Award flights from Milan Malpensa (MXP) to Shanghai Hongqiao (SHA)
In the last 30 days AwardTool saw award space on 6 programs for MXP→SHA. Lowest economy: 30,000 miles + $179.80 (Air France/KLM Flying Blue). Lowest business class: 85,000 miles + $414.10 (Air France/KLM Flying Blue). Lowest first class: 205,000 points + $889.68 (Qantas Frequent Flyer).
In economy, the lowest award seen was 30,000 miles + $179.80 with Air France/KLM Flying Blue, against 32,392 miles + $219.50 with Etihad Guest, the next-lowest program. With Air France/KLM Flying Blue, business class started at 85,000 miles + $414.10, about 2.8 times the points of its lowest economy award (30,000 miles + $179.80).
Every airport: Milan Malpensa (MXP) to Shanghai award flights.
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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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air France/KLM Flying BlueLowest observed | 30,000 pts + $179.80 | 1 stop |  AF EY KE KL+2 | 9+ | 37 | See dates | |
| Etihad Guest | 32,392 pts + $219.50 | 1 stop | 9BEY | 9+ | 38 | See dates | |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 43,500 pts + $34.35 | 1 stop | AF AY BA CX+2 | 1 | 18 | See dates | |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 60,000 pts + $56.80 | Nonstop |  AI BR CA EK+10 | 9+ | 35 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 60,000 pts + $29.40 | Nonstop | AIBRCA EN+10 | 9+ | 26 | See dates | |
| GOL Smiles | 104,600 pts + taxes not reported | 1 stop | AFBAEKEY+6 | 1 | 27 | See dates |
Premium Economy
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air France/KLM Flying BlueLowest observed | 50,000 pts + $275.70 | 1 stop | AFKL MU | 9+ | 36 | See dates | |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 98,200 pts + $257.89 | 1 stop | CXEK | 1 | 3 | See dates | |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 168,700 pts + $73.20 | 1 stop | EK | 1 | 1 | See dates |
Not seen in premium economy: Etihad Guest, GOL Smiles and United MileagePlus.
Business Class
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air France/KLM Flying BlueLowest observed | 85,000 pts + $414.10 | 1 stop | AFKLMU VN | 2 | 35 | See dates | |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 92,500 pts + $57.30 | 1 stopNonstop from 92,500 pts + taxes vary | AICAEKEN+4 | 1 | 27 | See dates | |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 125,400 pts + $889.68 | 1 stop | EK | 1 | 9 | See dates | |
| Etihad Guest | 135,000 pts + $569.60 | 1 stop | 9BEY | 9+ | 38 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 140,000 pts + $30.30 | 1 stop | AICAEN LH+3 | 1 | 18 | See dates | |
| GOL Smiles | 563,800 pts + taxes not reported | 1 stop | AFEY MS QR | 1 | 15 | See dates |
First Class
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Qantas Frequent FlyerLowest observed | 205,000 pts + $889.68 | 1 stop | EK | 1 | 12 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 220,000 pts + $56.90Mixed cabin | 2 stops | CAENLH | 4 | 7 | See dates |
Not seen in first class: Air Canada Aeroplan, Etihad Guest, GOL Smiles and Air France/KLM Flying Blue.
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.
Milan Malpensa (MXP) to Shanghai Hongqiao (SHA) at a glance
- From
- Malpensa International, Milan, Italy (MXP)
- To
- Shanghai Hongqiao International, Shanghai, China (SHA)
- Programs with award space seen
- 6 of 6 programs tracked on this route
- Nonstop award space seen
- Yes, in economy and business class, via Air Canada Aeroplan and United MileagePlus
- Airlines seen on these awards
- 9B, Air France (AF), Air India (AI), Finnair (AY), British Airways (BA), EVA Air (BR), Air China (CA), Cathay Pacific (CX), Emirates (EK), Air Dolomiti (EN), Ethiopian Airlines (ET), Etihad Airways (EY) and 17 more
- Departures with open awards
- Nov 2026 to Oct 2027
- Most dates with space
- 38 of 38 departure dates checked (Etihad Guest, economy)
- Latest departure with space
- Observation window
- Awards observed in the last 30 days
- Distance
- 5,661 miles (9,110 km), great-circle
- Destination guide
- Award flights to Shanghai Hongqiao (SHA)
Observed award examples
| Departure | Cabin | Program | Points + taxes | Seats | Stops | Observed (UTC) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 30,000 pts + $179.80 | 9+ | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Economy | United MileagePlus | 60,000 pts + $29.40 | 9+ | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 50,000 pts + $275.70 | 9+ | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | Air Canada Aeroplan | 92,500 pts + $64.58 | 2 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | Etihad Guest | 142,255 pts + $569.40 | 5 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | GOL Smiles | 563,800 pts + taxes not reported | 1 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| First | Qantas Frequent Flyer | 205,000 pts + $889.68 | 1 | 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 60,000 miles + $29.40 via United MileagePlus, which showed nonstop space on 14 dates (2 programs had nonstop space).
- Business class: nonstop from 92,500 points via Air Canada Aeroplan, which showed nonstop space on 6 dates.
Best months to fly from Milan Malpensa (MXP) to Shanghai Hongqiao (SHA) on points
| Month | Economy | Premium Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30,000 pts + $179.80 (10 dates)Flying Blue | 50,000 pts + $275.70 (10 dates)Flying Blue | 85,000 pts + $414.10 (9 dates)Flying Blue | 205,000 pts + $889.68 (8 dates)Qantas | |
| 56,489 pts + taxes not reported (8 dates)Etihad Guest | 58,000 pts + taxes not reported (6 dates)Flying Blue | 92,500 pts + taxes not reported (3 dates)Aeroplan | — | |
| 30,000 pts + taxes not reported (9 dates)Flying Blue | 58,000 pts + taxes not reported (9 dates)Flying Blue | 92,500 pts + taxes not reported (7 dates)Aeroplan | 205,000 pts + taxes not reported (4 dates)Qantas | |
| 30,000 pts + taxes not reported (2 dates)Flying Blue | 57,500 pts + taxes not reported (2 dates)Flying Blue | 92,500 pts + taxes not reported (2 dates)Aeroplan | — | |
| 30,000 pts + taxes not reported (9 dates)Flying Blue | 57,500 pts + taxes not reported (9 dates)Flying Blue | 92,500 pts + taxes not reported (9 dates)Aeroplan | — |
A month's taxes are those of an award AwardTool recorded at that month's lowest price for a departure that month. “Taxes not reported” means the data has none for that month; the award still has taxes and fees.
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 |
| 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 Milan Malpensa (MXP) to Shanghai Hongqiao (SHA)How many miles or points you need from Milan Malpensa (MXP) to Shanghai Hongqiao (SHA)
- In economy, Air France/KLM Flying Blue had the lowest observed award, 30,000 miles + $179.80; see how many miles you need with Air France/KLM Flying Blue.
- In premium economy, Air France/KLM Flying Blue had the lowest observed award, 50,000 miles + $275.70; see how many miles you need with Air France/KLM Flying Blue.
- In business class, Air France/KLM Flying Blue had the lowest observed award, 85,000 miles + $414.10; see how many miles you need with Air France/KLM Flying Blue.
- In first class, Qantas Frequent Flyer had the lowest observed award, 205,000 points + $889.68; see how many points you need with Qantas Frequent Flyer.
Questions about award flights from Milan Malpensa (MXP) to Shanghai Hongqiao (SHA)
How many points does it take to fly from Milan Malpensa (MXP) to Shanghai Hongqiao (SHA)?
The lowest economy award AwardTool has seen was 30,000 miles + $179.80 with Air France/KLM Flying Blue. Seen Nov 3, 2026, 04:37 UTC for a Nov 27, 2026 departure. Air France/KLM Flying Blue showed economy award space on 37 departure dates at any price (newest observation Nov 5, 2026, 17:55 UTC). The lowest business-class award AwardTool has seen was 85,000 miles + $414.10 with Air France/KLM Flying Blue. Seen Nov 2, 2026, 08:53 UTC for a Nov 26, 2026 departure. Air France/KLM Flying Blue showed business-class award space on 35 departure dates at any price (newest observation Nov 5, 2026, 17:55 UTC). Search live before transferring points.
Which loyalty programs had award space from Milan Malpensa (MXP) to Shanghai Hongqiao (SHA)?
6 programs in the last 30 days: Air Canada Aeroplan (economy 35 dates, premium economy 1 date, business class 27 dates); Etihad Guest (economy 38 dates, business class 38 dates); GOL Smiles (economy 27 dates, business class 15 dates); Air France/KLM Flying Blue (economy 37 dates, premium economy 36 dates, business class 35 dates); Qantas Frequent Flyer (economy 18 dates, premium economy 3 dates, business class 9 dates, first class 12 dates); United MileagePlus (economy 26 dates, business class 18 dates, first class 7 dates). Dates count departure dates with an open award.
Can you fly nonstop from Milan Malpensa (MXP) to Shanghai Hongqiao (SHA) on points?
Yes. AwardTool observed nonstop award space in economy and business class, bookable via Air Canada Aeroplan and United MileagePlus. The lowest nonstop award in economy was 60,000 miles + $29.40 with United MileagePlus.
How much are taxes and fees on award flights from Milan Malpensa (MXP) to Shanghai Hongqiao (SHA)?
Taxes and fees on each program's lowest award ranged in economy from $29.40 with MileagePlus (60,000 miles + $29.40) to $219.50 with Etihad Guest (32,392 miles + $219.50); in business class from $30.30 with MileagePlus (140,000 miles + $30.30) to $889.68 with Qantas (125,400 points + $889.68). GOL Smiles did not report taxes for its lowest economy and business-class awards. Amounts are one way per traveler in USD and can differ on other dates and routings.
Which credit card points can book awards from Milan Malpensa (MXP) to Shanghai Hongqiao (SHA)?
American Express Membership Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1). Bilt Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (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: 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). These are US card programs; ratios come from AwardTool's transfer partner list. Check current bonuses first.
What's the best month to fly from Milan Malpensa (MXP) to Shanghai Hongqiao (SHA) on points?
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, 30,000 miles + $179.80 with Flying Blue (10 dates); in business class, the lowest award was for Nov 2026 departures, 85,000 miles + $414.10 with Flying Blue (9 dates). The month table shows every lowest price, including those. Based on dates we observed, not a forecast.
When do award seats open for flights from Milan Malpensa (MXP) to Shanghai Hongqiao (SHA)?
Booking windows before departure published by the programs with award space here (AwardTool's program data, reviewed Nov 6, 2026): Air France/KLM Flying Blue about 359 days, Air Canada Aeroplan about 355 days, Qantas Frequent Flyer about 353 days and 2 other programs. AwardTool saw award space on this route for departures as late as Oct 13, 2027; seats can open earlier or later, and released seats may already be booked. See award release dates by program.