Shanghai (PVG) to Abu Dhabi (AUH) flights
An economy award from Shanghai (PVG) to Abu Dhabi (AUH) starts at 25,000 miles one way with American AAdvantage on Etihad Airways, plus taxes and fees from $13.50. 2 airlines fly nonstop from Shanghai (PVG) to Abu Dhabi (AUH): China Eastern Airlines and Etihad Airways. The two airports are 4,071 miles (6,551 km) apart. China Eastern Airlines is in SkyTeam. There are also 42 ways to fly it with one stop, through Delhi, Chengdu and Hangzhou and more.
How many miles PVG to AUH 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 |
|---|---|---|
| American AAdvantageOn Etihad Airways | 25,000 | $13.50–20 |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubOn China Eastern Airlines | 25,500 | $43.50–360 |
| Qantas Frequent FlyerOn China Eastern Airlines | 34,700 | $33.50–170 |
| Etihad GuestOn Etihad Airways | 37,000 | $123.50–820 |
| Air Canada AeroplanOn Etihad Airways | 40,000 | $41.50–48 |
| TAP Miles&GoOn Etihad Airways | 40,000 | $58.30–414.80 |
| Starlux (COSMILE)On Etihad Airways | 45,000 | $46.50–53 |
| ANA Mileage ClubOn Etihad Airways | 48,000 | $123.50–820 |
| SAS EuroBonusOn Etihad Airways | 48,000 | $63.90–126.40 |
| JetBlue TrueBlueOn Etihad Airways | 49,000 | $13.50–20 |
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 PVG to AUH
- China Eastern AirlinesSkyTeam · bookable with 8 programsWho books it
- Etihad AirwaysNot in an alliance · bookable with 4 programsWho books it
Book PVG to AUH with points
Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.
- Air France-KLM Flying BlueBooks China Eastern Airlines, Etihad Airways
- Aeromexico RewardsBooks China Eastern Airlines
- Air Canada AeroplanBooks Etihad Airways
- China Eastern Eastern MilesBooks China Eastern Airlines
- Delta SkyMilesBooks China Eastern Airlines
- Etihad GuestBooks Etihad Airways
- Garuda Indonesia GarudaMilesBooks China Eastern Airlines
- JetBlue TrueBlueBooks Etihad Airways
- Korean Air SKYPASSBooks China Eastern Airlines
- SAS EuroBonusBooks China Eastern Airlines
- Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubBooks China Eastern Airlines
PVG to AUH with one stop
42 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Delhi (DEL)Air India and China Eastern Airlines, then Etihad Airways, Air India Express and 1 more
- Via Chengdu (TFU)Sichuan Airlines, Air China and 5 more, then Etihad Airways3U
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- Via Hangzhou (HGH)China Eastern Airlines, then Etihad Airways
- Via Kathmandu (KTM)Himalaya Airlines, then Air Arabia Abu DhabiH93L
- Via Kolkata (CCU)IndiGo, then Etihad Airways and Air Arabia Abu Dhabi3L
- Via Beijing (PKX)China United Airlines, Air China and 4 more, then Etihad AirwaysKN+3
- Via Beijing (PEK)Air China the whole way
+1 - Via Almaty (ALA)China Eastern Airlines and Air Astana, then Air Arabia Abu Dhabi
3L - Via Tashkent (TAS)China Eastern Airlines, then Air Arabia Abu Dhabi and Etihad Airways3L
- Via Guangzhou (CAN)Air China, China Southern Airlines and 6 more, then Etihad Airways
+5 - Via Doha (DOH)Qatar Airways the whole way
- Via Hanoi (HAN)Vietnam Airlines, China Eastern Airlines and 3 more, then Etihad Airways
+2 - Via Shenzhen (SZX)Air China, China Southern Airlines and 4 more, then Etihad Airways+3
- Via Hong Kong (HKG)Spring Airlines, Cathay Pacific and 4 more, then Etihad Airways
+3 - Via Chiang Mai (CNX)Spring Airlines, Juneyao Airlines and 1 more, then Etihad Airways
PVG to AUH: common questions
How many miles does PVG to AUH cost?
In economy it starts at 25,000 miles one way with American AAdvantage on Etihad Airways, plus taxes and fees from $13.50. Next cheapest: Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (25,500), Qantas Frequent Flyer (34,700) and Etihad Guest (37,000). 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 PVG to AUH?
China Eastern Airlines (SkyTeam) and Etihad Airways fly nonstop from Shanghai (PVG) to Abu Dhabi (AUH).
How far is Shanghai from Abu Dhabi by plane?
Shanghai (PVG) and Abu Dhabi (AUH) are 4,071 miles (6,551 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
Which points programs can book PVG to AUH award flights?
11 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Air France-KLM Flying Blue, Aeromexico Rewards, Air Canada Aeroplan, China Eastern Eastern Miles, Delta SkyMiles, Etihad Guest, Garuda Indonesia GarudaMiles, JetBlue TrueBlue and 3 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.
Where can I connect between Shanghai and Abu Dhabi?
The most direct connections are through Delhi (DEL), Chengdu (TFU), Hangzhou (HGH), Kathmandu (KTM) and Kolkata (CCU). On 8 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Air China through Beijing.
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.