Qantas Frequent Flyer award flights from Osaka Kansai (KIX) to Shanghai Hongqiao (SHA)
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In the last 30 days AwardTool saw Qantas Frequent Flyer award space for KIX→SHA in economy and business class. Lowest economy: 16,100 points + $133.11 (economy space on 25 dates). Lowest business class: 31,500 points + $133.11 (business-class space on 17 dates).
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- Lowest economy
- 16,100 points + $133.11
- economy space on 25 dates
- Lowest business class
- 31,500 points + $133.11
- business-class space on 17 dates
Qantas award prices by cabin
The lowest one-way Qantas Frequent Flyer award AwardTool observed on KIX→SHA in each cabin, in points plus taxes.
| Cabin | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | 16,100 points + $133.11 | Nonstop | China Airlines (CI), Cathay Pacific (CX), Jetstar Japan (GK), Japan Airlines (JL) +2 more | 2 | 25 | See dates | |
| Business | 31,500 points + $133.11 | Nonstop | Japan Airlines (JL), Philippine Airlines (PR) | 1 | 17 | 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 Qantas award examples
| Departure | Cabin | Points + taxes | Seats | Stops | Observed (UTC) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | 16,100 points + $146.27 | 1 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Economy | 16,100 points + $146.27 | 1 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Economy | 16,100 points + $146.20 | 2 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Business | 31,500 points + $133.11 | 1 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Business | 31,500 points + $133.11 | 1 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Business | 31,500 points + $133.11 | 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 Qantas award space showed up
Departure dates in the next 365 days that AwardTool checked for Qantas Frequent Flyer 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 | 25 of 28 | 89% | |
| Business | 17 of 28 | 60% |
Best months to fly from Osaka Kansai (KIX) to Shanghai Hongqiao (SHA) with Qantas
| Month | Economy | Business |
|---|---|---|
| 38,900 (1 date) | 31,500 (1 date) | |
| 16,100 (6 dates) | 31,500 (3 dates) | |
| 16,100 (6 dates) | 31,500 (4 dates) | |
| 22,500 (3 dates) | 31,500 (2 dates) | |
| 16,100 (8 dates) | 31,500 (6 dates) | |
| 16,100 (1 date) | 31,500 (1 date) |
How to get Qantas points
- American Express Membership Rewards: 1:1 · Instant
- Capital One Miles: 1:1 · ~1-2 days
- Citi ThankYou Points: 1:1 · Instant
Check current transfer bonuses. Most transfers can't be reversed.
Qantas vs other programs from Osaka Kansai (KIX) to Shanghai Hongqiao (SHA)
Lowest one-way award per program and cabin on this route.
| Program | Economy | Business |
|---|---|---|
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 8,000 pts + $69.30 | 20,000 pts + $69.10 |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 9,500 pts + $136.60 | 19,500 pts + $136.60Lowest |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 7,500 pts + $57.70Lowest | — |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 20,000 pts + $37.70 | 30,000 pts + $37.70 |
| Etihad Guest | 12,000 pts + $136.60 | — |
| GOL Smiles | 15,600 pts + taxes not reported | 439,800 pts + taxes not reported |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 16,100 pts + $133.11 | 31,500 pts + $133.11 |
| United MileagePlus | 17,500 pts + $41.90 | 45,000 pts + $41.80 |
| Virgin Australia Velocity | 21,000 pts + $42.03 | 28,000 pts + $39.22 |
Questions about Qantas award flights from Osaka Kansai (KIX) to Shanghai Hongqiao (SHA)
How many points do you need to fly from Osaka Kansai (KIX) to Shanghai Hongqiao (SHA) with Qantas Frequent Flyer?
The lowest one-way Qantas Frequent Flyer awards AwardTool observed in the last 30 days (newest observation Oct 18, 2026): economy 16,100 points + $133.11, with a typical monthly low of 16,100 points over 6 months and award space on 25 departure dates; business class 31,500 points + $133.11, the lowest price in each of 6 months, with award space on 17 departure dates. Monthly lows varied in economy (16,100 to 38,900 points), so the award on your dates may cost more. Search live before transferring points.
What's the lowest Qantas award from Osaka Kansai (KIX) to Shanghai Hongqiao (SHA)?
In economy, 16,100 points + $133.11. Seen Oct 17, 2026, 09:40 UTC for a Nov 15, 2026 departure. Qantas Frequent Flyer showed economy award space on 25 departure dates at any price (newest observation Oct 18, 2026, 15:57 UTC). In business class, 31,500 points + $133.11. Seen Oct 17, 2026, 08:49 UTC for a Dec 2, 2026 departure. Qantas Frequent Flyer showed business-class award space on 17 departure dates at any price (newest observation Oct 18, 2026, 15:57 UTC). Search live before transferring points.
Can you book nonstop awards from Osaka Kansai (KIX) to Shanghai Hongqiao (SHA) with Qantas?
Yes. AwardTool observed nonstop Qantas Frequent Flyer award space in business class, and in economy from 16,100 points.
Which credit card points can book Qantas awards from Osaka Kansai (KIX) to Shanghai Hongqiao (SHA)?
American Express Membership Rewards (1:1, Instant), Capital One Miles (1:1, ~1-2 days) and Citi ThankYou Points (1:1, Instant). Check current transfer bonuses; most transfers can't be reversed.
Which months had the lowest Qantas 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 economy award AwardTool observed was for Feb 2027 departures: 16,100 points (8 dates). The month table shows every lowest price, including those. Based on dates we observed, not a forecast.