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Flight deals from Beijing Capital to Shanghai

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Beijing Capital to Shanghai? Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Shanghai.SAR 281 per passenger.Departing Fri, 4 Apr.One-way flight with Hainan Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Hainan Airlines departs from Beijing Capital on Fri, 4 Apr, arriving in Shanghai Hongqiao.Price includes taxes and charges.From SAR 281, select.
Shanghai.SAR 312 per passenger.Departing Sat, 22 Mar.One-way flight with China Eastern.Outbound direct flight with China Eastern departs from Beijing Capital on Sat, 22 Mar, arriving in Shanghai Hongqiao.Price includes taxes and charges.From SAR 312, select.
Shanghai.SAR 342 per passenger.Departing Fri, 23 May.One-way flight with Air China.Outbound indirect flight with Air China, departs from Beijing Capital on Fri, 23 May, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From SAR 342, select.
Shanghai.SAR 403 per passenger.Departing Wed, 14 May.One-way flight with Air China.Outbound direct flight with Air China departs from Beijing Capital on Wed, 14 May, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From SAR 403, select.
Shanghai.SAR 542 per passenger.Departing Sun, 8 Jun.One-way flight with Korean Air.Outbound indirect flight with Korean Air, departs from Beijing Capital on Sun, 8 Jun, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From SAR 542, select.
Shanghai.SAR 575 per passenger.Departing Tue, 2 Sep.One-way flight with Korean Air.Outbound indirect flight with Korean Air, departs from Beijing Capital on Tue, 2 Sep, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From SAR 575, select.
Shanghai.SAR 578 per passenger.Departing Sun, 19 Oct.One-way flight with Korean Air.Outbound indirect flight with Korean Air, departs from Beijing Capital on Sun, 19 Oct, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From SAR 578, select.
Shanghai.SAR 624 per passenger.Departing Wed, 2 Jul.One-way flight with Korean Air.Outbound indirect flight with Korean Air, departs from Beijing Capital on Wed, 2 Jul, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From SAR 624, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Beijing Capital to Shanghai

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Beijing Capital to Shanghai flights are currently cheapest in April.
Mar
from SAR 312
Apr
from SAR 281
May
from SAR 342
Jun
from SAR 542
Jul
from SAR 624
Aug
from SAR 628
Sep
from SAR 575
Oct
from SAR 578
Nov
from SAR 668
Dec
from SAR 721
Jan
from SAR 686
Feb
from SAR 719

Direct flights from Beijing Capital to Shanghai

Alternative Beijing Capital to Shanghai routes

Looking for the cheapest, fastest or easiest route from Beijing Capital to Shanghai? You could fly into the following airports instead.

Beijing to Shanghai: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight foundSAR 281
Cheapest month to flyApril
Average flight time2 hrs, 20 mins
Most popular airlineChina Eastern
Average flights per week511

Finding cheap flights from Beijing Capital to Shanghai: Frequently asked questions

There are 2 airports in Shanghai: Shanghai Hongqiao and Shanghai Pudong.
The best price we found for a return flight from Beijing Capital to Shanghai is SAR 596. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
2 hours and 20 minutes is the average flight time from Beijing Capital to Shanghai.
China Eastern, Air China and Xiamen Airlines fly direct from Beijing Capital to Shanghai.
As of March 2025, there are 475 flights per week flying from Beijing Capital to Shanghai.
The cheapest month to fly from Beijing Capital to Shanghai is usually March 2025.
If you're flying from Beijing Capital Airport, the cheapest airport near Shanghai is Shanghai Pudong – which is 32.7 km away from the centre of Shanghai. We've found flights into this airport from SAR 596.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Beijing Capital Airport to Shanghai on Monday, 17 March 2025.
Yes – the average flight time is 2 hours and 20 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Shanghai but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Shanghai is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
In March, the average temperature is usually around 9°C. August is typically the warmest month in Shanghai, when it usually averages around 29°C. You can expect the least rain in December. The coldest month is January, with temperatures averaging 4°C. The rainiest month is June.
Currently, Hainan Airlines offers the cheapest flight tickets to Shanghai.

How to find cheap flights to Shanghai from Beijing Capital

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  • Set up a Price Alert. You can easily track the fare of your cheap Beijing Capital-Shanghai flights by creating an alert. Whenever prices go down or up, you'll get an email or push notification to help make sure you get the best possible flight deal.
  • Fly without stops. Only interested in direct flights between Beijing Capital and Shanghai? Make sure to tick 'Direct flights only' when performing a search. If there are direct flights available on the route, these will appear in the results.
  • Find the cheapest Business class flights from Beijing Capital and Shanghai. We scour the internet for the best Business, Premium Economy and First Class flight fares to Shanghai, too. Check the difference in price as you search – you might just chance upon a last-minute low fare. Note that not all cabin classes are available for every destination or airline.
  • Include nearby airports in your search. Widen your search for Beijing Capital to Shanghai flight deals by selecting the "add nearby airports" option. This will allow you to see flight prices for all the nearest airports at your departure point and your destination and could help you save next time you travel.

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