Cheap flights from Beijing to Shanghai
Choose between Air China, China Eastern Airlines, or China Southern Airlines to find the best price
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 Air China, China Eastern Airlines, and China Southern Airlines. Beijing and Shanghai have 202 direct flights per week. When you arrive at Shanghai, consider visiting The Bund, Shanghai, China, and Chongming.
Weekly flights
| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday | Sunday | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of flights | 39 | 40 | 26 | 18 | - | 40 | 39 |
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China Eastern Airlines on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays.
China Southern Airlines on Mondays, Tuesdays, Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays.
Check-in for a flight from Beijing to Shanghai
| Name | Carrier code | IATA Code | Passport needed during booking | Airport check-in closes | Online check-in available |
| Air China | CCA | CA | Yes | Unknown | No |
| China Eastern Airlines | CES | MU | Yes | Unknown | No |
| China Southern Airlines | CSN | CZ | Yes | Unknown | 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 2.2 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 Air China, China Southern Airlines, China Eastern Airlines.
What are the most popular routes to and from Beijing?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Beijing and Shanghai Hongqiao International, Hong Kong International, Chengdu Shuangliu International, Qingdao Liuting International, Sanya Phoenix International, Xi an Xianyang International, Dalian Zhoushuizi International, Changchun Longjia International, Guilin Liangjiang International, Xining Caojiabao International, Suvarnabhumi.
What are the most popular routes to and from Shanghai?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Shanghai and Beijing Capital International, Fuzhou Changle International, Xiamen Gaoqi International, Xi an Xianyang International, Changsha Huanghua International, Dalian Zhoushuizi International, Yantai Penglai, Jinan Yaoqiang International, Guilin Liangjiang International, Nanchang Changbei International, Luoyang Beijiao.
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, Zhangjiakou Ningyuan, Shijiazhuang Zhengding International, Qinhuangdao Beidaihe, Chengde Puning, Tangshan Sannühe.
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, Sunan Shuofang International, Yangzhou Taizhou International, Changzhou Benniu, Zhoushan Putuoshan, Nantong Xingdong.
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