Singapore to Shanghai with KrisFlyer Miles
A medium-haul KrisFlyer redemption to Shanghai Pudong (PVG). Singapore passport holders can enter China visa-free for up to 30 days, which keeps a short city break easy to plan.
Shanghai in first is one of the popular medium-haul redemptions in the KrisFlyer chart — you are effectively getting 7.8 SG cents of value for every mile you spend.
What each cabin costs, in miles and in cash.
KrisFlyer Saver Award miles are one-way from SIN. Cash ranges are an editorial baseline that shifts with booking date and season. Taxes are payable in cash regardless of cabin.
Economy
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Premium Economy
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Business
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First
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Cents per mile = (round trip cash midpoint × 100) ÷ round trip miles required. cpm is invariant under the trip-type toggle — only the absolute miles, cash and savings amounts change. Advantage cpm is roughly half Saver because the miles cost roughly doubles for the same seat. Miles and tax estimates as of April 2026.
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A medium-haul KrisFlyer redemption to Shanghai Pudong (PVG). Singapore passport holders can enter China visa-free for up to 30 days, which keeps a short city break easy to plan.
Round-trip economy cash fares to Shanghai are moderate, so economy redemption value per mile sits mid-range. Business is the stronger play here, as tracked round-trip business fares start above S$3,300, lifting the cents-per-mile value when the cabin is redeemed instead of bought.
6 Shanghai moments to consider booking ahead.
The Bund & Huangpu River cruise
Evening cruise on the Huangpu River between the colonial-era facades of the Bund and the lit towers of Lujiazui across the water.
Shanghai Disneyland
Disney theme park in Pudong, home to the Enchanted Storybook Castle and the TRON Lightcycle Power Run coaster, reachable on Metro Line 11.
Shanghai Tower observation deck
High-speed lift to the observation deck near the top of Shanghai Tower, China’s tallest building, overlooking the Bund and the river bends.
Yu Garden & City God Temple
Ming-dynasty classical garden of rockeries, ponds, and pavilions in the old city, next to the busy bazaar streets around the City God Temple.
Zhujiajiao water town day trip
Half-day trip to a canal town in the Qingpu district, with stone bridges, boat rides, and old lanes lined with snack stalls.
Xiaolongbao & street-food tour
Guided food walk through Shanghai’s lanes for soup dumplings, shengjian bao, scallion pancakes, and other local breakfast staples.
Lock in the flight, then the bed.
SIN → PVG from S$523 round trip
Compare cash fares when paying outright makes more sense than burning miles. Useful for last-minute trips and shoulder seasons.
Shanghai hotels — find a stay that fits your trip
Filter by 4★+ rating and refundable cancellation to keep things flexible. Compare cash prices side by side before committing.
Small things travellers like to know about Shanghai.
- Singapore passport holders can stay in mainland China visa-free for up to 30 days; check the current rules before travel if your plans run longer.
- Set up Alipay or WeChat Pay with a foreign card before you fly; many shops, taxis, and food stalls expect mobile payment over cash or cards.
- The Maglev from Pudong airport reaches Longyang Road station in about eight minutes, then connects to Metro Line 2 for the city centre.
- Google services, WhatsApp, and many Western apps are blocked on local networks; a roaming plan or an eSIM that routes outside China keeps them working.
- Avoid Golden Week (1–7 October) and Lunar New Year if you can, as trains, attractions, and hotels book up and prices climb.
Before you book.
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Cards that earn miles for Shanghai.
These cards credit Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer miles — the currency every Saver award above is priced in. Use the calculator to project your annual miles by card, based on your own spending.