Compare 6 loyalty programs for Hong Kong to Shanghai award flights, with economy seats from 7,500 points.
Hong Kong to Shanghai is a short-haul Hong Kong–China hop with nonstop award seats on Cathay Pacific and China Eastern. The data shows six programs pricing it, and the cheapest economy award is 7,500 points through Alaska Atmos Rewards, on a Cathay Pacific nonstop. At this distance, check the cash fare before redeeming: points earn their keep only when the award price is genuinely low. This page tracks every program on HKG–PVG, updated daily.
Best one-way award prices per airline over the next 12 months.
| Airline | Economy | Premium economy | Business |
|---|---|---|---|
 Cathay PacificCX | 7,500Lowest | 24,900Lowest | 31,500pts |
 China EasternMU | 9,000pts | Not available | 18,000Lowest |
China AirlinesCI | 10,500pts | 33,200pts | 21,000pts |
EVA AirwaysBR | 15,000pts | Not available | 22,500pts |
Air ChinaCA | 15,000pts | Not available | 22,500pts |
ANANH | 15,000pts | Not available | Not available |
Korean AirKE | 17,000pts | Not available | 37,000pts |
Vietnam AirlinesVN | 18,500pts | Not available | 50,500pts |
XiamenAirMF | 22,000pts | Not available | 44,000pts |
PRPR | 23,000pts | Not available | 46,000pts |
When award seats between Hong Kong and Shanghai price cheapest over the next year.
| Month | Cheapest award (points) |
|---|---|
| Nov 2026 | 7,500 |
| Dec 2026 | 7,500 |
| Jan 2027 | No award data |
| Feb 2027 | 7,500 |
| Mar 2027 | 7,500 |
| Apr 2027 | 15,000 |
| May 2027 | 7,500 |
| Jun 2027 | No award data |
| Jul 2027 | No award data |
| Aug 2027 | No award data |
| Sep 2027 | No award data |
| Oct 2027 | No award data |
2 airlines with award seats between Hong Kong and Shanghai, nonstop or connecting.
Cathay PacificCX
Turkish AirlinesTKWhat to know before booking Hong Kong to Shanghai with points.
About 780 miles, roughly 2h05 nonstop. Hong Kong and Shanghai share a time zone. The data runs November 2026–November 2027, with calendar prices for six months. Counting well-covered months only, November 2026, December 2026, and February 2027 are among the cheapest, at 7,500 points; pricier months include April 2027 (15,000).
Hong Kong to Shanghai is served by EVA Airways, Air China, China Airlines and 8 more, offering multiple options for award travelers. Compare 6 loyalty programs to find the best value for your points. Award prices start from 7,500 points in economy. Use our search tool to check real-time award availability on this route.
Flying Hong Kong to Shanghai covers about 780 miles, linking Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) with Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG); a nonstop takes roughly 2h05, with winds moving it either way. Cathay Pacific and China Eastern both carry nonstop award space in the data. Aircraft logged on those nonstops include the Airbus A320, Airbus A320neo, and Airbus A350-1000. Nonstops make up about 52% of the award options in the data, which makes a direct award a realistic target.
On a run like Hong Kong–Shanghai, cash fares are real competition for points. The economy floor is a partner booking on a Cathay Pacific nonstop, with no connection to trade off against the points. Taxes and fees on that seat run about $65, in line with the route's typical economy taxes. When the fare is low, pay cash and hold the points for a pricier trip. Before moving bank points anywhere, confirm the seat is bookable, since transfers are one-way.
Alaska Atmos Rewards is cheapest in economy at 7,500 points on a Cathay Pacific nonstop. Air France-KLM Flying Blue wins business class at 18,000 points on a China Eastern nonstop. Among the remaining four programs, Avianca LifeMiles, Qantas Frequent Flyer, and Virgin Atlantic Flying Club are good places to cross-check. Decide the cabin first: Alaska Atmos Rewards wins economy, and from business class up, Air France-KLM Flying Blue does.
Nonstop award space on Hong Kong–Shanghai spans two alliances: Cathay Pacific (oneworld) and China Eastern (SkyTeam). That means partner programs in both alliances have a way onto a nonstop. The business-class floor is a SkyTeam partner award: Air France-KLM Flying Blue prices the China Eastern nonstop.
Arriving in the Shanghai area, Hongqiao (SHA) ties Pudong at 7,500 points in economy. Hong Kong to Bangkok prices the same, from 7,500 points at last check. Confirm which Shanghai airport the award uses before transferring points. For a longer redemption from Hong Kong, Boston and Manila are tracked too.
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Common questions travelers ask about the Hong Kong to Shanghai route.
