Male (MLE) to Shanghai (PVG) flights
An economy award from Male (MLE) to Shanghai (PVG) starts at 20,500 miles one way with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club on China Eastern Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $45. One airline flies nonstop from Male (MLE) to Shanghai (PVG): China Eastern Airlines. The two airports are 3,642 miles (5,861 km) apart. China Eastern Airlines is in SkyTeam. There are also 19 ways to fly it with one stop, through Kunming, Colombo and Chengdu and more.
How many miles MLE to PVG costs
Economy, one way, on the nonstop flights, from the Award Flight Pricer's award charts. Ranges run off-peak to peak; "from" is the floor of a dynamic price.
| Program | Economy | Taxes and fees |
|---|---|---|
| Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubOn China Eastern Airlines | 20,500 | $45–440 |
| Qantas Frequent FlyerOn China Eastern Airlines | 34,700 | $35–250 |
Business and first class prices are in the Award Flight Pricer. Chart prices need award space on your date, so search it before you transfer points.
Compare every program in the Award Flight PricerAirlines flying nonstop from MLE to PVG
- China Eastern AirlinesSkyTeam · bookable with 8 programsWho books it
Book MLE to PVG with points
Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.
- Aeromexico RewardsBooks China Eastern Airlines
- Air France-KLM Flying BlueBooks China Eastern Airlines
- China Eastern Eastern MilesBooks China Eastern Airlines
- Delta SkyMilesBooks China Eastern Airlines
- Garuda Indonesia GarudaMilesBooks China Eastern Airlines
- Korean Air SKYPASSBooks China Eastern Airlines
- SAS EuroBonusBooks China Eastern Airlines
- Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubBooks China Eastern Airlines
MLE to PVG with one stop
19 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Kunming (KMG)China Eastern Airlines the whole way3U
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- Via Colombo (CMB)Emirates, flydubai and 5 more, then China Eastern Airlines
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- Via Chengdu (TFU)Sichuan Airlines the whole way3UQ23U+4
- Via Hong Kong (HKG)Hong Kong Airlines the whole way
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+3 - Via Bangkok (DMK)Thai AirAsia, then Thai Lion Air
- Via Bangkok (BKK)Bangkok Airways and Maldivian, then Spring Airlines, Air China and 5 more
Q2+4 - Via Beijing (PKX)Beijing Capital Airlines, then China United Airlines, Air China and 4 more
KN+3 - Via Kuala Lumpur (KUL)Batik Air Malaysia and Malaysia Airlines the whole way
+3 - Via Beijing (PEK)Maldivian, then Air China, Hainan Airlines and 2 moreQ2
+1 - Via Delhi (DEL)Air India the whole way
- Via Singapore (SIN)Singapore Airlines the whole way
+3 - Via Almaty (ALA)Air Astana the whole way
- Via Tashkent (TAS)Centrum Air, then China Eastern AirlinesC6
- Via Dubai (DXB)Emirates the whole way
- Via Abu Dhabi (AUH)Etihad Airways the whole way
MLE to PVG: common questions
How many miles does MLE to PVG cost?
In economy it starts at 20,500 miles one way with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club on China Eastern Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $45. Next cheapest: Qantas Frequent Flyer (34,700). These are award chart prices from the Award Flight Pricer. Programs that price dynamically can cost more on busy dates, so check yours before you transfer points. Business and first class prices are in the pricer too.
Which airlines fly nonstop from MLE to PVG?
China Eastern Airlines (SkyTeam) flies nonstop from Male (MLE) to Shanghai (PVG).
How far is Male from Shanghai by plane?
Male (MLE) and Shanghai (PVG) are 3,642 miles (5,861 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
Which points programs can book MLE to PVG award flights?
8 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Aeromexico Rewards, Air France-KLM Flying Blue, China Eastern Eastern Miles, Delta SkyMiles, Garuda Indonesia GarudaMiles, Korean Air SKYPASS, SAS EuroBonus and Virgin Atlantic Flying Club. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.
Where can I connect between Male and Shanghai?
The most direct connections are through Kunming (KMG), Colombo (CMB), Chengdu (TFU), Hong Kong (HKG) and Bangkok (DMK). On 12 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example China Eastern Airlines through Kunming.
More routes
Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.