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Explore the cheapest flights from Shanghai to Beijing in the next three months. Based on Trip.com's data from the latest 7 days, one-way direct flights start at AU$ 108, and direct return tickets start at AU$ 216.

      • Cheapest nonstop
        PVG 07:50
        2h 20m
        Direct
        PKX 10:10
        Shanghai - Beijing | Tue, Sep 1 | China Southern Airlines
        PEK 21:20
        2h 10m
        Direct
        PVG 23:30
        Beijing - Shanghai | Thu, Sep 3 | China Southern Airlines
        AU$ 216 AU$ 322
        33% off
        33% off
        AU$ 322 AU$ 216
      • PVG 07:50
        2h 20m
        Direct
        PKX 10:10
        Shanghai - Beijing | Sun, Sep 6 | China Southern Airlines
        PEK 21:20
        2h 10m
        Direct
        PVG 23:30
        Beijing - Shanghai | Wed, Sep 9 | China Southern Airlines
        AU$ 216 AU$ 322
        33% off
        33% off
        AU$ 322 AU$ 216
      • PVG 07:50
        2h 20m
        Direct
        PKX 10:10
        Shanghai - Beijing | Thu, Sep 3 | China Southern Airlines
        PEK 21:20
        2h 10m
        Direct
        PVG 23:30
        Beijing - Shanghai | Mon, Sep 7 | China Southern Airlines
        AU$ 216 AU$ 322
        33% off
        33% off
        AU$ 322 AU$ 216
      • PVG 22:00
        2h 5m
        Direct
        PKX 00:05
        Shanghai - Beijing | Wed, Jul 22 | China Eastern Airlines
        PKX 23:20
        1h 55m
        Direct
        PVG 01:15
        Beijing - Shanghai | Mon, Jul 27 | China Eastern Airlines
        AU$ 220
        32% off
        AU$ 322 AU$ 220
      • PVG 18:05
        2h 15m
        Direct
        PKX 20:20
        Shanghai - Beijing | Wed, Jul 22 | Juneyao Airlines
        PKX 23:20
        1h 55m
        Direct
        PVG 01:15
        Beijing - Shanghai | Tue, Jul 28 | China Eastern Airlines
        AU$ 221
        31% off
        AU$ 322 AU$ 221
      • PVG 18:50
        2h 5m
        Direct
        PKX 20:55
        Shanghai - Beijing | Wed, Jul 22 | Air China
        PKX 23:20
        1h 55m
        Direct
        PVG 01:15
        Beijing - Shanghai | Mon, Jul 27 | China Eastern Airlines
        AU$ 222
        31% off
        AU$ 322 AU$ 222
      • PVG 18:50
        2h 5m
        Direct
        PKX 20:55
        Shanghai - Beijing | Wed, Jul 29 | Air China
        PKX 23:20
        1h 55m
        Direct
        PVG 01:15
        Beijing - Shanghai | Wed, Aug 5 | China Eastern Airlines
        AU$ 222
        31% off
        AU$ 322 AU$ 222
      • PVG 22:00
        2h 5m
        Direct
        PKX 00:05
        Shanghai - Beijing | Thu, Jul 23 | China Eastern Airlines
        PKX 22:00
        1h 45m
        Direct
        PVG 23:45
        Beijing - Shanghai | Wed, Jul 29 | Air China
        AU$ 225
        30% off
        AU$ 322 AU$ 225
      • PVG 06:55
        2h 30m
        Direct
        PKX 09:25
        Shanghai - Beijing | Tue, Jul 28 | Air China
        PKX 23:20
        1h 55m
        Direct
        PVG 01:15
        Beijing - Shanghai | Tue, Jul 28 | China Eastern Airlines
        AU$ 225
        30% off
        AU$ 322 AU$ 225
      • PVG 18:50
        2h 5m
        Direct
        PKX 20:55
        Shanghai - Beijing | Sat, Aug 1 | Air China
        PKX 23:20
        1h 55m
        Direct
        PVG 01:15
        Beijing - Shanghai | Tue, Aug 4 | China Eastern Airlines
        AU$ 225
        30% off
        AU$ 322 AU$ 225
      • SHA 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        BJS 14:00
        Shanghai - Beijing | Tue, Jul 21 | Normal Airline
        BJS 15:00
        6h
        Direct
        SHA 16:00
        Beijing - Shanghai | Thu, Jul 23 | Normal Airline
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      • Cheapest nonstop
        PVG 07:50
        2h 20m
        Direct
        PKX 10:10
        Shanghai - Beijing | Tue, Sep 1 | China Southern Airlines
        AU$ 108 AU$ 168
        36% off
        36% off
        AU$ 168 AU$ 108
      • PVG 07:50
        2h 20m
        Direct
        PKX 10:10
        Shanghai - Beijing | Thu, Sep 3 | China Southern Airlines
        AU$ 108 AU$ 168
        36% off
        36% off
        AU$ 168 AU$ 108
      • PVG 07:50
        2h 20m
        Direct
        PKX 10:10
        Shanghai - Beijing | Sun, Sep 6 | China Southern Airlines
        AU$ 108 AU$ 168
        36% off
        36% off
        AU$ 168 AU$ 108
      • PVG 22:00
        2h 5m
        Direct
        PKX 00:05
        Shanghai - Beijing | Wed, Jul 22 | China Eastern Airlines
        AU$ 113
        33% off
        AU$ 168 AU$ 113
      • PVG 22:00
        2h 5m
        Direct
        PKX 00:05
        Shanghai - Beijing | Thu, Jul 23 | China Eastern Airlines
        AU$ 113
        33% off
        AU$ 168 AU$ 113
      • PVG 18:05
        2h 15m
        Direct
        PKX 20:20
        Shanghai - Beijing | Wed, Jul 22 | Juneyao Airlines
        AU$ 114
        32% off
        AU$ 168 AU$ 114
      • PVG 18:05
        2h 15m
        Direct
        PKX 20:20
        Shanghai - Beijing | Thu, Jul 23 | Juneyao Airlines
        AU$ 114
        32% off
        AU$ 168 AU$ 114
      • PVG 22:00
        2h 5m
        Direct
        PKX 00:05
        Shanghai - Beijing | Tue, Jul 28 | China Eastern Airlines
        AU$ 115
        32% off
        AU$ 168 AU$ 115
      • PVG 22:00
        2h 5m
        Direct
        PKX 00:05
        Shanghai - Beijing | Thu, Jul 30 | China Eastern Airlines
        AU$ 115
        32% off
        AU$ 168 AU$ 115
      • PVG 18:05
        2h 15m
        Direct
        PKX 20:20
        Shanghai - Beijing | Tue, Jul 28 | Juneyao Airlines
        AU$ 117
        30% off
        AU$ 168 AU$ 117
      • SHA 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        BJS 14:00
        Shanghai - Beijing | Tue, Jul 21 | Normal Airline
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Find Cheapest Airlines Flying from Shanghai to Beijing

Choose from 11 carriers that fly from Shanghai to Beijing, including China Eastern Airlines, Air China, and Hainan Airlines. Enjoy the cheapest tickets on this route with China Southern Airlines.
China Eastern Airlines logo China Eastern Airlines
Air China logo Air China
Hainan Airlines logo Hainan Airlines
China Southern Airlines logo China Southern Airlines
Xiamen Airlines logo Xiamen Airlines
Juneyao Airlines logo Juneyao Airlines
China United Airlines logo China United Airlines
Shanghai Airlines logo Shanghai Airlines
Suparna Airlines logo Suparna Airlines
Sichuan Airlines logo Sichuan Airlines
Shenzhen Airlines logo Shenzhen Airlines
Airlines are determined based on actual purchased flight tickets from Shanghai to Beijing according to previous 12 months data from Trip.com.

Shanghai to Beijing Flight Details

The distance between Shanghai and Beijing is approximately 1,077.07km. It takes around 2 hours 19 minutes on average to fly from Shanghai to Beijing. Based on Trip.com's data travel demand peaks in July. The off-season for travel is October.

Cheapest one-way flight priceAU$ 108
Cheapest return ticket priceAU$ 216
Off-season for travelOctober
Peak season for travelJuly
Flight distance1,077.07km
Average flight time2 hours 19 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

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

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

According to Trip.com's data, the cheapest month for flights from Shanghai to Beijing is March, with an average price of AU$ 88. Conversely, the most expensive month is typically July, with an average price of up to AU$ 135.

AU$ 135
AU$ 112
AU$ 88
AU$ 65
    Cheapest
  • AU$ 135
    Jul
  • AU$ 118
    Aug
  • AU$ 107
    Sep
  • AU$ 98
    Oct
  • AU$ 97
    Nov
  • AU$ 94
    Dec
  • AU$ 96
    Jan
  • AU$ 110
    Feb
  • AU$ 88
    Mar
  • AU$ 101
    Apr
  • AU$ 109
    May
  • AU$ 115
    Jun

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

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

Based on Trip.com data from the past 12 months, 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.

AU$ 229
AU$ 193
AU$ 156
AU$ 120
    Cheapest
  • AU$ 168
    Mon
  • AU$ 170
    Tue
  • AU$ 182
    Wed
  • AU$ 188
    Thu
  • AU$ 229
    Fri
  • AU$ 156
    Sat
  • AU$ 179
    Sun

Flight FAQs

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

    Based on Trip.com data, China Southern Airlines offers one-way fares as low as AU$ 108 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. PVG to PKX on Tue, Sep 1), while China Southern Airlines offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from AU$ 216 departing on Tue, Sep 1 and returning on Thu, Sep 3.
  • At the moment, you can catch a direct flight from Shanghai to Beijing with the following airlines, including: China Eastern Airlines Air China Hainan Airlines China Southern Airlines Xiamen 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 19 minutes to fly from Shanghai (SHA) to Beijing (BJS).
  • 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 367 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 -- MU4789 (11:53) China Eastern Airlines: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- MU8331 (13:18) Shenzhen Airlines: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- ZH1558 (15:44)
  • 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 Tue, Sep 1, with one-way flights priced at just AU$ 108.
    · 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 Southern 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 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 July flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Shanghai to Beijing on July 23, 2026 with Suparna Airlines, with prices starting at AU$ 106.
  • 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 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 Shanghai toBeijing

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

Data is based on the average price of all nonstop flights from Shanghai to Beijing 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 Shanghai to Beijing, with an average price of AU$ 141.

AU$ 124
AU$ 141
AU$ 159
AU$ 176
AU$ 193
China United Airlines
AU$ 141
China United Airlines
Juneyao Airlines
AU$ 158
Juneyao Airlines
China Southern Airlines
AU$ 165
China Southern Airlines
Hainan Airlines
AU$ 177
Hainan Airlines
China Eastern Airlines
AU$ 182
China Eastern Airlines
Air China
AU$ 193
Air China

Which airlines operate the most flights from Shanghai to Beijing?

Data is based on the number of flights from Shanghai to Beijing 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 Shanghai to Beijing, with 250 flight per week.

66
127
189
250
Xiamen Airlines
250
Xiamen Airlines
China Eastern Airlines
241
China Eastern Airlines
Juneyao Airlines
184
Juneyao Airlines
Sichuan Airlines
139
Sichuan Airlines
Shenzhen Airlines
138
Shenzhen Airlines
Air China
127
Air China

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

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

960
855
750
645
Highest
806
Mon
788
Tue
849
Wed
821
Thu
960
Fri
850
Sat
750
Sun

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