Question 1

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

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A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Shanghai and Beijing takes around 2.3 hours.

Question 2

What is the flight distance between Shanghai and Beijing?

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The flight distance between Shanghai and Beijing is 1027 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 Air China, China Southern Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, Shanghai Airlines, Hainan 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 London, Guangzhou, Bangkok, Seoul, Shenzhen, Hong Kong, Tokyo, Xi'an, Qingdao, Manila, Osaka, Chengdu, Chongqing, Taipei, Liverpool, Sanya, Phuket City, Kuala Lumpur, Honolulu, Phuket Province.

Question 5

What are the most popular routes to and from Beijing?

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Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Beijing and London, Guangzhou, Hong Kong, Shenzhen, Bangkok, Seoul, Budapest, Newcastle upon Tyne, Manchester, Chengdu, Singapore, Tokyo, New York, Frankfurt, Milan, Los Angeles, Toronto, Manila, Sydney, Tel Aviv.

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, Yangzhou Taizhou International, Changzhou Benniu, Zhoushan Putuoshan, Nantong Xingdong.

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, Tangshan Sannühe, Zhangjiakou Ningyuan, Qinhuangdao Beidaihe.

Question 9

Which airlines fly between Shanghai and Beijing?

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

Question 10

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 11

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 12

How many airports are there near Shanghai?

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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, Yangzhou Taizhou International, Changzhou Benniu, Zhoushan Putuoshan, Nantong Xingdong

Question 13

How many airports are there near Beijing?

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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, Tangshan Sannühe, Zhangjiakou Ningyuan, Qinhuangdao Beidaihe.

Question 14

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 15

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 16

What time do 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 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.

Cheapest nonstop round-trip	£143
Nonstop flights in April	£76 – £252
Most popular airline	China Eastern Airlines

Transport Option	Typical Time	Typical Cost	Frequency	Best For
Airport Express (Line 机场线) to Dongzhimen	20-25 min	¥25 (flat fare)	every 10 min (traffic dependent)	fastest to city center
Airport Bus (multiple routes)	40-90 min	¥16-¥30 (varies by route)	every 15–30 min (traffic dependent)	budget travelers
Taxi	40-90 min	¥100-¥150 (metered; varies by traffic and destination)	on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)	door-to-door convenience
Ride-hailing (Didi)	40-90 min	¥90-¥180 (surge pricing may apply)	on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)	app-based booking

Transport Option	Typical Time	Typical Cost	Frequency	Best For
Daxing Airport Express to Caoqiao	19-25 min	¥35 (flat fare)	every 8–12 min (traffic dependent)	fastest to south Beijing
Airport Bus (multiple routes)	50-120 min	¥40-¥50 (varies by route)	every 20–30 min (traffic dependent)	multiple city destinations
Taxi	50-120 min	¥150-¥250 (metered; varies by traffic and destination)	on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)	door-to-door with luggage
Ride-hailing (Didi)	50-120 min	¥140-¥280 (surge pricing may apply)	on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)	app-based booking

Airline	Mon 06.04	Tue 07.04	Wed 08.04	Thu 09.04	Fri 10.04	Sat 11.04	Sun 12.04
China Eastern Airlines	5	7	4	---	---	6	9
Hainan Airlines	3	5	1	3	---	1	1
Air China	---	---	1	---	---	---	---
China Southern Airlines	---	---	2	---	---	5	1
Shanghai Airlines	---	---	---	---	---	---	---
Weekly flights: 54 total	Daily flights: 7.71 average	Most flights: Sunday 9 flights

Airline	Mon 13.04	Tue 14.04	Wed 15.04	Thu 16.04	Fri 17.04	Sat 18.04	Sun 19.04
China Eastern Airlines	12	1	---	15	1	18	1
Hainan Airlines	2	2	---	3	---	5	---
Air China	---	1	1	---	---	1	1
China Southern Airlines	---	---	---	2	1	2	1
Shanghai Airlines	---	---	---	---	---	---	---
Weekly flights: 70 total	Daily flights: 10 average	Most flights: Saturday 18 flights

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Name	Carrier code	IATA Code	Passport needed during booking
China Eastern Airlines	CES	MU	Yes
Air China	CCA	CA	Yes
Spring Airlines	CQH	9C	Yes
China Southern Airlines	CSN	CZ	Yes
Hainan Airlines	CHH	HU	Yes

Month	Average monthly max temperature	Average monthly min temperature
January	1°C	-6°C
February	5°C	-3°C
March	14°C	2°C
April	21°C	9°C
May	28°C	15°C
June	33°C	20°C
July	33°C	22°C
August	31°C	21°C
September	27°C	16°C
October	19°C	9°C
November	10°C	1°C
December	2°C	-4°C