Virgin Australia Velocity award flights from Shanghai Hongqiao (SHA) to Osaka Kansai (KIX)
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In the last 30 days AwardTool saw Virgin Australia Velocity award space for SHA→KIX in economy and business class. Lowest economy: 15,000 points + $12.59 (economy space on 28 dates). Lowest business class: 28,000 points + $12.33 (business-class space on 5 dates).
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- Lowest economy
- 15,000 points + $12.59
- economy space on 28 dates
- Lowest business class
- 28,000 points + $12.33
- business-class space on 5 dates
Velocity award prices by cabin
The lowest one-way Virgin Australia Velocity award AwardTool observed on SHA→KIX in each cabin, in points plus taxes.
| Cabin | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | 15,000 points + $12.59 | Nonstop | Hong Kong Airlines (HX), ANA (NH) | 1 | 28 | See dates | |
| Business | 28,000 points + $12.33 | Nonstop | ANA (NH) | 1 | 5 | 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 Velocity award examples
| Departure | Cabin | Points + taxes | Seats | Stops | Observed (UTC) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | 15,000 points + $12.66 | 4 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Economy | 21,000 points + $19.58 | 4 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Economy | 21,000 points + $19.58 | 2 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | 28,000 points + $12.66 | 1 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Business | 28,000 points + $12.73 | 1 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Business | 28,000 points + $12.33 | 1 | 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 Velocity award space showed up
Departure dates in the next 365 days that AwardTool checked for Virgin Australia Velocity 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 | 28 of 44 | 63% | |
| Business | 5 of 44 | 11% |
Best months to fly from Shanghai Hongqiao (SHA) to Osaka Kansai (KIX) with Velocity
| Month | Economy | Business |
|---|---|---|
| 15,000 (3 dates) | 28,000 (2 dates) | |
| 21,000 (15 dates) | 28,000 (1 date) | |
| 21,000 (3 dates) | 28,000 (2 dates) | |
| 15,000 (3 dates) | — | |
| 15,000 (4 dates) | — |
How to get Velocity points
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Velocity vs other programs from Shanghai Hongqiao (SHA) to Osaka Kansai (KIX)
Lowest one-way award per program and cabin on this route.
| Program | Economy | Business |
|---|---|---|
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 8,000 pts + $40.70 | 20,000 pts + $40.80 |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 9,500 pts + $68.40 | 19,000 pts + $68.40 |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 7,500 pts + $33.40Lowest | 15,000 pts + $33.40LowestMixed cabin |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 20,000 pts + $13.40 | 30,000 pts + $13.40 |
| Etihad Guest | 12,000 pts + $68.40 | 25,000 pts + $68.40 |
| GOL Smiles | 15,300 pts + taxes not reported | 37,800 pts + taxes not reported |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 16,100 pts + $63.91 | 31,500 pts + $63.91 |
| United MileagePlus | 17,500 pts + $13.40 | 45,000 pts + $13.40 |
| Virgin Australia Velocity | 15,000 pts + $12.59 | 28,000 pts + $12.33 |
Questions about Velocity award flights from Shanghai Hongqiao (SHA) to Osaka Kansai (KIX)
How many points do you need to fly from Shanghai Hongqiao (SHA) to Osaka Kansai (KIX) with Virgin Australia Velocity?
The lowest one-way Virgin Australia Velocity awards AwardTool observed in the last 30 days (newest observation Oct 19, 2026): economy 15,000 points + $12.59, with monthly lows of 15,000 points in 3 months and 21,000 points in 2 months, and award space on 28 departure dates; business class 28,000 points + $12.33, the lowest price in each of 3 months, with award space on 5 departure dates. Monthly lows varied in economy (15,000 to 21,000 points), so the award on your dates may cost more. Search live before transferring points.
What's the lowest Velocity award from Shanghai Hongqiao (SHA) to Osaka Kansai (KIX)?
In economy, 15,000 points + $12.59. Seen Oct 19, 2026, 18:24 UTC for an Oct 26, 2026 departure. Virgin Australia Velocity showed economy award space on 28 departure dates at any price (newest observation Oct 19, 2026, 18:24 UTC). In business class, 28,000 points + $12.33. Seen Oct 19, 2026, 18:24 UTC for an Oct 26, 2026 departure. Virgin Australia Velocity showed business-class award space on 5 departure dates at any price (newest observation Oct 19, 2026, 18:24 UTC). Search live before transferring points.
Can you book nonstop awards from Shanghai Hongqiao (SHA) to Osaka Kansai (KIX) with Velocity?
Yes. AwardTool observed nonstop Virgin Australia Velocity award space in business class, and in economy from 15,000 points.
Which months had the lowest Velocity 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 economy award AwardTool observed was for Apr 2027 departures: 15,000 points (4 dates). The month table shows every lowest price, including those. Based on dates we observed, not a forecast.