Award flights from Shenzhen (SZX) to Shanghai Hongqiao (SHA)
In the last 30 days AwardTool saw award space on 5 programs for SZX→SHA. Lowest economy: 7,000 points + $6.96 (Virgin Atlantic Flying Club). Lowest business: 15,500 points + $6.96 (Virgin Atlantic Flying Club).
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SZX to SHA at a glance
- From
- Shenzhen Bao'an International, Shenzhen, China (SZX)
- To
- Shanghai Hongqiao International, Shanghai, China (SHA)
- Programs with award space seen
- 5 of 10 programs tracked on this route
- Nonstop award space seen
- Yes, in economy and business, via Avianca LifeMiles, Delta SkyMiles, Air France/KLM Flying Blue, United MileagePlus and Virgin Atlantic Flying Club
- Airlines seen on these awards
- Air China (CA), Juneyao Airlines (HO), Xiamen Airlines (MF), China Eastern (MU), Shenzhen Airlines (ZH)
- Departures with open awards
- Oct 2026 to Sep 2027
- Observation window
- Awards observed in the last 30 days
- Destination guide
- Award flights to Shanghai Hongqiao (SHA)
Compare programs by cabin
The lowest one-way award each program showed in each cabin, sorted by points.
Economy
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubLowest observed | 7,000 pts + $6.96 | Nonstop | Xiamen Airlines (MF) | 1 | 15 | See dates | |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 9,000 pts + $17.90 | Nonstop | Xiamen Airlines (MF), China Eastern (MU) | 5 | 18 | See dates | |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 15,000 pts + $7.20 | Nonstop | Air China (CA), Shenzhen Airlines (ZH) | 9+ | 311 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 17,500 pts + $7.50 | Nonstop | Air China (CA), Juneyao Airlines (HO), Shenzhen Airlines (ZH) | 9+ | 320 | See dates | |
| Delta SkyMiles | 17,500 pts + $6.96 | Nonstop | Xiamen Airlines (MF) | 2 | 17 | See dates |
Business
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubLowest observed | 15,500 pts + $6.96 | Nonstop | Xiamen Airlines (MF) | 1 | 15 | See dates | |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 17,500 pts + $17.90 | Nonstop | China Eastern (MU) | 2 | 18 | See dates | |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 22,500 pts + $7.20 | Nonstop | Shenzhen Airlines (ZH) | 9+ | 9 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 45,000 pts + $7.50 | Nonstop | Air China (CA), Juneyao Airlines (HO), Shenzhen Airlines (ZH) | 4 | 77 | See dates |
Not seen in business: Delta SkyMiles.
Premium Economy: not seen in the last 30 days.
First: not seen in the last 30 days.
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 award examples
| Departure | Cabin | Program | Points + taxes | Seats | Stops | Observed (UTC) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 7,000 pts + $6.96 | 1 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Economy | Delta SkyMiles | 17,500 pts + $6.96 | 2 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Business | Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 15,500 pts + $6.96 | 1 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Business | Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 18,000 pts + $17.90 | 2 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Business | Avianca LifeMiles | 22,500 pts + $7.20 | 9+ | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Business | United MileagePlus | 45,000 pts + $7.50 | 4 | 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 at the time shown. 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.
Nonstop award space
- Economy: nonstop from 7,000 points via Virgin Atlantic Flying Club, which showed nonstop space on 13 dates (5 programs had nonstop space).
- Business: nonstop from 15,500 points via Virgin Atlantic Flying Club, which showed nonstop space on 13 dates (4 programs had nonstop space).
Best months to fly SZX to SHA on points
| Month | Economy | Business |
|---|---|---|
| 9,000 · Flying Blue (6 dates) | 18,500 · Flying Blue (5 dates) | |
| 7,000 · Virgin (6 dates) | 15,500 · Virgin (6 dates) | |
| 15,000 · LifeMiles (31 dates) | 45,000 · MileagePlus (20 dates) | |
| 9,000 · Flying Blue (7 dates) | 18,000 · Flying Blue (7 dates) | |
| 7,000 · Virgin (3 dates) | 15,500 · Virgin (3 dates) | |
| 7,000 · Virgin (4 dates) | 15,500 · Virgin (4 dates) | |
| 15,000 · LifeMiles (30 dates) | — | |
| 15,000 · LifeMiles (31 dates) | — | |
| 15,000 · LifeMiles (30 dates) | — | |
| 15,000 · LifeMiles (31 dates) | — | |
| 15,000 · LifeMiles (31 dates) | 57,500 · Virgin (1 date) | |
| 15,000 · LifeMiles (5 dates) | 51,500 · Virgin (1 date) |
Points that transfer to these programs
| Program | Amex | Bilt | Capital One | Chase | Citi | Wells Fargo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | — | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant |
| Delta SkyMiles | 1:1 · Instant | — | — | — | — | — |
| United MileagePlus | — | 1:1 · Instant | — | 1:1 · Instant | — | — |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant |
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What's the lowest Shenzhen to Shanghai Hongqiao award price AwardTool has seen?
In economy, 7,000 points + $6.96 with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club. Virgin Atlantic Flying Club showed economy award space on 15 departure dates (newest observation Oct 14, 2026, 22:58 UTC). In business, 15,500 points + $6.96 with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club. Virgin Atlantic Flying Club showed business award space on 15 departure dates (newest observation Oct 14, 2026, 22:58 UTC). Search live before transferring points.
Which loyalty programs had award space on SZX→SHA?
5 programs in the last 30 days: Avianca LifeMiles (economy 311 dates, business 9 dates); Delta SkyMiles (economy 17 dates); Air France/KLM Flying Blue (economy 18 dates, business 18 dates); United MileagePlus (economy 320 dates, business 77 dates); Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (economy 15 dates, business 15 dates). Dates count departure dates with an open award.
Is there nonstop award space from SZX to SHA?
Yes. AwardTool observed nonstop award space in economy and business, bookable via Avianca LifeMiles, Delta SkyMiles, Air France/KLM Flying Blue, United MileagePlus and Virgin Atlantic Flying Club. The lowest nonstop award in economy was 7,000 points with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club.
Which credit card points transfer to these programs?
American Express Membership Rewards: Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), Delta SkyMiles (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Bilt Rewards: Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), United MileagePlus (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Capital One Miles: Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Chase Ultimate Rewards: Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), United MileagePlus (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Citi ThankYou Points: Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Wells Fargo Rewards: Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Ratios come from AwardTool's transfer partner list; check current bonuses first.
Which months had the lowest SZX→SHA award prices?
Counting only month prices from programs with award space on 2 or more dates that month, and leaving out unusually low outliers: in economy, the lowest award was for Nov 2026 departures, 7,000 points with Virgin (6 dates); in business, the lowest award was for Nov 2026 departures, 15,500 points with Virgin (6 dates). The month table shows every lowest price, including those. Based on dates we observed, not a forecast.