Cheap flights from Beijing to Shanghai

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Cheapest round-trip flights $434
Air Macau 1 stop 24 hr Thu, Mar 5 — Sun, Mar 8
The cheapest round-trip flight from Beijing to Shanghai is currently $434
Cheapest one-way flight $224
Air Macau 1 stop 24 hr Wed, Mar 4
The cheapest one-way flight from Beijing to Shanghai is currently $224
Cheapest nonstop flights $448
China Southern Nonstop 3 hr Thu, Feb 26 — Sun, Mar 1
The cheapest nonstop round-trip flight from Beijing to Shanghai is currently $448
Last-minute weekend getaway $448
China Southern Nonstop 3 hr Thu, Jan 22 — Sun, Jan 25
The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Beijing to Shanghai is currently $448
Cheapest business class flights $1,329
China Southern Nonstop 3 hr Thu, Jan 22 — Sun, Jan 25
The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Beijing to Shanghai is currently $1,329
Fastest flight 1 hr 55 min The fastest nonstop flight from Beijing to Shanghai takes 1 hr 55 min
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 Beijing to Shanghai is typically March. The most expensive month to fly is typically January.
March
Cheapest
Typical prices: $185–380
January
Most expensive
Typical prices: $340–475

Popular airlines from Beijing to Shanghai

  • China Eastern
    Nonstop
    Typical price: $305–450
    210 weekly nonstop flights
    PEK, PKX - PVG, SHA Every day
    205 weekly connecting flights
    PKX - PVG, SHA Every day
  • Air China
    Nonstop
    127 weekly nonstop flights
    PEK, PKX - PVG, SHA Every day
    119 weekly connecting flights
    PEK, PKX - PVG, SHA Every day
  • Hainan
    Nonstop
    from $701
    49 weekly nonstop flights
    PEK - PVG, SHA Every day
    10 weekly connecting flights
    PEK - PVG Every day
  • China Southern
    Nonstop
    from $408
    Typical price: $375–490
    35 weekly nonstop flights
    PKX - PVG, SHA Every day
    212 weekly connecting flights
    PKX - PVG, SHA Every day
  • Juneyao Airlines
    Nonstop
    25 weekly nonstop flights
    PKX - PVG, SHA Every day
  • CUA
    Nonstop
    14 weekly nonstop flights
    PKX - PVG, SHA Every day
    28 weekly connecting flights
    PKX - PVG, SHA Every day

Popular airports near Beijing

  • Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)
    Beijing China 33 min 15 mi
  • Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX)
    Beijing China 1 hr 4 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 52 min 145 mi

Popular airports near Shanghai

  • Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
    Shanghai China 44 min 20 mi
  • Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)
    Shanghai China 28 min 8 mi
  • Hangzhou International Airport (HGH)
    Hangzhou China 2 hr 12 min 93 mi
  • Sunan Shuofang International Airport (WUX)
    Wuxi China 1 hr 35 min 64 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Beijing to Shanghai

The cheapest flights from Beijing to Shanghai are usually in March. Typical ticket prices in March range from $185 to $380.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Beijing to Shanghai recently found on Google Flights was with Air Macau from $434. The cheapest one-way flight was with Air Macau from $224.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest Hainan flight from Beijing to Shanghai is $701, flying from Jan 22 to Jan 25.
  • The cheapest China Southern flight from Beijing to Shanghai is $408, flying from Mar 21 to Mar 22.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Beijing to Shanghai starts at $434 from Thu, Mar 5 to Sun, Mar 8. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $224 and departs on Wed, Mar 4.
1 hr 55 min is the shortest flight time from Beijing to Shanghai.
Peak travel season is summer (Jun–Sep), when the weather is hot, humid and rainy. Spring (Mar–May) and fall (Oct–Nov) are mild. Winter (Dec–Feb) is cold. Key events and holidays include Chinese New Year (Jan/Feb, dates vary), the Mid-Autumn Moon Festival (Sep/Oct, dates vary) and National Day (Oct).
It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Beijing to Shanghai.
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 Beijing to Shanghai 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 Beijing to Shanghai.

In terms of nonstop flights, China Eastern is the most popular. China Eastern offers 210 nonstop flights and 205 connecting flights per week. China Eastern flies from Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX) , Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) , Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) .

In terms of flights, China Southern is the most popular. China Southern offers 35 nonstop flights and 212 connecting flights per week. China Southern flies from Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) , Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) .

Other popular airlines flying from Beijing to Shanghai are:
  • Air China offers 127 nonstop flights and 119 connecting flights per week. Air China flies from Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) , Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) , Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) .
  • Hainan offers 49 nonstop flights and 10 connecting flights per week. Hainan flies from Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) , Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) .
  • Juneyao Airlines offers 25 nonstop flights per week. Juneyao Airlines flies from Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) , Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) .
  • CUA offers 14 nonstop flights and 28 connecting flights per week. CUA flies from Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) , Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) .
The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Beijing and Shanghai.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Beijing to Shanghai recently found on Google Flights was with Air Macau from $434. The cheapest one-way flight was with Air Macau from $224.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest Hainan flight from Beijing to Shanghai is $701, flying from Jan 22 to Jan 25.
  • The cheapest China Southern flight from Beijing to Shanghai is $408, flying from Mar 21 to Mar 22.
China Eastern, Air China, Hainan, Juneyao Airlines, China Southern, CUA, XiamenAir and Shanghai Airlines fly direct from Beijing to Shanghai.
  • There are 210 China Eastern direct flights from Beijing to Shanghai per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 127 Air China direct flights from Beijing to Shanghai per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 49 Hainan direct flights from Beijing to Shanghai per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 35 China Southern direct flights from Beijing to Shanghai per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 25 Juneyao Airlines direct flights from Beijing to Shanghai per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 14 CUA direct flights from Beijing to Shanghai per week. Flights are available every day.
Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Beijing and Shanghai at price $448 is offered by China Southern from Thu, Jan 22 to Sun, Jan 25.
China Eastern, Air China, Hainan, Juneyao Airlines, China Southern, CUA, XiamenAir and Shanghai Airlines fly direct from Beijing to Shanghai.
  • There are 210 China Eastern direct flights from Beijing to Shanghai per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 127 Air China direct flights from Beijing to Shanghai per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 49 Hainan direct flights from Beijing to Shanghai per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 35 China Southern direct flights from Beijing to Shanghai per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 25 Juneyao Airlines direct flights from Beijing to Shanghai per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 14 CUA direct flights from Beijing to Shanghai per week. Flights are available every day.
Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.
There are direct flights from Beijing to Shanghai on a daily basis.
The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Beijing and Shanghai start at $448 from Thu, Feb 26 to Sun, Mar 1 with China Southern.
It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Beijing to Shanghai, 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 Beijing and Shanghai start at $1,329 from Thu, Jan 22 to Sun, Jan 25 with China Southern.
The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Beijing and Shanghai start at $434 from Thu, Mar 5 to Sun, Mar 8.
To book business class trips from Beijing to Shanghai, 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.
The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Beijing and Shanghai starts at $448 from Thu, Jan 22 to Sun, Jan 25 with China Southern.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Beijing and Shanghai at price $448 is offered by China Southern from Thu, Jan 22 to Sun, Jan 25.
To find last-minute flight deals from Beijing to Shanghai, 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.

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