts + $11.8
Premium cabin
2026-12-07
AUS - PVG
Premium Economy | 2 Stops
From 71,500 Pts + $16.4
Selected hotels for your next stay
Shanghai (China)
Hilton Shanghai Songjiang Guangfulin
From 26,000 Pts or $121
Shanghai (China)
Conrad Shanghai
From 53,000 Pts or $188
Shanghai (China)
The Sukhothai Shanghai(SLH)
From 65,000 Pts or $271
Frequently Asked Questions
The cheapest route from Austin to Shanghai depends on award space, transfer bonuses, and travel dates. PointsYeah compares bank and airline programs in one place so you can find the best points and cash combinations faster.
Yes. Transferable points from Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt can often be moved to airline partners for flights from Austin to Shanghai.
Yes. Searching metro codes when available helps compare nearby airport combinations for flights from Austin to Shanghai.
Austin and Shanghai are about 7,483 miles (12,042 km) apart in a straight line.
Flying the 7,483-mile straight-line distance takes about 15h 30m in the air, estimated from typical cruising speed. Actual travel time depends on the routing; itineraries with connections take longer.
Shanghai is 14 hours ahead of Austin.
Departures from Austin: Austin Bergstrom Intl (AUS). Arrivals in Shanghai: Shanghai Pudong Intl (PVG), Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA).
Travelers searching this route also look at other popular routes into Shanghai, plus the return trip when we track it. Fares and award space change daily.
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