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A non-stop flight is the most convenient and comfortable way to fly from Shanghai to Beijing, despite the fact that sometimes flights with transfers can cost significantly less.
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The route Shanghai — Beijing is served by many carriers — 11 in total, including Yangtze River Express, Juneyao Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines, China United Airlines, Shanghai Airlines, Hainan Airlines, Xiamen Airlines, Spring Airlines, Korean Air, and Hong Kong Airlines. This gives passengers wide opportunities: from finding the lowest fare (from $98) to selecting flights by schedule or service class. Our service aggregates data from multiple booking systems so you can compare offers in one place. This saves time and money: no need to check dozens of sites — just pick the right option and book online.
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Shanghai — Beijing
06/09/2026
Departure
Direct flight
Y87595
starting at $98
Shanghai — Beijing
06/02/2026
Departure
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HO1257
starting at $100
Shanghai — Beijing
06/15/2026
Departure
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MU5185
starting at $100
Shanghai — Beijing
06/08/2026
Departure
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CZ8890
starting at $100
Shanghai — Beijing
06/09/2026
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CZ8881
starting at $101
Shanghai — Beijing
06/04/2026
Departure
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HO1257
starting at $101
Shanghai — Beijing
06/14/2026
Departure
Direct flight
HO1257
starting at $103
Shanghai — Beijing
06/20/2026
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Direct flight
Y87595
starting at $107
Shanghai — Beijing
06/11/2026
Departure
Direct flight
CZ8890
starting at $107
Shanghai — Beijing
06/13/2026
Departure
Direct flight
HO1253
starting at $107
China Eastern Airlines
Every day
starting at $111
China United Airlines
Su, Mo, Tu, We, Th, and Sa
starting at $82
Air China
Every day
starting at $157
China Southern Airlines
Every day
starting at $132
Shanghai Airlines
Every day
starting at $96
Hainan Airlines
Every day
starting at $128
Juneyao Airlines
Every day
starting at $83
Nearly all of the 7 airlines on the Shanghai — Beijing route operate daily, with just one exception: China Eastern Airlines, Air China, China Southern Airlines, Shanghai Airlines, Hainan Airlines, and Juneyao Airlines fly every day. China United Airlines flies every day except Friday.
The cheapest one-way flight from Shanghai to Beijing departs on 06/09/2026, is operated by Yangtze River Express and costs $98
The cheapest roundtrip flight from Shanghai to Beijing departs on 06/02/2026, is operated by Yangtze River Express and costs $207
Fastest flight from Shanghai to Beijing takes 1h 50m
There are direct flights on this route 5 days a week: Su, Mo, Tu, Th, and Sa
The distance between Shanghai and Beijing is 1067km (662 miles). The average flight duration is 2h 16m. There are 512 direct flights from Shanghai to Beijing. Shanghai and Beijing are in the same time zone. Flights from Shanghai begin at 6:40 AM. The latest flight from Shanghai departs at 10:30 PM
The cheapest flight ticket from Shanghai to Beijing according to data for the last 48 hours costs $98
Often the best time to buy tickets from Shanghai to Beijing is 2 months before departure.
Based on statistics over the past years, the lowest prices for flights from Shanghai to Beijing can be found flying in these months: June, July, August.
The fastest flights from Shanghai to Beijing start from 1 hour 50 minutes in the air.
The following airlines operate direct flights on the route Shanghai — Beijing: Yangtze River Express, Juneyao Airlines, China Eastern Airlines
In different months, ticket prices from Shanghai to Beijing vary: minimum — $98 (June 2026), maximum — $247 (January 2027). Typically, the flight costs $174–$181.
Tickets from Shanghai to Beijing are getting more expensive each month. From June 2026 to April 2027, the increase reached 141%, 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 April 2027 — up 141%. The best time to fly is June 2026–July 2026, when the average price is $103. In December 2026–January 2027, tickets cost around $247.
Given the rising prices, it's best not to delay your purchase. Flying in June 2026–July 2026 can save you up to 58% compared to the most expensive months.
Price variation across months on this route is 31.4%. Your choice of departure month significantly affects the total flight cost.
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