Find Cheapest Airlines Flying from Beijing to Shanghai

Choose from 12 carriers that fly from Beijing to Shanghai, including China Eastern Airlines, Air China, and Hainan Airlines. Enjoy the cheapest tickets on this route with China United Airlines.
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Hainan Airlines logo Hainan Airlines
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Sichuan Airlines logo Sichuan Airlines
Xiamen Airlines logo Xiamen Airlines
Shenzhen Airlines logo Shenzhen Airlines
Shanghai Airlines logo Shanghai Airlines
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Airlines are determined based on actual purchased flight tickets from Beijing to Shanghai according to previous 12 months data from Trip.com.

Explore the cheapest flights from Beijing to Shanghai in the next three months. Based on Trip.com's data from the latest 7 days, one-way direct flights start at AU$ 77, and round-trip direct tickets start at AU$ 181.

Displayed flight fares from Beijing to Shanghai are based on average prices across airlines for the next 3 months, according to the latest Trip.com database.

Beijing to Shanghai Flight Details

The distance between Beijing and Shanghai is approximately 1,077.07km. It takes around 2 hours 17 minutes on average to fly from Beijing to Shanghai. Based on Trip.com's data travel demand peaks in July. The off-season for travel is September.

Cheapest one-way flight priceAU$ 77
Cheapest return ticket priceAU$ 181
Off-season for travelSeptember
Peak season for travelJuly
Flight distance1,077.07km
Average flight time2 hours 17 minutes
Popular airlineChina Eastern Airlines
Flight statistics for the Beijing–Shanghai route are based on aggregated booking data from Trip.com over the past 12 months.

Trip.com Price Insights on Flights from Beijing to Shanghai

What is the cheapest month for one-way flights from Beijing to Shanghai?

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

According to Trip.com's data, the cheapest month for flights from Beijing to Shanghai is Dec, with an average price of AU$ 98. Conversely, the most expensive month is typically Jul, with an average price of up to AU$ 132.

AU$ 132
AU$ 115
AU$ 98
AU$ 81
    Cheapest
  • AU$ 122
    Feb
  • AU$ 112
    Mar
  • AU$ 106
    Apr
  • AU$ 103
    May
  • AU$ 107
    Jun
  • AU$ 132
    Jul
  • AU$ 129
    Aug
  • AU$ 114
    Sep
  • AU$ 109
    Oct
  • AU$ 106
    Nov
  • AU$ 98
    Dec
  • AU$ 106
    Jan

What's the cheapest day to fly from Beijing to Shanghai?

Data is based on the average flight price for each day of the week from Beijing to Shanghai on Trip.com over the past 12 months.

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

AU$ 218
AU$ 188
AU$ 157
AU$ 127
    Cheapest
  • AU$ 172
    Mon
  • AU$ 176
    Tue
  • AU$ 187
    Wed
  • AU$ 184
    Thu
  • AU$ 218
    Fri
  • AU$ 157
    Sat
  • AU$ 176
    Sun

Flight FAQs

  • Which airlines offer the cheapest flights from Beijing (BJS) to Shanghai (SHA)?

    Based on Trip.com data, China United Airlines offers one-way fares as low as AU$ 77 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. PKX to PVG on Mon, Feb 16), while China United Airlines offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from AU$ 181 departing on Mon, Feb 16 and returning on Fri, Feb 20.
  • At the moment, you can catch a direct flight from Beijing to Shanghai with the following airlines, including: China Eastern Airlines Air China Hainan Airlines China Southern Airlines Juneyao 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 Beijing (BJS) to Shanghai (SHA).
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Beijing to Shanghai 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 374 flight per week flying from Beijing to Shanghai. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: China Eastern Airlines: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- MU9192 (19:22) China Southern Airlines: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- CZ8887 (16:31) Juneyao Airlines: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- HO7683 (16:31)
  • To find best deals on flights from Beijing to Shanghai, 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 Mon, Feb 16, with one-way flights priced at just AU$ 77.
    · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is China United Airlines.
    · 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 Shanghai travel is around July.
    · Get exclusive promo codes for Trip.com app users.
  • The cheapest months to fly from Beijing to Shanghai is September, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our February flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Beijing to Shanghai on February 16, 2026 with China United Airlines, with prices starting at AU$ 77.
  • You can land at any one of the following hubs in Shanghai, with Beijing Capital International Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (PEK-SHA) is by far the most common option on this route: Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA).
  • The time difference between Shanghai and Beijing is 0h.
  • Tickets can only be changed or cancelled 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.

Trip.com Airline Insights on Flights from Beijing toShanghai

Which airlines offer the cheapest nonstop flights from Beijing to Shanghai?

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

Based on Trip.com data from the past 12 months, China United Airlines offers the cheapest nonstop flights from Beijing to Shanghai, with an average price of AU$ 145.

AU$ 128
AU$ 145
AU$ 163
AU$ 180
AU$ 197
China United Airlines
AU$ 145
China United Airlines
Juneyao Airlines
AU$ 156
Juneyao Airlines
China Southern Airlines
AU$ 166
China Southern Airlines
China Eastern Airlines
AU$ 179
China Eastern Airlines
Hainan Airlines
AU$ 185
Hainan Airlines
Air China
AU$ 197
Air China

Which airlines operate the most flights from Beijing to Shanghai?

Data is based on the number of flights from Beijing to Shanghai operated by each airline on Trip.com in the past month.

Based on Trip.com data from the past month, Xiamen Airlines operates the most flights from Beijing to Shanghai, with 259 flight per week.

63
128
194
259
Xiamen Airlines
259
Xiamen Airlines
China Eastern Airlines
257
China Eastern Airlines
Juneyao Airlines
201
Juneyao Airlines
Sichuan Airlines
186
Sichuan Airlines
Shenzhen Airlines
134
Shenzhen Airlines
Air China
128
Air China

How many flights are there each day from Beijing to Shanghai?

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

Based on Trip.com data from the past month, the most flights from Beijing to Shanghai depart on Friday, and the fewest flights depart on Monday.

1077
945
813
681
Highest
813
Mon
830
Tue
842
Wed
813
Thu
1077
Fri
985
Sat
820
Sun