Cheap flights from Beijing to Shanghai

One-way fares from $88 · BJS → SHA · prices found by travellers in the last 48 hours

Compare all dates Shanghai → Beijing
Cheapest fare
$88

Xiamen Airlines · Thu, Nov 26

Cheapest month
November

from $88

Direct flights
Yes

Xiamen Airlines, China Eastern, Shanghai Airlines + 4 more

Flight time
1h 45m

1,070 km

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Cheapest month to fly from Beijing to Shanghai

Lowest one-way fare per person in each month. Choose a month to see every date.

  1. November 2026 Cheapest $88
  2. December 2026 $95
  3. January 2027 $100
  4. February 2027 $101
  5. March 2027 $148
  6. April 2027 $218
  7. May 2027 $198
  8. June 2027 $219
  9. July 2027 $219
  10. August 2027 $212
  11. September 2027 $223
  12. October 2027 $220

Cheapest dates in November 2026

The lowest fares we've seen for each day, cheapest first.

Xiamen Airlines
Depart08:00 Thu, Nov 26PKX → PVG 2h 10m · Direct
$88one way, per person
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Xiamen Airlines
Depart08:00 Sat, Nov 28PKX → PVG 2h 10m · Direct
$89one way, per person
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Xiamen Airlines
Depart08:00 Sat, Nov 7PKX → PVG 2h 10m · Direct
$91one way, per person
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Xiamen Airlines
Depart08:00 Mon, Nov 23PKX → PVG 2h 10m · Direct
$91one way, per person
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China Southern Airlines
Depart19:45 Mon, Nov 30PKX → SHA 2h 05m · Direct
$94one way, per person
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Xiamen Airlines
Depart08:00 Sun, Nov 8PKX → PVG 2h 10m · Direct
$95one way, per person
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China Eastern
Depart07:30 Sun, Nov 22PKX → PVG 2h 15m · Direct
$95one way, per person
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Juneyao Airlines
Depart21:20 Mon, Nov 9PKX → PVG 2h 10m · Direct
$97one way, per person
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About flights from Beijing to Shanghai

Beijing (BJS) and Shanghai (SHA) are about 1,070 km apart. Direct flights take around 1h 45m, and recent direct fares were with Xiamen Airlines, China Eastern, Shanghai Airlines, Juneyao Airlines, China Southern Airlines, Air China and China United Airlines. Over the next few months, one-way fares start from $88, and November 2026 is currently the cheapest month to fly.

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Frequently asked questions

How much is a flight from Beijing to Shanghai?

The cheapest one-way fare we've seen recently is $88 with Xiamen Airlines, departing Thursday, November 26, 2026. Over the coming months, the lowest fare in each month ranges from $88 to $223.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Beijing to Shanghai?

November 2026 currently has the lowest fares, from $88 one way.

Are there direct flights from Beijing to Shanghai?

Yes. Recent direct fares were with Xiamen Airlines, China Eastern, Shanghai Airlines, Juneyao Airlines, China Southern Airlines, Air China and China United Airlines.

How long is the flight from Beijing to Shanghai?

A direct flight takes about 1h 45m. Beijing and Shanghai are around 1,070 km apart.

Which airlines fly from Beijing to Shanghai?

Recent fares on this route were with Xiamen Airlines, China Eastern, Shanghai Airlines, Juneyao Airlines, Vietjet, China Southern Airlines, Air China and China United Airlines.

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