Award flights from Auckland (AKL) to Shanghai Hongqiao (SHA)
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In the last 30 days AwardTool saw award space on 9 programs for AKL→SHA. Lowest economy: 30,000 miles + $52.70 (American Airlines AAdvantage). Lowest business class: 125,400 points + $273.77 (Qantas Frequent Flyer). Lowest first class: 299,300 points + $1,624.96 (Qantas Frequent Flyer).
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Page regenerated from the Oct 19, 2026 data snapshot (normally daily). Summary last changed . Seats change quickly.
Auckland (AKL) to Shanghai Hongqiao (SHA) at a glance
- From
- Auckland International, Auckland, New Zealand (AKL)
- To
- Shanghai Hongqiao International, Shanghai, China (SHA)
- Programs with award space seen
- 9 of 9 programs tracked on this route
- Nonstop award space seen
- Yes, in economy, via Etihad Guest, Air France/KLM Flying Blue and Qantas Frequent Flyer
- Airlines seen on these awards
- Air Canada (AC), Air China (CA), China Airlines (CI), Cathay Pacific (CX), Emirates (EK), Etihad Airways (EY), Juneyao Airlines (HO), Hainan Airlines (HU), JQ, Malaysia Airlines (MH), China Eastern (MU), Asiana Airlines (OZ) and 3 more
- Departures with open awards
- Oct 2026 to Jan 2027
- Most dates with space
- 18 of 36 departure dates checked (Qantas Frequent Flyer, economy)
- Latest departure with space
- Observation window
- Awards observed in the last 30 days
- Destination guide
- Award flights to Shanghai Hongqiao (SHA)
Compare programs by cabin
The lowest one-way award each program showed in each cabin, sorted by points.
Economy
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines AAdvantageLowest observed | 30,000 pts + $52.70 | 2 stops | Cathay Pacific (CX), Qantas (QF) | — | 6 | See dates | |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 33,000 pts + $59.90 | 1 stopNonstop from 41,500 pts | China Airlines (CI), JQ, China Eastern (MU), Qantas (QF) | 2 | 16 | See dates | |
| Delta SkyMiles | 35,000 pts + $62.25 | 2 stops | China Airlines (CI) | 2 | 6 | See dates | |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 42,500 pts + $73.60 | 1 stop | Cathay Pacific (CX), Hainan Airlines (HU) | 9+ | 7 | See dates | |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 50,000 pts + $83.60 | 2 stops | Emirates (EK), Singapore Airlines (SQ), Shenzhen Airlines (ZH) | 1 | 13 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 50,000 pts + $43.00 | 1 stop | Air China (CA), Juneyao Airlines (HO), Asiana Airlines (OZ), Singapore Airlines (SQ) +1 more | 4 | 6 | See dates | |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 51,800 pts + $101.62 | Nonstop | China Airlines (CI), Cathay Pacific (CX), Emirates (EK), JQ +2 more | 1 | 18 | See dates | |
| Etihad Guest | 67,000 pts + $95.50 | Nonstop | Etihad Airways (EY), Hainan Airlines (HU), Malaysia Airlines (MH), China Eastern (MU) | 5 | 12 | See dates | |
| GOL Smiles | 364,800 pts + taxes not reported | 1 stop | Air Canada (AC) | 1 | 8 | See dates |
Premium Economy
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Qantas Frequent FlyerLowest observed | 164,700 pts + $371.58 | 1 stop | Emirates (EK) | 1 | 14 | See dates | |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 295,700 pts + $77.80 | 1 stop | Emirates (EK) | 2 | 14 | See dates |
Not seen in premium economy: American Airlines AAdvantage, Alaska Atmos Rewards, Delta SkyMiles, Etihad Guest, GOL Smiles, Air France/KLM Flying Blue and United MileagePlus.
Business Class
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Qantas Frequent FlyerLowest observed | 125,400 pts + $273.77 | 1 stop | Cathay Pacific (CX), Emirates (EK) | 1 | 5 | See dates | |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 409,300 pts + $77.90Mixed cabin | 1 stop | Emirates (EK) | 4 | 14 | See dates |
Not seen in business class: American Airlines AAdvantage, Alaska Atmos Rewards, Delta SkyMiles, Etihad Guest, GOL Smiles, Air France/KLM Flying Blue and United MileagePlus.
First Class
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 299,300 pts + $1,624.96 | 1 stop | Emirates (EK) | 1 | 2 | See dates |
Not seen in first class: American Airlines AAdvantage, Air Canada Aeroplan, Alaska Atmos Rewards, Delta SkyMiles, Etihad Guest, GOL Smiles, Air France/KLM Flying Blue and United MileagePlus.
Not seen means AwardTool hasn't observed this cabin on this route in the last 30 days. It doesn't mean the airline has no seats. Dates seen counts departure dates with an open award in that cabin at any price; newest observation is the latest time AwardTool saw one of them. Seats is the count the program reported when we observed it; some programs report at most 9.
Observed award examples
| Departure | Cabin | Program | Points + taxes | Seats | Stops | Observed (UTC) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | American Airlines AAdvantage | 30,000 pts + $53.60 | — | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Economy | Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 33,000 pts + $59.90 | 2 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Economy | Delta SkyMiles | 35,000 pts + $62.25 | 2 | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| Economy | Alaska Atmos Rewards | 42,500 pts + $73.60 | 9+ | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Economy | United MileagePlus | 50,000 pts + $48.20 | 1 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | Qantas Frequent Flyer | 164,700 pts + $371.58 | 1 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | Qantas Frequent Flyer | 314,800 pts + $1,591.96 | 1 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | Air Canada Aeroplan | 415,600 pts + $79.30 | 5 | 1 stop | 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.
Nonstop award space
- Economy: nonstop from 41,500 miles via Air France/KLM Flying Blue, which showed nonstop space on 7 dates (3 programs had nonstop space).
Best months to fly from Auckland (AKL) to Shanghai Hongqiao (SHA) on points
| Month | Economy | Premium Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30,000 · AAdvantage (5 dates) | 164,700 · Qantas (11 dates) | 314,800 · Qantas (1 date) | — | |
| 42,500 · Atmos (2 dates) | — | 182,900 · Qantas (1 date) | 299,300 · Qantas (1 date) | |
| 30,000 · AAdvantage (1 date) | 164,700 · Qantas (3 dates) | 125,400 · Qantas (3 dates) | 299,300 · Qantas (1 date) |
Points that transfer to these programs
| Program | Amex | Bilt | Capital One | Chase | Citi | Wells Fargo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | — | — |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | — | 1:1 · ~1 day | — | — | — | — |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | — | — | — | — | 1:1 · Instant | — |
| Delta SkyMiles | 1:1 · Instant | — | — | — | — | — |
| Etihad Guest | — | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · ~1 day | — | 1:1 · Instant | — |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 1:1 · Instant | — | 1:1 · ~1-2 days | — | 1:1 · Instant | — |
| United MileagePlus | — | 1:1 · Instant | — | 1:1 · Instant | — | — |
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Search Auckland (AKL) to Shanghai Hongqiao (SHA)How many miles or points you need from Auckland (AKL) to Shanghai Hongqiao (SHA)
- In economy, American Airlines AAdvantage had the lowest observed award, 30,000 miles + $52.70; see how many miles you need with American Airlines AAdvantage.
- In premium economy, Qantas Frequent Flyer had the lowest observed award, 164,700 points + $371.58; see how many points you need with Qantas Frequent Flyer.
- In business class, Qantas Frequent Flyer had the lowest observed award, 125,400 points + $273.77; see how many points you need with Qantas Frequent Flyer.
- In first class, Qantas Frequent Flyer had the lowest observed award, 299,300 points + $1,624.96; see how many points you need with Qantas Frequent Flyer.
Questions about award flights from Auckland (AKL) to Shanghai Hongqiao (SHA)
What's the lowest Auckland (AKL) to Shanghai Hongqiao (SHA) award price AwardTool has seen?
In economy, 30,000 miles + $52.70 with American Airlines AAdvantage. Seen Sep 20, 2026, 03:44 UTC for an Oct 21, 2026 departure. American Airlines AAdvantage showed economy award space on 6 departure dates at any price (newest observation Oct 8, 2026, 01:19 UTC). In business class, 125,400 points + $273.77 with Qantas Frequent Flyer. Qantas Frequent Flyer showed business-class award space on 5 departure dates at any price (newest observation Oct 8, 2026, 01:19 UTC). Search live before transferring points.
Which loyalty programs had award space from Auckland (AKL) to Shanghai Hongqiao (SHA)?
9 programs in the last 30 days: American Airlines AAdvantage (economy 6 dates); Air Canada Aeroplan (economy 13 dates, premium economy 14 dates, business class 14 dates); Alaska Atmos Rewards (economy 7 dates); Delta SkyMiles (economy 6 dates); Etihad Guest (economy 12 dates); GOL Smiles (economy 8 dates); Air France/KLM Flying Blue (economy 16 dates); Qantas Frequent Flyer (economy 18 dates, premium economy 14 dates, business class 5 dates, first class 2 dates) and 1 more. Dates count departure dates with an open award.
Is there nonstop award space from Auckland (AKL) to Shanghai Hongqiao (SHA)?
Yes. AwardTool observed nonstop award space in economy, bookable via Etihad Guest, Air France/KLM Flying Blue and Qantas Frequent Flyer. The lowest nonstop award was 41,500 miles with Air France/KLM Flying Blue.
Which credit card points can book awards from Auckland (AKL) to Shanghai Hongqiao (SHA)?
American Express Membership Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Delta SkyMiles (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1). Bilt Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Alaska Atmos Rewards (1:1), Etihad Guest (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), United MileagePlus (1:1). Capital One Miles: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Etihad Guest (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1). Chase Ultimate Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), United MileagePlus (1:1). Citi ThankYou Points: American Airlines AAdvantage (1:1), Etihad Guest (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1). Wells Fargo Rewards: Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1). Ratios come from AwardTool's transfer partner list; check current bonuses first.
Which months had the lowest award prices from Auckland (AKL) to Shanghai Hongqiao (SHA)?
Counting only month prices from programs with award space on 2 or more dates that month, and leaving out unusually low outliers: in economy, the lowest award was for Oct 2026 departures, 30,000 miles with AAdvantage (5 dates); in business class, the lowest award was for Jan 2027 departures, 125,400 points with Qantas (3 dates). The month table shows every lowest price, including those. Based on dates we observed, not a forecast.