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A direct flight is the most convenient and comfortable way to fly from Beijing to Shanghai, despite the fact that sometimes flights with transfers can cost significantly less.
A direct flight is the easiest way to get to your destination. The following airlines operate non-stop flights from Beijing to Shanghai:
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The cheapest one-way flight from Beijing to Shanghai departs on 12/10/2025, is operated by Juneyao Airlines and costs $72
The cheapest roundtrip flight from Beijing to Shanghai departs on 12/10/2025, is operated by China United Airlines and costs $137
Fastest flight from Beijing to Shanghai takes 1h 55m
There are direct flights on this route 7 days a week: Su, Mo, Tu, We, Th, Fr, and Sa
The distance between Beijing and Shanghai is 1067km (662 miles). The average flight duration is 2h 10m. There are 531 direct flights from Beijing to Shanghai. Beijing and Shanghai are in the same time zone. Flights from Beijing begin at 7:00 AM. The latest flight from Beijing departs at 9:55 PM
The Beijing — Shanghai route is served by a wide range of airlines: 12 in total, including Juneyao Airlines, China Southern Airlines, Hainan Airlines, Air China, Shanghai Airlines, China United Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, Xiamen Airlines, Asiana Airlines, Korean Air, VietjetAir, and Hong Kong Express Airways. Competition among carriers gives passengers the opportunity to find tickets at attractive fares — with prices starting from $72. Our service helps compare all available offers within seconds and choose the most convenient option. You can filter flights by price, departure time, or baggage rules to make your trip as comfortable as possible. With so many airlines, there’s always a chance to catch special promotions and save.
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Beijing — Shanghai
12/10/2025
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HO1254
Starting at $72
Beijing — Shanghai
12/08/2025
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HO1254
Starting at $73
Beijing — Shanghai
01/02/2026
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CZ8889
Starting at $78
Beijing — Shanghai
12/06/2025
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HU7601
Starting at $81
Beijing — Shanghai
12/13/2025
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CA8686
Starting at $81
Beijing — Shanghai
01/13/2026
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FM9102
Starting at $84
Beijing — Shanghai
12/18/2025
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KN5987
Starting at $84
Beijing — Shanghai
12/08/2025
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MU5186
Starting at $84
Beijing — Shanghai
12/10/2025
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MU5138
Starting at $84
Beijing — Shanghai
12/11/2025
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MU5186
Starting at $84
China Eastern Airlines
Every day
Starting at $92
China Southern Airlines
Every day
Starting at $116
Juneyao Airlines
Every day
Starting at $92
China United Airlines
Every day
Starting at $84
Air China
Every day
Starting at $114
Hainan Airlines
Every day
Starting at $85
Xiamen Airlines
Every day
Starting at $92
The cheapest flight ticket from Beijing to Shanghai according to data for the last 48 hours costs $72
Often the best time to buy tickets from Beijing to Shanghai is 2 months before departure.
Based on statistics over the past years, the lowest prices for flights from Beijing to Shanghai can be found flying in these months: December, January, February.
The fastest flights from Beijing to Shanghai start from 1 hour 55 minutes in the air.
The following airlines operate direct flights on the route Beijing — Shanghai: Juneyao Airlines, China Southern Airlines, Hainan Airlines
The minimum one-way ticket price from Beijing to Shanghai is $72 (December 2025), while the maximum is $213 (November 2026). On average, a ticket costs $159–$188.