Beijing, China to Shanghai, China flights from $174
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Cheapest one-way trip | $244 |
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Cheapest nonstop round-trip | $176 |
Cheapest round-trip | $558 |
Nonstop flights in March | $176 – $779 |
Most popular airline | China Eastern Airlines |
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Travelers usually depart from Beijing Capital International, or Beijing Daxing International Airport when they travel from Beijing to Shanghai. Book your trip to arrive at Shanghai Pudong International, or Shanghai Hongqiao International. The distance between Beijing and Shanghai is 1077 km. The most popular airlines for this route are China Eastern Airlines, Air China, Hainan Airlines, Shandong Airlines, and China Southern Airlines. Beijing and Shanghai have 401 direct flights per week. When you arrive at Shanghai, consider visiting The Bund, Shanghai, China, and Chongming.
Weekly direct flights
Discover the top airlines offering direct flights from Beijing to Shanghai in the next month. You’ll find the number of daily direct flights per airline in the table.
Weekly direct flights for Sun 12.03 - Sat 18.03
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Weekly direct flights for Sun 19.03 - Sat 25.03
| Airline | Sun 19.03 | Mon 20.03 | Tue 21.03 | Wed 22.03 | Thu 23.03 | Fri 24.03 | Sat 25.03 |
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| 3 | 7 | 7 | --- | --- | 9 | 4 | |
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Weekly direct flights for Sun 26.03 - Sat 01.04
| Airline | Sun 26.03 | Mon 27.03 | Tue 28.03 | Wed 29.03 | Thu 30.03 | Fri 31.03 | Sat 01.04 |
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| 4 | 4 | 7 | 2 | 5 | 1 | --- | |
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Weekly direct flights for Sun 02.04 - Sat 08.04
| Airline | Sun 02.04 | Mon 03.04 | Tue 04.04 | Wed 05.04 | Thu 06.04 | Fri 07.04 | Sat 08.04 |
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| 7 | 8 | 5 | 1 | 5 | 6 | 1 | |
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Check-in for a flight from Beijing to Shanghai
| Name | Carrier code | IATA Code | Passport needed during booking | Online check-in available |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| China Eastern Airlines | CES | MU | Yes | 0 0 |
| Air China | CCA | CA | Yes | No |
| Hainan Airlines | CHH | HU | Yes | No |
| Shandong Airlines | CDG | SC | Yes | No |
| China Southern Airlines | CSN | CZ | Yes | No |
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to travel from Beijing to Shanghai?
A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Beijing and Shanghai takes around 2.3 hours.
What is the flight distance between Beijing and Shanghai?
The flight distance between Beijing and Shanghai is 1077 km.
What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between Beijing and Shanghai?
Several carriers operate flights between Beijing and Shanghai. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include Hainan Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, Air China, China Southern Airlines.
What are the most popular routes to and from Beijing?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Beijing and Guangzhou, Xi'an, Chengdu, Shenzhen, Tokyo, Kunming, Guilin, Hangzhou, Sanya, Shenyang, Seoul, Hong Kong, Osaka, Harbin, Qingdao, Changchun, Wuhan, Dalian, Chongqing, Bangkok.
What are the most popular routes to and from Shanghai?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Shanghai and New York, Los Angeles, Guangzhou, Shenzhen, San Francisco, Tokyo, Bangkok, Xi'an, Chengdu, Taipei, Hong Kong, Singapore, Chicago, Seoul, Phuket City, Manila, Washington, D.C., Osaka, Wuhan, Boston.
Which airports are there in Beijing?
Beijing is mainly served by Beijing Capital International. But there are other airports nearby, including Beijing Daxing International Airport, Beijing Nanyuan.
What airports are near Beijing?
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.
What airports are near Shanghai?
The main airport in Shanghai is Shanghai Pudong International. It is also served by Hangzhou Xiaoshan International, Ningbo Lishe International, Changzhou Benniu, Sunan Shuofang International, Yangzhou Taizhou International, Nantong Xingdong, Zhoushan Putuoshan.
Is it possible to combine flights, buses, and trains in one itinerary when traveling between Beijing and Shanghai?
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