Award flights from Seattle (SEA) to Shanghai Hongqiao (SHA)
Search flights from Seattle (SEA) to Shanghai Hongqiao (SHA)
Search live to see every flight, program and cabin price for your dates.
In the last 30 days AwardTool saw award space on 10 programs for SEA→SHA. Lowest economy: 35,000 miles + $5.60 (American Airlines AAdvantage). Lowest business class: 199,500 miles + $5.60 (American Airlines AAdvantage); mixed cabin from 87,000 miles + $323.50 (Etihad Guest).
Prices observed – ; newest observation .
Page regenerated from the Oct 19, 2026 data snapshot (normally daily). Summary last changed . Seats change quickly.
Seattle (SEA) to Shanghai Hongqiao (SHA) at a glance
- From
- Seattle-Tacoma International, Seattle, Washington, United States (SEA)
- To
- Shanghai Hongqiao International, Shanghai, China (SHA)
- Programs with award space seen
- 10 of 10 programs tracked on this route
- Nonstop award space seen
- Yes, in economy, premium economy and business class, via Delta SkyMiles and Air France/KLM Flying Blue
- Airlines seen on these awards
- American Airlines (AA), Air Canada (AC), Air France (AF), Alaska Airlines (AS), JetBlue (B6), British Airways (BA), EVA Air (BR), Air China (CA), China Airlines (CI), Cathay Pacific (CX), Condor (DE), Delta Air Lines (DL) and 19 more
- Departures with open awards
- Oct 2026 to Aug 2027
- Most dates with space
- 69 of 70 departure dates checked (Air Canada Aeroplan, 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) | — | 67 | See dates | |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 36,000 pts + $247.00 | 1 stopNonstop from 37,500 pts | Air France (AF), China Airlines (CI), Delta Air Lines (DL), Japan Airlines (JL) +3 more | 5 | 45 | See dates | |
| Virgin Australia Velocity | 42,000 pts + $9.33 | 1 stop | ANA (NH), Singapore Airlines (SQ), United Airlines (UA) | 9+ | 28 | 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+ | 31 | See dates | |
| Delta SkyMiles | 45,000 pts + $5.60 | Nonstop | Delta Air Lines (DL), Korean Air (KE) | 9+ | 61 | See dates | |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 45,700 pts + $367.60 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS), British Airways (BA), China Airlines (CI) +5 more | 2 | 42 | See dates | |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 50,000 pts + $85.01 | 1 stop | Air Canada (AC), EVA Air (BR), Air China (CA), Emirates (EK) +7 more | 1 | 69 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 55,000 pts + $5.60 | 1 stop | Air Canada (AC), EVA Air (BR), Air China (CA), Juneyao Airlines (HO) +5 more | 3 | 65 | See dates | |
| Etihad Guest | 67,000 pts + $323.50 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA), Air Canada (AC), JetBlue (B6), Condor (DE) +1 more | 9+ | 52 | See dates | |
| GOL Smiles | 69,100 pts + taxes not reported | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA), Air Canada (AC), Air France (AF), Alaska Airlines (AS) +9 more | 2 | 49 | 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+ | 7 | See dates | |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 65,000 pts + $24.20 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA), Japan Airlines (JL) | — | 66 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 65,000 pts + $11.20 | 2 stops | EVA Air (BR), Air China (CA), Juneyao Airlines (HO), ANA (NH) +2 more | 9+ | 65 | See dates | |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 81,800 pts + $371.90 | 1 stop | Emirates (EK), Jetstar Japan (GK), Japan Airlines (JL) | 2 | 2 | See dates | |
| Delta SkyMiles | 97,100 pts + $5.60 | Nonstop | Delta Air Lines (DL) | 9+ | 61 | See dates | |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 97,247 pts + $94.41 | 2 stops | Air Canada (AC), Air China (CA), Emirates (EK), ANA (NH) +2 more | 5 | 69 | See dates | |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 188,500 pts + $480.90 | 1 stop | Air France (AF) | 9+ | 4 | See dates | |
| GOL Smiles | 348,000 pts + taxes not reported | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA), Air Canada (AC), Alaska Airlines (AS), Juneyao Airlines (HO) | 2 | 8 | See dates |
Not seen in premium economy: Etihad Guest and Virgin Australia Velocity.
Business Class
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Etihad GuestLowest, mixed cabin | 87,000 pts + $323.50Mixed cabin | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA), Air Canada (AC), Etihad Airways (EY) | 3 | 22 | See dates | |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 199,500 pts + $5.60 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA) | — | 66 | See dates | |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 205,944 pts + $75.91Mixed cabin | 2 stops | Air Canada (AC), Air China (CA), Emirates (EK), ANA (NH) +4 more | 1 | 69 | See dates | |
| Delta SkyMiles | 323,600 pts + $5.60 | Nonstop | Delta Air Lines (DL) | 9+ | 60 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 346,400 pts + $5.60 | 1 stop | EVA Air (BR), Air China (CA), Juneyao Airlines (HO), ANA (NH) +2 more | 9+ | 65 | See dates | |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 494,500 pts + $720.70 | 1 stop | Air France (AF) | 2 | 4 | See dates |
Not seen in business class: Alaska Atmos Rewards, GOL Smiles, Qantas Frequent Flyer 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 | 1 | See dates | |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 323,676 pts + $75.71Mixed cabin | 2 stops | Air Canada (AC), United Airlines (UA) | 1 | 8 | See dates | |
| Delta SkyMiles | 367,100 pts + $5.60 | 1 stop | Delta Air Lines (DL) | 9+ | 61 | See dates |
Not seen in first class: American Airlines AAdvantage, Alaska Atmos Rewards, 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 | 45,000 pts + $5.60 | 9+ | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | Alaska Atmos Rewards | 55,000 pts + $34.90 | 9+ | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | Delta SkyMiles | 97,100 pts + $5.60 | 9+ | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Business | American Airlines AAdvantage | 199,500 pts + $5.60 | — | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | United MileagePlus | 346,400 pts + $5.60 | 9+ | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| First | Qantas Frequent Flyer | 299,300 pts + $1,254.00 | 1 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| First | Air Canada Aeroplan | 323,676 pts + $75.71Mixed cabin | 1 | 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 37,500 miles via Air France/KLM Flying Blue, which showed nonstop space on 20 dates (2 programs had nonstop space).
- Premium economy: nonstop from 97,100 miles via Delta SkyMiles, which showed nonstop space on 61 dates.
- Business class: nonstop from 323,600 miles via Delta SkyMiles, which showed nonstop space on 60 dates.
Best months to fly from Seattle (SEA) to Shanghai Hongqiao (SHA) on points
| Month | Economy | Premium Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 35,000 · AAdvantage (9 dates) | 71,500 · MileagePlus (9 dates) | 235,187 · Aeroplan (11 dates) | 299,300 · Qantas (1 date) | |
| 35,000 · AAdvantage (16 dates) | 65,000 · MileagePlus (12 dates) | 249,861 · Aeroplan (8 dates) | 323,676 · Aeroplan (1 date)Mixed cabin | |
| 36,000 · Flying Blue (7 dates) | 55,000 · Atmos (3 dates) | 87,000 · Etihad Guest (5 dates)Mixed cabin | 385,700 · SkyMiles (13 dates) | |
| 35,000 · AAdvantage (5 dates) | 55,000 · Atmos (3 dates) | 235,187 · Aeroplan (6 dates) | 427,600 · SkyMiles (5 dates) | |
| 35,500 · AAdvantage (3 dates) | 62,500 · Atmos (1 date) | 211,000 · AAdvantage (3 dates) | 439,800 · SkyMiles (1 date) | |
| 37,000 · Flying Blue (4 dates) | 105,000 · SkyMiles (5 dates) | 240,564 · Aeroplan (6 dates) | 385,700 · SkyMiles (5 dates) | |
| 37,500 · AAdvantage (1 date) | 187,000 · AAdvantage (1 date) | 450,000 · AAdvantage (1 date) | — | |
| 36,500 · Flying Blue (5 dates) | 97,247 · Aeroplan (7 dates) | 235,109 · Aeroplan (7 dates) | 367,100 · SkyMiles (8 dates) | |
| 36,500 · Flying Blue (6 dates) | 97,247 · Aeroplan (10 dates) | 228,772 · Aeroplan (10 dates) | 367,100 · SkyMiles (10 dates) | |
| 37,500 · AAdvantage (3 dates) | 65,000 · AAdvantage (3 dates) | 305,000 · AAdvantage (3 dates) | — |
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 | — |
| 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 | — | — |
Check current transfer bonuses. Most transfers can't be reversed. No bank transfers to GOL Smiles and Virgin Australia Velocity.
Search, calendar and alerts from Seattle (SEA) to Shanghai Hongqiao (SHA)
Route calendar
Every departure date with open award seats on SEA→SHA for Delta SkyMiles and the other programs: a limited window on the free plan and 365 days with Pro.
Open the route calendarLive search
Search one date across programs to see current flights, seats and taxes before you transfer points.
Search Seattle (SEA) to Shanghai Hongqiao (SHA)How many miles or points you need from Seattle (SEA) 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, 199,500 miles + $5.60, apart from a mixed-cabin award from 87,000 miles + $323.50 with Etihad Guest; see how many miles you need with American Airlines AAdvantage.
- In first class, Delta SkyMiles had the lowest observed award, 367,100 miles + $5.60, apart from a mixed-cabin award from 323,676 points + $75.71 with Air Canada Aeroplan; see how many miles you need with Delta SkyMiles.
Questions about award flights from Seattle (SEA) to Shanghai Hongqiao (SHA)
What's the lowest Seattle (SEA) to Shanghai Hongqiao (SHA) award price AwardTool has seen?
In economy, 35,000 miles + $5.60 with American Airlines AAdvantage. Seen Oct 13, 2026, 02:01 UTC for an Oct 21, 2026 departure. American Airlines AAdvantage showed economy award space on 67 departure dates at any price (newest observation Oct 19, 2026, 17:59 UTC). In business class, 199,500 miles + $5.60 with American Airlines AAdvantage. Seen Sep 21, 2026, 02:58 UTC for a Dec 2, 2026 departure. American Airlines AAdvantage showed business-class award space on 66 departure dates at any price (newest observation Oct 19, 2026, 17:59 UTC). A mixed-cabin itinerary, with part of the trip in a lower cabin, was seen from 87,000 miles + $323.50 with Etihad Guest. Search live before transferring points.
Which loyalty programs had award space from Seattle (SEA) to Shanghai Hongqiao (SHA)?
10 programs in the last 30 days: American Airlines AAdvantage (economy 67 dates, premium economy 66 dates, business class 66 dates); Air Canada Aeroplan (economy 69 dates, premium economy 69 dates, business class 69 dates, first class 8 dates); Alaska Atmos Rewards (economy 31 dates, premium economy 7 dates); Delta SkyMiles (economy 61 dates, premium economy 61 dates, business class 60 dates, first class 61 dates); Etihad Guest (economy 52 dates, business class 22 dates); GOL Smiles (economy 49 dates, premium economy 8 dates); Air France/KLM Flying Blue (economy 45 dates, premium economy 4 dates, business class 4 dates); Qantas Frequent Flyer (economy 42 dates, premium economy 2 dates, first class 1 date) and 2 more. Dates count departure dates with an open award.
Is there nonstop award space from Seattle (SEA) to Shanghai Hongqiao (SHA)?
Yes. AwardTool observed nonstop award space in economy, premium economy and business class, bookable via Delta SkyMiles and Air France/KLM Flying Blue. The lowest nonstop award in economy was 37,500 miles with Air France/KLM Flying Blue.
Which credit card points can book awards from Seattle (SEA) to Shanghai Hongqiao (SHA)?
American Express Membership Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), 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), 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: American Airlines AAdvantage (1:1), 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). Ratios come from AwardTool's transfer partner list; check current bonuses first.
Which months had the lowest award prices from Seattle (SEA) 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 (16 dates); in business class, the lowest award was for Dec 2026 departures, 199,500 miles with AAdvantage (12 dates), and a mixed-cabin itinerary was seen for Dec 2026 departures from 87,000 miles with Etihad Guest. The month table shows every lowest price, including those. Based on dates we observed, not a forecast.