Business-class award flights from Shanghai Hongqiao (SHA) to Seoul Incheon (ICN)
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In the last 30 days AwardTool saw business-class award space on 6 programs for SHA→ICN. Lowest: 15,000 miles + $14.30 with Air France/KLM Flying Blue, which showed business-class award space on 40 dates. Nonstop business-class space was seen via Air France/KLM Flying Blue, GOL Smiles, Air Canada Aeroplan and United MileagePlus.
Prices observed – ; newest observation .
Page regenerated from the Oct 19, 2026 data snapshot (normally daily). Summary last changed . Seats change quickly.
- Lowest observed
- 15,000 miles + $14.30
- Air France/KLM Flying Blue
- Programs with space
- 6 of 10
- programs seen on this route
- Most dates seen
- 53 of 53
- dates checked · GOL Smiles
- Nonstop
- Seen
- from 15,000 miles + taxes vary
Compare programs for business class
The lowest one-way business-class award each program showed on SHA→ICN, sorted by points.
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air France/KLM Flying BlueLowest observed | 15,000 pts + $14.30 | Nonstop | Korean Air (KE), China Eastern (MU) | 1 | 40 | See dates | |
| GOL Smiles | 18,600 pts + taxes not reported | Nonstop | Juneyao Airlines (HO), Korean Air (KE), China Eastern (MU) | 1 | 53 | See dates | |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 20,000 pts + $40.80 | Nonstop | EVA Air (BR), Air China (CA), ANA (NH), Asiana Airlines (OZ) +1 more | 1 | 25 | See dates | |
| Etihad Guest | 26,000 pts + $65.10Mixed cabin | 1 stop | Shanghai Airlines (FM), China Eastern (MU) | 2 | 21 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 30,000 pts + $13.40 | Nonstop | EVA Air (BR), Air China (CA), Juneyao Airlines (HO), Asiana Airlines (OZ) +1 more | 4 | 10 | See dates | |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 31,500 pts + $56.67 | 1 stop | Cathay Pacific (CX), China Eastern (MU) | 1 | 48 | See dates |
Not seen in business class: American Airlines AAdvantage, Alaska Atmos Rewards, Delta SkyMiles and Virgin Australia Velocity.
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 | 15,000 pts + $14.30 | 1 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 15,000 pts + $14.30 | 1 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| GOL Smiles | 18,700 pts + taxes not reported | 1 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| GOL Smiles | 18,700 pts + taxes not reported | 1 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 20,000 pts + $41.20 | 4 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Etihad Guest | 26,000 pts + $68.10Mixed cabin | 2 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| United MileagePlus | 30,000 pts + $13.40 | 4 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 31,500 pts + $58.07 | 1 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 40 of 49 | 81% | |
| GOL Smiles | 53 of 53 | 100% | |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 25 of 55 | 45% | |
| Etihad Guest | 21 of 53 | 39% | |
| United MileagePlus | 10 of 54 | 18% | |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 48 of 57 | 84% |
Nonstop business-class award space
- Air France/KLM Flying Blue: nonstop from 15,000 miles; nonstop space on 12 dates.
- GOL Smiles: nonstop from 18,600 miles; nonstop space on 53 dates.
- Air Canada Aeroplan: nonstop from 20,000 points; nonstop space on 3 dates.
- United MileagePlus: nonstop from 30,000 miles; nonstop space on 3 dates.
Best months for business class from Shanghai Hongqiao (SHA) to Seoul Incheon (ICN)
| Month | Lowest observed | Program | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17,000 pts + taxes vary | Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 3 | |
| 15,000 pts + taxes vary | Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 27 | |
| 17,000 pts + taxes vary | Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 5 | |
| 15,000 pts + taxes vary | Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 5 | |
| 46,000 pts + taxes vary | Qantas Frequent Flyer | 1 | |
| 30,000 pts + taxes vary | Air Canada Aeroplan | 1 | |
| 30,000 pts + taxes vary | Air Canada Aeroplan | 1 |
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 | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air France/KLM Flying Bluemiles | 17,000 | 15,000 | 17,000 | 15,000 | — | — | — |
| GOL Smilesmiles | 384,800 | 18,700 | 385,900 | 18,600 | — | — | — |
| Air Canada Aeroplanpoints | 20,000 | 30,000 | 30,000 | 30,000 | — | 30,000 | 30,000 |
| Etihad Guestmiles | 28,750 | 26,000Mixed cabin | 28,750 | 26,000Mixed cabin | — | — | — |
| United MileagePlusmiles | 30,000 | 30,000 | 30,000 | — | — | — | — |
| Qantas Frequent Flyerpoints | 31,500 | 31,500 | 31,500 | 31,500 | 46,000 | 46,000 | — |
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): Air Canada Aeroplan and United MileagePlus
- Cathay Pacific (CX): Qantas Frequent Flyer
- Shanghai Airlines (FM): Etihad Guest
- Juneyao Airlines (HO): GOL Smiles and United MileagePlus
- Korean Air (KE): Air France/KLM Flying Blue and GOL Smiles
- China Eastern (MU): Air France/KLM Flying Blue, GOL Smiles, Etihad Guest and Qantas Frequent Flyer
- ANA (NH): Air Canada Aeroplan
- Asiana Airlines (OZ): Air Canada Aeroplan and United MileagePlus
- 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 Seoul Incheon (ICN). One way, in the program's points or miles; taxes are on each route's page.
| Route | Lowest observed | Program | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seoul Incheon (ICN) to Shanghai Hongqiao (SHA)Return direction | 15,000 milesNonstop | Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 3 |
| Shanghai Pudong (PVG) to Seoul Incheon (ICN)Another Shanghai airport | 14,780 milesNonstop | Avianca LifeMiles | 6 |
| Shanghai Hongqiao (SHA) to Seoul Gimpo (GMP)Another Seoul airport | 15,500 pointsNonstop | Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 108 |
| 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 | 15,000 milesNonstop | Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 3 |
| Shanghai Hongqiao (SHA) to Hong Kong (HKG)Also from SHA | 18,000 milesNonstop | Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 35 |
| Washington Dulles (IAD) to Seoul Incheon (ICN)Also to ICN | 105,000 miles | Emirates Skywards | 139 |
| Singapore (SIN) to Seoul Incheon (ICN)Also to ICN | 35,310 milesNonstop | Avianca LifeMiles | 159 |
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 |
| 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 Seoul Incheon (ICN)
What's the lowest business-class award from Shanghai Hongqiao (SHA) to Seoul Incheon (ICN)?
15,000 miles + $14.30 with Air France/KLM Flying Blue. Seen Oct 10, 2026, 08:11 UTC for a Nov 4, 2026 departure. Air France/KLM Flying Blue showed business-class award space on 40 departure dates at any price (newest observation Oct 13, 2026, 12:31 UTC). Search live before transferring points.
Which programs had business-class award space from Shanghai Hongqiao (SHA) to Seoul Incheon (ICN)?
Air France/KLM Flying Blue (40 dates), GOL Smiles (53 dates), Air Canada Aeroplan (25 dates), Etihad Guest (21 dates), United MileagePlus (10 dates) and Qantas Frequent Flyer (48 dates), in the last 30 days.
Is there nonstop business-class award space from Shanghai Hongqiao (SHA) to Seoul Incheon (ICN)?
Yes. AwardTool observed nonstop business-class award space via Air France/KLM Flying Blue, GOL Smiles, Air Canada Aeroplan and United MileagePlus. The lowest nonstop award was 15,000 miles with Air France/KLM Flying Blue, which showed nonstop business-class space on 12 dates.
Which months had the lowest business-class award prices from Shanghai Hongqiao (SHA) to Seoul Incheon (ICN)?
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: 15,000 miles with Flying Blue (27 dates). The month table shows every lowest price, including those. Based on dates we observed, not a forecast.