Question 1

How long does it take to travel from Shanghai to Beijing?

Accepted Answer

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Shanghai and Beijing takes around 2.4 hours.

Question 2

What is the flight distance between Shanghai and Beijing?

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The flight distance between Shanghai and Beijing is 1051 km.

Question 3

What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between Shanghai and Beijing?

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Several carriers operate flights between Shanghai and Beijing. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include Xiamen Airlines, Hainan Airlines, China Southern Airlines, Shanghai Airlines, China Eastern Airlines.

Question 4

What are the most popular routes to and from Shanghai?

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Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Shanghai and Singapore, Taipei, London, Kuala Lumpur, Hong Kong, Manila, New Delhi, Shenzhen, Guangzhou, Sydney, Melbourne, Bangkok, Tokyo, Dublin, Sanya, Qingdao, Kaohsiung, Chengdu, Osaka, Bengaluru.

Question 5

What are the most popular routes to and from Beijing?

Accepted Answer

Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Beijing and London, Hong Kong, Singapore, Taipei, Shenzhen, Manchester, Bangkok, Kuala Lumpur, Sydney, Dublin, Vancouver, Toronto, Guangzhou, Tokyo, Chengdu, Melbourne, Edinburgh, Xi'an, Osaka, Reykjavik.

Question 6

Which airports are there in Shanghai?

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Shanghai is mainly served by Shanghai Pudong International. But there are other airports nearby, including Shanghai Hongqiao International.

Question 7

What airports are near Shanghai?

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The main airport in Shanghai is Shanghai Pudong International. It is also served by Hangzhou Xiaoshan International, Ningbo Lishe International, Sunan Shuofang International, Changzhou Benniu, Zhoushan Putuoshan, Nantong Xingdong, Yangzhou Taizhou International.

Question 8

What airports are near Beijing?

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The main airport in Beijing is Beijing Capital International. It is also served by Tianjin Binhai International, Shijiazhuang Zhengding International, Qinhuangdao Beidaihe, Chengde Puning, Tangshan Sannühe, Zhangjiakou Ningyuan.

Question 9

Is it possible to combine flights, buses, and trains in one itinerary when traveling between Shanghai and Beijing?

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Yes, it's possible to combine different modes of transport between Shanghai and Beijing thanks to our Virtual Interlining technology. Making use of not only flights but also trains and buses between Shanghai and Beijing can give rise to new adventures. Read more about how Virtual Interlining works on Kiwi.com Stories.

Question 10

What is Virtual Interlining and how do I use it?

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Virtual Interlining provides a revolutionary way of traveling. You can combine different modes of transport like flights, trains, and buses into one itinerary. And this often saves money. Thanks to the world's largest carrier database, the Kiwi.com search function enables anyone to mix and match different modes of transport easily.

Question 11

Which airlines fly between Shanghai and Beijing?

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Currently, you can fly between Shanghai and Beijing with China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines, Hainan Airlines, Shandong Airlines, Juneyao Airlines.

Question 12

When's the best time to travel between Shanghai and Beijing?

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If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Shanghai and Beijing, you can enter a date range into the departure and return fields. Most carriers on the Kiwi.com website allow you to search and book up to six months from the day of your search. Order the search results by the best, cheapest, or fastest route, or find the cheapest outbound and return combination in the pricing table.

Question 13

What flights operate between Shanghai and Beijing?

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Traveling between Shanghai and Beijing, you can choose between direct (nonstop) flights or flights with one or more stops. You can select the number of stops on your journey, including an overnight stopover, and the duration of the stopover. What's more, you can also select where you want to have your stopover. Want to say "Hi" to a friend in another city en route to your destination? Or fancy a quick round of shopping? Go Multi-City or Nomad and add places to your search that you wish to visit.

Question 14

How many airports are there near Shanghai?

Accepted Answer

There are a number of airports in and around Shanghai. The main one is Shanghai Pudong International and other nearby airports include Hangzhou Xiaoshan International, Ningbo Lishe International, Sunan Shuofang International, Changzhou Benniu, Zhoushan Putuoshan, Nantong Xingdong, Yangzhou Taizhou International

Question 15

How many airports are there near Beijing?

Accepted Answer

There are a number of airports in and around Beijing. The main one is Beijing Capital International and other nearby airports include Tianjin Binhai International, Shijiazhuang Zhengding International, Qinhuangdao Beidaihe, Chengde Puning, Tangshan Sannühe, Zhangjiakou Ningyuan.

Question 16

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Shanghai and Beijing depart?

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This depends on the airline's flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from Shanghai, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 17

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Shanghai and Beijing arrive?

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This depends on the airline's flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred arrival time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to arrive at Beijing, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Question 18

What time do flights between Shanghai and Beijing depart?

Accepted Answer

This depends on the airline's flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from Shanghai, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 19

What time do flights between Shanghai and Beijing arrive?

Accepted Answer

This depends on the airline's flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred arrival time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to arrive at Beijing, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Cheapest one-way trip	£66
Cheapest nonstop round-trip	£66
Cheapest round-trip	£119
Average round-trip	£126
Nonstop flights in January	£66 – £733

Name	Carrier code	IATA Code	Passport needed during booking
China Eastern Airlines	CES	MU	Yes
China Southern Airlines	CSN	CZ	Yes
Hainan Airlines	CHH	HU	Yes
Shandong Airlines	CDG	SC	Yes
Juneyao Airlines	DKH	HO	Yes

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