Air France/KLM Flying Blue award flights from Shanghai Hongqiao (SHA) to Houston (HOU)
In the last 30 days AwardTool saw Air France/KLM Flying Blue award space for SHA→HOU in economy, premium economy and business class. Lowest economy: 55,000 miles + $65.59 (economy space on 21 dates). Lowest business class: 232,500 miles + $743.99 (business-class space on 21 dates). Lowest premium economy: 195,000 miles + $490.39 (premium economy space on 21 dates).
Every airport: Shanghai to Houston award flights.
Prices observed – ; newest observation .
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- Lowest economy
- 55,000 miles + $65.59
- economy space on 21 dates
- Lowest business class
- 232,500 miles + $743.99
- business-class space on 21 dates
- Lowest premium economy
- 195,000 miles + $490.39
- premium economy space on 21 dates
In economy, 55,000 miles + $65.59 with Air France/KLM Flying Blue was the 3rd lowest of the 5 programs with economy award space on this route; the lowest was 35,000 miles + $37.59 with American Airlines AAdvantage. With Air France/KLM Flying Blue, business class started at 232,500 miles + $743.99, about 4.2 times the points of its lowest economy award (55,000 miles + $65.59).
Flying Blue award prices by cabin
The lowest one-way Air France/KLM Flying Blue award AwardTool observed on SHA→HOU in each cabin, in miles plus taxes.
| Cabin | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | 55,000 miles + $65.59 | 1 stop |  AF DL KL | 9+ | 21 | See dates | |
| Premium Economy | 195,000 miles + $490.39 | 1 stop | AF | 4 | 21 | See dates | |
| Business | 232,500 miles + $743.99 | 1 stop | AF | 9+ | 21 | 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 Flying Blue award examples
| Departure | Cabin | Points + taxes | Seats | Stops | Observed (UTC) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | 55,000 miles + $65.59 | 9+ | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Economy | 55,000 miles + $65.59 | 9+ | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Economy | 55,500 miles + $65.49 | 7 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | 195,000 miles + $490.39 | 4 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | 195,500 miles + $491.19 | 9+ | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | 196,000 miles + $489.09 | 9+ | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | 342,500 miles + $744.19 | 6 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | 343,500 miles + $740.89 | 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.
How often Flying Blue award space showed up
Departure dates in the next 365 days that AwardTool checked for Air France/KLM Flying Blue 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 | 21 of 22 | 95% | |
| Premium Economy | 21 of 22 | 95% | |
| Business | 21 of 22 | 95% |
Best months to fly from Shanghai Hongqiao (SHA) to Houston (HOU) with Flying Blue
| Month | Economy | Premium Economy | Business |
|---|---|---|---|
| 55,000 miles + $65.59 (11 dates) | 195,000 miles + $490.39 (11 dates) | 343,500 miles + $740.89 (11 dates) | |
| 55,000 miles + $65.59 (2 dates) | 195,500 miles + $491.19 (2 dates) | 342,500 miles + $744.19 (2 dates) | |
| 232,000 miles + taxes not reported (2 dates) | 450,000 miles + taxes not reported (2 dates) | 700,000 miles + taxes not reported (2 dates) | |
| 83,500 miles + taxes not reported (2 dates) | 450,000 miles + taxes not reported (2 dates) | 700,000 miles + taxes not reported (2 dates) | |
| 75,000 miles + taxes not reported (4 dates) | 195,500 miles + taxes not reported (4 dates) | 232,500 miles + $743.99 (4 dates) |
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.
How to get Flying Blue miles
- American Express Membership Rewards: 1:1 · Instant
- Bilt Rewards: 1:1 · Instant
- Capital One Miles: 1:1 · Instant
- Chase Ultimate Rewards: 1:1 · Instant
- Citi ThankYou Points: 1:1 · Instant
- Wells Fargo Rewards: 1:1 · Instant
Check current transfer bonuses. Most transfers can't be reversed.
Flying Blue vs other programs from Shanghai Hongqiao (SHA) to Houston (HOU)
Lowest one-way award per program and cabin on this route.
| Program | Economy | Premium Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 55,687 pts + $108.20 | 80,714 pts + $110.50Lowest | 235,302 pts + $108.10Mixed cabin | 728,948 pts + $108.20 |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 55,000 pts + $65.59 | 195,000 pts + $490.39 | 232,500 pts + $743.99 | — |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 35,000 pts + $37.59Lowest | 96,000 pts + $43.29 | 179,000 pts + $37.69Lowest | — |
| Delta SkyMiles | 66,000 pts + $35.23 | 135,000 pts + $35.23 | — | 410,000 pts + $35.23 |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 48,200 pts + $359.95 | 143,500 pts + $683.98 | — | 299,300 pts + $1,200.17Lowest |
Questions about Flying Blue award flights from Shanghai Hongqiao (SHA) to Houston (HOU)
How many miles do you need to fly from Shanghai Hongqiao (SHA) to Houston (HOU) with Air France/KLM Flying Blue?
The lowest one-way Air France/KLM Flying Blue awards AwardTool observed in the last 30 days (newest observation Nov 10, 2026): economy 55,000 miles + $65.59, with a typical monthly low of 75,000 miles (taxes vary) over 5 months and award space on 21 departure dates; premium economy 195,000 miles + $490.39, with a typical monthly low of 195,500 miles (taxes vary) over 5 months and award space on 21 departure dates; business class 232,500 miles + $743.99, with a typical monthly low of 343,500 miles (taxes vary) over 5 months and award space on 21 departure dates. Monthly lows varied in economy (55,000 to 232,000 miles + taxes vary), premium economy (195,000 to 450,000 miles + taxes vary) and business class (232,500 to 700,000 miles + taxes vary), so the award on your dates may cost more. Search live before transferring points.
What's the lowest Flying Blue award from Shanghai Hongqiao (SHA) to Houston (HOU)?
In economy, 55,000 miles + $65.59. Seen Oct 24, 2026, 02:41 UTC for a Nov 19, 2026 departure. Air France/KLM Flying Blue showed economy award space on 21 departure dates at any price (newest observation Nov 10, 2026, 16:48 UTC). In business class, 232,500 miles + $743.99. Air France/KLM Flying Blue showed business-class award space on 21 departure dates at any price (newest observation Nov 10, 2026, 16:48 UTC). Search live before transferring points.
Can you book nonstop awards from Shanghai Hongqiao (SHA) to Houston (HOU) with Flying Blue?
AwardTool hasn't observed nonstop Air France/KLM Flying Blue award space on this route in the last 30 days. That doesn't mean nonstop space never appears.
Which credit card points can book Flying Blue awards from Shanghai Hongqiao (SHA) to Houston (HOU)?
American Express Membership Rewards (1:1, Instant), Bilt Rewards (1:1, Instant), Capital One Miles (1:1, Instant), Chase Ultimate Rewards (1:1, Instant), Citi ThankYou Points (1:1, Instant) and Wells Fargo Rewards (1:1, Instant). Check current transfer bonuses; most transfers can't be reversed.
Which months had the lowest Flying Blue award prices from Shanghai Hongqiao (SHA) to Houston (HOU)?
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 Nov 2026 departures: 55,000 miles + $65.59 (11 dates). The month table shows every lowest price, including those. Based on dates we observed, not a forecast.
When does Air France/KLM Flying Blue release award seats for Shanghai Hongqiao (SHA) to Houston (HOU)?
Air France/KLM Flying Blue publishes a booking window of about 359 days (about 12 months) before departure (AwardTool's program data, reviewed Nov 6, 2026). On this route AwardTool saw Air France/KLM Flying Blue award space for departures as late as Jun 30, 2027; seats can open earlier or later, and released seats may already be booked. See Flying Blue award release dates.