Are there direct flights from Beijing to Shanghai?

Yes, direct flights are widely available for the Beijing to Shanghai route. Historically, approximately 95.5% of all flights on this route have been direct. For the small percentage of flights that include a stopover, travelers typically experience one stop.

How long is the flight from Beijing to Shanghai?

The typical direct flight from Beijing to Shanghai has a duration of 2 hours and 10 minutes, covering a distance of 1100 kilometers. Flights with one stopover are considerably longer, with a median duration of 10 hours and 50 minutes. Travelers should consider direct options for the most time-efficient journey.

How often do Beijing to Shanghai flight prices drop?

Historically, flight prices for the Beijing to Shanghai route tend to drop frequently. This indicates that travelers may often find opportunities for price reductions. Monitoring prices regularly can be beneficial for securing a better deal on this route.

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Beijing to Shanghai: Overview

Insights for flights from Beijing to Shanghai

For cheap flights from Beijing to Shanghai, the most affordable months to fly are July and June, both with a median fare of $114. Following closely, May also offers competitive pricing with a median fare of $120. These months present the best opportunities for finding lower prices on this route.

Right now, fares for flights from Beijing to Shanghai typically range from $112–$220, with a median price of $126. Current fares are significantly above the typical level for this route. Only 1% of recent fares were classified as a good price, indicating that finding a particularly low fare may be challenging at present. New deals for this route appear almost daily, so monitoring prices can be beneficial.

When considering the duration of your trip, a typical journey from Beijing to Shanghai takes about 2h 10m. This route is predominantly served by direct flights from Beijing to Shanghai, with 95.5% of recent itineraries being non-stop. For the few itineraries that do include connections, the median number of stopovers is 1.

The distance between Beijing and Shanghai is approximately 1100 kilometers. This classifies the route as a short-haul journey, meaning you can expect a relatively quick travel time between these two major cities.

How much is a round trip from Beijing to Shanghai

Regular price: CN¥840 - CN¥1,727

Prices for flights from Beijing to Shanghai are currently within the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Beijing to Shanghai is between CNY 840 and CNY 1727. The current lowest deal is CNY 1033 with China Eastern Airlines for travel from Oct 8-Oct 29.

now CN¥1,033

Low CN¥840

High CN¥1,727

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 CN¥114

February

Most Expensive

Flights from CN¥272

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Beijing to Shanghai

Antinea Airlines

China Southern Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Beijing to Shanghai

Mon, Sep 14

⌛ Last-Minute

PKX - Shanghai

Beijing (PKX) - Shanghai (PVG)

CN¥3,054

CN¥2,039

One-way

Mon, Sep 14

⌛ Last-Minute

PKX - Shanghai

Beijing (PKX) - Shanghai (PVG)

CN¥2,998

CN¥2,288

One-way

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

PKX - Shanghai

Beijing (PKX) - Shanghai (PVG)

China Southern Airlines

CN¥1,640

CN¥1,040

One-way

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

PKX - Shanghai

Beijing (PKX) - Shanghai (PVG)

Antinea Airlines

CN¥1,606

CN¥1,087

One-way

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

PKX - Shanghai

Beijing (PKX) - Shanghai (PVG)

Air China

CN¥1,637

CN¥1,100

One-way

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

PKX - Shanghai

Beijing (PKX) - Shanghai (PVG)

Air China

CN¥1,616

CN¥1,140

One-way

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

6 nights

Nov 16 - Nov 22

CN¥2,539 → CN¥1,322

48%

4 nights

Sep 15 - Sep 19

CN¥2,999 → CN¥1,799

40%

1 night

Sep 15 - Sep 16

CN¥3,056 → CN¥1,993

35%

3 nights

Sep 15 - Sep 18

CN¥3,018 → CN¥2,027

33%

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Beijing - Shanghai route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares for Beijing to Shanghai are above the typical level, at $1033.

📅 Best time to fly

Cheapest months are July, June, and May

Historically, the cheapest months to fly are July ($114), June ($114), and May ($120).

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights average 2h 10m

Direct flights from Beijing to Shanghai typically take 2h 10m, while connecting flights average 11h 5m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Direct flights are dominant

95.5% of recent flights on this route are direct, with frequent deals available.

🏆 Airline highlight

China Eastern Airlines offers a deal

China Eastern Airlines has a recent deal for $1033 from October 8 to October 29.

🎯 Booking tip

Consider booking in advance for better prices

Prices can fluctuate, with a median of $126 and a range of $112 to $220.

Beijing main airports to depart from

Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX)

Cheapest

Beijing Daxing International Airport offers a budget-friendly option for flights to Shanghai.

📍 ~44 km from Beijing (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~CN¥1,021

Beijing Capital International (PEK)

Beijing Capital International Airport is another choice for flights from Beijing to Shanghai.

📍 ~25 km from Beijing (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~CN¥1,142

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, with fares from 1008 CNY.

📍 ~33 km from Shanghai (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~CN¥1,008

Airports nearby Shanghai used as alternative

Hangzhou Xiaoshan International (HGH)

Cheapest

This major international hub offers extensive routes and competitive pricing, with excellent high-speed rail to Shanghai.

📍 ~175 km from Shanghai (reachable by high-speed rail)

💸 Flights from ~CN¥901

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$1,030

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$566

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Shanghai, China

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$567

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Business Class

From PKX

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Shanghai, China

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Business Class

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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 7-13 days in advance, with an average price of $132. Booking within 6 days of departure typically sees prices rise to an average of $140. For travelers planning further ahead, booking 60 or more days out can result in significantly higher average prices, around $274.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Beijing to Shanghai is considered to be $112 or less. The median price for this route was $126. Prices tend to increase significantly beyond the median, with 75% of prices observed at $220 or less in the trailing 90 days.

Historically, the cheapest months to fly from Beijing to Shanghai are July and June, both with a median price of $114. May also offers competitive prices, with a median of $120. The annual median price for this route is $126, indicating that these months typically offer savings compared to the yearly average.

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Beijing to Shanghai: Overview

Insights for flights from Beijing to Shanghai

How much is a round trip from Beijing to Shanghai

Regular price: CN¥840 - CN¥1,727

Prices for flights from Beijing to Shanghai are currently within the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Beijing to Shanghai is between CNY 840 and CNY 1727. The current lowest deal is CNY 1033 with China Eastern Airlines for travel from Oct 8-Oct 29.

now CN¥1,033

Low CN¥840

High CN¥1,727

The cheapest time to fly from Beijing to Shanghai

June

Cheapest

Flights from CN¥114

February

Most Expensive

Flights from CN¥272

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Beijing to Shanghai

Antinea Airlines

China Southern Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Beijing to Shanghai

Mon, Sep 14

⌛ Last-Minute

PKX - Shanghai

Beijing (PKX) - Shanghai (PVG)

CN¥3,054

CN¥2,039

One-way

Mon, Sep 14

⌛ Last-Minute

PKX - Shanghai

Beijing (PKX) - Shanghai (PVG)

CN¥2,998

CN¥2,288

One-way

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

PKX - Shanghai

Beijing (PKX) - Shanghai (PVG)

China Southern Airlines

CN¥1,640

CN¥1,040

One-way

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

PKX - Shanghai

Beijing (PKX) - Shanghai (PVG)

Antinea Airlines

CN¥1,606

CN¥1,087

One-way

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

PKX - Shanghai

Beijing (PKX) - Shanghai (PVG)

Air China

CN¥1,637

CN¥1,100

One-way

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

PKX - Shanghai

Beijing (PKX) - Shanghai (PVG)

Air China

CN¥1,616

CN¥1,140

One-way

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

6 nights

Nov 16 - Nov 22

CN¥2,539 → CN¥1,322

48%

4 nights

Sep 15 - Sep 19

CN¥2,999 → CN¥1,799

40%

1 night

Sep 15 - Sep 16

CN¥3,056 → CN¥1,993

35%

3 nights

Sep 15 - Sep 18

CN¥3,018 → CN¥2,027

33%

Popular Airports to fly from Beijing to Shanghai

Beijing - Shanghai route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares for Beijing to Shanghai are above the typical level, at $1033.

📅 Best time to fly

Cheapest months are July, June, and May

Historically, the cheapest months to fly are July ($114), June ($114), and May ($120).

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights average 2h 10m

Direct flights from Beijing to Shanghai typically take 2h 10m, while connecting flights average 11h 5m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Direct flights are dominant

95.5% of recent flights on this route are direct, with frequent deals available.

🏆 Airline highlight

China Eastern Airlines offers a deal

China Eastern Airlines has a recent deal for $1033 from October 8 to October 29.

🎯 Booking tip

Consider booking in advance for better prices

Prices can fluctuate, with a median of $126 and a range of $112 to $220.

Beijing main airports to depart from

Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX)

Cheapest

Beijing Daxing International Airport offers a budget-friendly option for flights to Shanghai.

📍 ~44 km from Beijing (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~CN¥1,021

Beijing Capital International (PEK)

Beijing Capital International Airport is another choice for flights from Beijing to Shanghai.

📍 ~25 km from Beijing (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~CN¥1,142

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, with fares from 1008 CNY.

📍 ~33 km from Shanghai (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~CN¥1,008

Airports nearby Shanghai used as alternative

Hangzhou Xiaoshan International (HGH)

Cheapest

This major international hub offers extensive routes and competitive pricing, with excellent high-speed rail to Shanghai.

📍 ~175 km from Shanghai (reachable by high-speed rail)

💸 Flights from ~CN¥901

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Shanghai

Discover luxury on the budget with premium cabin class on flights from Beijing to Shanghai.

Elite

Best Elite deals to Shanghai

Exclusive daily First Class, Business Class, and Premium Economy flight deals, refreshed every 24 hours.

From PEK

Elite

Sep 17

Shanghai, China

49% AI deal score

$625

$484

Save $141

From PEK

Elite

Oct 17

Shanghai, China

48% AI deal score

$548

$452

Save $96

From PKX

Elite

Oct 20

Shanghai, China

48% AI deal score

$1,030

$978

Save $52

China Eastern Airlines, +1

Business Class

From PKX

Elite

Oct 23

Shanghai, China

47% AI deal score

$991

$935

Save $56

China Eastern Airlines, +1

Business Class

From PKX

Elite

Oct 19

Shanghai, China

47% AI deal score

$991

$976

Save $15

China Eastern Airlines, +1

Business Class

From PKX

Elite

Nov 15

Shanghai, China

47% AI deal score

$566

China Southern Airlines

Business Class

From PKX

Elite

Mar 09

Shanghai, China

47% AI deal score

$567

China Southern Airlines

Business Class

From PKX

Elite

Mar 09

Shanghai, China

47% AI deal score

$567

China Southern Airlines

Business Class

From PKX

Elite

Dec 17

Shanghai, China

47% AI deal score

$567

China Southern Airlines

Business Class

From PKX

Elite

Dec 17

Shanghai, China

47% AI deal score

$567

China Southern Airlines

Business Class

From PKX

Elite

Dec 17

Shanghai, China

47% AI deal score

$567

China Southern Airlines

Business Class

From PKX

Elite

Dec 17

Shanghai, China

47% AI deal score

$567

China Southern Airlines

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Shanghai

Cheap Flights from Beijing to Shanghai

Today’s best flight deals from Beijing to Shanghai

Beijing to Shanghai: Overview

Insights for flights from Beijing to Shanghai

How much is a round trip from Beijing to Shanghai

The cheapest time to fly from Beijing to Shanghai

Direct flights from Beijing to Shanghai

Last-minute flights going from Beijing to Shanghai

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

Popular Airports to fly from Beijing to Shanghai

Beijing - Shanghai route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Cheapest months are July, June, and May

Direct flights average 2h 10m

Direct flights are dominant

China Eastern Airlines offers a deal

Consider booking in advance for better prices

Beijing main airports to depart from

Shanghai main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Shanghai used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Shanghai

Best Elite deals to Shanghai

Sep 17

Oct 17

Oct 20

Oct 23

Oct 19

Nov 15

Mar 09

Mar 09

Dec 17

Dec 17

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Dec 17

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Shanghai

How early should I book Beijing to Shanghai flights to get the cheapest price?

What's a cheap fare from Beijing to Shanghai?

What's the best month to fly from Beijing to Shanghai?

Are there direct flights from Beijing to Shanghai?

How long is the flight from Beijing to Shanghai?

How often do Beijing to Shanghai flight prices drop?

Related routes

More routes from Beijing

Flights to Shanghai from other cities

Beijing to Shanghai: Overview

Insights for flights from Beijing to Shanghai

How much is a round trip from Beijing to Shanghai

The cheapest time to fly from Beijing to Shanghai

Direct flights from Beijing to Shanghai

Last-minute flights going from Beijing to Shanghai

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

Popular Airports to fly from Beijing to Shanghai

Beijing - Shanghai route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Cheapest months are July, June, and May

Direct flights average 2h 10m

Direct flights are dominant

China Eastern Airlines offers a deal

Consider booking in advance for better prices

Beijing main airports to depart from

Shanghai main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Shanghai used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Shanghai

Best Elite deals to Shanghai

Sep 17

Oct 17

Oct 20

Oct 23

Oct 19

Nov 15

Mar 09

Mar 09

Dec 17

Dec 17

Dec 17

Dec 17

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Shanghai

How early should I book Beijing to Shanghai flights to get the cheapest price?

What's a cheap fare from Beijing to Shanghai?

What's the best month to fly from Beijing to Shanghai?