Award flights from Los Angeles (LAX) to Shanghai Hongqiao (SHA)
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In the last 30 days AwardTool saw award space on 11 programs for LAX→SHA. Lowest economy: 35,000 miles + $5.60 (American Airlines AAdvantage). Lowest business class: 129,500 miles + $11.20 (American Airlines AAdvantage); mixed cabin from 110,000 miles + $17.80 (United MileagePlus). Lowest first class: 299,300 points + $1,254.00 (Qantas Frequent Flyer).
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Los Angeles (LAX) to Shanghai Hongqiao (SHA) at a glance
- From
- Los Angeles International, Los Angeles, California, United States (LAX)
- To
- Shanghai Hongqiao International, Shanghai, China (SHA)
- Programs with award space seen
- 11 of 11 programs tracked on this route
- Nonstop award space seen
- Yes, in economy, premium economy and business class, via Air Canada Aeroplan, Delta SkyMiles, Air France/KLM Flying Blue, United MileagePlus and Virgin Australia Velocity
- Airlines seen on these awards
- American Airlines (AA), Air Canada (AC), Air France (AF), Alaska Airlines (AS), Finnair (AY), JetBlue (B6), British Airways (BA), EVA Air (BR), Air China (CA), China Airlines (CI), Cathay Pacific (CX), Delta Air Lines (DL) and 26 more
- Departures with open awards
- Oct 2026 to Sep 2027
- Most dates with space
- 164 of 185 departure dates checked (American Airlines AAdvantage, 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 | 35,000 pts + $5.60 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS), Cathay Pacific (CX), Japan Airlines (JL) +1 more | — | 164 | See dates | |
| Delta SkyMiles | 36,900 pts + $5.60 | Nonstop | Air France (AF), Delta Air Lines (DL), Korean Air (KE), KLM (KL) | 9+ | 163 | See dates | |
| Cathay Pacific Asia Miles | 38,000 pts + $33.63 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA), Finnair (AY), British Airways (BA), Cathay Pacific (CX) +1 more | 7 | 27 | See dates | |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 40,000 pts + $247.00 | 1 stopNonstop from 42,500 pts | China Airlines (CI), Delta Air Lines (DL), Jetstar Japan (GK), Japan Airlines (JL) +4 more | 6 | 119 | See dates | |
| Virgin Australia Velocity | 42,000 pts + $9.33 | Nonstop | ANA (NH), Singapore Airlines (SQ), United Airlines (UA) | 9+ | 77 | See dates | |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 42,500 pts + $34.90 | 2 stops | Alaska Airlines (AS), Cathay Pacific (CX), Hainan Airlines (HU), Japan Airlines (JL) | 9+ | 80 | See dates | |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 47,200 pts + $451.80 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA), British Airways (BA), China Airlines (CI), Cathay Pacific (CX) +7 more | 1 | 138 | See dates | |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 50,000 pts + $81.81 | 1 stopNonstop from 55,000 pts | Air Canada (AC), EVA Air (BR), Air China (CA), Emirates (EK) +10 more | 2 | 162 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 55,000 pts + $5.60 | Nonstop | Air Canada (AC), JetBlue (B6), EVA Air (BR), Air China (CA) +6 more | 9+ | 162 | See dates | |
| GOL Smiles | 60,700 pts + taxes not reported | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA), Air Canada (AC), Air France (AF), Alaska Airlines (AS) +6 more | 1 | 98 | See dates | |
| Etihad Guest | 66,500 pts + $283.00 | 2 stops | American Airlines (AA), Air Canada (AC), JetBlue (B6), Etihad Airways (EY) +1 more | 7 | 150 | See dates |
Premium Economy
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska Atmos RewardsLowest observed | 55,000 pts + $34.90 | 2 stops | Alaska Airlines (AS), Japan Airlines (JL) | 9+ | 22 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 65,000 pts + $5.60 | Nonstop | EVA Air (BR), Air China (CA), Juneyao Airlines (HO), ANA (NH) +4 more | 9+ | 162 | See dates | |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 65,000 pts + $11.80 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA), Japan Airlines (JL) | — | 161 | See dates | |
| Cathay Pacific Asia Miles | 78,000 pts + $249.56 | 1 stop | British Airways (BA), Cathay Pacific (CX) | 2 | 14 | See dates | |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 93,318 pts + $48.31 | 1 stop | Air Canada (AC), Air China (CA), Emirates (EK), ANA (NH) +1 more | 2 | 162 | See dates | |
| Delta SkyMiles | 111,600 pts + $5.60 | 1 stopNonstop from 114,800 pts | Delta Air Lines (DL) | 9+ | 163 | See dates | |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 112,200 pts + $246.00 | 1 stop | Air France (AF), British Airways (BA), Cathay Pacific (CX), Emirates (EK) +1 more | 1 | 83 | See dates | |
| Virgin Australia Velocity | 142,000 pts + $213.00 | 1 stop | Singapore Airlines (SQ) | 9+ | 69 | See dates | |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 190,000 pts + $471.50 | 1 stop | KLM (KL) | 6 | 1 | See dates | |
| GOL Smiles | 443,300 pts + taxes not reported | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA), Air Canada (AC), ANA (NH) | 2 | 8 | See dates |
Not seen in premium economy: Etihad Guest.
Business Class
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United MileagePlusLowest, mixed cabin | 110,000 pts + $17.80Mixed cabin | 1 stopNonstop from 395,600 pts | EVA Air (BR), Air China (CA), Juneyao Airlines (HO), ANA (NH) +4 more | 1 | 162 | See dates | |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 129,500 pts + $11.20 | 2 stops | American Airlines (AA) | — | 163 | See dates | |
| Etihad Guest | 147,000 pts + $293.00Mixed cabin | 2 stops | American Airlines (AA), JetBlue (B6), Etihad Airways (EY) | 1 | 55 | See dates | |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 182,900 pts + $1,681.80 | 1 stop | KLM (KL) | 3 | 4 | See dates | |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 235,061 pts + $83.41Mixed cabin | 2 stops | Air Canada (AC), Air China (CA), Emirates (EK), ANA (NH) +2 more | 4 | 162 | See dates | |
| Delta SkyMiles | 313,800 pts + $5.60 | Nonstop | Air France (AF), Delta Air Lines (DL), KLM (KL) | 9+ | 117 | See dates | |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 350,000 pts + $723.10 | 1 stop | KLM (KL) | 3 | 1 | See dates |
Not seen in business class: Alaska Atmos Rewards, Cathay Pacific Asia Miles, GOL Smiles and Virgin Australia Velocity.
First Class
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Qantas Frequent FlyerLowest observed | 299,300 pts + $1,254.00 | 1 stop | Emirates (EK) | 1 | 3 | See dates | |
| Delta SkyMiles | 313,800 pts + $5.60 | 1 stop | Delta Air Lines (DL) | 9+ | 163 | See dates | |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 859,336 pts + $75.71 | 2 stops | Air Canada (AC), United Airlines (UA) | 2 | 1 | See dates |
Not seen in first class: American Airlines AAdvantage, Alaska Atmos Rewards, Cathay Pacific Asia Miles, Etihad Guest, GOL Smiles, Air France/KLM Flying Blue, United MileagePlus and Virgin Australia Velocity.
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 | 35,000 pts + $5.60 | — | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Economy | Delta SkyMiles | 36,900 pts + $5.60 | 9+ | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | United MileagePlus | 65,000 pts + $5.60 | 9+ | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | Cathay Pacific Asia Miles | 78,000 pts + $624.97 | 7 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | Etihad Guest | 147,000 pts + $293.00Mixed cabin | 1 | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| Business | Delta SkyMiles | 313,800 pts + $5.60 | 9+ | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| First | Qantas Frequent Flyer | 299,300 pts + $1,254.00 | 1 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| First | Air Canada Aeroplan | 859,336 pts + $75.71 | 2 | 2 stops | 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 36,900 miles via Delta SkyMiles, which showed nonstop space on 116 dates (5 programs had nonstop space).
- Premium economy: nonstop from 65,000 miles via United MileagePlus, which showed nonstop space on 158 dates (2 programs had nonstop space).
- Business class: nonstop from 313,800 miles via Delta SkyMiles, which showed nonstop space on 113 dates (2 programs had nonstop space).
Best months to fly from Los Angeles (LAX) to Shanghai Hongqiao (SHA) on points
| Month | Economy | Premium Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 35,000 · AAdvantage (9 dates) | 71,500 · MileagePlus (14 dates) | 399,822 · Aeroplan (14 dates) | 299,300 · Qantas (1 date) | |
| 35,000 · AAdvantage (26 dates) | 65,000 · MileagePlus (23 dates) | 147,000 · Etihad Guest (6 dates)Mixed cabin | 299,300 · Qantas (2 dates) | |
| 35,000 · AAdvantage (18 dates) | 62,500 · Atmos (1 date) | 242,488 · Aeroplan (31 dates) | 408,100 · SkyMiles (31 dates) | |
| 35,000 · AAdvantage (18 dates) | 55,000 · Atmos (11 dates) | 129,500 · AAdvantage (18 dates) | 332,400 · SkyMiles (18 dates) | |
| 35,000 · AAdvantage (12 dates) | 55,000 · Atmos (5 dates) | 182,900 · Qantas (1 date) | 332,400 · SkyMiles (8 dates) | |
| 35,000 · AAdvantage (18 dates) | 55,000 · Atmos (2 dates) | 248,963 · Aeroplan (15 dates) | 389,500 · SkyMiles (16 dates) | |
| 37,500 · AAdvantage (18 dates) | 55,000 · Atmos (3 dates) | 110,000 · MileagePlus (16 dates)Mixed cabin | 389,500 · SkyMiles (16 dates) | |
| 37,500 · AAdvantage (20 dates) | 111,500 · AAdvantage (20 dates) | 244,864 · Aeroplan (18 dates) | 389,500 · SkyMiles (18 dates) | |
| 37,500 · AAdvantage (18 dates) | 110,000 · AAdvantage (18 dates) | 268,727 · Aeroplan (19 dates) | 389,500 · SkyMiles (18 dates) | |
| 37,500 · AAdvantage (3 dates) | 113,500 · AAdvantage (3 dates) | 280,000 · AAdvantage (3 dates) | — | |
| 36,500 · AAdvantage (4 dates) | 65,000 · AAdvantage (4 dates) | 248,500 · AAdvantage (4 dates) | — | |
| 40,000 · Flying Blue (2 dates) | 176,459 · Aeroplan (1 date) | 281,674 · Aeroplan (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 | — |
| Cathay Pacific Asia Miles | 5:4 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · ~3 days | — | 1:1 · Instant | 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 Los Angeles (LAX) to Shanghai Hongqiao (SHA)How many miles or points you need from Los Angeles (LAX) to Shanghai Hongqiao (SHA)
- In economy, American Airlines AAdvantage had the lowest observed award, 35,000 miles + $5.60; see how many miles you need with American Airlines AAdvantage.
- In premium economy, Alaska Atmos Rewards had the lowest observed award, 55,000 points + $34.90; see how many points you need with Alaska Atmos Rewards.
- In business class, American Airlines AAdvantage had the lowest observed award, 129,500 miles + $11.20, apart from a mixed-cabin award from 110,000 miles + $17.80 with United MileagePlus; see how many miles you need with American Airlines AAdvantage.
- In first class, Qantas Frequent Flyer had the lowest observed award, 299,300 points + $1,254.00; see how many points you need with Qantas Frequent Flyer.
Questions about award flights from Los Angeles (LAX) to Shanghai Hongqiao (SHA)
What's the lowest Los Angeles (LAX) to Shanghai Hongqiao (SHA) award price AwardTool has seen?
In economy, 35,000 miles + $5.60 with American Airlines AAdvantage. Seen Oct 16, 2026, 21:39 UTC for an Oct 24, 2026 departure. American Airlines AAdvantage showed economy award space on 164 departure dates at any price (newest observation Oct 18, 2026, 23:29 UTC). In business class, 129,500 miles + $11.20 with American Airlines AAdvantage. American Airlines AAdvantage showed business-class award space on 163 departure dates at any price (newest observation Oct 18, 2026, 23:29 UTC). A mixed-cabin itinerary, with part of the trip in a lower cabin, was seen from 110,000 miles + $17.80 with United MileagePlus. Search live before transferring points.
Which loyalty programs had award space from Los Angeles (LAX) to Shanghai Hongqiao (SHA)?
11 programs in the last 30 days: American Airlines AAdvantage (economy 164 dates, premium economy 161 dates, business class 163 dates); Air Canada Aeroplan (economy 162 dates, premium economy 162 dates, business class 162 dates, first class 1 date); Alaska Atmos Rewards (economy 80 dates, premium economy 22 dates); Cathay Pacific Asia Miles (economy 27 dates, premium economy 14 dates); Delta SkyMiles (economy 163 dates, premium economy 163 dates, business class 117 dates, first class 163 dates); Etihad Guest (economy 150 dates, business class 55 dates); GOL Smiles (economy 98 dates, premium economy 8 dates); Air France/KLM Flying Blue (economy 119 dates, premium economy 1 date, business class 1 date) and 3 more. Dates count departure dates with an open award.
Is there nonstop award space from Los Angeles (LAX) to Shanghai Hongqiao (SHA)?
Yes. AwardTool observed nonstop award space in economy, premium economy and business class, bookable via Air Canada Aeroplan, Delta SkyMiles, Air France/KLM Flying Blue, United MileagePlus and Virgin Australia Velocity. The lowest nonstop award in economy was 36,900 miles with Delta SkyMiles.
Which credit card points can book awards from Los Angeles (LAX) to Shanghai Hongqiao (SHA)?
American Express Membership Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Cathay Pacific Asia Miles (5:4), 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), Cathay Pacific Asia Miles (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), Cathay Pacific Asia Miles (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), Cathay Pacific Asia Miles (1:1), Etihad Guest (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1). Wells Fargo Rewards: Cathay Pacific Asia Miles (1:1), 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 Los Angeles (LAX) 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 Nov 2026 departures, 35,000 miles with AAdvantage (26 dates); in business class, the lowest award was for Jan 2027 departures, 129,500 miles with AAdvantage (18 dates), and a mixed-cabin itinerary was seen for Apr 2027 departures from 110,000 miles with MileagePlus. The month table shows every lowest price, including those. Based on dates we observed, not a forecast.