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Flight prices from Beijing to Shanghai
You can usually book a return flight from Beijing to Shanghai for that amount:
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Lars
Founder, CEO
We don’t know the price range on the Beijing to Shanghai route yet. Not enough people have searched this route to get any price insights. That means you can be one of the first!
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Which is the cheapest month to fly to Shanghai?
Here are approximate min and max prices for Beijing to Shanghai flight (one-way) at the moment:
We have analyzed the prices and it seems that January might be the cheapest month to go, with approximate prices from $45 to $53. Meanwhile, the most expensive month will probably be April with a price range of $81 – $88.
Lars
Founder, CEO
It’s very likely that the cheapest month to travel will be January. Find out yourself, by searching for a whole month below.
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Is Shanghai an expensive destination?
We have compared flights from Beijing to Shanghai with other routes:
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Direct flights from Beijing to Shanghai
There are 10 airlines that fly directly from Beijing to Shanghai: Air China, China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines, Xiamen Airlines, Hainan Airlines, Shandong Airlines, China United Airlines, Juneyao Airlines, Shanghai Airlines, Yangtze River Express if you are departing from Beijing. Most airlines that have direct connections are departing from Beijing Capital International Airport, Beijing Daxing International Airport. Most airlines arrive to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport, Shanghai Pudong International Airport. Most flights depart on Monday, Friday.
Airlines that have direct flights from Beijing to Shanghai
Air China
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PVG
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China Eastern Airlines
PKX
SHA
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China Southern Airlines
PKX
SHA
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TO
FR
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Xiamen Airlines
PEK
PVG
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ON
TO
FR
LÖ
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Hainan Airlines
PEK
PVG
MÅ
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ON
TO
FR
LÖ
SÖ
Shandong Airlines
PEK
PVG
MÅ
TI
ON
TO
FR
LÖ
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China United Airlines
PKX
SHA
MÅ
TI
ON
TO
FR
LÖ
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Juneyao Airlines
PKX
SHA
MÅ
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TO
FR
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Shanghai Airlines
PKX
SHA
MÅ
TI
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TO
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Yangtze River Express
PEK
PVG
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Airlines that have connecting flights from Beijing to Shanghai
There are 10 other airlines that fly from Beijing to Shanghai, including JAL, Singapore Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, Air China and others.
JAL
Singapore Airlines
China Eastern Airlines
Air China
Lars
Founder, CEO
Most airlines arrive at Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and depart from Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX), Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK). Usually, airlines with direct flights fly Monday, Friday.
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Airports in Shanghai and Beijing
Shanghai has 2 airports and Beijing has 3 airports.
Shanghai
Beijing
Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)
14 km from Shanghai city center.
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5 airlines with direct flights
Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
33 km from Shanghai city center.
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~45 Min.
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9 airlines with direct flights
Which airport in Shanghai is better?
The closest airport to Shanghai city center is Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) with 14 km distance.The quickest way to get to city center is to take a subway from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA), trip will take 20 min.Most airlines like Air China, China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines, Xiamen Airlines, Hainan Airlines, Shandong Airlines, China United Airlines, Juneyao Airlines, Yangtze River Express with direct flights are flying to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG).
Lars
Founder, CEO
Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) can be considered Shanghai’s main airport. It takes about 20 min. by subway to reach the city center.
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Where to stay in Shanghai
Find the right accommodation in Shanghai with Avionero:
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Planning a trip from Beijing to Shanghai? Check the weather
16 Days Weather Forecast
Here’s how the weather in Shanghai looks currently:
Thu, 10 April
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+75°F
Rain
5 m/s
51 %
Fri, 11 April
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+79°F
Broken clouds
6 m/s
41 %
Sat, 12 April
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+61°F
Rain
10 m/s
49 %
Sun, 13 April
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+66°F
Clear sky
9 m/s
19 %
Mon, 14 April
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+68°F
Clear sky
7 m/s
22 %
Tue, 15 April
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+77°F
Clear sky
5 m/s
19 %
Wed, 16 April
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+84°F
Broken clouds
4 m/s
23 %
Thu, 17 April
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+88°F
Clear sky
4 m/s
28 %
Fri, 18 April
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+90°F
Clear sky
6 m/s
32 %
Sat, 19 April
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+90°F
Clear sky
5 m/s
36 %
Sun, 20 April
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+90°F
Broken clouds
5 m/s
33 %
Mon, 21 April
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+75°F
Rain
6 m/s
72 %
Tue, 22 April
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+61°F
Rain
5 m/s
95 %
Wed, 23 April
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+70°F
Few clouds
6 m/s
34 %
Thu, 24 April
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+68°F
Broken clouds
6 m/s
28 %
Fri, 25 April
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+70°F
Clear sky
4 m/s
23 %
Monthly weather
Planning a trip and want to know what the weather in Shanghai will be like?
Shanghai in JanuaryShanghai in FebruaryShanghai in MarchShanghai in AprilShanghai in MayShanghai in June
Shanghai in JulyShanghai in AugustShanghai in SeptemberShanghai in OctoberShanghai in NovemberShanghai in December
Still thinking when to go? Read when is the best time to visit Shanghai.
FAQ
Flying from Beijing to Shanghai? Here are some useful things to know:
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What airports are in Shanghai?
Shanghai is served by 2 airports: Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport, Shanghai Pudong International Airport. The nearest airport is Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport located 14 km away.
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How far is it between Beijing and Shanghai by plane?
Shanghai is around 1067 km away from Beijing.
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What is the flight time from Beijing to Shanghai?
Typically it takes from ∞h NaNm to -∞h NaNm to fly from Beijing to Shanghai.
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How good the weather is in Shanghai?
The coldest month is January with an average temperature of +41°F. The hottest month is July with an average temperature of +84°F. Right now it is +75°F and Rain in Shanghai.
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Is there a direct connection between Beijing and Shanghai?
Yes, there are direct flights from Beijing to Shanghai. You can fly to Shanghai 6 days a week: Monday, Friday, Thursday, Saturday, Tuesday, Sunday.
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Which airlines offer direct flights from Beijing to Shanghai?
Here are the airlines that have direct connections from Beijing to Shanghai: Air China, China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines, Xiamen Airlines, Hainan Airlines, Shandong Airlines, China United Airlines, Juneyao Airlines, Shanghai Airlines, Yangtze River Express.
About Avionero
Avionero is a Swedish travel planning startup located in Malmo, founded by Lars Kristensson and Anton Tyulenev.
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