Question 1

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

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A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Beijing and Shanghai takes around 2.3 hours.

Question 2

What is the flight distance between Beijing and Shanghai?

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The flight distance between Beijing and Shanghai is 1051 km.

Question 3

What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between Beijing and Shanghai?

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Several carriers operate flights between Beijing and Shanghai. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include Air China, Juneyao Airlines, Hainan Airlines, Xiamen Airlines, China Eastern Airlines.

Question 4

What are the most popular routes to and from Beijing?

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Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Beijing and Guangzhou, Xi'an, Chengdu, Shenzhen, Tokyo, Kunming, Guilin, Hangzhou, Sanya, Shenyang, Seoul, Hong Kong, Osaka, Harbin, Qingdao, Changchun, Wuhan, Dalian, Chongqing, Bangkok.

Question 5

What are the most popular routes to and from Shanghai?

Accepted Answer

Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Shanghai and New York, Los Angeles, Guangzhou, Shenzhen, San Francisco, Tokyo, Bangkok, Xi'an, Chengdu, Taipei, Hong Kong, Singapore, Chicago, Seoul, Phuket City, Manila, Washington, D.C., Osaka, Wuhan, Boston.

Question 6

Which airports are there in Beijing?

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Beijing is mainly served by Beijing Capital International. But there are other airports nearby, including Beijing Daxing International Airport, Beijing Nanyuan.

Question 7

What airports are near Beijing?

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The main airport in Beijing is Beijing Capital International. It is also served by Tianjin Binhai International, Shijiazhuang Zhengding International, Tangshan Sannühe, Zhangjiakou Ningyuan, Qinhuangdao Beidaihe.

Question 8

What airports are near Shanghai?

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The main airport in Shanghai is Shanghai Pudong International. It is also served by Hangzhou Xiaoshan International, Ningbo Lishe International, Sunan Shuofang International, Nantong Xingdong, Changzhou Benniu, Yangzhou Taizhou International, Zhoushan Putuoshan.

Question 9

Is it possible to combine flights, buses, and trains in one itinerary when traveling between Beijing and Shanghai?

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Yes, it's possible to combine different modes of transport between Beijing and Shanghai thanks to our Virtual Interlining technology. Making use of not only flights but also trains and buses between Beijing and Shanghai can give rise to new adventures. Read more about how Virtual Interlining works on Kiwi.com Stories.

Question 10

What is Virtual Interlining and how do I use it?

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Virtual Interlining provides a revolutionary way of traveling. You can combine different modes of transport like flights, trains, and buses into one itinerary. And this often saves money. Thanks to the world's largest carrier database, the Kiwi.com search function enables anyone to mix and match different modes of transport easily.

Question 11

Which airlines fly between Beijing and Shanghai?

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Currently, you can fly between Beijing and Shanghai with China Eastern Airlines, Air China, Hainan Airlines, Juneyao Airlines, Xiamen Airlines.

Question 12

When's the best time to travel between Beijing and Shanghai?

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If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Beijing and Shanghai, you can enter a date range into the departure and return fields. Most carriers on the Kiwi.com website allow you to search and book up to six months from the day of your search. Order the search results by the best, cheapest, or fastest route, or find the cheapest outbound and return combination in the pricing table.

Question 13

What flights operate between Beijing and Shanghai?

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Traveling between Beijing and Shanghai, you can choose between direct (nonstop) flights or flights with one or more stops. You can select the number of stops on your journey, including an overnight stopover, and the duration of the stopover. What's more, you can also select where you want to have your stopover. Want to say "Hi" to a friend in another city en route to your destination? Or fancy a quick round of shopping? Go Multi-City or Nomad and add places to your search that you wish to visit.

Question 14

How many airports are there near Beijing?

Accepted Answer

There are a number of airports in and around Beijing. The main one is Beijing Capital International and other nearby airports include Tianjin Binhai International, Shijiazhuang Zhengding International, Tangshan Sannühe, Zhangjiakou Ningyuan, Qinhuangdao Beidaihe

Question 15

How many airports are there near Shanghai?

Accepted Answer

There are a number of airports in and around Shanghai. The main one is Shanghai Pudong International and other nearby airports include Hangzhou Xiaoshan International, Ningbo Lishe International, Sunan Shuofang International, Nantong Xingdong, Changzhou Benniu, Yangzhou Taizhou International, Zhoushan Putuoshan.

Question 16

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Beijing and Shanghai depart?

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This depends on the airline's flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from Beijing, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 17

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Beijing and Shanghai arrive?

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This depends on the airline's flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred arrival time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to arrive at Shanghai, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Question 18

What time do flights between Beijing and Shanghai depart?

Accepted Answer

This depends on the airline's flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from Beijing, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 19

What time do flights between Beijing and Shanghai arrive?

Accepted Answer

This depends on the airline's flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred arrival time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to arrive at Shanghai, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Cheapest one-way trip	$88
Cheapest nonstop round-trip	$85
Cheapest round-trip	$166
Average round-trip	$168
Nonstop flights in May	$85 – $110

Airline	Sun 12.05	Mon 13.05	Tue 14.05	Wed 15.05	Thu 16.05	Fri 17.05	Sat 18.05
China Eastern Airlines	13	17	9	9	---	---	1
Air China	---	---	---	---	---	---	1
Hainan Airlines	---	---	---	---	---	---	---
Juneyao Airlines	---	---	---	---	---	---	2
Xiamen Airlines	---	---	---	---	---	---	1

Airline	Sun 19.05	Mon 20.05	Tue 21.05	Wed 22.05	Thu 23.05	Fri 24.05	Sat 25.05
China Eastern Airlines	---	---	5	3	1	1	1
Air China	---	---	1	---	---	---	1
Hainan Airlines	---	1	2	---	---	---	2
Juneyao Airlines	---	1	1	1	1	---	1
Xiamen Airlines	---	1	---	---	---	---	1

Airline	Sun 26.05	Mon 27.05	Tue 28.05	Wed 29.05	Thu 30.05	Fri 31.05	Sat 01.06
China Eastern Airlines	1	2	14	14	2	1	10
Air China	---	1	2	2	---	---	2
Hainan Airlines	---	1	2	---	1	---	---
Juneyao Airlines	---	1	2	1	---	---	1
Xiamen Airlines	---	---	1	1	---	---	1

Airline	Sun 02.06	Mon 03.06	Tue 04.06	Wed 05.06	Thu 06.06	Fri 07.06	Sat 08.06
China Eastern Airlines	15	13	11	10	2	---	1
Air China	---	---	---	2	1	---	2
Hainan Airlines	---	---	1	2	1	---	1
Juneyao Airlines	---	1	1	1	1	---	1
Xiamen Airlines	---	1	1	1	1	---	1

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Month	Average monthly max temperature	Average monthly min temperature
January	9°C	3°C
February	10°C	4°C
March	15°C	7°C
April	20°C	12°C
May	25°C	17°C
June	27°C	21°C
July	31°C	25°C
August	31°C	26°C
September	27°C	22°C
October	23°C	17°C
November	18°C	12°C
December	11°C	5°C

Name	Carrier code	IATA Code	Passport needed during booking	Online check-in available
China Eastern Airlines	CES	MU	Yes	0 0
Air China	CCA	CA	Yes	No
Hainan Airlines	CHH	HU	Yes	No
Juneyao Airlines	DKH	HO	Yes	No
Xiamen Airlines	CXA	MF	Yes	No