Award flights from Shanghai Hongqiao (SHA) to Guangzhou (CAN)
In the last 30 days AwardTool saw award space on 4 programs for SHA→CAN. Lowest economy: 8,500 miles + $17.80 (Air France/KLM Flying Blue). Lowest business: 17,500 miles + $17.80 (Air France/KLM Flying Blue).
Data as of
Award prices last changed . AwardTool checks these routes daily; seats change quickly.
SHA to CAN at a glance
- From
- Shanghai Hongqiao International, Shanghai, China (SHA)
- To
- Guangzhou Baiyun International, Guangzhou, China (CAN)
- Programs with award space seen
- 4 of 7 programs tracked on this route
- Nonstop award space seen
- Yes, in economy, business and first, via Avianca LifeMiles, Air France/KLM Flying Blue and United MileagePlus
- Airlines seen on these awards
- Air China (CA), Juneyao Airlines (HO), Xiamen Airlines (MF), China Eastern (MU), Shenzhen Airlines (ZH)
- Departures with open awards
- Oct 2026 to Sep 2027
- Observation window
- Awards observed in the last 30 days
- Destination guide
- Award flights to Guangzhou (CAN)
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 | 8,500 pts + $17.80 | Nonstop | China Eastern (MU) | 5 | 12 | See dates | |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 11,000 pts + $13.92 | 1 stop | Xiamen Airlines (MF) | 1 | 6 | See dates | |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 15,000 pts + $7.00 | Nonstop | Air China (CA) | 4 | 238 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 17,500 pts + $7.40 | Nonstop | Air China (CA), Juneyao Airlines (HO), Shenzhen Airlines (ZH) | 4 | 316 | See dates |
Business
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air France/KLM Flying BlueLowest observed | 17,500 pts + $17.80 | Nonstop | China Eastern (MU) | 2 | 5 | See dates | |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 29,000 pts + $13.92 | 1 stop | Xiamen Airlines (MF) | 1 | 6 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 45,000 pts + $7.50 | Nonstop | Air China (CA), Shenzhen Airlines (ZH) | 1 | 9 | See dates |
Not seen in business: Avianca LifeMiles.
First
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 30,000 pts + $18.00 | Nonstop | China Eastern (MU) | 2 | 1 | See dates |
Not seen in first: Avianca LifeMiles, United MileagePlus and Virgin Atlantic Flying Club.
Premium Economy: not seen in the last 30 days.
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 | Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 8,500 pts + $17.90 | 5 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Business | Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 18,000 pts + $20.90 | 1 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Business | United MileagePlus | 45,000 pts + $7.50 | 4 | 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 at the time shown. 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 8,500 miles via Air France/KLM Flying Blue, which showed nonstop space on 11 dates (3 programs had nonstop space).
- Business: nonstop from 17,500 miles via Air France/KLM Flying Blue, which showed nonstop space on 4 dates (2 programs had nonstop space).
- First: nonstop space via Air France/KLM Flying Blue.
Best months to fly SHA to CAN on points
| Month | Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9,000 · Flying Blue (3 dates) | 18,000 · Flying Blue (2 dates) | 30,000 · Flying Blue (1 date) | |
| 17,500 · MileagePlus (30 dates) | — | — | |
| 8,500 · Flying Blue (7 dates) | 17,500 · Flying Blue (1 date) | — | |
| 8,500 · Flying Blue (2 dates) | 17,500 · Flying Blue (2 dates) | — | |
| 15,000 · LifeMiles (28 dates) | — | — | |
| 15,000 · LifeMiles (31 dates) | — | — | |
| 15,000 · LifeMiles (30 dates) | — | — | |
| 15,000 · LifeMiles (27 dates) | — | — | |
| 15,000 · LifeMiles (30 dates) | — | — | |
| 15,000 · LifeMiles (30 dates) | — | — | |
| 11,000 · Virgin (1 date) | 29,000 · Virgin (1 date) | — | |
| 11,000 · Virgin (5 dates) | 29,000 · Virgin (5 dates) | — |
Points that transfer to these programs
| Program | Amex | Bilt | Capital One | Chase | Citi | Wells Fargo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | — | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant |
| United MileagePlus | — | 1:1 · Instant | — | 1:1 · Instant | — | — |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant |
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Search SHA to CANQuestions about SHA to CAN award flights
What's the lowest Shanghai Hongqiao to Guangzhou award price AwardTool has seen?
In economy, 8,500 miles + $17.80 with Air France/KLM Flying Blue. Air France/KLM Flying Blue showed economy award space on 12 departure dates (newest observation Oct 13, 2026, 23:19 UTC). In business, 17,500 miles + $17.80 with Air France/KLM Flying Blue. Air France/KLM Flying Blue showed business award space on 5 departure dates (newest observation Oct 13, 2026, 23:19 UTC). Search live before transferring points.
Which loyalty programs had award space on SHA→CAN?
4 programs in the last 30 days: Avianca LifeMiles (economy 238 dates); Air France/KLM Flying Blue (economy 12 dates, business 5 dates, first 1 date); United MileagePlus (economy 316 dates, business 9 dates); Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (economy 6 dates, business 6 dates). Dates count departure dates with an open award.
Is there nonstop award space from SHA to CAN?
Yes. AwardTool observed nonstop award space in economy, business and first, bookable via Avianca LifeMiles, Air France/KLM Flying Blue and United MileagePlus. The lowest nonstop award in economy was 8,500 miles with Air France/KLM Flying Blue.
Which credit card points transfer to these programs?
American Express Membership Rewards: Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Bilt Rewards: Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), United MileagePlus (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Capital One Miles: Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Chase Ultimate Rewards: Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), United MileagePlus (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Citi ThankYou Points: Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Wells Fargo Rewards: Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Ratios come from AwardTool's transfer partner list; check current bonuses first.
Which months had the lowest SHA→CAN award prices?
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 Dec 2026 departures, 8,500 miles with Flying Blue (7 dates); in business, the lowest award was for Jan 2027 departures, 17,500 miles with Flying Blue (2 dates). The month table shows every lowest price, including those. Based on dates we observed, not a forecast.