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	$495	XiamenAir Nonstop 3 hr Thu, May 7 — Sun, May 10	The cheapest round-trip flight from Shanghai to Beijing is currently $495
Cheapest one-way flight	$248	XiamenAir Nonstop 3 hr Thu, May 7	The cheapest one-way flight from Shanghai to Beijing is currently $248
Last-minute weekend getaway	$495	XiamenAir Nonstop 3 hr Thu, May 7 — Sun, May 10	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Shanghai to Beijing is currently $495
Cheapest business class flights	$1,386	China Southern Nonstop 3 hr Thu, May 7 — Sun, May 10	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Shanghai to Beijing is currently $1,386

Fastest flight	1 hr 55 min	The fastest nonstop flight from Shanghai to Beijing 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 Shanghai to Beijing is typically December. The most expensive month to fly is typically February.

December Cheapest	Typical prices: $345–495
February Most expensive	Typical prices: $455–510

Popular airlines from Shanghai to Beijing

China Eastern

Nonstop

Typical price: $370–480

199 weekly nonstop flights

PVG, SHA - PEK, PKX Every day

265 weekly connecting flights

PVG, SHA - PKX Every day
Air China

Nonstop

122 weekly nonstop flights

PVG, SHA - PEK, PKX Every day

74 weekly connecting flights

PVG, SHA - PEK, PKX Every day
China Southern

Nonstop

from $528

Typical price: $495–510

36 weekly nonstop flights

PVG, SHA - PKX Every day

163 weekly connecting flights

PVG, SHA - PKX Every day
Hainan

Nonstop

from $744

32 weekly nonstop flights

PVG, SHA - PEK Every day

16 weekly connecting flights

PVG - PEK Every day
Juneyao Airlines

Nonstop

18 weekly nonstop flights

PVG - PKX Every day
CUA

Nonstop

14 weekly nonstop flights

PVG, SHA - PKX Every day

27 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 27 min 8 mi
Hangzhou International Airport (HGH)

Hangzhou China 2 hr 8 min 93 mi
Sunan Shuofang International Airport (WUX)

Wuxi China 1 hr 34 min 64 mi

Popular airports near Beijing

Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)

Beijing China 33 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 40 min 73 mi
Shijiazhuang Zhengding International Airport (SJW)

Shijiazhuang China 2 hr 51 min 145 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Shanghai to Beijing

The cheapest flights from Shanghai to Beijing are usually in December. Typical ticket prices in December range from $345 to $495.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Shanghai to Beijing recently found on Google Flights was with XiamenAir from $495. The cheapest one-way flight was with XiamenAir from $248.

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

The cheapest China Southern flight from Shanghai to Beijing is $528, flying from May 7 to May 10.
The cheapest Hainan flight from Shanghai to Beijing is $744, flying from May 7 to May 10.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Shanghai to Beijing starts at $495 from Thu, May 7 to Sun, May 10. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $248 and departs on Thu, May 7.

1 hr 55 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.

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 199 nonstop flights and 265 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 122 nonstop flights and 74 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) .
China Southern offers 36 nonstop flights and 163 connecting flights per week. China Southern flies from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) , Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) to Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX) .
Hainan offers 32 nonstop flights and 16 connecting flights per week. Hainan flies from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) , Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) to Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) .
Juneyao Airlines offers 18 nonstop flights per week. Juneyao Airlines flies from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX) .
CUA offers 14 nonstop flights and 27 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.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Shanghai to Beijing recently found on Google Flights was with XiamenAir from $495. The cheapest one-way flight was with XiamenAir from $248.

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

The cheapest China Southern flight from Shanghai to Beijing is $528, flying from May 7 to May 10.
The cheapest Hainan flight from Shanghai to Beijing is $744, flying from May 7 to May 10.

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

There are 199 China Eastern direct flights from Shanghai to Beijing per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 122 Air China direct flights from Shanghai to Beijing per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 36 China Southern direct flights from Shanghai to Beijing per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 32 Hainan direct flights from Shanghai to Beijing per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 18 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.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Shanghai and Beijing at price $495 is offered by XiamenAir from Thu, May 7 to Sun, May 10.

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

There are 199 China Eastern direct flights from Shanghai to Beijing per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 122 Air China direct flights from Shanghai to Beijing per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 36 China Southern direct flights from Shanghai to Beijing per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 32 Hainan direct flights from Shanghai to Beijing per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 18 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.

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 $495 from Thu, May 7 to Sun, May 10 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 $1,386 from Thu, May 7 to Sun, May 10 with China Southern.

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Shanghai and Beijing start at $495 from Thu, May 7 to Sun, May 10.

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.

The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Shanghai and Beijing starts at $495 from Thu, May 7 to Sun, May 10 with XiamenAir.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Shanghai and Beijing at price $495 is offered by XiamenAir from Thu, May 7 to Sun, May 10.

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.