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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 253 per passenger.Departing Sat, 10 May.One-way flight with Hainan Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Hainan Airlines departs from Beijing Capital on Sat, 10 May, arriving in Shanghai Hongqiao.Price includes taxes and charges.From SAR 253, select.
Shanghai.SAR 320 per passenger.Departing Tue, 24 Jun.One-way flight with China Eastern.Outbound direct flight with China Eastern departs from Beijing Capital on Tue, 24 Jun, arriving in Shanghai Hongqiao.Price includes taxes and charges.From SAR 320, select.
Shanghai.SAR 433 per passenger.Departing Sun, 20 Jul.One-way flight with China Eastern.Outbound direct flight with China Eastern departs from Beijing Capital on Sun, 20 Jul, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From SAR 433, select.
Shanghai.SAR 648 per passenger.Departing Thu, 18 Sep.One-way flight with Jeju Air.Outbound indirect flight with Jeju Air, departs from Beijing Capital on Thu, 18 Sep, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From SAR 648, select.
Shanghai.SAR 651 per passenger.Departing Sat, 18 Oct.One-way flight with Jeju Air.Outbound indirect flight with Jeju Air, departs from Beijing Capital on Sat, 18 Oct, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From SAR 651, select.
Shanghai.SAR 723 per passenger.Departing Thu, 28 Aug.One-way flight with Asiana Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Asiana Airlines, departs from Beijing Capital on Thu, 28 Aug, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From SAR 723, select.
Shanghai.SAR 736 per passenger.Departing Sun, 19 Apr.One-way flight with Korean Air.Outbound indirect flight with Korean Air, departs from Beijing Capital on Sun, 19 Apr, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From SAR 736, select.
Shanghai.SAR 771 per passenger.Departing Sat, 15 Nov.One-way flight with Korean Air.Outbound indirect flight with Korean Air, departs from Beijing Capital on Sat, 15 Nov, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From SAR 771, 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 May.
May
from SAR 253
Jun
from SAR 320
Jul
from SAR 433
Aug
from SAR 723
Sep
from SAR 648
Oct
from SAR 651
Nov
from SAR 771
Dec
from SAR 784
Jan
from SAR 848
Feb
from SAR 892
Mar
from SAR 889
Apr
from SAR 736

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 253
Cheapest month to flyMay
Average flight time2 hrs, 20 mins
Most popular airlineAir China
Average flights per week890

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 586. 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.
Air China, China Eastern and Xiamen Airlines fly direct from Beijing Capital to Shanghai.
As of May 2025, there are 890 flights per week flying from Beijing Capital to Shanghai.
The cheapest month to fly from Beijing Capital to Shanghai is usually May 2025.
If you're flying from Beijing Capital Airport, the cheapest airport near Shanghai is Shanghai Hongqiao – which is 13.8 km away from the centre of Shanghai. We've found flights into this airport from SAR 586.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Beijing Capital Airport to Shanghai on Wednesday, 7 May 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 May, the average temperature is usually around 19°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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