How Many Japan Airlines Mileage Bank Miles from Shanghai to Japan?
Also see: Japan → Shanghai
Flying from Shanghai to Japan on JAL Mileage Bank miles costs 10,000–11,000 miles in economy (depending on which Shanghai airport) and 24,000 miles in business class each way. First class is available from both Shanghai airports for just 36,000 miles in low season — tied for the cheapest first class rate in JAL's chart alongside Hong Kong.
Japan Airlines Award Chart — Shanghai to Japan
JAL serves both Shanghai Pudong (PVG) and Shanghai Hongqiao (SHA). PVG economy is 10,000 miles; SHA economy is 11,000 miles. Both offer business and first class. Flight time to Tokyo is approximately 2–3 hours.
| Cabin | Miles (each way) |
|---|---|
| Economy | 10,000 |
| Premium Economy | 15,000 |
| Business Class | 24,000 |
| First Class | 36,000 (low season) / 43,000 (regular) / 50,000 (high season) |
First class uses JAL's three-tier peak pricing. Low season covers shoulder months; high season includes summer (July–August), Golden Week, and year-end holidays.
Tips for Redeeming JAL Miles to Shanghai to Japan
- 1Pudong (PVG) is 1,000 miles cheaper in economy than Hongqiao (SHA) — choose PVG if economy.
- 2First class from Shanghai: 36,000 (low) / 43,000 (regular) / 50,000 (high) miles — same as Hong Kong, exceptional value.
- 3At 2–3 hours, a first class redemption to Japan from Shanghai is one of the most luxurious short-haul options available.
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