Economy award flights from Shanghai Hongqiao (SHA) to Tokyo Narita (NRT)
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In the last 30 days AwardTool saw economy award space on 11 programs for SHA→NRT. Lowest: 11,000 points + $21.58 with Qantas Frequent Flyer, which showed economy award space on 27 dates. Nonstop economy space was seen via Qantas Frequent Flyer, Air France/KLM Flying Blue, Cathay Pacific Asia Miles and 5 other programs.
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Page regenerated from the Oct 19, 2026 data snapshot (normally daily). Summary last changed . Seats change quickly.
- Lowest observed
- 11,000 points + $21.58
- Qantas Frequent Flyer
- Programs with space
- 11 of 11
- programs seen on this route
- Most dates seen
- 46 of 64
- dates checked · Air Canada Aeroplan
- Nonstop
- Seen
- from 11,000 points + taxes vary
Compare programs for economy
The lowest one-way economy award each program showed on SHA→NRT, sorted by points.
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Qantas Frequent FlyerLowest observed | 11,000 pts + $21.58 | Nonstop | China Airlines (CI), Jetstar Japan (GK), China Eastern (MU) | 1 | 27 | See dates | |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 13,000 pts + $68.40 | Nonstop | Jetstar Japan (GK), Japan Airlines (JL), Korean Air (KE), China Eastern (MU) | 5 | 32 | See dates | |
| Cathay Pacific Asia Miles | 13,000 pts + $73.25 | Nonstop | Air China (CA), Cathay Pacific (CX) | 9+ | 4 | See dates | |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 15,000 pts + $40.80 | Nonstop | EVA Air (BR), Air China (CA), ANA (NH), United Airlines (UA) +1 more | 9+ | 46 | See dates | |
| Etihad Guest | 15,000 pts + $68.40 | Nonstop | China Eastern (MU) | 5 | 16 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 17,500 pts + $13.40 | Nonstop | Air China (CA), Juneyao Airlines (HO), ANA (NH), Asiana Airlines (OZ) | 3 | 32 | See dates | |
| Delta SkyMiles | 17,500 pts + $63.91 | Nonstop | Korean Air (KE), China Eastern (MU) | 3 | 16 | See dates | |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 20,000 pts + $30.60 | 1 stop | Cathay Pacific (CX) | — | 1 | See dates | |
| GOL Smiles | 23,200 pts + taxes not reported | 2 stopsNonstop from 110,700 pts | Juneyao Airlines (HO), Hong Kong Airlines (HX), Korean Air (KE), China Eastern (MU) +2 more | 1 | 34 | See dates | |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 25,000 pts + $106.00 | 1 stop | Cathay Pacific (CX), Hainan Airlines (HU) | 4 | 13 | See dates | |
| Virgin Australia Velocity | 26,500 pts + $28.19 | 1 stop | Hong Kong Airlines (HX) | 5 | 14 | 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 economy award examples
| Departure | Program | Points + taxes | Seats | Stops | Observed (UTC) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 11,000 pts + $21.72 | 1 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Cathay Pacific Asia Miles | 13,000 pts + $98.09 | 9+ | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 13,000 pts + $68.40 | 5 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Etihad Guest | 15,000 pts + $68.40 | 5 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 15,000 pts + $40.80 | 9+ | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| United MileagePlus | 17,500 pts + $13.40 | 3 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Delta SkyMiles | 17,500 pts + $63.91 | 5 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 25,000 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 economy 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 economy award space at any price, and the latest departure with space.
| Program | Dates with space | Share of dates checked | Latest departure with space |
|---|---|---|---|
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 27 of 58 | 46% | |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 32 of 58 | 55% | |
| Cathay Pacific Asia Miles | 4 of 21 | 19% | |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 46 of 64 | 71% | |
| Etihad Guest | 16 of 58 | 27% | |
| United MileagePlus | 32 of 57 | 56% | |
| Delta SkyMiles | 16 of 39 | 41% | |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 1 of 42 | 2% | |
| GOL Smiles | 34 of 34 | 100% | |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 13 of 37 | 35% | |
| Virgin Australia Velocity | 14 of 49 | 28% |
Nonstop economy award space
- Qantas Frequent Flyer: nonstop from 11,000 points; nonstop space on 25 dates.
- Air France/KLM Flying Blue: nonstop from 13,000 miles; nonstop space on 14 dates.
- Cathay Pacific Asia Miles: nonstop from 13,000 miles; nonstop space on 2 dates.
- Air Canada Aeroplan: nonstop from 15,000 points; nonstop space on 20 dates.
- Etihad Guest: nonstop from 15,000 miles; nonstop space on 16 dates.
- United MileagePlus: nonstop from 17,500 miles; nonstop space on 24 dates.
- Delta SkyMiles: nonstop from 17,500 miles; nonstop space on 13 dates.
- GOL Smiles: nonstop from 110,700 miles; nonstop space on 34 dates.
Best months for economy from Shanghai Hongqiao (SHA) to Tokyo Narita (NRT)
| Month | Lowest observed | Program | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11,000 pts + taxes vary | Qantas Frequent Flyer | 3 | |
| 11,000 pts + taxes vary | Qantas Frequent Flyer | 11 | |
| 11,000 pts + taxes vary | Qantas Frequent Flyer | 10 | |
| 15,000 pts + taxes vary | Air Canada Aeroplan | 8 | |
| 11,000 pts + taxes vary | Qantas Frequent Flyer | 1 | |
| 30,000 pts + taxes vary | Air Canada Aeroplan | 2 | |
| 15,000 pts + taxes vary | Air Canada Aeroplan | 2 | |
| 13,000 pts + taxes vary | Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 1 |
Lowest economy award by month and program
Each program's lowest one-way economy award by departure month, in its own points or miles; taxes vary. — means the program showed no economy space that month.
| Program | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Qantas Frequent Flyerpoints | 11,000 | 11,000 | 11,000 | 16,100 | 11,000 | — | — | — |
| Air France/KLM Flying Bluemiles | 18,000 | 13,500 | 13,000 | 23,500 | 14,500 | — | — | 13,000 |
| Cathay Pacific Asia Milesmiles | 13,000 | 13,000 | 13,000 | — | — | — | — | — |
| Air Canada Aeroplanpoints | 15,000 | 15,000 | 15,000 | 15,000 | 15,000 | 30,000 | 15,000 | 15,000 |
| Etihad Guestmiles | — | 15,000 | 15,000 | 15,000 | — | — | — | — |
| United MileagePlusmiles | 17,500 | 17,500 | 17,500 | 17,500 | 17,500 | — | — | — |
| Delta SkyMilesmiles | 17,500 | 17,500 | 17,500 | 17,500 | — | 30,000 | — | — |
| American Airlines AAdvantagemiles | — | — | — | — | — | — | 20,000 | — |
| GOL Smilesmiles | 122,500 | 116,000 | 110,700 | 23,200 | — | 179,700 | — | — |
| Alaska Atmos Rewardspoints | 25,000 | 25,000 | 25,000 | — | — | — | — | — |
| Virgin Australia Velocitypoints | 26,500 | 26,500 | 26,500 | 26,500 | — | — | — | — |
Airlines seen in economy
Airlines that appeared on the award itineraries AwardTool observed, and the programs that showed them.
- EVA Air (BR): Air Canada Aeroplan
- Air China (CA): Cathay Pacific Asia Miles, Air Canada Aeroplan and United MileagePlus
- China Airlines (CI): Qantas Frequent Flyer
- Cathay Pacific (CX): Cathay Pacific Asia Miles, American Airlines AAdvantage and Alaska Atmos Rewards
- Jetstar Japan (GK): Qantas Frequent Flyer and Air France/KLM Flying Blue
- Juneyao Airlines (HO): United MileagePlus and GOL Smiles
- Hainan Airlines (HU): Alaska Atmos Rewards
- Hong Kong Airlines (HX): GOL Smiles and Virgin Australia Velocity
- Japan Airlines (JL): Air France/KLM Flying Blue
- Korean Air (KE): Air France/KLM Flying Blue, Delta SkyMiles and GOL Smiles
- China Eastern (MU): Qantas Frequent Flyer, Air France/KLM Flying Blue, Etihad Guest, Delta SkyMiles and GOL Smiles
- ANA (NH): Air Canada Aeroplan, United MileagePlus and GOL Smiles
- Asiana Airlines (OZ): United MileagePlus
- Turkish Airlines (TK): GOL Smiles
- United Airlines (UA): Air Canada Aeroplan
- Shenzhen Airlines (ZH): Air Canada Aeroplan
Economy on nearby routes
The lowest economy 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 Tokyo Narita (NRT). One way, in the program's points or miles; taxes are on each route's page.
| Route | Lowest observed | Program | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tokyo Narita (NRT) to Shanghai Hongqiao (SHA)Return direction | 11,000 pointsNonstop | Qantas Frequent Flyer | 18 |
| Shanghai Pudong (PVG) to Tokyo Narita (NRT)Another Shanghai airport | 7,500 points | Alaska Atmos Rewards | 100 |
| Shanghai Hongqiao (SHA) to Tokyo Haneda (HND)Another Tokyo airport | 11,000 pointsNonstop | Qantas Frequent Flyer | 219 |
| Shanghai Hongqiao (SHA) to Hong Kong (HKG)Also from SHA | 7,500 pointsNonstop | Alaska Atmos Rewards | 147 |
| Shanghai Hongqiao (SHA) to Beijing Capital (PEK)Also from SHA | 8,000 milesNonstop | Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 297 |
| Shanghai Hongqiao (SHA) to Chengdu Shuangliu (CTU)Also from SHA | 12,000 milesNonstop | Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 296 |
| Chicago O’Hare (ORD) to Tokyo Narita (NRT)Also to NRT | 31,000 AviosNonstop | Qatar Airways Privilege Club | 304 |
| Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Tokyo Narita (NRT)Also to NRT | 31,000 AviosNonstop | Qatar Airways Privilege Club | 305 |
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 | — |
| Cathay Pacific Asia Miles | 5:4 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · ~3 days | — | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant |
| Delta SkyMiles | 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 economy award flights from Shanghai Hongqiao (SHA) to Tokyo Narita (NRT)
What's the lowest economy award from Shanghai Hongqiao (SHA) to Tokyo Narita (NRT)?
11,000 points + $21.58 with Qantas Frequent Flyer. Seen Oct 15, 2026, 05:10 UTC for a Nov 17, 2026 departure. Qantas Frequent Flyer showed economy award space on 27 departure dates at any price (newest observation Oct 19, 2026, 18:32 UTC). Search live before transferring points.
Which programs had economy award space from Shanghai Hongqiao (SHA) to Tokyo Narita (NRT)?
Qantas Frequent Flyer (27 dates), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (32 dates), Cathay Pacific Asia Miles (4 dates), Air Canada Aeroplan (46 dates), Etihad Guest (16 dates), United MileagePlus (32 dates), Delta SkyMiles (16 dates), American Airlines AAdvantage (1 date), GOL Smiles (34 dates), Alaska Atmos Rewards (13 dates) and Virgin Australia Velocity (14 dates), in the last 30 days.
Is there nonstop economy award space from Shanghai Hongqiao (SHA) to Tokyo Narita (NRT)?
Yes. AwardTool observed nonstop economy award space via Qantas Frequent Flyer, Air France/KLM Flying Blue, Cathay Pacific Asia Miles, Air Canada Aeroplan, Etihad Guest, United MileagePlus, Delta SkyMiles and GOL Smiles. The lowest nonstop award was 11,000 points with Qantas Frequent Flyer, which showed nonstop economy space on 25 dates.
Which months had the lowest economy award prices from Shanghai Hongqiao (SHA) to Tokyo Narita (NRT)?
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 Nov 2026 departures: 11,000 points with Qantas (11 dates). The month table shows every lowest price, including those. Based on dates we observed, not a forecast.