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A non-stop 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 04/04/2026, is operated by Hainan Airlines and costs $78
The cheapest roundtrip flight from Beijing to Shanghai departs on 03/16/2026, is operated by Juneyao Airlines and costs $152
Fastest flight from Beijing to Shanghai takes 1h 55m
There are direct flights on this route 4 days a week: Su, Tu, Fr, and Sa
The distance between Beijing and Shanghai is 1067km (662 miles). The average flight duration is 2h 10m. There are 536 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: 10 in total, including Hainan Airlines, Shanghai Airlines, China United Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, Juneyao Airlines, Xiamen Airlines, Cathay Pacific, China Southern Airlines, Korean Air, and Spring Airlines. Competition among carriers gives passengers the opportunity to find tickets at attractive fares — with prices starting from $78. 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
04/04/2026
Departure
Direct flight
HU7611
starting at $78
Beijing — Shanghai
04/11/2026
Departure
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FM9102
starting at $81
Beijing — Shanghai
06/19/2026
Departure
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KN5977
starting at $81
Beijing — Shanghai
06/20/2026
Departure
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KN5977
starting at $82
Beijing — Shanghai
03/31/2026
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MU9192
starting at $83
Beijing — Shanghai
03/24/2026
Departure
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MU5186
starting at $84
Beijing — Shanghai
03/17/2026
Departure
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KN5987
starting at $84
Beijing — Shanghai
05/03/2026
Departure
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KN5977
starting at $84
Beijing — Shanghai
04/14/2026
Departure
Direct flight
FM9102
starting at $84
Beijing — Shanghai
03/21/2026
Departure
Direct flight
MU5184
starting at $84
China Eastern Airlines
Every day
starting at $112
Juneyao Airlines
Every day
starting at $101
Shanghai Airlines
Su, Mo, We, Th, and Sa
starting at $81
China Southern Airlines
Every day
starting at $133
Air China
Every day
starting at $126
China United Airlines
Su, Mo, Tu, We, Th, and Fr
starting at $97
Hainan Airlines
Every day
starting at $122
The cheapest flight ticket from Beijing to Shanghai according to data for the last 48 hours costs $78
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: April, June, March.
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: Hainan Airlines, Shanghai Airlines, China United Airlines
The minimum one-way ticket price from Beijing to Shanghai is $81 (April 2026), while the maximum is $194 (November 2026). On average, a ticket costs $132–$299.