Business-class award flights from Shanghai Hongqiao (SHA) to Osaka Kansai (KIX)
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In the last 30 days AwardTool saw business-class award space on 9 programs for SHA→KIX. Lowest: 19,000 miles + $68.40 with Air France/KLM Flying Blue (nonstop), which showed business-class award space on 18 dates. A mixed-cabin itinerary, with part of the trip in a lower cabin, was seen from 15,000 points + $33.40 with Alaska Atmos Rewards.
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Page regenerated from the Oct 19, 2026 data snapshot (normally daily). Summary last changed . Seats change quickly.
- Lowest observed
- 19,000 miles + $68.40
- Air France/KLM Flying Blue · nonstop
- Programs with space
- 9 of 9
- programs seen on this route
- Most dates seen
- 40 of 40
- dates checked · GOL Smiles
- Nonstop
- Seen
- from 19,000 miles + taxes vary
Compare programs for business class
The lowest one-way business-class award each program showed on SHA→KIX, sorted by points.
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska Atmos RewardsLowest, mixed cabin | 15,000 pts + $33.40Mixed cabin | 1 stop | Hainan Airlines (HU), Japan Airlines (JL) | 9+ | 4 | See dates | |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 19,000 pts + $68.40 | Nonstop | Japan Airlines (JL), Korean Air (KE), China Eastern (MU) | 2 | 18 | See dates | |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 20,000 pts + $40.80 | Nonstop | EVA Air (BR), ANA (NH), Asiana Airlines (OZ), Shenzhen Airlines (ZH) | 1 | 11 | See dates | |
| Etihad Guest | 25,000 pts + $68.40 | Nonstop | China Eastern (MU) | 2 | 32 | See dates | |
| Virgin Australia Velocity | 28,000 pts + $12.33 | Nonstop | ANA (NH) | 1 | 5 | See dates | |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 30,000 pts + $13.40 | Nonstop | Japan Airlines (JL) | — | 17 | See dates | |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 31,500 pts + $63.91 | Nonstop | Cathay Pacific (CX), China Eastern (MU), Philippine Airlines (PR) | 1 | 35 | See dates | |
| GOL Smiles | 37,800 pts + taxes not reported | 1 stopNonstop from 550,600 pts | Korean Air (KE), China Eastern (MU), ANA (NH) | 1 | 40 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 45,000 pts + $13.40 | Nonstop | EVA Air (BR), Air China (CA), Juneyao Airlines (HO), ANA (NH) +2 more | 3 | 15 | 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 business-class award examples
| Departure | Program | Points + taxes | Seats | Stops | Observed (UTC) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 19,000 pts + $68.40 | 2 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 20,000 pts + $40.90 | 1 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Etihad Guest | 25,000 pts + $68.40 | 2 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Virgin Australia Velocity | 28,000 pts + $12.66 | 1 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 30,000 pts + $13.40 | — | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 31,500 pts + $63.91 | 1 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| United MileagePlus | 45,000 pts + $13.40 | 3 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 50,000 pts + $109.10 | 4 | 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 business-class award space showed up
Departure dates in the next 365 days that AwardTool checked for each program in the last 30 days, how many had business-class award space at any price, and the latest departure with space.
| Program | Dates with space | Share of dates checked | Latest departure with space |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 4 of 40 | 10% | |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 18 of 34 | 52% | |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 11 of 40 | 27% | |
| Etihad Guest | 32 of 47 | 68% | |
| Virgin Australia Velocity | 5 of 45 | 11% | |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 17 of 44 | 38% | |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 35 of 44 | 79% | |
| GOL Smiles | 40 of 40 | 100% | |
| United MileagePlus | 15 of 43 | 34% |
Nonstop business-class award space
- Air France/KLM Flying Blue: nonstop from 19,000 miles; nonstop space on 17 dates.
- Air Canada Aeroplan: nonstop from 20,000 points; nonstop space on 4 dates.
- Etihad Guest: nonstop from 25,000 miles; nonstop space on 32 dates.
- Virgin Australia Velocity: nonstop from 28,000 points; nonstop space on 5 dates.
- American Airlines AAdvantage: nonstop from 30,000 miles; nonstop space on 8 dates.
- Qantas Frequent Flyer: nonstop from 31,500 points; nonstop space on 34 dates.
- GOL Smiles: nonstop from 550,600 miles; nonstop space on 20 dates.
- United MileagePlus: nonstop from 45,000 miles; nonstop space on 12 dates.
Best months for business class from Shanghai Hongqiao (SHA) to Osaka Kansai (KIX)
| Month | Lowest observed | Program | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19,500 pts + taxes vary | Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 2 | |
| 19,000 pts + taxes vary | Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 11 | |
| 15,000 pts + taxes varyMixed cabin | Alaska Atmos Rewards | 1 | |
| 19,500 pts + taxes vary | Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 1 | |
| 30,500 pts + taxes vary | Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 1 | |
| 15,000 pts + taxes varyMixed cabin | Alaska Atmos Rewards | 2 |
Lowest business class award by month and program
Each program's lowest one-way business-class award by departure month, in its own points or miles; taxes vary. — means the program showed no business-class space that month.
| Program | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska Atmos Rewardspoints | — | 50,000 | 15,000Mixed cabin | — | — | 15,000Mixed cabin |
| Air France/KLM Flying Bluemiles | 19,500 | 19,000 | 19,000 | 19,500 | 30,500 | — |
| Air Canada Aeroplanpoints | 20,000 | 20,000 | 20,000 | 30,000 | — | — |
| Etihad Guestmiles | 25,000 | 25,000 | 25,000 | 25,000 | — | 25,000 |
| Virgin Australia Velocitypoints | 28,000 | 28,000 | 28,000 | — | — | — |
| American Airlines AAdvantagemiles | — | 30,000 | 30,000 | 30,000 | — | 30,000 |
| Qantas Frequent Flyerpoints | 31,500 | 31,500 | 31,500 | 31,500 | — | 31,500 |
| GOL Smilesmiles | 542,600 | 537,400 | 40,400 | 37,800 | 39,900 | 550,600 |
| United MileagePlusmiles | 45,000 | 45,000 | 45,000 | — | — | 45,000 |
Airlines seen in business class
Airlines that appeared on the award itineraries AwardTool observed, and the programs that showed them.
- EVA Air (BR): Air Canada Aeroplan and United MileagePlus
- Air China (CA): United MileagePlus
- Cathay Pacific (CX): Qantas Frequent Flyer
- Juneyao Airlines (HO): United MileagePlus
- Hainan Airlines (HU): Alaska Atmos Rewards
- Japan Airlines (JL): Alaska Atmos Rewards, Air France/KLM Flying Blue and American Airlines AAdvantage
- Korean Air (KE): Air France/KLM Flying Blue and GOL Smiles
- China Eastern (MU): Air France/KLM Flying Blue, Etihad Guest, Qantas Frequent Flyer and GOL Smiles
- ANA (NH): Air Canada Aeroplan, Virgin Australia Velocity, GOL Smiles and United MileagePlus
- Asiana Airlines (OZ): Air Canada Aeroplan and United MileagePlus
- Philippine Airlines (PR): Qantas Frequent Flyer
- Shenzhen Airlines (ZH): Air Canada Aeroplan and United MileagePlus
Business class on nearby routes
The lowest business-class award AwardTool observed on related routes, as each route's page shows it: the return direction, other airports in the same cities, and more routes from Shanghai Hongqiao (SHA) and to Osaka Kansai (KIX). One way, in the program's points or miles; taxes are on each route's page.
| Route | Lowest observed | Program | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| Osaka Kansai (KIX) to Shanghai Hongqiao (SHA)Return direction | 19,500 milesNonstop | Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 10 |
| Shanghai Pudong (PVG) to Osaka Kansai (KIX)Another Shanghai airport | 15,000 pointsNonstop | Alaska Atmos Rewards | 94 |
| Shanghai Hongqiao (SHA) to Osaka Itami (ITM)Another Osaka airport | 45,000 milesMixed cabin | United MileagePlus | 2 |
| Shanghai Hongqiao (SHA) to Tokyo Haneda (HND)Also from SHA | 22,500 milesNonstop | Avianca LifeMiles | 83 |
| Shanghai Hongqiao (SHA) to Taipei Songshan (TSA)Also from SHA | 20,000 milesNonstop | Etihad Guest | 3 |
| Shanghai Hongqiao (SHA) to Hong Kong (HKG)Also from SHA | 18,000 milesNonstop | Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 35 |
| Dubai (DXB) to Osaka Kansai (KIX)Also to KIX | 70,000 miles | Delta SkyMiles | 24 |
| Singapore (SIN) to Osaka Kansai (KIX)Also to KIX | 30,000 miles | American Airlines AAdvantage | 16 |
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 |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | — | 1:1 · ~1 day | — | — | — | — |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | — | — | — | — | 1:1 · Instant | — |
| Etihad Guest | — | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · ~1 day | — | 1:1 · Instant | — |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 1:1 · Instant | — | 1:1 · ~1-2 days | — | 1:1 · Instant | — |
| United MileagePlus | — | 1:1 · Instant | — | 1:1 · Instant | — | — |
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Questions about business-class award flights from Shanghai Hongqiao (SHA) to Osaka Kansai (KIX)
What's the lowest business-class award from Shanghai Hongqiao (SHA) to Osaka Kansai (KIX)?
19,000 miles + $68.40 with Air France/KLM Flying Blue (nonstop). Seen Sep 26, 2026, 09:00 UTC for a Nov 19, 2026 departure. Air France/KLM Flying Blue showed business-class award space on 18 departure dates at any price (newest observation Oct 19, 2026, 14:57 UTC). A mixed-cabin itinerary, with part of the trip in a lower cabin, was seen from 15,000 points + $33.40 with Alaska Atmos Rewards. Search live before transferring points.
Which programs had business-class award space from Shanghai Hongqiao (SHA) to Osaka Kansai (KIX)?
Alaska Atmos Rewards (4 dates), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (18 dates), Air Canada Aeroplan (11 dates), Etihad Guest (32 dates), Virgin Australia Velocity (5 dates), American Airlines AAdvantage (17 dates), Qantas Frequent Flyer (35 dates), GOL Smiles (40 dates) and United MileagePlus (15 dates), in the last 30 days.
Is there nonstop business-class award space from Shanghai Hongqiao (SHA) to Osaka Kansai (KIX)?
Yes. AwardTool observed nonstop business-class award space via Air France/KLM Flying Blue, Air Canada Aeroplan, Etihad Guest, Virgin Australia Velocity, American Airlines AAdvantage, Qantas Frequent Flyer, GOL Smiles and United MileagePlus. The lowest nonstop award was 19,000 miles with Air France/KLM Flying Blue, which showed nonstop business-class space on 17 dates.
Which months had the lowest business-class award prices from Shanghai Hongqiao (SHA) to Osaka Kansai (KIX)?
Counting only month prices from programs with award space on 2 or more dates that month, and leaving out unusually low outliers, the lowest business-class award AwardTool observed was for Nov 2026 departures: 19,000 miles with Flying Blue (11 dates). A mixed-cabin itinerary was seen for Apr 2027 departures from 15,000 points with Atmos. The month table shows every lowest price, including those. Based on dates we observed, not a forecast.