Cheap flights from Shanghai to Beijing
Flights overview
Prices shown are for one adult in Economy class flights from Zürich to New York. This includes the cheapest Business class options where available.
Prices reflect the lowest available in the next three months, though they are subject to change and availability.
Last-minute deals apply to the cheapest weekend trips available in the next seven days, with weekend trips being flights departing between Thursday and Saturday and returning on Sunday or Monday.
Flight duration shown is based on nonstop flights or those with the fewest stops available.
Prices reflect the lowest available in the next three months, though they are subject to change and availability.
Last-minute deals apply to the cheapest weekend trips available in the next seven days, with weekend trips being flights departing between Thursday and Saturday and returning on Sunday or Monday.
Flight duration shown is based on nonstop flights or those with the fewest stops available.
Useful information for finding cheap flights from Shanghai to Beijing and booking your next trip
| Cheapest round-trip flights | HK$3,431 | Air Macau1 stop19 hrThu, Jan 8 — Sun, Jan 11 | The cheapest round-trip flight from Shanghai to Beijing is currently HK$3,431 | |
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| Cheapest one-way flight | HK$1,721 | Air Macau1 stop26 hrWed, Jan 7 | The cheapest one-way flight from Shanghai to Beijing is currently HK$1,721 | |
| Cheapest nonstop flights | HK$3,737 | XiamenAirNonstop3 hrThu, Dec 25 — Sun, Dec 28 | The cheapest nonstop round-trip flight from Shanghai to Beijing is currently HK$3,737 | |
| Last-minute weekend getaway | HK$3,737 | XiamenAirNonstop3 hrThu, Dec 25 — Sun, Dec 28 | The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Shanghai to Beijing is currently HK$3,737 | |
| Cheapest business class flights | HK$10,278 | China SouthernNonstop3 hrThu, Dec 25 — Sun, Dec 28 | The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Shanghai to Beijing is currently HK$10,278 |
| Fastest flight | 1 hr 50 min | The fastest nonstop flight from Shanghai to Beijing takes 1 hr 50 min |
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| Nonstop flights | Every day | There are direct flights on this route every day. |
When is the cheapest time to fly?
Typical prices for the least expensive flights for weekend trips from Shanghai to Beijing per month. Insights are based on fares observed in the last 12 months. Current prices may differ.
The cheapest month to fly from Shanghai to Beijing is typically March. The most expensive month to fly is typically August.
| March Cheapest | Typical prices: HK$2,150–2,550 |
|---|---|
| August Most expensive | Typical prices: HK$2,950–3,550 |
Popular airlines from Shanghai to Beijing
Popularity is based on the number of weekly nonstop and connecting flights the airline operates. Connecting flights do not include interline routes.
Flight suggestions are based on an airline's cheapest round-trip fares from Shanghai to Beijing in the next 3 months. Prices include required taxes + fees for one adult. Optional charges and bag fees may apply.
Typical prices are based on fares observed in the past year for one-week round trips with the same origin, destination, and airline.
- China EasternNonstopTypical price: HK$2,650–3,750206 weekly nonstop flightsPVG, SHA - PEK, PKXEvery day256 weekly connecting flightsPVG, SHA - PKXEvery day
- Air ChinaNonstop117 weekly nonstop flightsPVG, SHA - PEK, PKXEvery day76 weekly connecting flightsPVG, SHA - PEK, PKXEvery day
- HainanNonstopfrom HK$5,438Typical price: HK$5,300–5,50049 weekly nonstop flightsPVG, SHA - PEKEvery day8 weekly connecting flightsPVG - PEKEvery day
- China SouthernNonstopfrom HK$3,802Typical price: HK$2,700–3,80035 weekly nonstop flightsPVG, SHA - PKXEvery day216 weekly connecting flightsPVG, SHA - PKXEvery day
- Juneyao AirlinesNonstop17 weekly nonstop flightsPVG - PKXEvery day2 weekly connecting flightsPVG - PKXEvery Fri, Sun
- CUANonstop14 weekly nonstop flightsPVG, SHA - PKXEvery day28 weekly connecting flightsPVG, SHA - PKXEvery day
Popular airports near Shanghai
Distance and driving time are relative to the city center. Airports are listed based on distance from Shanghai center and popularity with travelers.
- Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)ShanghaiChina44 min32 km
- Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)ShanghaiChina28 min13 km
- Hangzhou International Airport (HGH)HangzhouChina2 hr 12 min149 km
- Sunan Shuofang International Airport (WUX)WuxiChina1 hr 35 min103 km
Popular airports near Beijing
Distance and driving time are relative to the city center. Airports are listed based on distance from Beijing center and popularity with travelers.
- Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)BeijingChina34 min24 km
- Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX)BeijingChina1 hr 4 min43 km
- Tianjin Binhai International Airport (TSN)TianjinChina1 hr 42 min118 km
- Shijiazhuang Zhengding International Airport (SJW)ShijiazhuangChina2 hr 53 min233 km
Frequently asked questions about flying from Shanghai to Beijing
The cheapest flights from Shanghai to Beijing are usually in March. Typical ticket prices in March range from HK$2,150 to HK$2,550.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Shanghai to Beijing recently found on Google Flights was with Air Macau from HK$3,431. The cheapest one-way flight was with Air Macau from HK$1,721.
Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
- The cheapest Hainan flight from Shanghai to Beijing is HK$5,438, flying from Dec 25 to Dec 28.
- The cheapest China Southern flight from Shanghai to Beijing is HK$3,802, flying from Dec 25 to Dec 28.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Shanghai to Beijing starts at HK$3,431 from Thu, Jan 8 to Sun, Jan 11. The cheapest one-way flight starts at HK$1,721 and departs on Wed, Jan 7.
1 hr 50 min is the shortest flight time from Shanghai to Beijing.
Peak travel season is Jun–Oct. Summer (Jun–Sep) is very hot and humid, with frequent rain. Winter (Dec–Feb) is dry and cold. Key events include Chinese New Year (Jan/Feb, dates vary), the Huangyaguan Great Wall Marathon (Great Wall of China, May), the Chrysanthemum Festival (Sep–Oct) and the Mid-Autumn Moon Festival (Sep/Oct, dates vary).
It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Shanghai to Beijing.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.
You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.
You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.
What counts as the best airline for your flights from Shanghai to Beijing really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from Shanghai to Beijing.
In terms of nonstop flights, China Eastern is the most popular. China Eastern offers 206 nonstop flights and 256 connecting flights per week. China Eastern flies from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG), Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) to Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX), Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK).
Other popular airlines flying from Shanghai to Beijing are:
In terms of nonstop flights, China Eastern is the most popular. China Eastern offers 206 nonstop flights and 256 connecting flights per week. China Eastern flies from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG), Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) to Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX), Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK).
Other popular airlines flying from Shanghai to Beijing are:
- Air China offers 117 nonstop flights and 76 connecting flights per week. Air China flies from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG), Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) to Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK), Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX).
- Hainan offers 49 nonstop flights and 8 connecting flights per week. Hainan flies from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG), Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) to Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK).
- China Southern offers 35 nonstop flights and 216 connecting flights per week. China Southern flies from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG), Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) to Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX).
- Juneyao Airlines offers 17 nonstop flights and 2 connecting flights per week. Juneyao Airlines flies from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX).
- CUA offers 14 nonstop flights and 28 connecting flights per week. CUA flies from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG), Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) to Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX).
The cheapest round-trip flight from Shanghai to Beijing recently found on Google Flights was with Air Macau from HK$3,431. The cheapest one-way flight was with Air Macau from HK$1,721.
Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
- The cheapest Hainan flight from Shanghai to Beijing is HK$5,438, flying from Dec 25 to Dec 28.
- The cheapest China Southern flight from Shanghai to Beijing is HK$3,802, flying from Dec 25 to Dec 28.
China Eastern, Hainan, Air China, Juneyao Airlines, China Southern, CUA, XiamenAir and Shanghai Airlines fly direct from Shanghai to Beijing.
- There are 206 China Eastern direct flights from Shanghai to Beijing per week. Flights are available every day.
- There are 117 Air China direct flights from Shanghai to Beijing per week. Flights are available every day.
- There are 49 Hainan direct flights from Shanghai to Beijing per week. Flights are available every day.
- There are 35 China Southern direct flights from Shanghai to Beijing per week. Flights are available every day.
- There are 17 Juneyao Airlines direct flights from Shanghai to Beijing per week. Flights are available every day.
- There are 14 CUA direct flights from Shanghai to Beijing per week. Flights are available every day.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Shanghai and Beijing at price HK$3,737 is offered by XiamenAir from Thu, Dec 25 to Sun, Dec 28.
China Eastern, Hainan, Air China, Juneyao Airlines, China Southern, CUA, XiamenAir and Shanghai Airlines fly direct from Shanghai to Beijing.
- There are 206 China Eastern direct flights from Shanghai to Beijing per week. Flights are available every day.
- There are 117 Air China direct flights from Shanghai to Beijing per week. Flights are available every day.
- There are 49 Hainan direct flights from Shanghai to Beijing per week. Flights are available every day.
- There are 35 China Southern direct flights from Shanghai to Beijing per week. Flights are available every day.
- There are 17 Juneyao Airlines direct flights from Shanghai to Beijing per week. Flights are available every day.
- There are 14 CUA direct flights from Shanghai to Beijing per week. Flights are available every day.
There are direct flights from Shanghai to Beijing on a daily basis.
The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Shanghai and Beijing start at HK$3,737 from Thu, Dec 25 to Sun, Dec 28 with XiamenAir.
It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Shanghai to Beijing, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.
The cheapest business class round-trip flights between Shanghai and Beijing start at HK$10,278 from Thu, Dec 25 to Sun, Dec 28 with China Southern.
The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Shanghai and Beijing start at HK$3,431 from Thu, Jan 8 to Sun, Jan 11.
To book business class trips from Shanghai to Beijing, look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.
You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.
You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.
The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Shanghai and Beijing starts at HK$3,737 from Thu, Dec 25 to Sun, Dec 28 with XiamenAir.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Shanghai and Beijing at price HK$3,737 is offered by XiamenAir from Thu, Dec 25 to Sun, Dec 28.
To find last-minute flight deals from Shanghai to Beijing, start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.
You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.
You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.
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Prices include required taxes + fees for 1 adult. Optional charges and bag fees may apply.
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