Cheap flights from Shanghai to Beijing

One-way fares from $91 · SHA → BJS · prices found by travellers in the last 48 hours

Compare all dates Beijing → Shanghai
Cheapest fare
$91

China Eastern · Mon, Nov 30

Cheapest month
November

from $91

Direct flights
Yes

China Eastern, Juneyao Airlines, Shanghai Airlines + 3 more

Flight time
2h 00m

1,070 km

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Cheapest month to fly from Shanghai to Beijing

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

  1. November 2026 Cheapest $91
  2. December 2026 $91
  3. January 2027 $97
  4. February 2027 $119
  5. March 2027 $119
  6. April 2027 $221
  7. May 2027 $228
  8. June 2027 $230
  9. July 2027 $231
  10. August 2027 $230
  11. September 2027 $230
  12. October 2027 $228

Cheapest dates in November 2026

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

Juneyao Airlines
Depart17:50 Mon, Nov 23PVG → PKX 2h 25m · Direct
$91one way, per person
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China Eastern
Depart21:05 Tue, Nov 24PVG → PKX 2h 15m · Direct
$91one way, per person
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China Eastern
Depart21:05 Mon, Nov 30PVG → PKX 2h 15m · Direct
$91one way, per person
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China Eastern
Depart21:05 Mon, Nov 9PVG → PKX 2h 15m · Direct
$92one way, per person
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China Eastern
Depart21:05 Tue, Nov 17PVG → PKX 2h 15m · Direct
$92one way, per person
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China Eastern
Depart21:05 Wed, Nov 18PVG → PKX 2h 15m · Direct
$92one way, per person
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Juneyao Airlines
Depart08:25 Sun, Nov 22PVG → PKX 2h 25m · Direct
$92one way, per person
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China Eastern
Depart21:05 Thu, Nov 26PVG → PKX 2h 15m · Direct
$92one way, per person
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About flights from Shanghai to Beijing

Shanghai (SHA) and Beijing (BJS) are about 1,070 km apart. Direct flights take around 2h 00m, and recent direct fares were with China Eastern, Juneyao Airlines, Shanghai Airlines, China United Airlines, Hainan Airlines and China Southern Airlines. Over the next few months, one-way fares start from $91, and November 2026 is currently the cheapest month to fly.

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Frequently asked questions

How much is a flight from Shanghai to Beijing?

The cheapest one-way fare we've seen recently is $91 with China Eastern, departing Monday, November 30, 2026. Over the coming months, the lowest fare in each month ranges from $91 to $231.

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

November 2026 currently has the lowest fares, from $91 one way.

Are there direct flights from Shanghai to Beijing?

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

How long is the flight from Shanghai to Beijing?

A direct flight takes about 2h 00m. Shanghai and Beijing are around 1,070 km apart.

Which airlines fly from Shanghai to Beijing?

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

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