Beijing - Shanghai Flights

Basic Facts:

Distance: 1,160 km (721 mi)

Operated at: Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) / Beijing Nanyuan Airport (NAY), Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)/ Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)

Frequency: Around 50 pairs a day

Flight Time: About 2 - 2.5 hours

Ticket Fare: CNY 1,490 for full economy class tickets, CNY 5,660 for full first class tickets

Beijing - Shanghai Flights Schedule

Flight No.	Departure	Arrival
HU7607	08:05 from Capital Airport	10:20 at Hongqiao Airport
MU5106	10:00 from Capital Airport	12:20 at Hongqiao Airport
MU5112	13:00 from Capital Airport	15:15 at Hongqiao Airport
CA1515	15:30 from Capital Airport	17:55 at Hongqiao Airport
CA1883	20:00 from Capital Airport	22:35 at Pudong Airport

Around 50 departures from 09:10 to 21:00; duration is about 2H15M to 2H25M.

Shanghai - Beijing Flights Schedule

Flight No.	Departure	Arrival
HU7604	08:35 from Hongqiao Airport	10:55 at Capital Airport
HU7606	10:45 from Hongqiao Airport	12:55 at Capital Airport
MU5113	14:00 from Hongqiao Airport	16:20 at Capital Airport
MU5119	17:00 from Hongqiao Airport	19:15 at Capital Airport
MU5125	20:00 from Hongqiao Airport	22:30 at Capital Airport

Around 50 take-offs from 07:10 to 22:30; duration is about 2H15M to 2H25M.

Beijing - Shanghai Flights FAQs

Q: How many direct flights from Beijing to Shanghai are available every day?
A: In one day, there are around 50 direct flights to Shanghai taking off from Beijing.

Q: How long is the distance of Shanghai to Beijing flights?
A: The flying distance of the Shanghai - Beijing flight is 1,160 km (721 mi).

Q: What is the flight time of Beijing to Shanghai flights?
A: The flights from Beijing (PEK) to Shanghai Pudong (PVG) and Shanghai Hongqiao (SHA) both take about 2 - 2.5 hours.

Q: What is the price for the flights from Shanghai to Beijing?
A: The full price of the economy class ticket of the Shanghai Pudong (PVG) to Beijing (PEK) flights is CNY 1,490. In China, the low season of travelling is usually from November to next March and the high season is usually from April to October. Normally, domestic flights have a 30% - 60% off discount in low season and a 20% - 40% off discount in high season. There is usually no discount for air ticket in public holiday.

Q: How to find cheap flights from Shanghai (SHA) to Beijing (BJS)?
A: If you want to buy cheap flights from Shanghai to Beijing or from Beijing to shanghai, you can book the ticket from low cost airlines, like Spring Airlines; but pay special attention to the luggage allowance. The luggage allowance of the low cost airlines is usually very small and the charge for excess luggage is really high.

Beijing - Shanghai Flight vs. Train

	Flight	Daytime High Speed Train
Duration	About 2 - 2.5 hours	About 4.5 - 6 hours
Frequency	About 50 pairs a day	Over 40 pairs each day
Ticket Price	CNY 1,240 for full economy class, but discounts are frequently offered	CNY 553 for second class seat

From the table we can see that the costs of traveling by high speed train is relatively lower, while flight has an advantage in travel time. So flight is recommended to passengers in a hurry while high speed trains are preferred by those who want to save some money.

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See more:
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Cheapest Way to Travel between Beijing and Shanghai

- Last updated on Mar. 11, 2022 -

Questions & Answers on Beijing - Shanghai Flights

Asked by Yuni from INDONESIA | Dec. 03, 2018 23:01

If we would like to go Disney shanghai, it’s better by high speed train or flight from Beijing?

Answers (1)

Answered by Andy from MALAYSIA | Dec. 04, 2018 18:30

Both are available. It may cost more by plane but the travel time will be less. If you choose to take a high speed train, it costs less.

Asked by Dottie from ENGLAND | Sep. 03, 2016 03:28

Fast train from Beijing airport to Danyang city

Is there a fast train from Beijing airport to Danyang city, if so how do we get there

Answers (1)

Answered by Belle | Sep. 04, 2016 07:17

There is no train available in beijing airport. You may choose taxi, airport shuttle bus or subways to transfer to Beijing South Railway Station and then go for Danyang by high speed rail. The ticket price is USD73 for second class seat.

Asked by Laura from BRITAIN | Apr. 03, 2016 12:06

How much baggage am I allowed on the flight?

I am looking to book a flight for me and my husband from Beijing to Shanghai and I am worried about the baggage allowance. I know different airlines will allow different allowances but when looking at China Eastern Airlines it doesn't seem to mention domestic flights from one part of the country to the other, it just mentions travelling to the US or Dubai etc. Do you know what the restrictions are with domestic in country flights?

Answers (1)

Answered by Tyler | Apr. 06, 2016 05:44

The domestic flight are all 20kg per person for Eastern Airlines.

Asked by Mr.rai k | Aug. 24, 2010 08:56

I want to fly on 18 Sept back to shanghai Hongqiao cheap air fare

Answers (1)

Answered by Mr.JAC | Aug. 25, 2010 21:56

Departure city is Beijing? You could search the airfare on the page and choose your preferred one by submitting an online booking. So far as I know, the ticket price on the web is live updated.