How many flights from Shanghai to Beijing are non-stop?

In the trailing 90 days, approximately 89.7% of flights from Shanghai to Beijing were non-stop. For flights that included a stopover, the median number of stopovers was 1. This indicates that direct flights are the predominant option for this route, making it convenient for travelers seeking a quicker journey.

How long does it take to fly from Shanghai to Beijing?

A direct flight from Shanghai to Beijing typically takes approximately 2 hours and 15 minutes, covering a distance of 1077 kilometers. For flights with one stop, the median travel time extends to about 7 hours and 35 minutes. Travelers should consider these durations when planning their journey to select the most suitable flight option.

How often do cheap flights from Shanghai to Beijing come up?

Historically, cheap flights from Shanghai to Beijing are considered frequent. This suggests that travelers often have opportunities to find favorable prices for this route. The consistent availability of competitive fares makes it a popular route for price-conscious travelers.

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Shanghai to Beijing: Overview

Insights for flights from Shanghai to Beijing

For cheap flights from Shanghai to Beijing, fares typically range from $112–$249, with a median of $136. Right now, current fares are near the typical level for this route. Approximately 29% of recent fares were classified as a good price, indicating a moderate frequency of competitive offers. New deals appear almost daily, suggesting that travelers have regular opportunities to find favorable prices.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Shanghai to Beijing? The data indicates that July and June are the most affordable months, both with a median fare of $121. Following closely, May also presents a competitive option with a median fare of $137. Planning your travel during these months could result in more budget-friendly trips.

For travelers flying from Shanghai to Beijing, almost all itineraries are non-stop, with direct flights from Shanghai to Beijing accounting for 89.7% of recent fares. This high percentage of direct options means you are very likely to find a non-stop journey. For the remaining itineraries that do include connections, they typically involve one stopover.

A typical journey from Shanghai to Beijing takes approximately 2h 15m, including connections. This duration primarily reflects the prevalence of direct flights on this route. Non-stop flights also have a median duration of 2h 15m, while connecting itineraries typically extend to about 8h 45m. Given the high share of direct flights, most travelers can expect a relatively quick trip.

The route from Shanghai to Beijing covers a distance of 1077 km. This classifies the journey as a short-haul flight, meaning it is a relatively brief trip suitable for quick getaways or business travel within a regional scope.

How much is a round trip from Shanghai to Beijing

Regular price: CN¥1,185 - CN¥1,772

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

The regular price range for flights from Shanghai to Beijing is between CNY 1185 and CNY 1772. The current lowest deal is CNY 951 with China Southern Airlines for travel from Sep 15-Sep 16.

now CN¥951

Low CN¥1,185

High CN¥1,772

The cheapest time to fly from Shanghai to Beijing

The cheapest month to fly from Shanghai to Beijing is August, with a median price of $119. The most expensive month is February, with a median price of $473. Generally, prices are lower from April to October.

August

Cheapest

Flights from CN¥119

February

Most Expensive

Flights from CN¥473

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Shanghai to Beijing

China Eastern Airlines

China Southern Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Shanghai to Beijing

Sun, Aug 9

⌛ Last-Minute

PVG - Beijing

Shanghai (PVG) - Beijing (PKX)

China Eastern Airlines

CN¥2,106

CN¥1,248

One-way

Mon, Aug 10

⌛ Last-Minute

PVG - Beijing

Shanghai (PVG) - Beijing (PKX)

China Eastern Airlines

CN¥2,164

CN¥1,161

One-way

Mon, Aug 10

⌛ Last-Minute

PVG - Beijing

Shanghai (PVG) - Beijing (PKX)

China Southern Airlines

CN¥2,106

CN¥1,181

One-way

Mon, Aug 10

⌛ Last-Minute

SHA - Beijing

Shanghai (SHA) - Beijing (PEK)

China Eastern Airlines

CN¥2,001

CN¥1,215

One-way

Mon, Aug 10

⌛ Last-Minute

SHA - Beijing

Shanghai (SHA) - Beijing (PEK)

China Eastern Airlines

CN¥2,552

CN¥1,390

One-way

Mon, Aug 10

⌛ Last-Minute

SHA - Beijing

Shanghai (SHA) - Beijing (PEK)

Hainan Airlines

CN¥2,623

CN¥1,464

One-way

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

2 nights

Aug 21 - Aug 23

CN¥3,126 → CN¥1,457

53%

1 night

Aug 12 - Aug 13

CN¥3,877 → CN¥2,233

42%

4 nights

Aug 30 - Sep 3

CN¥3,153 → CN¥1,646

48%

2 nights

Aug 11 - Aug 13

CN¥2,591 → CN¥1,316

49%

Popular Airports to fly from Shanghai to Beijing

Shanghai - Beijing route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares near the typical level

Recent SHA to BJS fares are near the typical level of $136.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in July or June for best prices

Historically, July ($121) and June ($121) offer the lowest median prices for this route.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights average 2h 15m

The typical direct flight from Shanghai to Beijing takes 2 hours and 15 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Direct flights are dominant

89.7% of recent flights for this route are direct, with frequent deals available.

🏆 Airline highlight

China Southern Airlines offers deals

China Southern Airlines recently offered a deal for $951 from Shanghai to Beijing.

🎯 Booking tip

Consider booking in August

August is historically the cheapest month to fly, with a median price of $119.

Shanghai main airports to depart from

Shanghai Pudong International (PVG)

Cheapest

Shanghai Pudong International Airport offers flights from Shanghai to Beijing, with competitive pricing.

📍 ~33 km from city center

💸 Flights from ~CN¥1,057

Shanghai Hongqiao International (SHA)

Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport is an option for flights from Shanghai to Beijing.

📍 ~14 km from city center

💸 Flights from ~CN¥1,206

Beijing main airports to arrive at

Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX)

Cheapest

Consider Beijing Daxing International Airport for flights from Shanghai to Beijing, offering a cheaper arrival option.

📍 ~50 km from Beijing city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$173

Airports nearby Beijing used as alternative

Tianjin Binhai International (TSN)

Tianjin Binhai International is a primary alternative for Beijing, offering an extensive flight network.

📍 ~135 km from Beijing (reachable by high-speed rail)

💸 Flights from ~CN¥986

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Aug 28

Beijing, China

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$1,155

$1,133

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China Eastern Airlines, +1

Business Class

From PVG

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Aug 29

Beijing, China

47% AI deal score

$1,178

$1,142

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Business Class

From SHA

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Oct 16

Beijing, China

47% AI deal score

$573

China Southern Airlines

Business Class

From PVG

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Sep 14

Beijing, China

47% AI deal score

$573

China Southern Airlines

Business Class

From PVG

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Sep 12

Beijing, China

47% AI deal score

$573

China Southern Airlines

Business Class

From SHA

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Oct 01

Beijing, China

47% AI deal score

$575

China Southern Airlines

Business Class

From SHA

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Sep 25

Beijing, China

47% AI deal score

$575

China Southern Airlines

Business Class

From PVG

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Sep 30

Beijing, China

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$575

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Business Class

From PVG

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Beijing, China

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$575

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Business Class

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Beijing, China

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$575

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Business Class

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Beijing, China

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Beijing

Historically, the optimal booking window for flights from Shanghai to Beijing is typically 14-27 days before departure. During this period, the average price observed was $153. Booking within 0-6 days of departure saw average prices around $204, while booking 7-13 days out had an average price of $182. Conversely, booking more than 60 days in advance usually resulted in higher prices, averaging $316.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Shanghai to Beijing was considered to be $112 or less. The median price for this route during the same period was $136. Prices can vary, with 75% of observed fares being $249 or less. These figures are based on pricing data collected over a 90-day window.

Historically, the cheapest months to fly from Shanghai to Beijing are typically July and June, both with a median price of $121. While May also shows a competitive median price of $137, it was also identified as the most expensive month in the trailing 270-day period. The annual median price for this route is $136, indicating that prices can fluctuate throughout the year.

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Shanghai to Beijing: Overview

Insights for flights from Shanghai to Beijing

How much is a round trip from Shanghai to Beijing

Regular price: CN¥1,185 - CN¥1,772

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

The regular price range for flights from Shanghai to Beijing is between CNY 1185 and CNY 1772. The current lowest deal is CNY 951 with China Southern Airlines for travel from Sep 15-Sep 16.

now CN¥951

Low CN¥1,185

High CN¥1,772

The cheapest time to fly from Shanghai to Beijing

August

Cheapest

Flights from CN¥119

February

Most Expensive

Flights from CN¥473

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Shanghai to Beijing

China Eastern Airlines

China Southern Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Shanghai to Beijing

Sun, Aug 9

⌛ Last-Minute

PVG - Beijing

Shanghai (PVG) - Beijing (PKX)

China Eastern Airlines

CN¥2,106

CN¥1,248

One-way

Mon, Aug 10

⌛ Last-Minute

PVG - Beijing

Shanghai (PVG) - Beijing (PKX)

China Eastern Airlines

CN¥2,164

CN¥1,161

One-way

Mon, Aug 10

⌛ Last-Minute

PVG - Beijing

Shanghai (PVG) - Beijing (PKX)

China Southern Airlines

CN¥2,106

CN¥1,181

One-way

Mon, Aug 10

⌛ Last-Minute

SHA - Beijing

Shanghai (SHA) - Beijing (PEK)

China Eastern Airlines

CN¥2,001

CN¥1,215

One-way

Mon, Aug 10

⌛ Last-Minute

SHA - Beijing

Shanghai (SHA) - Beijing (PEK)

China Eastern Airlines

CN¥2,552

CN¥1,390

One-way

Mon, Aug 10

⌛ Last-Minute

SHA - Beijing

Shanghai (SHA) - Beijing (PEK)

Hainan Airlines

CN¥2,623

CN¥1,464

One-way

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

2 nights

Aug 21 - Aug 23

CN¥3,126 → CN¥1,457

53%

1 night

Aug 12 - Aug 13

CN¥3,877 → CN¥2,233

42%

4 nights

Aug 30 - Sep 3

CN¥3,153 → CN¥1,646

48%

2 nights

Aug 11 - Aug 13

CN¥2,591 → CN¥1,316

49%

Popular Airports to fly from Shanghai to Beijing

Shanghai - Beijing route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares near the typical level

Recent SHA to BJS fares are near the typical level of $136.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in July or June for best prices

Historically, July ($121) and June ($121) offer the lowest median prices for this route.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights average 2h 15m

The typical direct flight from Shanghai to Beijing takes 2 hours and 15 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Direct flights are dominant

89.7% of recent flights for this route are direct, with frequent deals available.

🏆 Airline highlight

China Southern Airlines offers deals

China Southern Airlines recently offered a deal for $951 from Shanghai to Beijing.

🎯 Booking tip

Consider booking in August

August is historically the cheapest month to fly, with a median price of $119.

Shanghai main airports to depart from

Shanghai Pudong International (PVG)

Cheapest

Shanghai Pudong International Airport offers flights from Shanghai to Beijing, with competitive pricing.

📍 ~33 km from city center

💸 Flights from ~CN¥1,057

Shanghai Hongqiao International (SHA)

Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport is an option for flights from Shanghai to Beijing.

📍 ~14 km from city center

💸 Flights from ~CN¥1,206

Beijing main airports to arrive at

Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX)

Cheapest

Consider Beijing Daxing International Airport for flights from Shanghai to Beijing, offering a cheaper arrival option.

📍 ~50 km from Beijing city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$173

Airports nearby Beijing used as alternative

Tianjin Binhai International (TSN)

Tianjin Binhai International is a primary alternative for Beijing, offering an extensive flight network.

📍 ~135 km from Beijing (reachable by high-speed rail)

💸 Flights from ~CN¥986

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Beijing

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

Elite

Best Elite deals to Beijing

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

From PVG

Elite

Aug 28

Beijing, China

47% AI deal score

$1,178

$1,131

Save $47

China Eastern Airlines, +1

Business Class

From PVG

Elite

Aug 28

Beijing, China

47% AI deal score

$1,155

$1,133

Save $22

China Eastern Airlines, +1

Business Class

From PVG

Elite

Aug 29

Beijing, China

47% AI deal score

$1,178

$1,142

Save $36

Asiana Airlines, +1

Business Class

From SHA

Elite

Oct 16

Beijing, China

47% AI deal score

$573

China Southern Airlines

Business Class

From PVG

Elite

Sep 14

Beijing, China

47% AI deal score

$573

China Southern Airlines

Business Class

From PVG

Elite

Sep 12

Beijing, China

47% AI deal score

$573

China Southern Airlines

Business Class

From SHA

Elite

Oct 01

Beijing, China

47% AI deal score

$575

China Southern Airlines

Business Class

From SHA

Elite

Sep 25

Beijing, China

47% AI deal score

$575

China Southern Airlines

Business Class

From PVG

Elite

Sep 30

Beijing, China

47% AI deal score

$575

China Southern Airlines

Business Class

From PVG

Elite

Oct 17

Beijing, China

47% AI deal score

$575

China Southern Airlines

Business Class

From PVG

Elite

Oct 15

Beijing, China

47% AI deal score

$575

China Southern Airlines

Business Class

From PVG

Elite

Oct 20

Beijing, China

47% AI deal score

$575

China Southern Airlines

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Beijing

Cheap Flights from Shanghai to Beijing

Today’s best flight deals from Shanghai to Beijing

Shanghai to Beijing: Overview

Insights for flights from Shanghai to Beijing

How much is a round trip from Shanghai to Beijing

The cheapest time to fly from Shanghai to Beijing

Direct flights from Shanghai to Beijing

Last-minute flights going from Shanghai to Beijing

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

Popular Airports to fly from Shanghai to Beijing

Shanghai - Beijing route insights

Recent fares near the typical level

Fly in July or June for best prices

Direct flights average 2h 15m

Direct flights are dominant

China Southern Airlines offers deals

Consider booking in August

Shanghai main airports to depart from

Beijing main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Beijing used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Beijing

Best Elite deals to Beijing

Aug 28

Aug 28

Aug 29

Oct 16

Sep 14

Sep 12

Oct 01

Sep 25

Sep 30

Oct 17

Oct 15

Oct 20

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Beijing

How far in advance should I book a flight from Shanghai to Beijing?

How much should a flight from Shanghai to Beijing cost?

When is the cheapest time of year to fly from Shanghai to Beijing?

How many flights from Shanghai to Beijing are non-stop?

How long does it take to fly from Shanghai to Beijing?

How often do cheap flights from Shanghai to Beijing come up?

Related routes

More routes from Shanghai

Flights to Beijing from other cities

Shanghai to Beijing: Overview

Insights for flights from Shanghai to Beijing

How much is a round trip from Shanghai to Beijing

The cheapest time to fly from Shanghai to Beijing

Direct flights from Shanghai to Beijing

Last-minute flights going from Shanghai to Beijing

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

Popular Airports to fly from Shanghai to Beijing

Shanghai - Beijing route insights

Recent fares near the typical level

Fly in July or June for best prices

Direct flights average 2h 15m

Direct flights are dominant

China Southern Airlines offers deals

Consider booking in August

Shanghai main airports to depart from

Beijing main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Beijing used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Beijing

Best Elite deals to Beijing

Aug 28

Aug 28

Aug 29

Oct 16

Sep 14

Sep 12

Oct 01

Sep 25

Sep 30

Oct 17

Oct 15

Oct 20

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Beijing

How far in advance should I book a flight from Shanghai to Beijing?

How much should a flight from Shanghai to Beijing cost?

When is the cheapest time of year to fly from Shanghai to Beijing?