Book China Airlines with Delta SkyMiles: observed awards
On 32 routes (all international), China Airlines was the only airline on the lowest Delta SkyMiles award AwardTool observed on every open date in the last 30 days. Lowest business class: 30,000 miles + $12.53, Shanghai Pudong (PVG) to Taipei Songshan (TSA); SkyMiles showed business-class award space on that route on 278 dates.
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- Routes on China Airlines
- 32
- International routes
- 32
- Lowest business class
- 30,000 miles
- PVG–TSA · $12.53
- Lowest economy
- 17,500 miles
- SZX–TPE · $12.53
- Partnership
- Confirmed partner (both in SkyTeam)
Business Class awards on China Airlines with SkyMiles
27 routes where China Airlines was the only airline on the lowest SkyMiles business-class award. Route lows: 30,000–40,000 miles (median 30,000 across 27 routes); taxes $12.53–$78.52 (median $25.09 on 27 routes with taxes reported). The lowest routes:
| Route | Lowest observed | Dates seen | Newest observation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shanghai Pudong (PVG) to Taipei Songshan (TSA) | 30,000 miles + $12.53 | 278 | |
| Taipei Songshan (TSA) to Shanghai Pudong (PVG) | 30,000 miles + $25.09 | 272 | |
| Shanghai Hongqiao (SHA) to Taipei Songshan (TSA)SHA–TSA with SkyMiles | 30,000 miles + $12.53 | 268 | |
| Taipei Songshan (TSA) to Shanghai Hongqiao (SHA)TSA–SHA with SkyMiles | 30,000 miles + $25.09 | 262 | |
| Shanghai Pudong (PVG) to Taipei Taoyuan (TPE)PVG–TPE with SkyMiles | 30,000 miles + $12.53 | 261 | |
| Taipei Taoyuan (TPE) to Shanghai Pudong (PVG)TPE–PVG with SkyMiles | 30,000 miles + $25.09 | 260 | |
| Kaohsiung (KHH) to Seoul Incheon (ICN) | 30,000 miles + $25.09 | 236 | |
| Guangzhou (CAN) to Taipei Taoyuan (TPE)CAN–TPE with SkyMiles | 30,000 miles + $12.53 | 207 | |
| Taipei Taoyuan (TPE) to Beijing Capital (PEK)TPE–PEK with SkyMiles | 30,000 miles + $25.09 | 195 | |
| Shenzhen (SZX) to Taipei Taoyuan (TPE)SZX–TPE with SkyMiles | 30,000 miles + $12.53 | 133 |
Economy awards on China Airlines with SkyMiles
12 routes where China Airlines was the only airline on the lowest SkyMiles economy award. Route lows: 17,500–35,000 miles (median 17,500 across 12 routes); taxes $12.53–$131.26 (median $25.09 on 11 routes with taxes reported). The lowest routes:
| Route | Lowest observed | Dates seen | Newest observation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shenzhen (SZX) to Taipei Taoyuan (TPE)SZX–TPE with SkyMiles | 17,500 miles + $12.53 | 211 | |
| Guangzhou (CAN) to Taipei Taoyuan (TPE)CAN–TPE with SkyMiles | 17,500 miles + $12.53 | 200 | |
| Taipei Taoyuan (TPE) to Palau (ROR)TPE–ROR with SkyMiles | 17,500 miles + $131.26 | 145 | |
| Palau (ROR) to Taipei Taoyuan (TPE)ROR–TPE with SkyMiles | 17,500 miles + taxes not reported | 142 | |
| Seoul Gimpo (GMP) to Kaohsiung (KHH) | 17,500 miles + $17.30 | 100 | |
| Kaohsiung (KHH) to Seoul Gimpo (GMP) | 17,500 miles + $25.09 | 99 | |
| Taipei Songshan (TSA) to Seoul Gimpo (GMP)TSA–GMP with SkyMiles | 17,500 miles + $25.09 | 85 | |
| Taipei Taoyuan (TPE) to Sapporo (CTS)TPE–CTS with SkyMiles | 17,500 miles + $25.09 | 36 | |
| Sapporo (CTS) to Taipei Taoyuan (TPE)CTS–TPE with SkyMiles | 17,500 miles + $49.16 | 32 | |
| Penang (PEN) to Taipei Taoyuan (TPE)PEN–TPE with SkyMiles | 22,500 miles + $16.76 | 238 |
Dated China Airlines awards with SkyMiles
The lowest SkyMiles awards on China Airlines AwardTool observed for departures in the next 60 days on the routes above.
| Departure | Route | Cabin | Points + taxes | Seats | Stops | Observed (UTC) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PVG–TPE | Business | 30,000 miles + $12.53 | 1 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| PVG–TSA | Business | 30,000 miles + $12.53 | 4 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| SHA–TSA | Business | 30,000 miles + $12.53 | 2 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| TSA–SHA | Business | 30,000 miles + $25.09 | 3 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| ROR–TPE | Economy | 17,500 miles + taxes not reported | 5 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| TPE–ROR | Economy | 17,500 miles + $131.26 | 8 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| SZX–TPE | Economy | 17,500 miles + $12.53 | 6 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| TPE–ROR | Economy | 17,500 miles + $131.26 | 8 | Nonstop | Check this date |
Prices are one-way per traveler: the program's points or miles plus taxes and carrier fees in USD, as AwardTool observed them in the observation window. Award space changes constantly. A seat we saw may be gone, and space we haven't seen may exist. Always confirm with a live search before transferring points; most transfers can't be reversed.
Other programs whose lowest award was on China Airlines
Compared only on routes and cabins where both programs' lowest awards were on China Airlines in the last 30 days: the median of each program's route lows, in its own points or miles, with the median taxes reported. A program's low may be on another flight or date.
| Program | Cabin | Shared routes | SkyMiles median | Their median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | Economy | 1 | 17,500 miles + $131.26 | 13,000 miles + $156.00 |
Shared routes counts the routes where both programs showed China Airlines as the only airline on their lowest award in that cabin. Medians compare route lows, not one itinerary.
Transfer points to Delta SkyMiles for China Airlines awards
Banks that transfer to Delta SkyMiles, with the ratio and typical transfer time as written. Search before you transfer: confirm the China Airlines award with a live search first.
| Bank | Ratio | Transfer time | Transfer details | Bank points page |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Express Membership Rewards | 1:1 | Instant | Amex to SkyMiles | Fly China Airlines with Amex points |
Transfers are usually irreversible: check award availability with a live search before you transfer points, and look for current transfer bonuses.
Questions about booking China Airlines with SkyMiles
How many SkyMiles does a China Airlines business-class award take?
The lowest business-class award on China Airlines that AwardTool observed with Delta SkyMiles in the last 30 days was 30,000 miles + $12.53 from Shanghai Pudong (PVG) to Taipei Songshan (TSA); SkyMiles showed business-class award space on that route on 278 dates. Across 27 routes the lows ranged from 30,000 to 40,000 miles, with a median of 30,000. Search live before you transfer points; award space changes daily.
How many SkyMiles does a China Airlines economy award take?
The lowest economy award on China Airlines that AwardTool observed with Delta SkyMiles in the last 30 days was 17,500 miles + $12.53 from Shenzhen (SZX) to Taipei Taoyuan (TPE); SkyMiles showed economy award space on that route on 211 dates. Across 12 routes the lows ranged from 17,500 to 35,000 miles, with a median of 17,500. Search live before you transfer points; award space changes daily.
On which routes was the lowest SkyMiles award on China Airlines?
China Airlines was the only airline on the lowest SkyMiles award on every open date in the last 30 days on 32 routes; the lowest by cabin include PVG–TSA (business class), TSA–PVG (business class), SHA–TSA (business class), SZX–TPE (economy), CAN–TPE (economy) and TPE–ROR (economy). Only routes with that award on 2 or more dates are counted.
Which other programs' lowest awards were on China Airlines on the routes SkyMiles covers?
Air France/KLM Flying Blue on 1 shared route. Each program prices awards its own way and in its own currency, so compare the lows route by route before you transfer.
Which credit card points transfer to Delta SkyMiles for China Airlines awards?
Amex points (1:1, Instant), with ratios and times as AwardTool's transfer partner list writes them. Search before you transfer: transfers usually can't be reversed.