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June 19 - June 21

Cheapest
Earliest

PKX - Shanghai

$233

$180

Round trip

June 20 - June 23

PKX - Shanghai

$232

$181

Round trip

June 19 - June 20

Best
Earliest

PKX - Shanghai

$234

$181

Round trip

June 19 - June 23

Earliest

PKX - Shanghai

$230

$182

Round trip

June 19 - June 29

Earliest

PKX - Shanghai

$192

$182

Round trip

June 19 - June 24

Earliest

PKX - Shanghai

$217

$182

Round trip

June 19 - June 30

Earliest

PKX - Shanghai

$189

$182

Round trip

June 21 - June 30

PKX - Shanghai

$196

$182

Round trip

June 21 - June 24

PKX - Shanghai

$232

$182

Round trip

June 28 - June 30

PKX - Shanghai

$206

$182

Round trip

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Insights for flights from Beijing to Shanghai

For cheap flights from Beijing to Shanghai, prices typically range from $107–$161, with a median of $121. Right now, fares are below the typical level, and a significant 61% of recent fares were classified as a good price. New deals appear almost daily, offering frequent opportunities for savings.
When is the cheapest time to fly from Beijing to Shanghai? The most affordable months to travel are July and June, both with a median fare of $114. May also presents a good value, with a median fare of $120, making these months ideal for budget-conscious travelers.
Almost all itineraries are non-stop for direct flights from Beijing to Shanghai, with 98.4% of recent fares being non-stop. This high percentage means you are very likely to find a direct option for your journey.
A typical journey from Beijing to Shanghai takes approximately 2h 15m. This duration reflects the median flight time, which is predominantly for direct flights given the high share of non-stop itineraries.
The route from Beijing to Shanghai covers a distance of 1100 km. This classifies it as a short-haul flight, indicating a relatively quick and convenient travel experience between the two cities.

How much is a round trip from Beijing to Shanghai

Regular price: $190 - $239

Prices are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Beijing to Shanghai is between 190 USD and 239 USD. The current lowest deal is 180 USD with China United Airlines, for travel from Jun 19-Jun 21.

now $180

Low $190

High $239

The cheapest time to fly from Beijing to Shanghai

The cheapest month to fly from Beijing to Shanghai is June, with a median price of $114. The most expensive month is February, with a median price of $272. Prices are generally lower from March to September.

June

Cheapest

Flights from $114

February

Most Expensive

Flights from $272

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Direct flights from Beijing to Shanghai

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Last-minute flights going from Beijing to Shanghai

Wed, Jun 17

⌛ Last-Minute

PEK - Shanghai

China Eastern Airlines

Beijing (PEK) - Shanghai (SHA)

China Eastern Airlines

$309

$270

One-way

Thu, Jun 18

⌛ Last-Minute

PKX - Shanghai

China Eastern Airlines

Beijing (PKX) - Shanghai (PVG)

China Eastern Airlines

$231

$188

One-way

Thu, Jun 18

⌛ Last-Minute

PKX - Shanghai

China Eastern Airlines

Beijing (PKX) - Shanghai (PVG)

China Eastern Airlines

$233

$198

One-way

Thu, Jun 18

⌛ Last-Minute

PEK - Shanghai

Hainan Airlines

Beijing (PEK) - Shanghai (PVG)

Hainan Airlines

$296

$203

One-way

Fri, Jun 19

⌛ Last-Minute

PKX - Shanghai

China United Airlines

Beijing (PKX) - Shanghai (PVG)

China United Airlines

$233

$180

One-way

Fri, Jun 19

⌛ Last-Minute

PKX - Shanghai

China Southern Airlines

Beijing (PKX) - Shanghai (PVG)

China Southern Airlines

$234

$181

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Beijing to Shanghai

4 nights

Aug 11 - Aug 15

$460  →  $335

27%

3 nights

Jun 20 - Jun 23

$304  →  $195

36%

4 nights

Jun 20 - Jun 24

$302  →  $195

35%

3 nights

Jun 20 - Jun 23

$293  →  $189

35%

Popular Airports to fly from Beijing to Shanghai

Beijing - Shanghai route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares from Beijing to Shanghai are below the typical level, with a median price of $121.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in July or June for the best prices

Historically, the cheapest months to fly from Beijing to Shanghai are July and June, with a median of $114.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 2h 15m

The typical flight duration for direct flights from Beijing to Shanghai is 2 hours and 15 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Direct flights are dominant on this route

98.4% of deals are for direct flights. Deals for this route appear frequently, almost daily.

🏆 Airline highlight

Antinea Airlines and China Eastern Airlines offer direct flights

Antinea Airlines and China Eastern Airlines are among the carriers offering direct flights on this route.

🎯 Booking tip

Consider booking in March to September

Historically, prices are lower from March to September, with the cheapest month being June at $114.

Beijing main airports to depart from

Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX)

Cheapest

Beijing Daxing International Airport is a good option for flights from Beijing to Shanghai.

📍 ~40 km from Beijing (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~$180

Beijing Capital International (PEK)

Beijing Capital International is an available departure airport for your trip to Shanghai.

📍 ~28 km from Beijing (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~$194

Shanghai main airports to arrive at

Shanghai Pudong International (PVG)

Cheapest

Shanghai Pudong International Airport is a good option for flights from Beijing to Shanghai.

📍 ~30 km from Shanghai (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$180

Shanghai Hongqiao International (SHA)

Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport is a convenient choice for flights from Beijing to Shanghai.

📍 ~10 km from Shanghai (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$181

Airports nearby Shanghai used as alternative

Hangzhou Xiaoshan International (HGH)

Cheapest

Consider Hangzhou Xiaoshan International for its extensive network and high-speed rail connectivity to Shanghai.

📍 ~150 km from Shanghai (reachable by high-speed rail)

💸 Flights from ~$155

Sunan Shuofang International (WUX)

Sunan Shuofang International is a less congested option, serving the Suzhou-Wuxi-Shanghai industrial corridor.

📍 ~100 km from Shanghai (reachable by high-speed rail)

💸 Flights from ~$169

Nanjing Lukou International (NKG)

Nanjing Lukou International is a reliable regional hub with frequent high-speed rail service to Shanghai.

📍 ~270 km from Shanghai (reachable by high-speed rail)

💸 Flights from ~$165

Ningbo Lishe International (NGB)

Ningbo Lishe International offers a solid domestic network and good accessibility to Shanghai.

📍 ~150 km from Shanghai (reachable by car or high-speed rail)

💸 Flights from ~$162

Nantong Xingdong (NTG)

Nantong Xingdong is a geographically close alternative for domestic routes to avoid Shanghai airspace delays.

📍 ~110 km from Shanghai (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$252

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Shanghai

Historically, the lowest average prices for flights from Beijing to Shanghai are found when booking between 7 and 13 days in advance, with an average price of $132. Booking within 0-6 days of departure typically sees an average price of $140. Conversely, booking 60+ days out tends to result in significantly higher fares, averaging around $274. For the best value, consider purchasing your ticket approximately one to two weeks before your intended travel date.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Beijing to Shanghai is considered to be $107 or less. The median price for this route was $121. About 25% of all fares observed were at or below $107, indicating that prices in this range are achievable for travelers. Prices above $161 were in the top 25% of all fares.

Historically, July and June have been the cheapest months to fly from Beijing to Shanghai, both with a median price of $114. May also offers competitive pricing, with a median of $120. The annual median price for this route is $121, suggesting that these months offer slightly better value than the yearly average.