American Airlines AAdvantage award flights from Shanghai Hongqiao (SHA) to San Jose (SJC)
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In the last 30 days AwardTool saw American Airlines AAdvantage award space for SHA→SJC in economy, premium economy and business class. Lowest economy: 35,000 miles + $37.23 (economy space on 17 dates). Lowest business class: 70,000 miles + $46.53 on a mixed-cabin itinerary (part of the trip in a lower cabin; business-class space on 17 dates).
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Page regenerated from the Oct 19, 2026 data snapshot (normally daily). Summary last changed . Seats change quickly.
- Lowest economy
- 35,000 miles + $37.23
- economy space on 17 dates
- Lowest business class (mixed cabin)
- 70,000 miles + $46.53
- business-class space on 17 dates · part of the trip in a lower cabin
- Lowest premium economy
- 50,000 miles + $46.53
- premium economy space on 17 dates
AAdvantage award prices by cabin
The lowest one-way American Airlines AAdvantage award AwardTool observed on SHA→SJC in each cabin, in miles plus taxes.
| Cabin | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | 35,000 miles + $37.23 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS), Cathay Pacific (CX), Japan Airlines (JL) | — | 17 | See dates | |
| Premium Economy | 50,000 miles + $46.53 | 2 stops | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS), Japan Airlines (JL) | — | 17 | See dates | |
| Business | 70,000 miles + $46.53Mixed cabin | 2 stops | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS), Japan Airlines (JL) | — | 17 | 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 AAdvantage award examples
| Departure | Cabin | Points + taxes | Seats | Stops | Observed (UTC) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | 35,000 miles + $37.23 | — | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Economy | 35,000 miles + $37.23 | — | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Economy | 35,000 miles + $37.23 | — | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | 50,000 miles + $46.89 | — | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | 50,000 miles + $46.53 | — | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | 50,000 miles + $46.53 | — | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| Business | 70,000 miles + $46.53Mixed cabin | — | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| Business | 70,000 miles + $46.53Mixed cabin | — | 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.
How often AAdvantage award space showed up
Departure dates in the next 365 days that AwardTool checked for American Airlines AAdvantage 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 | 17 of 18 | 94% | |
| Premium Economy | 17 of 18 | 94% | |
| Business | 17 of 18 | 94% |
Best months to fly from Shanghai Hongqiao (SHA) to San Jose (SJC) with AAdvantage
| Month | Economy | Premium Economy | Business |
|---|---|---|---|
| 102,500 (3 dates) | 211,000 (3 dates) | 400,000 (3 dates) | |
| 35,000 (11 dates) | 50,000 (11 dates) | 70,000 (11 dates)Mixed cabin | |
| 139,000 (3 dates) | 173,000 (3 dates) | 450,000 (3 dates) |
How to get AAdvantage miles
- Citi ThankYou Points: 1:1 · Instant
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AAdvantage vs other programs from Shanghai Hongqiao (SHA) to San Jose (SJC)
Lowest one-way award per program and cabin on this route.
| Program | Economy | Premium Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 35,000 pts + $37.23Lowest | 50,000 pts + $46.53Lowest | 70,000 pts + $46.53LowestMixed cabin | — |
| Delta SkyMiles | 41,000 pts + $34.95 | 105,000 pts + $34.95 | — | 385,000 pts + $34.95Lowest |
Questions about AAdvantage award flights from Shanghai Hongqiao (SHA) to San Jose (SJC)
How many miles do you need to fly from Shanghai Hongqiao (SHA) to San Jose (SJC) with American Airlines AAdvantage?
The lowest one-way American Airlines AAdvantage awards AwardTool observed in the last 30 days (newest observation Oct 18, 2026): economy 35,000 miles + $37.23, with a typical monthly low of 102,500 miles over 3 months and award space on 17 departure dates; premium economy 50,000 miles + $46.53, with a typical monthly low of 173,000 miles over 3 months and award space on 17 departure dates; business class 70,000 miles + $46.53, a mixed-cabin award, with a typical monthly low of 400,000 miles over 3 months and award space on 17 departure dates. Monthly lows varied in economy (35,000 to 139,000 miles), premium economy (50,000 to 211,000 miles) and business class (70,000 to 450,000 miles), so the award on your dates may cost more. Search live before transferring points.
What's the lowest AAdvantage award from Shanghai Hongqiao (SHA) to San Jose (SJC)?
In economy, 35,000 miles + $37.23. Seen Sep 27, 2026, 19:14 UTC for a Dec 7, 2026 departure. American Airlines AAdvantage showed economy award space on 17 departure dates at any price (newest observation Oct 18, 2026, 03:23 UTC). In business class, 70,000 miles + $46.53 on a mixed-cabin itinerary (part of the trip in a lower cabin). Seen Sep 27, 2026, 19:14 UTC for a Dec 15, 2026 departure. American Airlines AAdvantage showed business-class award space on 17 departure dates at any price (newest observation Oct 18, 2026, 03:23 UTC). Search live before transferring points.
Can you book nonstop awards from Shanghai Hongqiao (SHA) to San Jose (SJC) with AAdvantage?
AwardTool hasn't observed nonstop American Airlines AAdvantage award space on this route in the last 30 days. That doesn't mean nonstop space never appears.
Which credit card points can book AAdvantage awards from Shanghai Hongqiao (SHA) to San Jose (SJC)?
Citi ThankYou Points (1:1, Instant). Check current transfer bonuses; most transfers can't be reversed.
Which months had the lowest AAdvantage award prices from Shanghai Hongqiao (SHA) to San Jose (SJC)?
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 Dec 2026 departures: 35,000 miles (11 dates). The month table shows every lowest price, including those. Based on dates we observed, not a forecast.