Cheap flights from Shanghai to Beijing
2 airport pairs connect Shanghai and Beijing: PVG–PKX and PVG–PEK. Air China, China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines, China United Airlines, Juneyao Air, Xiamen Airlines and Hainan Airlines fly nonstop. The cheapest fare found was CN¥521, on PVG–PKX.
Shanghai to Beijing: every airport pair compared
| Route | Nonstop airlines | Flights a week | Time in the air | Cheapest fare found |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shanghai Pudong → Beijing Daxing PVG–PKX |  Air China, China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines, China United Airlines, Juneyao Air, Xiamen Airlines | — | ~1h 45m (est.) | CN¥521 |
| Shanghai Pudong → Beijing Capital PVG–PEK | Air China, China Eastern Airlines, Hainan Airlines | — | ~1h 50m (est.) | CN¥538 |
Each route has its own guide with airlines, connections, the return flight and how to get into town.
Shanghai to Beijing fares by month
Cheapest one-way fare found: CN¥521 for October 2026 on Air China, nonstop. Nonstop from CN¥521.
- Oct ’26CN¥521
- Nov ’26CN¥599
- Dec ’26CN¥569
- Jan ’27CN¥679
- Feb ’27CN¥761
- Mar ’27CN¥758
- Apr ’27CN¥1,522nonstop CN¥1,778
- May ’27CN¥1,607nonstop CN¥1,774
- Jun ’27CN¥1,697nonstop CN¥2,037
- Jul ’27CN¥1,772
- Aug ’27CN¥1,776
- Sept ’27CN¥1,764nonstop CN¥1,794
- Oct ’27CN¥1,775
Cheapest one-way fares per month of departure in the Aviasales price cache, found . Fares change by the hour: the live fare is shown when you search. Cheapest of all the airport pairs above, per month.
Shanghai to Beijing: frequently asked questions
How much is a flight from Shanghai to Beijing?
From CN¥521 one-way, the cheapest fare found (PVG–PKX, October 2026; found 8 October 2026).
Which airports can I fly between Shanghai and Beijing?
2 airport pairs: PVG–PKX and PVG–PEK.
Which airlines fly nonstop from Shanghai to Beijing?
Air China, China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines, China United Airlines, Juneyao Air, Xiamen Airlines and Hainan Airlines.
What is the cheapest month to fly Shanghai to Beijing?
October 2026, at CN¥521 across all 2 airport pairs.