Beijing to Shanghai flights

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Lowest observed
€74Seen on 11 Nov 2026
Last checked
12 Nov 2026
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  • 1 Jan€74
  • 2 Jan€95
  • 3 Jan€97
  • 4 Jan€96
  • 5 Jan€93
  • 6 Jan€93
  • 7 Jan€93
  • 8 Jan€94
  • 9 Jan€94
  • 10 Jan€96
  • 11 Jan€96
  • 12 Jan€94
  • 13 Jan€93
  • 14 Jan€93
  • 15 Jan€94
  • 17 Jan€94
  • 18 Jan€93
  • 19 Jan€93
  • 20 Jan€96
  • 21 Jan€97
  • 22 Jan€94
  • 23 Jan€94
  • 24 Jan€95
  • 25 Jan€96
  • 26 Jan€95
  • 27 Jan€97
  • 29 Jan€100
  • 30 Jan€94
  • 31 Jan€97
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Lowest observed
€74, departing 1 Jan 2027 (Last checked: 11 Nov 2026)One-way fare · Priced departure days checked in the last 14 days: 156Check live prices for this route
Round trip
€154, departing 25 Nov 2026, back 28 Nov 2026 (Last checked: 12 Nov 2026)
Non-stop, one way
€74, departing 26 Nov 2026 (Last checked: 6 Nov 2026)
Airlines seen
Air China, China Southern, Shanghai Airlines, Juneyao Airlines, Hainan Airlines, Xiamen Air, China Eastern, ANA, Cathay Pacific, China Airlines, HK Express, Korean Air, Thai Airways (13)
Fastest observed flight time
1h 55m
Non-stop
Yes

Beijing → ShanghaiFri 1 Jan 2027 · €74Last checked: 11 Nov 2026

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Route distance
1,067 km
Fastest observed flight time
1h 55m
Airlines seen
Air China, China Southern, Shanghai Airlines, Juneyao Airlines, Hainan Airlines, Xiamen Air, China Eastern, ANA, Cathay Pacific, China Airlines, HK Express, Korean Air, Thai Airways (13)
Alternative airports
NAY, PKX, SHA

Route-level information; individual journeys vary.

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Non-stop airlines seen on this route

AirlineNon-stop days / priced days
China Eastern33 / 183
Xiamen Air8 / 183

Departure days with a non-stop fare checked in the last 14 days. A carrier listed here had a non-stop fare on at least 3 days; schedules may differ.

Airport to city: straight-line distance

  • Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) → Beijing, city gazetteer reference point (39.9042, 116.4074): ≈ 25 km.
  • Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX) → Beijing, city gazetteer reference point (39.9042, 116.4074): ≈ 45 km.
  • Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) → Shanghai, city gazetteer reference point (31.2304, 121.4737): ≈ 14 km.
  • Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) → Shanghai, city gazetteer reference point (31.2304, 121.4737): ≈ 33 km.

Approximate distances calculated from coordinates, not road distances or travel times. These airports serve the city; they are not confirmed endpoints of an offer.

Lowest fare by departure month

Cheapest departure day we saw in January 2027 from Beijing to Shanghai: 1 Jan 2027, €74 (checked 11 Nov 2026).

Lowest fare by departure month
MonthLowest farePriced days
November 2026€7917
December 2026€7930
January 2027€7429
February 2027€9624
March 2027€13828
April 2027€15228

Lowest fare by day of the week

Cheapest Friday departure we saw from Beijing to Shanghai: 1 Jan 2027, €74 (checked 11 Nov 2026).

Lowest fare by day of the week
DayLowest farePriced days
Monday€7923
Tuesday€8923
Wednesday€8623
Thursday€8421
Friday€7420
Saturday€7923
Sunday€9423

One-way fares checked in the last 14 days. Each figure is the lowest priced departure day we saw, not a guaranteed fare.

Observed fares by departure date

Observed fares by departure date
DepartureFareSeen on
€7911 Nov 2026
€9411 Nov 2026
€9611 Nov 2026
€9711 Nov 2026
€10311 Nov 2026
€10011 Nov 2026
€10811 Nov 2026
€9411 Nov 2026
€9611 Nov 2026
€9012 Nov 2026
€8912 Nov 2026
€9012 Nov 2026
€9411 Nov 2026
€10012 Nov 2026
€9411 Nov 2026
€10011 Nov 2026
€9310 Nov 2026
€8912 Nov 2026
€8611 Nov 2026
€7411 Nov 2026

One-way fares. Each row is one price we saw for that departure day on the date shown, not a guaranteed fare.

Lowest fare by days before departure

Lowest fare from Beijing to Shanghai by days until departure (31 to 60 days): €74 (checked 11 Nov 2026).

Lowest fare by days before departure
Days before departureLowest farePriced days
0 to 7 days€798
8 to 30 days€7923
31 to 60 days€7429
61 days or more€9396

One-way fares checked in the last 14 days. Each figure is the lowest stored fare for that distance to departure, not a price forecast.

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Lowest one-way fare we saw per airline

Cheapest airline from Beijing to Shanghai: Xiamen Air, €74 (checked 6 Nov 2026).

Lowest one-way fare we saw per airline
AirlineLowest farePriced days
Xiamen Air€74Nov 26, 20268
China Southern€79Dec 3, 20263
China Eastern€80Nov 29, 202663
Thai Airways€351May 2, 20275
China Airlines€409Apr 16, 20274
Cathay Pacific€490Apr 16, 20275

One-way fares checked in the last 14 days. An airline listed here had a fare on at least 3 departure days. Each figure is the lowest we saw, not a guaranteed fare. Connecting itineraries are included; the date is the departure day of that fare.

Frequently asked

How much is a flight from Beijing to Shanghai?

The lowest fare Routavio has observed is €74, found on 11 Nov 2026.

Are there direct flights from Beijing to Shanghai?

Yes. Published schedules report non-stop flights on this route with Air China, China Southern, Shanghai Airlines, Juneyao Airlines, Hainan Airlines, Xiamen Air, China Eastern, Spring Airlines, China United Airlines.

Which airlines fly from Beijing to Shanghai?

Routavio has seen these carriers on the route: Air China, China Southern, Shanghai Airlines, Juneyao Airlines, Hainan Airlines, Xiamen Air, China Eastern, ANA, Cathay Pacific, China Airlines, HK Express, Korean Air, Thai Airways (13).

How long does the flight from Beijing to Shanghai take?

Across the 10 fares Routavio observed, the average journey time is 2h 05m, including any stops. Individual departures vary; the fastest observed flight is listed in the route facts above.

How many of the observed Beijing to Shanghai fares were non-stop?

12 of the 15 fares we observed were non-stop; the rest included at least one stop. That describes our observations, not every flight that operates.

How much is a round trip from Beijing to Shanghai?

Cheapest round trip: €154, departing 25 Nov 2026, back 28 Nov 2026 (checked 12 Nov 2026).

How much is a non-stop flight from Beijing to Shanghai?

Cheapest non-stop one-way fare: €74, departing 26 Nov 2026 (checked 6 Nov 2026).

Which airlines had non-stop offers on at least 3 departure dates from Beijing to Shanghai?

For Beijing to Shanghai, examples of observed one-way non-stop offers checked within the last 14 days: China Eastern (33), Xiamen Air (8). Each number counts distinct departure dates, not weekly flights; check current availability in search.

When is the cheapest month to fly from Beijing to Shanghai?

Cheapest departure day we saw in January 2027 from Beijing to Shanghai: 1 Jan 2027, €74 (checked 11 Nov 2026).

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

Cheapest Friday departure we saw from Beijing to Shanghai: 1 Jan 2027, €74 (checked 11 Nov 2026).

Which airline has the lowest fare from Beijing to Shanghai?

Cheapest airline from Beijing to Shanghai: Xiamen Air, €74 (checked 6 Nov 2026).

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