Shanghai (PVG) to Munich (MUC) flights
An economy award from Shanghai (PVG) to Munich (MUC) starts at 30,000 miles one way with ANA Mileage Club on Air China, plus taxes and fees from $13.50. 2 airlines fly nonstop from Shanghai (PVG) to Munich (MUC): Air China and Lufthansa. The two airports are 5,454 miles (8,778 km) apart. Air China and Lufthansa are in Star Alliance. There are also 45 ways to fly it with one stop, through Beijing, Vienna and Budapest and more.
How many miles PVG to MUC 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 |
|---|---|---|
| ANA Mileage ClubOn Air China | 30,000 | $13.50–60 |
| Avianca LifeMilesOn Air China | 45,000 | $38.50–85 |
| Turkish Airlines Miles&SmilesOn Air China | 50,000 | $33.50–360 |
| EVA Air Infinity MileageLandsOn Air China | 52,500 | $13.50–60 |
| Thai Royal Orchid PlusOn Air China | 55,000 | $13.50–60 |
| Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerOn Air China | 58,000 | $13.50–60 |
| Air Canada AeroplanOn Air China | 60,000 | $41.50–88 |
| United MileagePlusOn Air China | 60,000 | $13.50–60 |
| TAP Miles&GoOn Air China | 70,000 | $58.30–454.80 |
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 MUC
- Air ChinaStar Alliance · bookable with 11 programsWho books it
- LufthansaStar Alliance · bookable with 11 programsWho books it
Book PVG to MUC with points
Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.
- Air Canada AeroplanBooks Air China, Lufthansa
- Air New Zealand AirpointsBooks Air China, Lufthansa
- ANA Mileage ClubBooks Air China, Lufthansa
- Avianca LifeMilesBooks Air China, Lufthansa
- EVA Air Infinity MileageLandsBooks Air China, Lufthansa
- Lufthansa Miles & MoreBooks Air China, Lufthansa
- Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerBooks Air China, Lufthansa
- TAP Miles&GoBooks Air China, Lufthansa
- Thai Royal Orchid PlusBooks Air China, Lufthansa
- Turkish Airlines Miles&SmilesBooks Air China, Lufthansa
- United MileagePlusBooks Air China, Lufthansa
PVG to MUC with one stop
45 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Beijing (PEK)Air China the whole way
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- Via Vienna (VIE)Austrian Airlines the whole way
- Via Budapest (BUD)Shanghai Airlines, then Lufthansa and Lufthansa City Airlines
- Via Helsinki (HEL)Finnair the whole way
- Via Copenhagen (CPH)China Eastern Airlines, then Lufthansa, Scandinavian Airlines and 2 more
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- Via Stockholm (ARN)China Eastern Airlines, then Lufthansa and Norwegian Air Sweden
- Via Frankfurt (FRA)Lufthansa the whole way
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- Via Shymkent (CIT)SCAT Airlines the whole wayDVDV
- Via Belgrade (BEG)Air Serbia the whole way
- Via Venice (VCE)China Eastern Airlines, then Air Dolomiti
- Via Tashkent (TAS)China Eastern Airlines, then Uzbekistan AirwaysHY
- Via Zurich (ZRH)SWISS the whole way
- Via Seoul (ICN)Spring Airlines, China Southern Airlines and 5 more, then Lufthansa
+4 - Via Tbilisi (TBS)China Eastern Airlines, then Lufthansa
- Via Milan (MXP)Air China and China Eastern Airlines, then Air Dolomiti, Lufthansa and 1 more
PVG to MUC: common questions
How many miles does PVG to MUC cost?
In economy it starts at 30,000 miles one way with ANA Mileage Club on Air China, plus taxes and fees from $13.50. Next cheapest: Avianca LifeMiles (45,000), Turkish Airlines Miles&Smiles (50,000) and EVA Air Infinity MileageLands (52,500). 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 MUC?
Air China (Star Alliance) and Lufthansa (Star Alliance) fly nonstop from Shanghai (PVG) to Munich (MUC).
How far is Shanghai from Munich by plane?
Shanghai (PVG) and Munich (MUC) are 5,454 miles (8,778 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 MUC award flights?
11 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Air Canada Aeroplan, Air New Zealand Airpoints, ANA Mileage Club, Avianca LifeMiles, EVA Air Infinity MileageLands, Lufthansa Miles & More, Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer, TAP Miles&Go 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 Munich?
The most direct connections are through Beijing (PEK), Vienna (VIE), Budapest (BUD), Helsinki (HEL) and Copenhagen (CPH). On 23 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.