Cheap Flights from Shanghai to Beijing

FAQ

• Which airlines offer direct flights from Shanghai to Beijing?

  At the moment, you can catch a nonstop flight from Shanghai to Beijing with the following airlines, including: China Eastern Airlines Air China Hainan Airlines China Southern Airlines China United Airlines Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.

• How long does it take to fly from Shanghai (SHA) to Beijing (BJS) and what is the distance?

  It takes around 2 hours 19 minutes to fly from Shanghai (SHA) to Beijing (BJS).

• When is the best time to book flights from Shanghai to Beijing?

  By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Shanghai to Beijing is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.

• How many flights are there per week from Shanghai to Beijing?

  Based on Trip.com data in the past 4 weeks, there is 424 flight per week flying from Shanghai to Beijing. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: Air China: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- CA1516 (19:49) Air China: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- CA1590 (09:16) Hainan Airlines: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- HU7608 (19:21)

• When are flight tickets from Shanghai (SHA) to Beijing (BJS) the cheapest?

  The cheapest months to fly from Shanghai to Beijing is October, when demand for travel is lower.

• Which upcoming date is cheapest to fly from Shanghai to Beijing on?

  After crunching the numbers on our October flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Shanghai to Beijing on October 25, 2025 with China Southern Airlines, with prices starting at RUB 5,371.

• Which airports can I fly to for Beijing from Shanghai?

  You can land at any one of the following hubs in Beijing, with Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to Beijing Capital International Airport (SHA-PEK) is by far the most common option on this route: Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) Beijing Miyun Mujiayu Airport (MY2) Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX).

• Is there any time difference between Shanghai and Beijing?

  The time difference between Beijing and Shanghai is 0h.

• How do I change or cancel my ticket from Shanghai to Beijing?

  Tickets can only be changed or canceled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.