Cheap Flights from Shanghai to Beijing — $72

The route Shanghai — Beijing is served by many carriers — 11 in total, including China Eastern Airlines, Hainan Airlines, China Southern Airlines, China United Airlines, Shanghai Airlines, Juneyao Airlines, Air China, Spring Airlines, VietjetAir, Korean Air, and Hong Kong Airlines. This gives passengers wide opportunities: from finding the lowest fare (from $72) 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.

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.

The distance between Shanghai and Beijing is 1067km (662 miles). The average flight duration is 2h 16m. There are 536 direct flights from Shanghai to Beijing. Shanghai and Beijing are in the same time zone. Flights from Shanghai begin at 6:25 AM. The latest flight from Shanghai departs at 10:30 PM

In different months, ticket prices from Shanghai to Beijing vary: minimum — $72 (March 2026), maximum — $207 (November 2026). Typically, the flight costs $150–$353.