Top Airlines Flying from Beijing to Shanghai

You can choose from 6 airlines that fly from Beijing to Shanghai, including China Eastern Airlines, Air China, and Xiamen Airlines. China United Airlines offers the lowest prices on this route.
China Eastern Airlines logo China Eastern Airlines
Air China logo Air China
Xiamen Airlines logo Xiamen Airlines
Hainan Airlines logo Hainan Airlines
China Southern Airlines logo China Southern Airlines
Shanghai Airlines logo Shanghai Airlines
Airlines are determined based on actual purchased flight tickets from Beijing to Shanghai according to previous 12 months data from Trip.com.

Explore the cheapest flights from Beijing to Shanghai in the next three months. Based on Trip.com's data from the latest 7 days, one-way direct flights start at PHP 4,572, and round-trip direct tickets start at PHP 9,847.

Displayed flight fares from Beijing to Shanghai are based on average prices across airlines for the next 3 months, according to the latest Trip.com database.

Flying from Beijing to Shanghai

The distance between Beijing and Shanghai is approximately 1,077.07 km. It takes around 2 hours 15 minutes on average to fly from Beijing to Shanghai. Based on Trip.com's data, travel demand peaks in July. The off-season for travel is September.

Cheapest one-way flight pricePHP 4,572
Cheapest round-trip ticket pricePHP 9,847
Off-season for travelSeptember
Peak season for travelJuly
Flight distance1,077.07 km
Average flight time2 hours 15 minutes
Popular airlineChina Eastern Airlines
Flight statistics for the Beijing–Shanghai route are based on aggregated booking data from Trip.com over the past 12 months.

Trip.com Price Insights on Flights from Beijing to Shanghai.

What is the cheapest month for one-way flights from Beijing to Shanghai?

The average price of one-way flights from Beijing to Shanghai purchased by Trip.com users by month over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com’s data, the cheapest month for flights from Beijing to Shanghai is December, with an average price of PHP 4,168; while the month with the highest flight price is usually July, with an average price of up to PHP 5,625.

PHP 5,625
PHP 4,897
PHP 4,168
PHP 3,440
    Cheapest
  • PHP 5,444
    Apr
  • PHP 4,394
    May
  • PHP 4,557
    Jun
  • PHP 5,625
    Jul
  • PHP 5,506
    Aug
  • PHP 4,855
    Sep
  • PHP 4,618
    Oct
  • PHP 4,519
    Nov
  • PHP 4,168
    Dec
  • PHP 4,527
    Jan
  • PHP 5,004
    Feb
  • PHP 4,187
    Mar

Which day of the week has the lowest fares for flights from Beijing to Shanghai?

The average weekly fares for flights from Beijing to Shanghai on different dates. (Based on Trip.com’s data from the past 12 months)

Based on Trip.com’s data from the past 12 months, Saturday offers the lowest fares for flights from Beijing to Shanghai, while Friday typically has the highest fares.

PHP 9,302
PHP 8,001
PHP 6,700
PHP 5,399
    Cheapest
  • PHP 7,370
    Mon
  • PHP 7,478
    Tue
  • PHP 8,045
    Wed
  • PHP 7,826
    Thu
  • PHP 9,302
    Fri
  • PHP 6,700
    Sat
  • PHP 7,452
    Sun

What is the cheapest day to fly from Beijing to Shanghai during Labour Day?

Based on Trip.com's data over the past 3 days, these are the lowest one-way airfares from Beijing to Shanghai during Labour Day.

Labour Day is scheduled for May 1. The lowest flight fares from Beijing to Shanghai are available on Apr 28, starting from PHP 5,539.

PHP 9,055
PHP 7,297
PHP 5,539
PHP 3,781
  • PHP 5,891
    27
    Apr
  • PHP 5,539
    28
  • PHP 6,946
    29
  • PHP 9,055
    30
  • PHP 7,121
    1
    May
  • PHP 5,908
    2
  • PHP 5,891
    3

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What are the cheapest flights from Beijing to Shanghai (BJS-SHA)?

    Based on Trip.com data, China United Airlines offers one-way fares as low as PHP 4,572 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. PKX to PVG on Sat, Apr 18), while China Southern Airlines offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from PHP 9,847 departing on Sun, May 10 and returning on Mon, May 11.
  • At the moment, you can catch a nonstop flight from Beijing to Shanghai with the following airlines, including: China Eastern Airlines Air China Xiamen Airlines Hainan Airlines China Southern Airlines Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.
  • It takes around 2 hours 15 minutes to fly from Beijing (BJS) to Shanghai (SHA).
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Beijing to Shanghai is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.
  • Based on Trip.com data in the past 4 weeks, there is 409 flight per week flying from Beijing to Shanghai. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: China Eastern Airlines: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- MU5138 (07:06) China Southern Airlines: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- CZ8879 (12:58)
  • To find best deals on flights from Beijing to Shanghai, you can use various tools on Trip.com:
    · Be flexible with your travel dates to get the cheapest flight deal. Now the cheapest flight deal is on Sat, Apr 18, with one-way flights priced at just PHP 4,572.
    · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is China United Airlines.
    · Set up price alerts to easily monitor ticket prices without having to check every day.
    · Check Trip.com flight deals and promo codes frequently.
    · Avoid peak season unless you book very early. It seems the peak season for Shanghai travel is around July.
    · Get exclusive promo codes for Trip.com app users.
  • The cheapest months to fly from Beijing to Shanghai is September, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our April flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Beijing to Shanghai on April 18, 2026 with China United Airlines, with prices starting at PHP 4,572.
  • You can land at any one of the following hubs in Shanghai, with Beijing Capital International Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (PEK-SHA) is by far the most common option on this route: Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA).
  • The time difference between Shanghai and Beijing is 0h.
  • Tickets can only be changed or canceled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.

Trip.com Airline Insights on Flights from Beijing to Shanghai

Which airline offers the cheapest direct flights from Beijing to Shanghai?

The average fare for all direct flights from Beijing to Shanghai. (Based on Trip.com’s data from the past 12 months)

Based on Trip.com’s data from the past 12 months, China United Airlines offers the cheapest direct flights from Beijing to Shanghai, with prices starting from PHP 6,075.

PHP 5,305
PHP 6,075
PHP 6,846
PHP 7,617
PHP 8,387
China United Airlines
PHP 6,075
China United Airlines
Juneyao Airlines
PHP 6,884
Juneyao Airlines
China Southern Airlines
PHP 7,165
China Southern Airlines
China Eastern Airlines
PHP 7,622
China Eastern Airlines
Hainan Airlines
PHP 7,983
Hainan Airlines
Air China
PHP 8,387
Air China

Which airline operates the most frequent flights from Beijing to Shanghai?

Total number of flights from Beijing to Shanghai operated by all airlines. (Based on Trip.com data from the past month)

Based on Trip.com’s data from the past month, Xiamen Airlines operates the most frequent flights from Beijing to Shanghai, with 272 flights per week.

62
132
202
272
Xiamen Airlines
272
Xiamen Airlines
China Eastern Airlines
268
China Eastern Airlines
Juneyao Airlines
203
Juneyao Airlines
Sichuan Airlines
166
Sichuan Airlines
Shenzhen Airlines
143
Shenzhen Airlines
Air China
132
Air China

How many flights operate daily from Beijing to Shanghai?

The number of weekly flights operating on each date from Beijing to Shanghai. (Based on Trip.com’s data from the past month)

Based on Trip.com’s data from the past month, Friday is the day with the most flights from Beijing to Shanghai, while Sunday has the fewest.

1105
951
797
643
Highest
852
Mon
846
Tue
872
Wed
849
Thu
1105
Fri
1039
Sat
797
Sun

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Change & Cancellation Policy

Trip.com shows the change and cancellation rules for each ticket during the booking process, including all related fees and conditions. Please refer to the following scenarios:
Voluntary cancellation/change:
To request a change or cancellation, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and flight segment, and submit your request. Please note that additional charges may apply based on the airline’s fare rules.
Cancellation/change due to a flight schedule change:
If your flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For full details of change and cancellation policies, please refer to the customer support pages.