Delta SkyMiles award flights from Los Angeles (LAX) to Shanghai Hongqiao (SHA)
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In the last 30 days AwardTool saw Delta SkyMiles award space for LAX→SHA in economy, premium economy, business class and first class. Lowest economy: 36,900 miles + $5.60 (economy space on 162 dates). Lowest business class: 313,800 miles + $5.60 (business-class space on 116 dates). Lowest first class: 313,800 miles + $5.60 (first-class space on 162 dates).
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- Lowest economy
- 36,900 miles + $5.60
- economy space on 162 dates
- Lowest business class
- 313,800 miles + $5.60
- business-class space on 116 dates
- Lowest first class
- 313,800 miles + $5.60
- first-class space on 162 dates
- Lowest premium economy
- 111,600 miles + $5.60
- premium economy space on 162 dates
SkyMiles award prices by cabin
The lowest one-way Delta SkyMiles award AwardTool observed on LAX→SHA in each cabin, in miles plus taxes.
| Cabin | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | 36,900 miles + $5.60 | Nonstop | Air France (AF), Delta Air Lines (DL), Korean Air (KE), KLM (KL) | 9+ | 162 | See dates | |
| Premium Economy | 111,600 miles + $5.60 | 1 stopNonstop from 114,800 pts | Delta Air Lines (DL) | 9+ | 162 | See dates | |
| Business | 313,800 miles + $5.60 | Nonstop | Air France (AF), Delta Air Lines (DL), KLM (KL) | 9+ | 116 | See dates | |
| First | 313,800 miles + $5.60 | 1 stop | Delta Air Lines (DL) | 9+ | 162 | See dates |
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 SkyMiles award examples
| Departure | Cabin | Points + taxes | Seats | Stops | Observed (UTC) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | 36,900 miles + $5.60 | 9+ | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Economy | 36,900 miles + $5.60 | 9+ | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Economy | 36,900 miles + $5.60 | 9+ | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | 111,600 miles + $5.60 | 9+ | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | 111,600 miles + $5.60 | 9+ | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | 111,600 miles + $5.60 | 9+ | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | 313,800 miles + $5.60 | 9+ | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| First | 313,800 miles + $5.60 | 9+ | 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.
How often SkyMiles award space showed up
Departure dates in the next 365 days that AwardTool checked for Delta SkyMiles in the last 30 days, how many had award space in each cabin at any price, and the latest departure with space.
| Cabin | Dates with space | Share of dates checked | Latest departure with space |
|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | 162 of 170 | 95% | |
| Premium Economy | 162 of 170 | 95% | |
| Business | 116 of 170 | 68% | |
| First | 162 of 170 | 95% |
Best months to fly from Los Angeles (LAX) to Shanghai Hongqiao (SHA) with SkyMiles
| Month | Economy | Premium Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36,900 (13 dates) | 118,100 (13 dates) | 492,400 (7 dates) | 492,400 (13 dates) | |
| 36,900 (24 dates) | 111,600 (24 dates) | 313,800 (17 dates) | 313,800 (24 dates) | |
| 47,600 (31 dates) | 122,600 (31 dates) | 408,100 (22 dates) | 408,100 (31 dates) | |
| 47,600 (18 dates) | 114,800 (18 dates) | 332,400 (12 dates) | 332,400 (18 dates) | |
| 47,700 (8 dates) | 120,000 (8 dates) | 332,400 (7 dates) | 332,400 (8 dates) | |
| 49,200 (16 dates) | 122,000 (16 dates) | 389,500 (14 dates) | 389,500 (16 dates) | |
| 49,200 (16 dates) | 114,800 (16 dates) | 389,500 (12 dates) | 389,500 (16 dates) | |
| 66,400 (18 dates) | 139,900 (18 dates) | 389,500 (12 dates) | 389,500 (18 dates) | |
| 68,800 (18 dates) | 151,100 (18 dates) | 426,700 (13 dates) | 389,500 (18 dates) |
How to get SkyMiles
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SkyMiles vs other programs from Los Angeles (LAX) to Shanghai Hongqiao (SHA)
Lowest one-way award per program and cabin on this route.
| Program | Economy | Premium Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 50,000 pts + $81.81 | 93,318 pts + $48.31 | 235,061 pts + $83.41Mixed cabin | 859,336 pts + $75.71 |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 40,000 pts + $247.00 | 190,000 pts + $471.50 | 350,000 pts + $723.10 | — |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 42,500 pts + $34.90 | 55,000 pts + $34.90Lowest | — | — |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 35,000 pts + $5.60Lowest | 65,000 pts + $11.80 | 129,500 pts + $11.20Lowest | — |
| Cathay Pacific Asia Miles | 38,000 pts + $33.63 | 78,000 pts + $249.56 | — | — |
| Delta SkyMiles | 36,900 pts + $5.60 | 111,600 pts + $5.60 | 313,800 pts + $5.60 | 313,800 pts + $5.60 |
| Etihad Guest | 66,500 pts + $283.00 | — | 147,000 pts + $293.00Mixed cabin | — |
| GOL Smiles | 60,700 pts + taxes not reported | 443,300 pts + taxes not reported | — | — |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 47,200 pts + $451.80 | 112,200 pts + $246.00 | 182,900 pts + $1,681.80 | 299,300 pts + $1,254.00Lowest |
| United MileagePlus | 55,000 pts + $5.60 | 65,000 pts + $5.60 | 395,600 pts + $5.60 | — |
| Virgin Australia Velocity | 42,000 pts + $9.33 | 142,000 pts + $213.00 | — | — |
Questions about SkyMiles award flights from Los Angeles (LAX) to Shanghai Hongqiao (SHA)
How many miles do you need to fly from Los Angeles (LAX) to Shanghai Hongqiao (SHA) with Delta SkyMiles?
The lowest one-way Delta SkyMiles awards AwardTool observed in the last 30 days (newest observation Oct 19, 2026): economy 36,900 miles + $5.60, with a typical monthly low of 47,700 miles over 9 months and award space on 162 departure dates; premium economy 111,600 miles + $5.60, with a typical monthly low of 120,000 miles over 9 months and award space on 162 departure dates; business class 313,800 miles + $5.60, with a typical monthly low of 389,500 miles over 9 months and award space on 116 departure dates; first class 313,800 miles + $5.60, with a typical monthly low of 389,500 miles over 9 months and award space on 162 departure dates. Monthly lows varied in economy (36,900 to 68,800 miles), premium economy (111,600 to 151,100 miles), business class (313,800 to 492,400 miles) and first class (313,800 to 492,400 miles), so the award on your dates may cost more. Search live before transferring points.
What's the lowest SkyMiles award from Los Angeles (LAX) to Shanghai Hongqiao (SHA)?
In economy, 36,900 miles + $5.60. Seen Oct 18, 2026, 08:32 UTC for an Oct 21, 2026 departure. Delta SkyMiles showed economy award space on 162 departure dates at any price (newest observation Oct 19, 2026, 16:33 UTC). In business class, 313,800 miles + $5.60. Seen Sep 26, 2026, 17:43 UTC for a Nov 22, 2026 departure. Delta SkyMiles showed business-class award space on 116 departure dates at any price (newest observation Oct 19, 2026, 16:33 UTC). Search live before transferring points.
Can you book nonstop awards from Los Angeles (LAX) to Shanghai Hongqiao (SHA) with SkyMiles?
Yes. AwardTool observed nonstop Delta SkyMiles award space in premium economy and business class, and in economy from 36,900 miles.
Which credit card points can book SkyMiles awards from Los Angeles (LAX) to Shanghai Hongqiao (SHA)?
American Express Membership Rewards (1:1, Instant). Check current transfer bonuses; most transfers can't be reversed.
Which months had the lowest SkyMiles 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, the lowest economy award AwardTool observed was for Nov 2026 departures: 36,900 miles (24 dates). The month table shows every lowest price, including those. Based on dates we observed, not a forecast.