Beijing, China to Shanghai, China flights from $174

Flights starting at $174. Choose between China Eastern Airlines, Air China, or Hainan Airlines to find the best price.

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Cheapest one-way trip

$244

Cheapest nonstop round-trip

$176

Cheapest round-trip

$558

Nonstop flights in March

$176 – $779

Most popular airline

China Eastern Airlines

One-way trips

Beijing PEKShanghai SHA

Hainan Airlines

$244

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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

AirlineSun 12.03Mon 13.03Tue 14.03Wed 15.03Thu 16.03Fri 17.03Sat 18.03
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4555---------
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Weekly direct flights for Sun 19.03 - Sat 25.03

AirlineSun 19.03Mon 20.03Tue 21.03Wed 22.03Thu 23.03Fri 24.03Sat 25.03
377------94
555455---
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12111------

Weekly direct flights for Sun 26.03 - Sat 01.04

AirlineSun 26.03Mon 27.03Tue 28.03Wed 29.03Thu 30.03Fri 31.03Sat 01.04
447251---
1441---12
1---13------1
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Weekly direct flights for Sun 02.04 - Sat 08.04

AirlineSun 02.04Mon 03.04Tue 04.04Wed 05.04Thu 06.04Fri 07.04Sat 08.04
7851561
---1---44------
------2---6------
1------------1---

Check-in for a flight from Beijing to Shanghai

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during bookingOnline check-in available
China Eastern AirlinesCESMUYes0
0
Air ChinaCCACAYesNo
Hainan AirlinesCHHHUYesNo
Shandong AirlinesCDGSCYesNo
China Southern AirlinesCSNCZYesNo
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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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