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The lowest prices found within the past 7 days from Shanghai to Beijing were £175 for one-way flights and for return flights, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Cheap Flights from Shanghai to Beijing & Flight Information
Origin airport IATA code
SHA
Destination airport IATA code
BJS
Number of flight options
1
Average flight time
2 hours 27 mins

Beijing PEK Flight Information

Traveling From
Shanghai
Origin Airport IATA Code
SHA
Traveling To
Beijing
Destination Airport IATA Code
BJS
Number of Airlines Serving
8
Available Airlines
Shanghai Airlines, China Southern Airlines, Xiamen Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, Hainan Airlines
Distance
1098 km
Direct Flight Time
2 15
Flight Price

Frequently asked questions

Is there a direct flight between Shanghai and Beijing?
You’ve got multiple airlines to choose from. You might like to opt for the SHA to Beijing (PEK-Capital Intl.) route which is operated by companies such as China Eastern Airlines and Air China. Or perhaps you’d prefer to fly from PVG to Beijing (PKX-Daxing Intl.) with China Eastern Airlines or Air China.
How long is a direct flight from Shanghai to Beijing?
If you’re the sort of flyer who likes to get friendly with their seat mates, you’ll have around 2 hours and 20 minutes to do just that during your nonstop Shanghai to Beijing flight. This journey of 670 miles can sometimes pass as quickly as 2 hours and 5 minutes, which still gives you enough time to forge a new friendship or two.
What are the best airports for Shanghai to Beijing flights?
If you’re heading from Shanghai to Beijing, the most popular flight routes are:

  • Shanghai (PVG-Pudong Intl.) to Beijing (PEK-Capital Intl.) - 576 flights per week
  • Hongqiao Intl. Airport (SHA) to Beijing (PEK-Capital Intl.) - 307 flights per week
  • Pudong Intl. Airport (PVG) to Beijing (PKX-Daxing Intl.) - 71 flights per week

What are some of the most popular airlines flying from Shanghai to Beijing?
Every airline is different. If you’re jetting from Shanghai to Beijing, take your pick from one of the leading six air carriers which operate on this route:

  • Air China with 1,544 flights every month.
  • China Eastern Airlines with 825 flights every month.
  • Hainan Airlines with 533 flights every month.
  • Shenzhen Airlines with 273 flights every month.
  • Sichuan Airlines with 199 flights every month.
  • China Southern Airlines with 164 flights every month.

How many flights are there from Shanghai to Beijing?
Spontaneous holidays can be lots of fun. With some 82 flights on offer from Shanghai to Beijing every day, you’ll be able to pick a time that suits you best.
What are the cheapest days to book a flight?
This is one is easy to remember: Ticket Thursdays. We found that tickets booked on a Thursday resulted in the best deal on average in 2021. However, Friday can be the worst day to purchase plane tickets, as it was the day with the highest average ticket price based on flight demand on ebookers in 2021.
What are the cheapest days to fly?
When analysing flight demand on ebookers in 2021, Friday turned out to be the cheapest day to fly, with Tuesday as a close second. That’s definitely something to consider when booking your next trip! Thinking of traveling mid-week? It turns out that Wednesdays generally had the most expensive airline tickets, so keep this in mind when planning for your next trip.*According to flight demand on ebookers.com from January to December 2021. Savings are subject to change and may vary depending on selections made.

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To find the cheapest flights from Shanghai to Beijing, you can also travel outside peak season. The more flexible you can be on travel dates, the easier it is to find those cheap flight tickets. We know, for example, that the cheapest time to travel between Shanghai to Beijing is . In the current list of deals available, prices start at and can rise to for return flights.  

Find the best flight from Shanghai to Beijing  

Every day between Shanghai and Beijing, 14 flights from 8 airlines jet back and forth. And with ebookers, you can book tickets for any one of those flights. If you book a direct flight with Air France, China Eastern Airlines, United Airlines, Air New Zealand, El Al, Hainan Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Air China, you’ll arrive safely in your destination in around 2hours. If you can think of a quicker way to cover the 1098 km between null and null, let us know! 

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We only need a little information to give you a lot of choice. Just tell us when you’re planning your family holiday, long weekend, luxury getaway or quick business trip, and we’ll do the rest. And to keep your choice-making easy, we’ve given you plenty of ways to narrow down your search. Choose one-way, roundtrip or multi city flights, select your preferred airline, your time of arrival and departure and cabin class using the filters.  

Once you’ve told us what you want, we’ll show you what’s on offer. All you need to do is take your pick and start packing.  

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We want the experience of booking your flight from Shanghai to Beijing to be as simple as possible. That’s why we designed our search and filter options to make your life easy. Whether you are travelling on business or for pleasure, ebookers has you covered. 

When you’re ready to book, our service is always fast and transparent. We know plans change, so we have a range of flexible booking options. Choose between refundable bookings and flights with no charges should you need to rearrange and travel stress-free. 

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