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Cheapest airlines flights from Shanghai to Beijing

You can choose from 13 airlines that fly from Shanghai to Beijing, including China Eastern Airlines, Air China, and Hainan Airlines. Air China has lowest fares on this route.
China Eastern Airlines logo China Eastern Airlines
Air China logo Air China
Hainan Airlines logo Hainan Airlines
China Southern Airlines logo China Southern Airlines
China United Airlines logo China United Airlines
Juneyao Airlines logo Juneyao Airlines
Xiamen Airlines logo Xiamen Airlines
Shanghai Airlines logo Shanghai Airlines
Sichuan Airlines logo Sichuan Airlines
Shandong Airlines logo Shandong Airlines
Shenzhen Airlines logo Shenzhen Airlines
Hebei Airlines logo Hebei Airlines
China Express Airlines logo China Express Airlines
Airlines are determined based on actual purchased flight tickets from Shanghai to Beijing according to previous 12 months data from Trip.com.

Search for direct flights from Shanghai to Beijing in the next 3 months. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data, one-way direct flights start at US$57, and round-trip direct flights start at US$124.

      • Cheapest nonstop
        PVG 07:50
        2h 20m
        Nonstop
        PKX 10:10
        Shanghai - Beijing | Sun, Apr 5 | China Southern Airlines
        PKX 20:50
        2h 5m
        Nonstop
        PVG 22:55
        Beijing - Shanghai | Sat, Apr 11 | China United Airlines
        US$124 US$176
        30% off
        30% off
        US$176 US$124
      • PVG 08:15
        2h 20m
        Nonstop
        PKX 10:35
        Shanghai - Beijing | Sun, Apr 5 | Juneyao Airlines
        PKX 20:50
        2h 5m
        Nonstop
        PVG 22:55
        Beijing - Shanghai | Sat, Apr 11 | China United Airlines
        US$126 US$176
        28% off
        28% off
        US$176 US$126
      • PVG 08:15
        2h 10m
        Nonstop
        PKX 10:25
        Shanghai - Beijing | Thu, Mar 26 | China United Airlines
        PKX 20:55
        2h 20m
        Nonstop
        PVG 23:15
        Beijing - Shanghai | Sat, Mar 28 | China United Airlines
        US$128 US$176
        27% off
        27% off
        US$176 US$128
      • PVG 22:00
        2h 5m
        Nonstop
        PKX 00:05
        Shanghai - Beijing | Sun, Apr 5 | China Eastern Airlines
        PKX 20:50
        2h 5m
        Nonstop
        PVG 22:55
        Beijing - Shanghai | Sat, Apr 11 | China United Airlines
        US$130
        26% off
        US$176 US$130
      • PVG 17:20
        2h 20m
        Nonstop
        PKX 19:40
        Shanghai - Beijing | Sun, Apr 5 | Air China
        PKX 20:50
        2h 5m
        Nonstop
        PVG 22:55
        Beijing - Shanghai | Sat, Apr 11 | China United Airlines
        US$130
        26% off
        US$176 US$130
      • PVG 06:55
        2h 30m
        Nonstop
        PKX 09:25
        Shanghai - Beijing | Sun, Mar 29 | Air China
        PEK 08:45
        2h 10m
        Nonstop
        SHA 10:55
        Beijing - Shanghai | Sun, Apr 5 | Hainan Airlines
        US$131
        26% off
        US$176 US$131
      • SHA 18:00
        2h 15m
        Nonstop
        PEK 20:15
        Shanghai - Beijing | Sun, Apr 5 | Xiamen Airlines
        PKX 20:50
        2h 5m
        Nonstop
        PVG 22:55
        Beijing - Shanghai | Sat, Apr 11 | China United Airlines
        US$133
        24% off
        US$176 US$133
      • PVG 21:00
        2h 30m
        Nonstop
        PKX 23:30
        Shanghai - Beijing | Thu, Mar 26 | Juneyao Airlines
        PKX 17:45
        2h 10m
        Nonstop
        SHA 19:55
        Beijing - Shanghai | Sat, Mar 28 | Juneyao Airlines
        US$136
        23% off
        US$176 US$136
      • SHA 19:00
        2h 15m
        Nonstop
        PEK 21:15
        Shanghai - Beijing | Sat, Apr 4 | Hainan Airlines
        PEK 08:45
        2h 10m
        Nonstop
        SHA 10:55
        Beijing - Shanghai | Sun, Apr 5 | Hainan Airlines
        US$136
        23% off
        US$176 US$136
      • PVG 06:55
        2h 30m
        Nonstop
        PKX 09:25
        Shanghai - Beijing | Tue, Mar 31 | Air China
        PEK 08:45
        2h 10m
        Nonstop
        SHA 10:55
        Beijing - Shanghai | Sun, Apr 5 | Hainan Airlines
        US$137
        22% off
        US$176 US$137
      • SHA 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        BJS Invalid Date
        Shanghai - Beijing | Sat, Mar 28 | Normal Airline
        BJS 15:00
        6h
        Nonstop
        SHA 16:00
        Beijing - Shanghai | Mon, Mar 30 | Normal Airline
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      • Cheapest nonstop
        PVG 06:55
        2h 30m
        Nonstop
        PKX 09:25
        Shanghai - Beijing | Sun, Apr 5 | Air China
        US$57 US$89
        36% off
        36% off
        US$89 US$57
      • PVG 06:55
        2h 30m
        Nonstop
        PKX 09:25
        Shanghai - Beijing | Tue, Mar 31 | Air China
        US$61 US$89
        31% off
        31% off
        US$89 US$61
      • PVG 06:55
        2h 30m
        Nonstop
        PKX 09:25
        Shanghai - Beijing | Sun, Mar 29 | Air China
        US$63 US$89
        28% off
        28% off
        US$89 US$63
      • PVG 21:00
        2h 30m
        Nonstop
        PKX 23:30
        Shanghai - Beijing | Thu, Mar 26 | Juneyao Airlines
        US$65
        27% off
        US$89 US$65
      • PVG 17:20
        2h 20m
        Nonstop
        PKX 19:40
        Shanghai - Beijing | Mon, Mar 30 | Air China
        US$67
        25% off
        US$89 US$67
      • PVG 17:40
        2h 35m
        Nonstop
        PKX 20:15
        Shanghai - Beijing | Sat, Apr 4 | China Eastern Airlines
        US$69
        22% off
        US$89 US$69
      • PVG 22:00
        2h 5m
        Nonstop
        PKX 00:05
        Shanghai - Beijing | Sun, Apr 5 | China Eastern Airlines
        US$69
        22% off
        US$89 US$69
      • PVG 07:10
        2h 10m
        Nonstop
        PKX 09:20
        Shanghai - Beijing | Thu, Mar 26 | Air China
        US$69
        22% off
        US$89 US$69
      • PVG 07:10
        2h 10m
        Nonstop
        PKX 09:20
        Shanghai - Beijing | Sat, Mar 28 | Air China
        US$69
        22% off
        US$89 US$69
      • PVG 16:20
        2h 35m
        Nonstop
        PEK 18:55
        Shanghai - Beijing | Sat, Apr 4 | Air China
        US$69
        22% off
        US$89 US$69
      • SHA 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        BJS Invalid Date
        Shanghai - Beijing | Sat, Mar 28 | Normal Airline
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Displayed flight fares from Shanghai to Beijing are based on average prices across airlines for the next 3 months, according to the latest Trip.com database.

Shanghai to Beijing Flight Details

The distance between Shanghai and Beijing is about 1,077.07 km. The average flying time from Shanghai to Beijing is around 2 hours 17 minutes. Based on Trip.com's latest data, travel demand is highest in July. The off-season for travel is October.

Cheapest one-way flight priceUS$57
Cheapest return ticket priceUS$124
Cheapest monthOctober
Peak season for travelJuly
Flight distance1,077.07 km
Average flight time2 hours 17 minutes
Popular airlineChina Eastern Airlines
Flight statistics for the Shanghai–Beijing route are based on aggregated booking data from Trip.com over the past 12 months.

Trip.com Price Insights on Flights from Shanghai to Beijing

Which month has the cheapest one-way flights from Shanghai to Beijing?

The average price of one-way flights from Shanghai to Beijing purchased by Trip.com users by month over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com’s data, the cheapest month for flights from Shanghai to Beijing is December, with an average price of US$65; while the month with the highest flight price is usually July, with an average price of up to US$87.

US$87
US$76
US$65
US$54
    Cheapest
  • US$85
    Mar
  • US$68
    Apr
  • US$66
    May
  • US$76
    Jun
  • US$87
    Jul
  • US$81
    Aug
  • US$73
    Sep
  • US$67
    Oct
  • US$66
    Nov
  • US$65
    Dec
  • US$66
    Jan
  • US$75
    Feb

What is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Shanghai to Beijing?

Average weekly flight prices from Shanghai to Beijing by travel date (Based on Trip.com’s past 12 months of data)

Based on Trip.com’s past 12 months of flight data, the cheapest day to fly from Shanghai to Beijing is Saturday, with average prices lower than on other days. Avoid Friday, as prices are usually highest then.

US$157
US$132
US$106
US$81
    Cheapest
  • US$115
    Mon
  • US$113
    Tue
  • US$123
    Wed
  • US$126
    Thu
  • US$157
    Fri
  • US$106
    Sat
  • US$126
    Sun

When is the cheapest day to fly from Shanghai to Beijing during Easter Day?

Based on Trip.com's data over the past 3 days, these are the lowest one-way flight prices from Shanghai to Beijing during Easter Day.

During Easter Day, the cheapest flights from Shanghai to Beijing are on Apr 13, with the lowest fare of US$80.

US$85
US$83
US$80
US$78
    Cheapest
  • US$83
    Apr 9
  • US$85
    Apr 10
  • US$85
    Apr 11
  • US$82
    Apr 12
  • US$80
    Apr 13
  • US$85
    Apr 14

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What are the cheapest flights from Shanghai to Beijing (SHA-BJS)?

    Based on Trip.com data, Air China offers one-way fares as low as US$57 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. PVG to PKX on Sun, Apr 5), while China Southern Airlines offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from US$124 departing on Sun, Apr 5 and returning on Sat, Apr 11.
  • At the moment, you can catch a nonstop flight from Shanghai to Beijing with the following airlines, including: China Eastern Airlines Air China Hainan Airlines China Southern Airlines China United Airlines Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.
  • It takes about 2 hours 17 minutes to fly from Shanghai to Beijing.
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Shanghai to Beijing is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.
  • Based on Trip.com data in the past 4 weeks, there is 429 flight per week flying from Shanghai to Beijing. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: China Eastern Airlines: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- MU5157 (13:51) Air China: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- CA1510 (21:52) Air China: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- CA1524 (14:58)
  • To find best deals on flights from Shanghai to Beijing, you can use various tools on Trip.com:
    · Be flexible with your travel dates to get the cheapest flight deal. Now the cheapest flight deal is on Sun, Apr 5, with one-way flights priced at just US$57.
    · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is Air China.
    · Set up price alerts to easily monitor ticket prices without having to check every day.
    · Check Trip.com flight deals and promo codes frequently.
    · Avoid peak season unless you book very early. It seems the peak season for Beijing travel is around July.
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  • The cheapest months to fly from Shanghai to Beijing is October, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our March flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Shanghai to Beijing on March 30, 2026 with China United Airlines, with prices starting at US$61.
  • You can land at any one of the following hubs in Beijing, with Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to Beijing Capital International Airport (SHA-PEK) is by far the most common option on this route: Beijing Miyun Mujiayu Airport (MY2) Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX).
  • The time difference between Beijing and Shanghai is 0h.
  • Tickets can only be changed or canceled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.

Flight from Shanghai to Beijing

Beijing is the capital and one of the most populous cities in China. It is a city well blended with ancient culture and modern civilization. Every year it attracts tens of millions of visitors and tourists to enjoy its rich culture and beautiful scenery, both at home and abroad. Beijing is famous for the Great Wall of China which is one of the Seven Wonders of the World. Beijing is fast to become a popular and trendy destination for tourists.

Tip: The best time to visit Beijing is from the month of March to May and then from September to October.

How to Reach Beijing

Beijing has two airports Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) and Beijing Nanyuan Airport (NAY). The distance between Shanghai to Beijing is 674 miles. The time taken to cover the distance from one place to another is approximately 2 hours 5 minutes and it might vary due to weather conditions. There is a number of Shanghai to Beijing flights available which are operated on a daily basis. Juneyao Airlines, Hainan Airlines, Air China Airways provides direct flights from Shanghai to Beijing. There are many more airways that offer cheap flights to Beijing. 

Tip: Book your air tickets in advance during weekdays to get cheaper deals.

Must-Visit Places in Beijing

Beijing is popular for its history and culture. Being a tourist, the Wangfujing area is the best place to stay as it is centrally located and it is a walking distance to some of the landmarks such as Tiananmen Square and Forbidden City. Beihai Park is home to the largest and most beautiful public lake in Beijing. The tombs of the Qing Dynasty emperors are situated in the north-east of Beijing is must-visit heritage sites.

The Great Wall of China is an important component of every visit to Beijing. There are significant eight parts along the total length of the Great Wall around Beijing including Badaling, Juyongguan, Jinshanling, Huanghuacheng, Jiankou, Mutianyu, Gubeikou and Simatai.

Your visit to Beijing is incomplete without visiting the Lama Temple as it is one of Beijing's most prominent active Buddhist temples. Visit the Chinese largest royal garden “The Old Summer Palace” which is also known as the “Imperial Garden Museum” to experience masterly architecture and artistic design. Get lost in the Dashilar area to see the original architecture and stroll through the past. Temple of Heaven, Olympic Park, and Ritan Park are a few must-visit places. 

Tip: Visit Panda House and see the different types of Pandas and other animals.

Shopping, Eating and Drinking in Beijing:

There are many markets and shopping malls in Beijing where you can buy all variety of stuff under one roof. Silk Street Market is a well-known and widely visited market in Beijing that offers good quality of products at a reasonable price. The food is famous in Beijing from street snacks shops to dining restaurants. Beijing is one of the safest places to walk around at night. There are night tour, shows, pubs, night clubs in Beijing to enjoy the nightlife.

Tip: Kai Shui (Hot Water) is a famous drink in Beijing. Tea is also a popular drink in Beijing.

Make your vacation a lifetime unforgettable journey with Trip.com and get the best deals on your holiday packages. Book your Shanghai-Beijing flight booking along with discount hotel reservations and travel guides to enjoy your holidays hassle-free. trip.com provides world-class operation with great savings as well as premium travel operation free of charge.

Trip.com Airline Insights on Flights from Shanghai to Beijing

Which airline offers the cheapest direct flights from Shanghai to Beijing?

Data is based on the average price of all nonstop flights from Shanghai to Beijing on Trip.com over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com’s data from the past 12 months, China United Airlines provides the lowest-priced direct flights from Shanghai to Beijing, with fares starting at US$98.

US$87
US$98
US$110
US$121
US$132
China United Airlines
US$98
China United Airlines
Juneyao Airlines
US$108
Juneyao Airlines
China Southern Airlines
US$114
China Southern Airlines
Hainan Airlines
US$121
Hainan Airlines
China Eastern Airlines
US$122
China Eastern Airlines
Air China
US$132
Air China

Which airline operates the most flights from Shanghai to Beijing?

Total flights from Shanghai to Beijing across all airlines. (Based on Trip.com data from the past month)

Based on Trip.com’s data from the past month, Xiamen Airlines operates the most frequent flights from Shanghai to Beijing, with 248 flights per week.

65
126
187
248
Xiamen Airlines
248
Xiamen Airlines
China Eastern Airlines
247
China Eastern Airlines
Juneyao Airlines
188
Juneyao Airlines
Sichuan Airlines
178
Sichuan Airlines
Shenzhen Airlines
128
Shenzhen Airlines
Air China
126
Air China

How many flights fly from Shanghai to Beijing daily?

The data is based on the flight numbers for each day of the week from Shanghai to Beijing within the Trip.com database over the past month.

Based on the past month's historical data from Trip.com, the number of flights from Shanghai to Beijing is the highest on Friday and the lowest on Tuesday.

1019
898
776
655
Highest
781
Mon
776
Tue
818
Wed
798
Thu
1019
Fri
936
Sat
790
Sun

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