Etihad Guest award flights from Shanghai Hongqiao (SHA) to Melbourne (MEL)
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In the last 30 days AwardTool saw Etihad Guest award space for SHA→MEL in economy. Lowest economy: 60,000 miles + $178.20 (economy space on 12 dates).
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- Lowest economy
- 60,000 miles + $178.20
- economy space on 12 dates
Etihad Guest award prices by cabin
The lowest one-way Etihad Guest award AwardTool observed on SHA→MEL in each cabin, in miles plus taxes.
| Cabin | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | 60,000 miles + $178.20 | Nonstop | Hong Kong Airlines (HX), China Eastern (MU) | 5 | 12 | 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 Etihad Guest award examples
| Departure | Cabin | Points + taxes | Seats | Stops | Observed (UTC) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | 60,000 miles + $178.40 | 1 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Economy | 60,000 miles + $178.20 | 5 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Economy | 60,000 miles + $178.20 | 5 | 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 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 Etihad Guest award space showed up
Departure dates in the next 365 days that AwardTool checked for Etihad Guest 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 | 12 of 79 | 15% |
How to get Etihad Guest miles
- Bilt Rewards: 1:1 · Instant
- Capital One Miles: 1:1 · ~1 day
- Citi ThankYou Points: 1:1 · Instant
Check current transfer bonuses. Most transfers can't be reversed.
Etihad Guest vs other programs from Shanghai Hongqiao (SHA) to Melbourne (MEL)
Lowest one-way award per program and cabin on this route.
| Program | Economy | Premium Economy | Business |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 35,000 pts + $65.90 | 267,300 pts + $82.20 | 72,500 pts + $66.40 |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 28,500 pts + $283.70Lowest | — | 90,000 pts + $138.60 |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 37,500 pts + $85.50 | — | 75,000 pts + $216.00 |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 30,000 pts + $48.70 | — | 40,000 pts + $81.10LowestMixed cabin |
| Delta SkyMiles | 35,000 pts + $37.32 | — | 65,000 pts + $37.32 |
| Etihad Guest | 60,000 pts + $178.20 | — | — |
| GOL Smiles | 137,200 pts + taxes not reported | — | — |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 43,500 pts + $166.40 | 85,000 pts + $246.75Lowest | — |
| United MileagePlus | 35,000 pts + $40.10 | — | 90,000 pts + $50.00 |
| Virgin Australia Velocity | 45,000 pts + $63.94 | 90,000 pts + $192.15 | 158,500 pts + $444.17 |
Questions about Etihad Guest award flights from Shanghai Hongqiao (SHA) to Melbourne (MEL)
How many miles do you need to fly from Shanghai Hongqiao (SHA) to Melbourne (MEL) with Etihad Guest?
The lowest one-way Etihad Guest award AwardTool observed in the last 30 days (newest observation Oct 16, 2026): economy 60,000 miles + $178.20, with award space on 12 departure dates. Search live before transferring points.
What's the lowest Etihad Guest award from Shanghai Hongqiao (SHA) to Melbourne (MEL)?
In economy, 60,000 miles + $178.20. Seen Oct 16, 2026, 03:58 UTC for a Dec 1, 2026 departure. Etihad Guest showed economy award space on 12 departure dates at any price (newest observation Oct 16, 2026, 03:58 UTC). Search live before transferring points.
Can you book nonstop awards from Shanghai Hongqiao (SHA) to Melbourne (MEL) with Etihad Guest?
Yes. AwardTool observed nonstop Etihad Guest award space in economy from 60,000 miles.
Which credit card points can book Etihad Guest awards from Shanghai Hongqiao (SHA) to Melbourne (MEL)?
Bilt Rewards (1:1, Instant), Capital One Miles (1:1, ~1 day) and Citi ThankYou Points (1:1, Instant). Check current transfer bonuses; most transfers can't be reversed.