How many airports are there in Beijing?

There are 2 airports in Beijing: Beijing Capital and Beijing Daxing.

How much are round-trip flights from Shanghai to Beijing?

The best price we found for a round-trip flight from Shanghai to Beijing is AED 576. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.

How long does it take to fly from Shanghai to Beijing?

2 hours and 20 minutes is the average flight time from Shanghai to Beijing.

Which airlines fly direct from Shanghai to Beijing?

China Eastern, Air China and Juneyao Airlines fly direct from Shanghai to Beijing.

How many flights are there a week from Shanghai to Beijing?

There are 1,456 flights per week flying from Shanghai to Beijing, as of May 2024.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Shanghai to Beijing?

The cheapest month to fly from Shanghai to Beijing is usually May.

What's the cheapest airport to fly to in Beijing?

If you're flying from Shanghai, the cheapest airport near Beijing is Beijing Daxing – which is 44.8 km away from the center of Beijing. We've found flights to this airport from AED 576 .

Which upcoming date is cheapest to fly from Shanghai to Beijing on?

After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from Shanghai to Beijing on Thursday, May 9, 2024 .

Can I get a direct flight from Shanghai to Beijing?

Yes – the average flight time is 2 hours and 21 minutes.

How can I get the best flight deal from Shanghai to Beijing?

We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Beijing but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.

When is the best time to book flights to Beijing?

We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar, and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Beijing is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

What’s the weather like in Beijing?

In May, the average temperature is usually around 19°C. July is typically the warmest month in Beijing, when it usually averages around 32°C. You can expect the least rain in January. The coldest month is January, with temperatures averaging -12°C. The rainiest month is July.

Which is the cheapest airline to fly with from Shanghai to Beijing?

The cheapest airline that flies to Beijing is China United Airlines.

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Beijing.AED 576 per passenger.Departing Thu, May 9, returning Thu, May 16.Round-trip flight with China United Airlines and China Eastern.Outbound direct flight with China United Airlines departing from Shanghai Hongqiao on Thu, May 9, arriving in Beijing Daxing.Inbound direct flight with China Eastern departing from Beijing Daxing on Thu, May 16, arriving in Shanghai Hongqiao.Price includes taxes and charges.From AED 576, select.

Beijing.AED 670 per passenger.Departing Sat, Jun 8, returning Mon, Jun 10.Round-trip flight with China Eastern.Outbound direct flight with China Eastern departing from Shanghai Hongqiao on Sat, Jun 8, arriving in Beijing Daxing.Inbound direct flight with China Eastern departing from Beijing Daxing on Mon, Jun 10, arriving in Shanghai Hongqiao.Price includes taxes and charges.From AED 670, select.

Beijing.AED 691 per passenger.Departing Mon, May 27, returning Mon, Jun 3.Round-trip flight with China Eastern.Outbound direct flight with China Eastern departing from Shanghai Hongqiao on Mon, May 27, arriving in Beijing Daxing.Inbound direct flight with China Eastern departing from Beijing Daxing on Mon, Jun 3, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From AED 691, select.

Beijing.AED 871 per passenger.Departing Sun, Jun 30, returning Tue, Jul 2.Round-trip flight with China Eastern.Outbound direct flight with China Eastern departing from Shanghai Pudong on Sun, Jun 30, arriving in Beijing Daxing.Inbound direct flight with China Eastern departing from Beijing Daxing on Tue, Jul 2, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From AED 871, select.

Beijing.AED 1,226 per passenger.Departing Tue, Oct 15, returning Tue, Oct 22.Round-trip flight with Spring Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Spring Airlines, departing from Shanghai Hongqiao on Tue, Oct 15, arriving in Beijing Daxing.Inbound indirect flight with Spring Airlines, departing from Beijing Daxing on Tue, Oct 22, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From AED 1,226, select.

Beijing.AED 1,326 per passenger.Departing Fri, Sep 6, returning Tue, Sep 10.Round-trip flight with Shanghai Airlines and China Eastern.Outbound indirect flight with Shanghai Airlines, departing from Shanghai Hongqiao on Fri, Sep 6, arriving in Beijing Daxing.Inbound indirect flight with China Eastern, departing from Beijing Daxing on Tue, Sep 10, arriving in Shanghai Hongqiao.Price includes taxes and charges.From AED 1,326, select.

Beijing.AED 1,391 per passenger.Departing Thu, Jul 11, returning Sun, Jul 14.Round-trip flight with Juneyao Airlines and China Eastern.Outbound direct flight with Juneyao Airlines departing from Shanghai Hongqiao on Thu, Jul 11, arriving in Beijing Daxing.Inbound direct flight with China Eastern departing from Beijing Daxing on Sun, Jul 14, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From AED 1,391, select.

Beijing.AED 1,538 per passenger.Departing Mon, Sep 23, returning Tue, Oct 1.Round-trip flight with Shandong Airlines and HK Express.Outbound indirect flight with Shandong Airlines, departing from Shanghai Hongqiao on Mon, Sep 23, arriving in Beijing Daxing.Inbound indirect flight with HK Express, departing from Beijing Daxing on Tue, Oct 1, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From AED 1,538, select.

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Cheapest flight found	AED 576
Cheapest month to fly	May
Average flight time	2 hrs, 21 mins
Most popular airline	China Eastern
Average flights per week	861

Finding cheap flights from Shanghai to Beijing: Frequently asked questions

: There are 2 airports in Beijing: Beijing Capital and Beijing Daxing.
: The best price we found for a round-trip flight from Shanghai to Beijing is AED 576. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
: 2 hours and 20 minutes is the average flight time from Shanghai to Beijing.
: China Eastern, Air China and Juneyao Airlines fly direct from Shanghai to Beijing.
: There are 1,456 flights per week flying from Shanghai to Beijing, as of May 2024.
: The cheapest month to fly from Shanghai to Beijing is usually May.
: If you're flying from Shanghai, the cheapest airport near Beijing is Beijing Daxing – which is 44.8 km away from the center of Beijing. We've found flights to this airport from AED 576.
: After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from Shanghai to Beijing on Thursday, May 9, 2024.
: Yes – the average flight time is 2 hours and 21 minutes.
: We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Beijing but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
: We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar, and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Beijing is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
: In May, the average temperature is usually around 19°C. July is typically the warmest month in Beijing, when it usually averages around 32°C. You can expect the least rain in January. The coldest month is January, with temperatures averaging -12°C. The rainiest month is July.
: The cheapest airline that flies to Beijing is China United Airlines.

Beijing has two main airports – Beijing Capital International Airport and Beijing Nanyuan Airport. There are flights from Shanghai to both Beijing’s airports. There are three flights from Shanghai Pudong International Airport - Air China, China Eastern Airlines and Hainan Airlines, while Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport has seven airlines that operate flights - Air China, China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines, China United Airlines, Hainan Airlines, Juneyao Airlines and XiamenAir.

* This information is correct as of June 2017

Airport Information - Arriving

Beijing Capital International Airport is the main airport in the Chinese capital made up of three passenger terminals. Terminal 1 is the primary domestic terminal at the airport, while Terminal 2 offers a blend of domestic and international flights and Terminal 3 is the newest. At the airport travelers can enjoy a wide range of amenities and facilities so all your main needs will be met. Alongside a range of shops and duty free shopping, there are many eating and drinking options available so you won’t go hungry. Once you have arrived at the airport, the quickest way to reach central Beijing is on the Airport Express train which takes around 30 minutes.

Beijing Nanyuan Airport is the oldest airport in China having been established in 1910 and now operates as a base for China United Airlines. The airport is scheduled for closure once Beijing’s new airport, Beijing Daxing International Airport, is fully completed and operational. A new terminal was constructed and inaugurated in 2013 at Beijing Nanyuan Airport despite its imminent closure. You can find a decent range of services and amenities at the airport so you won’t be short on things to do whilst waiting for flights.

Airport Information - Departing

Shanghai Pudong International Airport is the main international airport in Shanghai as well as offering a range of domestic flights. The airport consists of two passenger terminals including the new and modern Terminal 2 which was inaugurated in 2008. You can also find many places to have a meal or a quick drink at the airport, while there are also many different shops available to pick up everything you need before traveling.

Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport is mostly a domestic and regional hub and offers all of the services and amenities you would need. The airport has recently benefited from the completion of the brand-new Terminal 2 in 2010 and is also renovating the older Terminal 1 up to high modern standards. Alongside an ample collection of shops to find all your travel essentials, the airport offers a few places to eat and drink including restaurants to sit down with a meal.

What to Expect in Beijing

In Beijing the weather over the summer can get hot and humid but soon gets cold as winter approaches. As you will be flying domestically across China you won’t be required to get a visa, while there is no difference in time between Shanghai and Beijing so don’t worry about changing your clocks. Check out the top hotels in Beijing to make the most out of your trip.

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