Find Cheap Flights from Shanghai to Beijing (SHA - BJS)

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Useful information for finding cheap flights from Shanghai to Beijing and booking your next trip

Cheapest round-trip flights	$306	China Eastern 1 stop 28 hr Thu, Dec 11 — Sun, Dec 14	The cheapest round-trip flight from Shanghai to Beijing is currently $306
Cheapest one-way flight	$182	Shanghai Airlines, China Eastern 1 stop 12 hr Wed, Dec 10	The cheapest one-way flight from Shanghai to Beijing is currently $182
Cheapest nonstop flights	$476	XiamenAir Nonstop 3 hr Thu, Nov 20 — Sun, Nov 23	The cheapest nonstop round-trip flight from Shanghai to Beijing is currently $476
Last-minute weekend getaway	$306	China Eastern 1 stop 28 hr Thu, Nov 27 — Mon, Dec 1	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Shanghai to Beijing is currently $306
Cheapest business class flights	$789	China Eastern 1 stop 18 hr Thu, Dec 4 — Sun, Dec 7	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Shanghai to Beijing is currently $789

Fastest flight	2 hr	The fastest nonstop flight from Shanghai to Beijing takes 2 hr
Nonstop flights	Every day	There are direct flights on this route every day.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

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: $275–320
August Most expensive	Typical prices: $375–455

Popular airlines from Shanghai to Beijing

China Eastern

Nonstop

from $306

Typical price: $340–485

210 weekly nonstop flights

PVG, SHA - PEK, PKX Every day

282 weekly connecting flights

PVG, SHA - PKX Every day
Air China

Nonstop

128 weekly nonstop flights

PVG, SHA - PEK, PKX Every day

69 weekly connecting flights

PVG, SHA - PEK, PKX Every day
Hainan

Nonstop

from $687

Typical price: $680–700

49 weekly nonstop flights

PVG, SHA - PEK Every day

9 weekly connecting flights

PVG - PEK Every day
China Southern

Nonstop

from $479

Typical price: $340–480

35 weekly nonstop flights

PVG, SHA - PKX Every day

217 weekly connecting flights

PVG, SHA - PKX Every day
Juneyao Airlines

Nonstop

Typical price: $480–530

16 weekly nonstop flights

PVG - PKX Every day

7 weekly connecting flights

PVG - PKX Every day
CUA

Nonstop

14 weekly nonstop flights

PVG, SHA - PKX Every day

28 weekly connecting flights

PVG, SHA - PKX Every day

Popular airports near Shanghai

Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)

Shanghai China 44 min 20 mi
Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)

Shanghai China 29 min 8 mi
Hangzhou International Airport (HGH)

Hangzhou China 2 hr 13 min 93 mi
Sunan Shuofang International Airport (WUX)

Wuxi China 1 hr 35 min 64 mi

Popular airports near Beijing

Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)

Beijing China 34 min 15 mi
Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX)

Beijing China 1 hr 5 min 27 mi
Tianjin Binhai International Airport (TSN)

Tianjin China 1 hr 42 min 73 mi
Shijiazhuang Zhengding International Airport (SJW)

Shijiazhuang China 2 hr 53 min 145 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Shanghai to Beijing

When are the cheapest days to fly from Shanghai to Beijing?

The cheapest flights from Shanghai to Beijing are usually in March. Typical ticket prices in March range from $275 to $320.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Shanghai to Beijing?

The cheapest round-trip flight from Shanghai to Beijing recently found on Google Flights was with China Eastern from $306. The cheapest one-way flight was with Shanghai Airlines, China Eastern from $182.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest China Eastern flight from Shanghai to Beijing is $306, flying from Dec 11 to Dec 14.
The cheapest Hainan flight from Shanghai to Beijing is $687, flying from Nov 20 to Nov 23.
The cheapest China Southern flight from Shanghai to Beijing is $479, flying from Nov 20 to Nov 23.

What are the cheapest flights from Shanghai to Beijing?

The cheapest round-trip flight from Shanghai to Beijing starts at $306 from Thu, Dec 11 to Sun, Dec 14. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $182 and departs on Wed, Dec 10.

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

2 hr is the shortest flight time from Shanghai to Beijing.

When should you fly to Beijing, China?

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).

How do I find cheap dates to fly from Shanghai to Beijing?

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.

What is the best airline to fly from Shanghai to Beijing?

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 210 nonstop flights and 282 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 128 nonstop flights and 69 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 9 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 217 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 16 nonstop flights and 7 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 number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Shanghai and Beijing.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Shanghai to Beijing?

The cheapest round-trip flight from Shanghai to Beijing recently found on Google Flights was with China Eastern from $306. The cheapest one-way flight was with Shanghai Airlines, China Eastern from $182.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest China Eastern flight from Shanghai to Beijing is $306, flying from Dec 11 to Dec 14.
The cheapest Hainan flight from Shanghai to Beijing is $687, flying from Nov 20 to Nov 23.
The cheapest China Southern flight from Shanghai to Beijing is $479, flying from Nov 20 to Nov 23.

Which airlines have direct flights from Shanghai to Beijing?

China Eastern, Air China, Hainan, Juneyao Airlines, China Southern, CUA, XiamenAir and Shanghai Airlines fly direct from Shanghai to Beijing.

There are 210 China Eastern direct flights from Shanghai to Beijing per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 128 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 16 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.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

Which airline provides the cheapest last-minute getaway flight from Shanghai to Beijing?

The cheapest last-minute deal between Shanghai and Beijing at price $306 is offered by China Eastern from Thu, Nov 27 to Mon, Dec 1.

Which airlines have direct flights from Shanghai to Beijing?

China Eastern, Air China, Hainan, Juneyao Airlines, China Southern, CUA, XiamenAir and Shanghai Airlines fly direct from Shanghai to Beijing.

There are 210 China Eastern direct flights from Shanghai to Beijing per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 128 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 16 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.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

When are direct flights from Shanghai to Beijing available?

There are direct flights from Shanghai to Beijing on a daily basis.

What are the cheapest direct flights from Shanghai to Beijing?

The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Shanghai and Beijing start at $476 from Thu, Nov 20 to Sun, Nov 23 with XiamenAir.

How can I find nonstop flights from Shanghai to Beijing?

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.

What are the cheapest business class flights from Shanghai to Beijing?

The cheapest business class round-trip flights between Shanghai and Beijing start at $789 from Thu, Dec 4 to Sun, Dec 7 with China Eastern.

What are the cheapest economy class flights from Shanghai to Beijing?

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Shanghai and Beijing start at $306 from Thu, Dec 11 to Sun, Dec 14.

How can I book business class trips from Shanghai to Beijing?

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.

Are there any last-minute deals from Shanghai to Beijing next weekend?

The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Shanghai and Beijing starts at $306 from Thu, Nov 27 to Mon, Dec 1 with China Eastern.

Which airline provides the cheapest last-minute getaway flight from Shanghai to Beijing?

The cheapest last-minute deal between Shanghai and Beijing at price $306 is offered by China Eastern from Thu, Nov 27 to Mon, Dec 1.

How can I find last-minute flight deals from Shanghai to Beijing?

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.