Book Shenzhen Airlines with United MileagePlus: observed awards
On 14 routes (3 international), Shenzhen Airlines was the only airline on the lowest United MileagePlus award AwardTool observed on every open date in the last 30 days. Lowest business class on an international route: 110,000 miles + $52.70, Seoul Incheon (ICN) to Sydney (SYD); MileagePlus showed business-class award space on that route on 37 dates.
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- Routes on Shenzhen Airlines
- 14
- International routes
- 3
- Lowest business class, international
- 110,000 miles
- ICN–SYD · $52.70
- Lowest economy, international
- 17,500 miles
- WUX–HKG · $13.40
- Partnership
- Confirmed partner (both in Star Alliance)
Business Class awards on Shenzhen Airlines with MileagePlus
13 routes where Shenzhen Airlines was the only airline on the lowest MileagePlus business-class award. Route lows: 30,000–110,000 miles (median 45,000 across 12 routes); 1 mixed-cabin route low not included; taxes $7.50–$52.70 (median $15.00 on 12 routes with taxes reported). The lowest routes:
| Route | Lowest observed | Dates seen | Newest observation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Xi'an (XIY) to Hangzhou (HGH)XIY–HGH with MileagePlus | 30,000 miles + $15.00 | 78 | |
| Shenzhen (SZX) to Hangzhou (HGH)SZX–HGH with MileagePlus | 30,000 miles + $7.50 | 72 | |
| Haikou (HAK) to Shenzhen (SZX)HAK–SZX with MileagePlus | 30,000 miles + $7.50 | 44 | |
| Shenzhen (SZX) to Haikou (HAK) | 30,000 miles + $7.50 | 9 | |
| Guangzhou (CAN) to Hangzhou (HGH)CAN–HGH with MileagePlus | 30,000 miles + $7.50 | 5 | |
| Kunming (KMG) to Hangzhou (HGH)KMG–HGH with MileagePlus | 45,000 miles + $15.00 | 80 | |
| Chongqing (CKG) to Hangzhou (HGH)CKG–HGH with MileagePlus | 45,000 miles + $15.00 | 55 | |
| Hangzhou (HGH) to Kunming (KMG)HGH–KMG with MileagePlus | 45,000 miles + $15.00 | 12 | |
| Chengdu Shuangliu (CTU) to Hangzhou (HGH) | 45,000 miles + $15.00 | 9 | |
| Shanghai Pudong (PVG) to Chengdu Shuangliu (CTU)PVG–CTU with MileagePlus | 45,000 miles + $15.00 | 8 |
Economy awards on Shenzhen Airlines with MileagePlus
3 routes where Shenzhen Airlines was the only airline on the lowest MileagePlus economy award. Route lows: 12,500–17,500 miles (median 12,500 across 3 routes); taxes $7.50–$13.40 (median $7.50 on 3 routes with taxes reported). The lowest routes:
| Route | Lowest observed | Dates seen | Newest observation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Haikou (HAK) to Shenzhen (SZX)HAK–SZX with MileagePlus | 12,500 miles + $7.50 | 312 | |
| Shenzhen (SZX) to Haikou (HAK) | 12,500 miles + $7.50 | 302 | |
| Wuxi (WUX) to Hong Kong (HKG)WUX–HKG with MileagePlus | 17,500 miles + $13.40 | 321 |
Dated Shenzhen Airlines awards with MileagePlus
The lowest MileagePlus awards on Shenzhen Airlines AwardTool observed for departures in the next 60 days on the routes above.
| Departure | Route | Cabin | Points + taxes | Seats | Stops | Observed (UTC) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SZX–HAK | Business | 30,000 miles + $7.50 | 4 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| SZX–HGH | Business | 30,000 miles + $7.50 | 4 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| HAK–SZX | Business | 30,000 miles + $7.50 | 1 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| SZX–HAK | Business | 30,000 miles + $7.50 | 4 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| SZX–HAK | Economy | 12,500 miles + $7.50 | 9+ | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| HAK–SZX | Economy | 12,500 miles + $7.50 | 4 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| SZX–HAK | Economy | 12,500 miles + $7.50 | 9+ | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| HAK–SZX | Economy | 12,500 miles + $7.50 | 9+ | 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 Shenzhen Airlines
Compared only on routes and cabins where both programs' lowest awards were on Shenzhen 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 | MileagePlus median | Their median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avianca LifeMiles | Business | 2 | 30,000 miles + $7.50 | 22,500 miles + $15.00 |
Shared routes counts the routes where both programs showed Shenzhen Airlines as the only airline on their lowest award in that cabin. Medians compare route lows, not one itinerary.
Transfer points to United MileagePlus for Shenzhen Airlines awards
Banks that transfer to United MileagePlus, with the ratio and typical transfer time as written. Search before you transfer: confirm the Shenzhen Airlines award with a live search first.
| Bank | Ratio | Transfer time | Transfer details | Bank points page |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bilt Rewards | 1:1 | Instant | Bilt to MileagePlus | Fly Shenzhen Airlines with Bilt points |
| Chase Ultimate Rewards | 1:1 | Instant | Chase to MileagePlus | Fly Shenzhen Airlines with Chase 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 Shenzhen Airlines with MileagePlus
How many MileagePlus miles does a Shenzhen Airlines business-class award take?
The lowest business-class award on Shenzhen Airlines that AwardTool observed with United MileagePlus on an international route in the last 30 days was 110,000 miles + $52.70 from Seoul Incheon (ICN) to Sydney (SYD); MileagePlus showed business-class award space on that route on 37 dates. On domestic routes the lowest was XIY–HGH at 30,000 miles + $15.00. Across 12 routes the lows ranged from 30,000 to 110,000 miles, with a median of 45,000. Search live before you transfer points; award space changes daily.
How many MileagePlus miles does a Shenzhen Airlines economy award take?
The lowest economy award on Shenzhen Airlines that AwardTool observed with United MileagePlus on an international route in the last 30 days was 17,500 miles + $13.40 from Wuxi (WUX) to Hong Kong (HKG); MileagePlus showed economy award space on that route on 321 dates. On domestic routes the lowest was HAK–SZX at 12,500 miles + $7.50. Across 3 routes the lows ranged from 12,500 to 17,500 miles, with a median of 12,500. Search live before you transfer points; award space changes daily.
On which routes was the lowest MileagePlus award on Shenzhen Airlines?
Shenzhen Airlines was the only airline on the lowest MileagePlus award on every open date in the last 30 days on 14 routes; the lowest by cabin include XIY–HGH (business class), SZX–HGH (business class), HAK–SZX (business class), HAK–SZX (economy), SZX–HAK (economy) and WUX–HKG (economy). Only routes with that award on 2 or more dates are counted.
Which other programs' lowest awards were on Shenzhen Airlines on the routes MileagePlus covers?
Avianca LifeMiles on 2 shared routes. 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 United MileagePlus for Shenzhen Airlines awards?
Bilt points (1:1, Instant) and Chase 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.