Business-class award flights from Osaka Kansai (KIX) to Shanghai Hongqiao (SHA)
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In the last 30 days AwardTool saw business-class award space on 7 programs for KIX→SHA. Lowest: 19,500 miles + $136.60 with Air France/KLM Flying Blue, which showed business-class award space on 10 dates. Nonstop business-class space was seen via Air France/KLM Flying Blue, Air Canada Aeroplan, Virgin Australia Velocity and 4 other programs.
Prices observed – ; newest observation .
Page regenerated from the Oct 19, 2026 data snapshot (normally daily). Summary last changed . Seats change quickly.
- Lowest observed
- 19,500 miles + $136.60
- Air France/KLM Flying Blue
- Programs with space
- 7 of 9
- programs seen on this route
- Most dates seen
- 27 of 27
- dates checked · GOL Smiles
- Nonstop
- Seen
- from 19,500 miles + taxes vary
Compare programs for business class
The lowest one-way business-class award each program showed on KIX→SHA, sorted by points.
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air France/KLM Flying BlueLowest observed | 19,500 pts + $136.60 | Nonstop | Japan Airlines (JL), China Eastern (MU) | 2 | 10 | See dates | |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 20,000 pts + $69.10 | Nonstop | EVA Air (BR), Air China (CA), ANA (NH), Asiana Airlines (OZ) | 1 | 9 | See dates | |
| Virgin Australia Velocity | 28,000 pts + $39.22 | Nonstop | ANA (NH) | 1 | 3 | See dates | |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 30,000 pts + $37.70 | 1 stopNonstop from 30,000 pts | Japan Airlines (JL) | — | 12 | See dates | |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 31,500 pts + $133.11 | Nonstop | Japan Airlines (JL), Philippine Airlines (PR) | 1 | 16 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 45,000 pts + $41.80 | Nonstop | EVA Air (BR), Air China (CA), Juneyao Airlines (HO), ANA (NH) +1 more | 1 | 10 | See dates | |
| GOL Smiles | 439,800 pts + taxes not reported | Nonstop | Juneyao Airlines (HO), China Eastern (MU), ANA (NH) | 1 | 27 | See dates |
Not seen in business class: Alaska Atmos Rewards and Etihad Guest.
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 business-class award examples
| Departure | Program | Points + taxes | Seats | Stops | Observed (UTC) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 19,500 pts + $136.60 | 2 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 20,000 pts + $69.10 | 1 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 20,000 pts + $69.50 | 1 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Virgin Australia Velocity | 28,000 pts + $39.68 | 1 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 30,000 pts + $41.80 | — | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 31,500 pts + $133.11 | 1 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| United MileagePlus | 45,000 pts + $42.00 | 1 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| GOL Smiles | 439,800 pts + taxes not reported | 1 | 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.
How often business-class award space showed up
Departure dates in the next 365 days that AwardTool checked for each program in the last 30 days, how many had business-class award space at any price, and the latest departure with space.
| Program | Dates with space | Share of dates checked | Latest departure with space |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 10 of 25 | 40% | |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 9 of 29 | 31% | |
| Virgin Australia Velocity | 3 of 27 | 11% | |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 12 of 27 | 44% | |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 16 of 28 | 57% | |
| United MileagePlus | 10 of 27 | 37% | |
| GOL Smiles | 27 of 27 | 100% |
Nonstop business-class award space
- Air France/KLM Flying Blue: nonstop from 19,500 miles; nonstop space on 10 dates.
- Air Canada Aeroplan: nonstop from 20,000 points; nonstop space on 3 dates.
- Virgin Australia Velocity: nonstop from 28,000 points; nonstop space on 3 dates.
- American Airlines AAdvantage: nonstop from 30,000 miles; nonstop space on 7 dates.
- Qantas Frequent Flyer: nonstop from 31,500 points; nonstop space on 10 dates.
- United MileagePlus: nonstop from 45,000 miles; nonstop space on 4 dates.
- GOL Smiles: nonstop from 439,800 miles; nonstop space on 16 dates.
Best months for business class from Osaka Kansai (KIX) to Shanghai Hongqiao (SHA)
| Month | Lowest observed | Program | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19,500 pts + taxes vary | Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 2 | |
| 30,000 pts + taxes vary | American Airlines AAdvantage | 3 | |
| 20,000 pts + taxes vary | Air Canada Aeroplan | 3 | |
| 27,500 pts + taxes vary | Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 1 | |
| 27,500 pts + taxes vary | Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 4 | |
| 27,500 pts + taxes vary | Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 1 |
Lowest business class award by month and program
Each program's lowest one-way business-class award by departure month, in its own points or miles; taxes vary. — means the program showed no business-class space that month.
| Program | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air France/KLM Flying Bluemiles | 19,500 | — | 27,500 | 27,500 | 27,500 | 27,500 |
| Air Canada Aeroplanpoints | 20,000 | — | 20,000 | 30,000 | 30,000 | 30,000 |
| Virgin Australia Velocitypoints | 28,000 | — | 28,000 | — | — | — |
| American Airlines AAdvantagemiles | 30,000 | 30,000 | 30,000 | 30,000 | 30,000 | — |
| Qantas Frequent Flyerpoints | 31,500 | 31,500 | 31,500 | 73,400 | 31,500 | 31,500 |
| United MileagePlusmiles | 45,000 | 45,000 | 45,000 | — | 45,000 | — |
| GOL Smilesmiles | 666,300 | 439,800 | 443,700 | 443,700 | 457,100 | — |
Airlines seen in business class
Airlines that appeared on the award itineraries AwardTool observed, and the programs that showed them.
- EVA Air (BR): Air Canada Aeroplan and United MileagePlus
- Air China (CA): Air Canada Aeroplan and United MileagePlus
- Juneyao Airlines (HO): United MileagePlus and GOL Smiles
- Japan Airlines (JL): Air France/KLM Flying Blue, American Airlines AAdvantage and Qantas Frequent Flyer
- China Eastern (MU): Air France/KLM Flying Blue and GOL Smiles
- ANA (NH): Air Canada Aeroplan, Virgin Australia Velocity, United MileagePlus and GOL Smiles
- Asiana Airlines (OZ): Air Canada Aeroplan and United MileagePlus
- Philippine Airlines (PR): Qantas Frequent Flyer
Business class on nearby routes
The lowest business-class award AwardTool observed on related routes, as each route's page shows it: the return direction, other airports in the same cities, and more routes from Osaka Kansai (KIX) and to Shanghai Hongqiao (SHA). One way, in the program's points or miles; taxes are on each route's page.
| Route | Lowest observed | Program | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shanghai Hongqiao (SHA) to Osaka Kansai (KIX)Return direction | 19,000 milesNonstop | Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 18 |
| Osaka Kansai (KIX) to Shanghai Pudong (PVG)Another Shanghai airport | 15,000 points | Alaska Atmos Rewards | 227 |
| Osaka Kansai (KIX) to Taipei Taoyuan (TPE)Also from KIX | 15,000 pointsNonstop | Alaska Atmos Rewards | 227 |
| Osaka Kansai (KIX) to Hong Kong (HKG)Also from KIX | 15,000 points | Alaska Atmos Rewards | 239 |
| Osaka Kansai (KIX) to Dubai (DXB)Also from KIX | 83,000 milesNonstop | Emirates Skywards | 201 |
| Tokyo Haneda (HND) to Shanghai Hongqiao (SHA)Also to SHA | 22,500 milesNonstop | Avianca LifeMiles | 130 |
| Chicago O’Hare (ORD) to Shanghai Hongqiao (SHA)Also to SHA | 86,250 miles | Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 158 |
| Hong Kong (HKG) to Shanghai Hongqiao (SHA)Also to SHA | 15,000 points | Alaska Atmos Rewards | 19 |
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 |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | — | — | — | — | 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 | — | — |
Check current transfer bonuses. Most transfers can't be reversed. No bank transfers to GOL Smiles and Virgin Australia Velocity.
Questions about business-class award flights from Osaka Kansai (KIX) to Shanghai Hongqiao (SHA)
What's the lowest business-class award from Osaka Kansai (KIX) to Shanghai Hongqiao (SHA)?
19,500 miles + $136.60 with Air France/KLM Flying Blue. Seen Oct 18, 2026, 09:12 UTC for an Oct 26, 2026 departure. Air France/KLM Flying Blue showed business-class award space on 10 departure dates at any price (newest observation Oct 19, 2026, 18:39 UTC). Search live before transferring points.
Which programs had business-class award space from Osaka Kansai (KIX) to Shanghai Hongqiao (SHA)?
Air France/KLM Flying Blue (10 dates), Air Canada Aeroplan (9 dates), Virgin Australia Velocity (3 dates), American Airlines AAdvantage (12 dates), Qantas Frequent Flyer (16 dates), United MileagePlus (10 dates) and GOL Smiles (27 dates), in the last 30 days.
Is there nonstop business-class award space from Osaka Kansai (KIX) to Shanghai Hongqiao (SHA)?
Yes. AwardTool observed nonstop business-class award space via Air France/KLM Flying Blue, Air Canada Aeroplan, Virgin Australia Velocity, American Airlines AAdvantage, Qantas Frequent Flyer, United MileagePlus and GOL Smiles. The lowest nonstop award was 19,500 miles with Air France/KLM Flying Blue, which showed nonstop business-class space on 10 dates.
Which months had the lowest business-class award prices from Osaka Kansai (KIX) 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 business-class award AwardTool observed was for Oct 2026 departures: 19,500 miles with Flying Blue (2 dates). The month table shows every lowest price, including those. Based on dates we observed, not a forecast.