Cheap Flights Shanghai – Beijing from £43

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.

• Which airlines offer direct flights from Shanghai to Beijing?

  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.

• How long is the flight from Shanghai (SHA) to Beijing (BJS)?

  It takes about 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 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)

• How can I find the best deals on flights from Shanghai to Beijing?

  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.

• When is the best time to book a flight from Shanghai to Beijing to get the best price?

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

• Which upcoming date is the cheapest for flights from Shanghai to Beijing?

  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.

• Which airports can I fly through when travelling to 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 Miyun Mujiayu Airport (MY2) Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX).

• What is the time difference between Shanghai and Beijing?

  The time difference between Beijing and Shanghai is 0h.

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

  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.