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Flaut.Travel was designed and developed by a team dedicated to making the process of searching, comparing and booking airline tickets as easy and convenient as possible. Our service helps travelers to find and buy the cheapest flights from Beijing to Shanghai. We have connected more than 40 airlines and airline ticketing agencies to help you find the most suitable and affordable flight option.
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.
The majority of the 7 airlines on the Beijing — Shanghai route fly daily, while some operate only on certain days: China Eastern Airlines, Juneyao Airlines, China Southern Airlines, Air China, and Hainan Airlines fly every day. China United Airlines flies every day except Saturday. Shanghai Airlines flies every day except Tuesday and Friday.
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We keep tight track on airlines' pre-holidays sales and other special offers occurences all the time to let you save maximum amount of funds while traveling to your family or just going out on vacation.
The Beijing — Shanghai route is served by a wide range of airlines: 12 in total, including Yangtze River Express, China Southern Airlines, Juneyao Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, China United Airlines, Hainan Airlines, Xiamen Airlines, Shanghai Airlines, Air China, Hong Kong Express Airways, Korean Air, and VietjetAir. Competition among carriers gives passengers the opportunity to find tickets at attractive fares — with prices starting from $95. 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
06/06/2026
Departure
Direct flight
Y87596
starting at $95
Beijing — Shanghai
06/03/2026
Departure
Direct flight
CZ8882
starting at $99
Beijing — Shanghai
06/08/2026
Departure
Direct flight
CZ8882
starting at $99
Beijing — Shanghai
06/09/2026
Departure
Direct flight
CZ8882
starting at $99
Beijing — Shanghai
06/10/2026
Departure
Direct flight
CZ8882
starting at $100
Beijing — Shanghai
06/04/2026
Departure
Direct flight
CZ8882
starting at $101
Beijing — Shanghai
06/20/2026
Departure
Direct flight
Y87596
starting at $101
Beijing — Shanghai
06/11/2026
Departure
Direct flight
HO1254
starting at $103
Beijing — Shanghai
06/06/2026
Departure
Direct flight
MU5186
starting at $104
Beijing — Shanghai
06/24/2026
Departure
Direct flight
CZ8882
starting at $105
China Eastern Airlines
Every day
starting at $125
Juneyao Airlines
Every day
starting at $113
Shanghai Airlines
Su, Mo, We, Th, and Sa
starting at $90
China Southern Airlines
Every day
starting at $149
Air China
Every day
starting at $140
China United Airlines
Su, Mo, Tu, We, Th, and Fr
starting at $108
Hainan Airlines
Every day
starting at $136
The cheapest one-way flight from Beijing to Shanghai departs on 06/06/2026, is operated by Yangtze River Express and costs $95
The cheapest roundtrip flight from Beijing to Shanghai departs on 06/02/2026, is operated by China Southern Airlines and costs $184
Fastest flight from Beijing to Shanghai takes
There are direct flights on this route 5 days a week: Mo, Tu, We, Th, 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 cheapest flight ticket from Beijing to Shanghai according to data for the last 48 hours costs $95
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: June, July, August.
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: Yangtze River Express, China Southern Airlines, Juneyao Airlines
The minimum one-way ticket price from Beijing to Shanghai is $95 (June 2026), while the maximum is $242 (March 2027). On average, a ticket costs $176–$202.
Tickets from Beijing to Shanghai are getting more expensive each month. From June 2026 to May 2027, the increase reached 148%, with prices now at $237. It's unlikely to get cheaper than the current level.
The most significant price increase was from June 2026 to January 2027 — up 151%. The best time to fly is June 2026–July 2026, when the average price is $104. In February 2027–March 2027, tickets cost around $231.
Given the rising prices, it's best not to delay your purchase. Flying in June 2026–July 2026 can save you up to 55% compared to the most expensive months.
Price variation across months on this route is 30.3%. Your choice of departure month significantly affects the total flight cost.
