Cheap Flights Beijing – Shanghai from CAD 80

Flight FAQs

• Which airlines offer the cheapest flights from Beijing (BJS) to Shanghai (SHA)?

  Based on Trip.com data, China United Airlines offers one-way fares as low as CAD 80 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. PKX to PVG on Mon, Feb 16), while China United Airlines offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from CAD 173 departing on Mon, Feb 16 and returning on Thu, Feb 19.

• Which airlines offer direct flights from Beijing to Shanghai?

  At the moment, you can catch a direct flight from Beijing to Shanghai with the following airlines, including: China Eastern Airlines Air China Hainan Airlines Juneyao Airlines China United Airlines Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.

• How long is the flight from Beijing (BJS) to Shanghai (SHA)?

  It takes about 2 hours 28 minutes to fly from Beijing (BJS) to Shanghai (SHA).

• When is the best time to book flights from Beijing to Shanghai?

  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.

• How many flights are there per week from Beijing to Shanghai?

  Based on Trip.com data in the past 4 weeks, there is 414 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 -- MU5186 (07:45) China United Airlines: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- KN6512 (08:09)

• How can I find the best deals on flights from Beijing to Shanghai?

  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 Mon, Feb 16, with one-way flights priced at just CAD 80.
  · 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.

• When is the best time to book a flight from Beijing to Shanghai to get the best price?

  The cheapest months to fly from Beijing to Shanghai is September, when demand for travel is lower.

• Which upcoming date is the cheapest for flights from Beijing to Shanghai?

  After crunching the numbers on our January flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Beijing to Shanghai on January 24, 2026 with Juneyao Airlines, with prices starting at CAD 93.

• Which airports can I fly through when travelling to Shanghai from Beijing?

  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).

• What is the time difference between Beijing and Shanghai?

  The time difference between Shanghai and Beijing is 0h.

• How can I change or cancel my flight ticket from Beijing to Shanghai?

  Tickets can only be changed or cancelled 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.