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 2.3 hours.

Question 2

What is the flight distance between Shanghai and Beijing?

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The flight distance between Shanghai and Beijing is 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, China Southern Airlines, Hainan Airlines, Air China, Shanghai Airlines, Juneyao 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 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?

Accepted Answer

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, Changzhou Benniu, Ningbo Lishe International, Yangzhou Taizhou International, Sunan Shuofang International, Nantong Xingdong, Zhoushan Putuoshan.

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, Chengde Puning, 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 Southern Airlines, Hainan Airlines, Air China, Spring Airlines, Juneyao 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?

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, Changzhou Benniu, Ningbo Lishe International, Yangzhou Taizhou International, Sunan Shuofang International, Nantong Xingdong, Zhoushan Putuoshan

Question 13

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, Tangshan Sannühe, Zhangjiakou Ningyuan, Chengde Puning, 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?

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 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	£140
Nonstop flights in September	£72 – £203
Most popular airline	China Southern 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 24.08	Tue 25.08	Wed 26.08	Thu 27.08	Fri 28.08	Sat 29.08	Sun 30.08
Hainan Airlines	5	5	4	4	1	5	4
China Southern Airlines	5	5	5	3	---	4	4
Xiamen Airlines	1	1	1	1	1	1	1
Shanghai Airlines	1	1	1	---	1	1	1
Air China	---	---	2	---	---	---	1
China Eastern Airlines	---	---	---	---	---	---	---
Weekly flights: 70 total	Daily flights: 10 average	Most flights: Monday 5 flights

Airline	Mon 31.08	Tue 01.09	Wed 02.09	Thu 03.09	Fri 04.09	Sat 05.09	Sun 06.09
Hainan Airlines	5	5	5	4	1	5	4
China Southern Airlines	5	4	5	4	3	5	5
Xiamen Airlines	1	1	1	1	1	1	1
Shanghai Airlines	1	---	---	---	---	1	---
Air China	---	---	---	---	---	---	---
China Eastern Airlines	---	---	---	---	---	---	---
Weekly flights: 69 total	Daily flights: 9.86 average	Most flights: Monday 5 flights

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

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

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