Award flights from Shanghai Hongqiao (SHA) to London Heathrow (LHR)
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In the last 30 days AwardTool saw award space on 5 programs for SHA→LHR. Lowest economy: 22,500 miles + $152.90 (Air France/KLM Flying Blue). Lowest business class: 85,000 miles + $356.00 (Air France/KLM Flying Blue). Lowest premium economy: 50,000 miles + $243.20 (Air France/KLM Flying Blue).
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Shanghai Hongqiao (SHA) to London Heathrow (LHR) at a glance
- From
- Shanghai Hongqiao International, Shanghai, China (SHA)
- To
- London Heathrow Airport, London, United Kingdom (LHR)
- Programs with award space seen
- 5 of 6 programs tracked on this route
- Nonstop award space seen
- Yes, in economy and premium economy, via American Airlines AAdvantage
- Airlines seen on these awards
- Aegean Airlines (A3), Air France (AF), Air India (AI), Finnair (AY), ITA Airways (AZ), British Airways (BA), EVA Air (BR), Air China (CA), Cathay Pacific (CX), Aer Lingus (EI), Emirates (EK), Air Dolomiti (EN) and 25 more
- Departures with open awards
- Oct 2026 to Jun 2027
- Most dates with space
- 14 of 15 departure dates checked (American Airlines AAdvantage, economy)
- Latest departure with space
- Observation window
- Awards observed in the last 30 days
- Destination guide
- Award flights to London Heathrow (LHR)
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 | 22,500 pts + $152.90 | 1 stop | Air France (AF), Etihad Airways (EY), Korean Air (KE), KLM (KL) +4 more | 9+ | 7 | See dates | |
| Etihad Guest | 25,473 pts + $219.30 | 1 stop | Etihad Airways (EY), Shanghai Airlines (FM), Gulf Air (GF), Juneyao Airlines (HO) +1 more | 9+ | 6 | See dates | |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 35,000 pts + $28.30 | 1 stopNonstop from 35,000 pts | Finnair (AY), British Airways (BA), Cathay Pacific (CX), Etihad Airways (EY) +2 more | — | 14 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 60,000 pts + $13.40 | 1 stop | Aegean Airlines (A3), Air India (AI), ITA Airways (AZ), EVA Air (BR) +16 more | 1 | 9 | See dates | |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 60,000 pts + $40.70 | 1 stop | Air India (AI), EVA Air (BR), Air China (CA), Emirates (EK) +8 more | 1 | 7 | See dates |
Premium Economy
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air France/KLM Flying BlueLowest observed | 50,000 pts + $243.20 | 1 stop | Air France (AF), KLM (KL) | 5 | 7 | See dates | |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 55,000 pts + $250.40 | Nonstop | British Airways (BA), Malaysia Airlines (MH) | — | 2 | See dates | |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 173,500 pts + $55.80 | 1 stop | Emirates (EK) | 2 | 1 | See dates |
Not seen in premium economy: Etihad Guest and United MileagePlus.
Business Class
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air France/KLM Flying BlueLowest observed | 85,000 pts + $356.00 | 1 stop | Air France (AF), Korean Air (KE), KLM (KL), Virgin Atlantic (VS) | 1 | 7 | See dates | |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 92,500 pts + $40.80 | 1 stop | Air India (AI), Air China (CA), Emirates (EK), Egyptair (MS) +1 more | 1 | 6 | See dates | |
| Etihad Guest | 106,758 pts + $595.20 | 1 stop | Etihad Airways (EY), Shanghai Airlines (FM), China Eastern (MU) | 9+ | 6 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 140,000 pts + $13.40 | 1 stop | Air India (AI), EVA Air (BR), Air China (CA), Eurowings (EW) +8 more | 1 | 7 | See dates |
Not seen in business class: American Airlines AAdvantage.
First class: 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 | 30,000 pts + $155.10 | 7 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | American Airlines AAdvantage | 55,000 pts + $250.40 | — | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Business | Air Canada Aeroplan | 92,500 pts + $48.50 | 9+ | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | United MileagePlus | 140,000 pts + $20.90 | 4 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | Etihad Guest | 340,163 pts + $603.80 | 2 | 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 35,000 miles via American Airlines AAdvantage, which showed nonstop space on 10 dates.
- Premium economy: nonstop space via American Airlines AAdvantage.
Best months to fly from Shanghai Hongqiao (SHA) to London Heathrow (LHR) on points
| Month | Economy | Premium Economy | Business |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30,000 · Flying Blue (1 date) | 55,000 · AAdvantage (1 date) | 92,500 · Aeroplan (1 date) | |
| 35,000 · AAdvantage (1 date) | 371,000 · Flying Blue (1 date) | 340,163 · Etihad Guest (1 date) | |
| 35,000 · AAdvantage (8 dates) | 55,000 · AAdvantage (1 date) | 140,000 · MileagePlus (2 dates) | |
| 22,500 · Flying Blue (5 dates) | 50,000 · Flying Blue (5 dates) | 85,000 · Flying Blue (5 dates) | |
| 35,000 · AAdvantage (1 date) | — | — |
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 | — |
| Etihad Guest | — | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · ~1 day | — | 1:1 · Instant | — |
| United MileagePlus | — | 1:1 · Instant | — | 1:1 · Instant | — | — |
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- In economy, Air France/KLM Flying Blue had the lowest observed award, 22,500 miles + $152.90; see how many miles you need with Air France/KLM Flying Blue.
- In premium economy, Air France/KLM Flying Blue had the lowest observed award, 50,000 miles + $243.20; see how many miles you need with Air France/KLM Flying Blue.
- In business class, Air France/KLM Flying Blue had the lowest observed award, 85,000 miles + $356.00; see how many miles you need with Air France/KLM Flying Blue.
Questions about award flights from Shanghai Hongqiao (SHA) to London Heathrow (LHR)
What's the lowest Shanghai Hongqiao (SHA) to London Heathrow (LHR) award price AwardTool has seen?
In economy, 22,500 miles + $152.90 with Air France/KLM Flying Blue. Air France/KLM Flying Blue showed economy award space on 7 departure dates at any price (newest observation Oct 14, 2026, 11:14 UTC). In business class, 85,000 miles + $356.00 with Air France/KLM Flying Blue. Air France/KLM Flying Blue showed business-class award space on 7 departure dates at any price (newest observation Oct 14, 2026, 11:14 UTC). Search live before transferring points.
Which loyalty programs had award space from Shanghai Hongqiao (SHA) to London Heathrow (LHR)?
5 programs in the last 30 days: American Airlines AAdvantage (economy 14 dates, premium economy 2 dates); Air Canada Aeroplan (economy 7 dates, premium economy 1 date, business class 6 dates); Etihad Guest (economy 6 dates, business class 6 dates); Air France/KLM Flying Blue (economy 7 dates, premium economy 7 dates, business class 7 dates); United MileagePlus (economy 9 dates, business class 7 dates). Dates count departure dates with an open award.
Is there nonstop award space from Shanghai Hongqiao (SHA) to London Heathrow (LHR)?
Yes. AwardTool observed nonstop award space in economy and premium economy, bookable via American Airlines AAdvantage. The lowest nonstop award in economy was 35,000 miles with American Airlines AAdvantage.
Which credit card points can book awards from Shanghai Hongqiao (SHA) to London Heathrow (LHR)?
American Express Membership Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1). Bilt Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (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). 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). 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 Shanghai Hongqiao (SHA) to London Heathrow (LHR)?
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 Jan 2027 departures, 22,500 miles with Flying Blue (5 dates); in business class, the lowest award was for Jan 2027 departures, 85,000 miles with Flying Blue (5 dates). The month table shows every lowest price, including those. Based on dates we observed, not a forecast.