Cheap Flights from Shanghai to Austin
Cheap Flights from Shanghai to Austin
Looking for cheap flights from Shanghai to Austin? 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 Shanghai to Austin vary by season, cabin, and date, but available award flights can start around 35,000–42,500 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 Shanghai to Austin for specific travel dates.
2026-12-05
PVG - AUS
Economy | 1 Stop
From 35,000 Pts + $37.7
2026-12-06
PVG - AUS
Economy | 1 Stop
From 35,000 Pts + $37.7
2026-12-07
PVG - AUS
Economy | 1 Stop
From 35,000 Pts + $37.7
2026-12-08
PVG - AUS
Economy | 1 Stop
From 35,000 Pts + $37.7
2026-11-07
PVG - AUS
Economy | 1 Stop | 9+ left
From 42,500 Pts + $57.7
2026-11-10
PVG - AUS
Economy | 1 Stop | 9+ left
From 42,500 Pts + $57.7
Shanghai to Austin 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
Austin is 14 hours behind Shanghai.
Airports in Shanghai
PVG · Shanghai Pudong Intl
SHA · Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport
Airports in Austin
AUS · Austin Bergstrom Intl
Nearby airport alternatives
Flights Shanghai - Houston · Houston is 140 mi from Austin
Flights Shanghai - Houston · Houston is 148 mi from Austin
Premium cabin flights from Shanghai to Austin
Premium cabin
2026-12-07
PVG - AUS
Premium Economy | 2 Stops | 9+ left
From 65,000 Pts + $37.7
Premium cabin
2026-12-08
PVG - AUS
Premium Economy | 2 Stops | 9+ left
From 71,500 Pts + $49.9
Selected hotels for your next stay
Austin (United States)
Miraval Austin Resort and Spa
From 40,000 Pts or $958
Austin, TX (USA)
W Austin
From Pts or $282
Austin, TX (USA)
Renaissance Austin Hotel
From Pts or $152
Frequently Asked Questions
The cheapest route from Shanghai to Austin 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 Shanghai to Austin.
Yes. Searching metro codes when available helps compare nearby airport combinations for flights from Shanghai to Austin.
Shanghai and Austin 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.
Austin is 14 hours behind Shanghai.
Departures from Shanghai: Shanghai Pudong Intl (PVG), Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA). Arrivals in Austin: Austin Bergstrom Intl (AUS).
Travelers searching this route also look at other popular routes into Austin, plus the return trip when we track it. Fares and award space change daily.
Our mission is to provide
the simplest and best
points travel planning
experience. Yeah!
Our mission is to provide the simplest and best
points travel planning experience. Yeah!
