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Flights from Shanghai to Beijing

Airlines operating flights from Shanghai to Beijing

Choose from 10 airlines flying from Shanghai to Beijing, including China Eastern Airlines, Air China and Hainan Airlines. China United Airlines currently offers the cheapest ticket on this route.
China Eastern Airlines logo China Eastern Airlines
Air China logo Air China
Hainan Airlines logo Hainan Airlines
China Southern Airlines logo China Southern Airlines
China United Airlines logo China United Airlines
Juneyao Airlines logo Juneyao Airlines
Xiamen Airlines logo Xiamen Airlines
Shanghai Airlines logo Shanghai Airlines
Shandong Airlines logo Shandong Airlines
Shenzhen Airlines logo Shenzhen Airlines
Airlines are determined based on actual purchased flight tickets from Shanghai to Beijing according to previous 12 months data from Trip.com.

Find the cheapest direct flight options from Shanghai to Beijing over the next three months. Book one-way tickets from £43 and round-trip tickets from £96.

Displayed flight fares from Shanghai to Beijing are based on average prices across airlines for the next 3 months, according to the latest Trip.com database.

Flight details for Shanghai to Beijing

The distance between Shanghai and Beijing is 1,077.07km. It takes around 2 hours 19 minutes on average to fly from Shanghai to Beijing. Based on Trip.com's data, travel demand peaks in July. The off-season for travel is October.

Cheapest one-way flight price£43
Cheapest return ticket price£96
Off-season travel monthOctober
Peak season for travelJuly
Flight distance1,077.07km
Average flight time2 hours 19 minutes
Popular airlineChina Eastern Airlines
Flight statistics for the Shanghai–Beijing route are based on aggregated booking data from Trip.com over the past 12 months.

Trip.com price insights on flights from Shanghai to Beijing

What is the cheapest month for one-way flights from Shanghai to Beijing?

The average one way ticket price paid by Trip.com users from Shanghai to Beijing in each month over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com data, the cheapest month to fly from Shanghai to Beijing is Dec, with an average price of £47. The most expensive month is usually Jul, with average prices reaching £64.

£64
£56
£47
£39
    Cheapest
  • £57
    Feb
  • £51
    Mar
  • £50
    Apr
  • £49
    May
  • £56
    Jun
  • £64
    Jul
  • £60
    Aug
  • £54
    Sep
  • £49
    Oct
  • £49
    Nov
  • £47
    Dec
  • £48
    Jan

Which day of the week is cheapest to fly from Shanghai to Beijing?

Data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average weekly airfare from Shanghai to Beijing on different days of the week according to Trip.com.

Based on Trip.com data from the past 12 months, the cheapest day to fly from Shanghai to Beijing is Sat. The average fare on this day is usually lower than on other days. Try to avoid flying on Fri as fares are usually the highest.

£115
£96
£77
£58
    Cheapest
  • £83
    Mon
  • £83
    Tue
  • £90
    Wed
  • £91
    Thu
  • £115
    Fri
  • £77
    Sat
  • £91
    Sun

Flight FAQs

  • Which airlines offer the cheapest flights from Shanghai (SHA) to Beijing (BJS)?

    Based on Trip.com data, China United Airlines offers one-way fares as low as £43 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. PVG to PKX on Fri, Feb 20), while Juneyao Airlines offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from £96 departing on Mon, Feb 16 and returning on Mon, Feb 16.
  • At the moment, you can catch a direct 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.
  • It takes about 2 hours 19 minutes to fly from Shanghai (SHA) to Beijing (BJS).
  • 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.
  • Based on Trip.com data in the past 4 weeks, there is 375 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 (19:46) Air China: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- CA1590 (10:08) Shandong Airlines: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- SC5395 (13:47)
  • To find best deals on flights from Shanghai to Beijing, you can use various tools on Trip.com:
    · Be flexible with your travel dates to get the cheapest flight deal. Now the cheapest flight deal is on Fri, Feb 20, with one-way flights priced at just £43.
    · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is China United Airlines.
    · Set up price alerts to easily monitor ticket prices without having to check every day.
    · Check Trip.com flight deals and promo codes frequently.
    · Avoid peak season unless you book very early. It seems the peak season for Beijing travel is around July.
    · Get exclusive promo codes for Trip.com app users.
  • The cheapest months to fly from Shanghai to Beijing is October, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our February flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Shanghai to Beijing on February 20, 2026 with China United Airlines, with prices starting at £43.
  • 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 Miyun Mujiayu Airport (MY2) Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX).
  • The time difference between Beijing and Shanghai is 0h.
  • Tickets can only be changed or cancelled 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.

Trip.com airline insights on flights from Shanghai to Beijing

Which airlines offer the cheapest direct flights from Shanghai to Beijing?

Data is based on the past 12 months and reflects the average fare of all direct flights from Shanghai to Beijing on Trip.com.

Based on Trip.com data from the past 12 months, the airline offering the cheapest direct flights from Shanghai to Beijing is China United Airlines, with an average fare of £72.

£64
£72
£80
£88
£96
China United Airlines
£72
China United Airlines
Juneyao Airlines
£76
Juneyao Airlines
China Southern Airlines
£83
China Southern Airlines
Hainan Airlines
£88
Hainan Airlines
China Eastern Airlines
£90
China Eastern Airlines
Air China
£96
Air China

Which airlines operate the most flights from Shanghai to Beijing?

The data is based on the past month and shows the number of flights each airline has from Shanghai to Beijing on Trip.com.

According to Trip.com data from the past month, the airline with the most flights from Shanghai to Beijing is Xiamen Airlines, operating 260 flights per week.

62
128
194
260
Xiamen Airlines
260
Xiamen Airlines
China Eastern Airlines
259
China Eastern Airlines
Juneyao Airlines
195
Juneyao Airlines
Sichuan Airlines
186
Sichuan Airlines
Shenzhen Airlines
135
Shenzhen Airlines
Air China
128
Air China

How many flights fly from Shanghai to Beijing each day?

The data is based on the past month and shows the number of flights per day of the week from Shanghai to Beijing on Trip.com.

Based on Trip.com data from the past month, flights from Shanghai to Beijing are most frequent on Friday, while the fewest flights operate on Thursday.

1063
940
816
693
Highest
847
Mon
822
Tue
837
Wed
816
Thu
1063
Fri
957
Sat
826
Sun