Delta SkyMiles award flights from Shanghai Hongqiao (SHA) to Los Angeles (LAX)
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In the last 30 days AwardTool saw Delta SkyMiles award space for SHA→LAX in economy, premium economy, business class and first class. Lowest economy: 38,000 miles + $29.94 (economy space on 91 dates). Lowest business class: 310,000 miles + $29.66 (business-class space on 64 dates). Lowest first class: 310,000 miles + $34.95 (first-class space on 91 dates).
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- Lowest economy
- 38,000 miles + $29.94
- economy space on 91 dates
- Lowest business class
- 310,000 miles + $29.66
- business-class space on 64 dates
- Lowest first class
- 310,000 miles + $34.95
- first-class space on 91 dates
- Lowest premium economy
- 100,000 miles + $29.66
- premium economy space on 91 dates
SkyMiles award prices by cabin
The lowest one-way Delta SkyMiles award AwardTool observed on SHA→LAX in each cabin, in miles plus taxes.
| Cabin | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | 38,000 miles + $29.94 | Nonstop | Delta Air Lines (DL) | 9+ | 91 | See dates | |
| Premium Economy | 100,000 miles + $29.66 | Nonstop | Delta Air Lines (DL) | 5 | 91 | See dates | |
| Business | 310,000 miles + $29.66 | Nonstop | Delta Air Lines (DL) | 2 | 64 | See dates | |
| First | 310,000 miles + $34.95 | 1 stop | Delta Air Lines (DL) | 7 | 91 | 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 SkyMiles award examples
| Departure | Cabin | Points + taxes | Seats | Stops | Observed (UTC) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | 38,000 miles + $29.94 | 9+ | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Economy | 38,000 miles + $29.94 | 9+ | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Economy | 38,000 miles + $29.94 | 9+ | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | 100,000 miles + $29.66 | 5 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | 100,000 miles + $29.66 | 9+ | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | 100,000 miles + $29.66 | 7 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Business | 310,000 miles + $29.66 | 9+ | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| First | 310,000 miles + $34.95 | 7 | 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 SkyMiles award space showed up
Departure dates in the next 365 days that AwardTool checked for Delta SkyMiles 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 | 91 of 94 | 96% | |
| Premium Economy | 91 of 94 | 96% | |
| Business | 64 of 94 | 68% | |
| First | 91 of 94 | 96% |
Best months to fly from Shanghai Hongqiao (SHA) to Los Angeles (LAX) with SkyMiles
| Month | Economy | Premium Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 38,000 (11 dates) | 110,000 (11 dates) | 330,000 (8 dates) | 330,000 (11 dates) | |
| 38,000 (24 dates) | 100,000 (24 dates) | 310,000 (19 dates) | 310,000 (24 dates) | |
| 41,000 (16 dates) | 100,000 (16 dates) | 310,000 (10 dates) | 310,000 (16 dates) | |
| 42,000 (21 dates) | 110,000 (21 dates) | 310,000 (14 dates) | 310,000 (21 dates) | |
| 41,000 (7 dates) | 100,000 (7 dates) | 310,000 (3 dates) | 310,000 (7 dates) | |
| 46,000 (10 dates) | 110,000 (10 dates) | 310,000 (9 dates) | 310,000 (10 dates) | |
| 60,000 (1 date) | 120,000 (1 date) | 410,000 (1 date) | 410,000 (1 date) | |
| 41,000 (1 date) | 100,000 (1 date) | — | 310,000 (1 date) |
How to get SkyMiles
- American Express Membership Rewards: 1:1 · Instant
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SkyMiles vs other programs from Shanghai Hongqiao (SHA) to Los Angeles (LAX)
Lowest one-way award per program and cabin on this route.
| Program | Economy | Premium Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 50,000 pts + $108.14 | 91,791 pts + $102.14 | 85,000 pts + $125.40 | — |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 40,000 pts + $298.63 | — | — | — |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 42,500 pts + $66.53 | 55,000 pts + $66.53 | — | — |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 35,000 pts + $37.23Lowest | 50,000 pts + $40.93Lowest | 70,000 pts + $40.93Lowest | — |
| Cathay Pacific Asia Miles | 38,000 pts + $281.66 | 78,000 pts + $282.04 | 119,000 pts + $284.59 | — |
| Delta SkyMiles | 38,000 pts + $29.94 | 100,000 pts + $29.66 | 310,000 pts + $29.66 | 310,000 pts + $34.95 |
| GOL Smiles | 86,100 pts + taxes not reported | 474,400 pts + taxes not reported | — | — |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 47,200 pts + $381.12 | 112,200 pts + $263.87 | 182,900 pts + $1,072.76 | 299,300 pts + $1,203.51Lowest |
| United MileagePlus | 55,000 pts + $31.63 | 65,000 pts + $31.99 | 299,000 pts + $37.23 | — |
| Virgin Australia Velocity | 42,000 pts + $29.10 | 142,000 pts + $235.58 | — | — |
Questions about SkyMiles award flights from Shanghai Hongqiao (SHA) to Los Angeles (LAX)
How many miles do you need to fly from Shanghai Hongqiao (SHA) to Los Angeles (LAX) with Delta SkyMiles?
The lowest one-way Delta SkyMiles awards AwardTool observed in the last 30 days (newest observation Oct 19, 2026): economy 38,000 miles + $29.94, with a typical monthly low of 41,000 miles over 8 months and award space on 91 departure dates; premium economy 100,000 miles + $29.66, with a typical monthly low of 100,000 miles over 8 months and award space on 91 departure dates; business class 310,000 miles + $29.66, with a typical monthly low of 310,000 miles over 7 months and award space on 64 departure dates; first class 310,000 miles + $34.95, with a typical monthly low of 310,000 miles over 8 months and award space on 91 departure dates. Monthly lows varied in economy (38,000 to 60,000 miles), premium economy (100,000 to 120,000 miles), business class (310,000 to 410,000 miles) and first class (310,000 to 410,000 miles), so the award on your dates may cost more. Search live before transferring points.
What's the lowest SkyMiles award from Shanghai Hongqiao (SHA) to Los Angeles (LAX)?
In economy, 38,000 miles + $29.94. Seen Oct 18, 2026, 09:05 UTC for an Oct 22, 2026 departure. Delta SkyMiles showed economy award space on 91 departure dates at any price (newest observation Oct 19, 2026, 15:11 UTC). In business class, 310,000 miles + $29.66. Seen Sep 30, 2026, 05:21 UTC for a Nov 23, 2026 departure. Delta SkyMiles showed business-class award space on 64 departure dates at any price (newest observation Oct 19, 2026, 15:11 UTC). Search live before transferring points.
Can you book nonstop awards from Shanghai Hongqiao (SHA) to Los Angeles (LAX) with SkyMiles?
Yes. AwardTool observed nonstop Delta SkyMiles award space in premium economy and business class, and in economy from 38,000 miles.
Which credit card points can book SkyMiles awards from Shanghai Hongqiao (SHA) to Los Angeles (LAX)?
American Express Membership Rewards (1:1, Instant). Check current transfer bonuses; most transfers can't be reversed.
Which months had the lowest SkyMiles award prices from Shanghai Hongqiao (SHA) to Los Angeles (LAX)?
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: 38,000 miles (24 dates). The month table shows every lowest price, including those. Based on dates we observed, not a forecast.