Question 1

How long does a flight from Beijing to Shanghai take?

Accepted Answer

Nonstop flights from Beijing generally make it to Shanghai in 2h 00m. The flying distance between the two cities is 668 miles. Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 2

How many flights are there between Beijing Capital Airport and Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport per day?

Accepted Answer

Each day, there are between 35 and 38 nonstop flights that take off from Beijing Capital Airport and land in Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport, with an average flight time of 2h 18m. The most common departure time is 5:00 pm and most flights take off in the afternoon. Each week, there are 258 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Wednesday, when 15% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Sunday. Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 3

How many flights are there between Beijing Capital Airport and Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport per day?

Accepted Answer

Each day, there are between 35 and 38 nonstop flights that take off from Beijing Capital Airport and land in Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport, with an average flight time of 2h 18m. The most common departure time is 5:00 pm and most flights take off in the afternoon. Each week, there are 258 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Wednesday, when 15% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Sunday. Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 4

What is the cheapest flight from Beijing Capital Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport?

Accepted Answer

In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Beijing Capital Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport was $86 for a one-way ticket and $187 for a round-trip. <a href='/flight-routes/Beijing-Capital-PEK/Shanghai-Hongqiao-Intl-SHA'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 5

Do I need a passport to fly between Beijing and Shanghai?

Accepted Answer

Even though you are not required to have a passport, keep in mind that an official ID is needed to board the airplane. <a href='/flight-routes/Beijing-Capital-PEK/Shanghai-Hongqiao-Intl-SHA'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 6

Which airlines fly most frequently between Beijing and Shanghai?

Accepted Answer

Beijing and Shanghai are connected by different airlines. The airlines that fly that route the most regularly are China Eastern (121 flights per week), Air China (102 flights per week), and Hainan Airlines (35 flights per week). Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 7

Which airlines fly most frequently between Beijing and Shanghai?

Accepted Answer

Beijing and Shanghai are connected by different airlines. The airlines that fly that route the most regularly are China Eastern (121 flights per week), Air China (102 flights per week), and Hainan Airlines (35 flights per week). Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 8

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Beijing to Shanghai?

Accepted Answer

If your flying dates are flexible, you should consider flying to Shanghai on a Friday, as we generally find the cheapest rates on that day for this route. On the other hand, Saturday is the most expensive day to fly from Beijing to Shanghai. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Saturday and avoiding Fridays for the best deals. Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 9

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Beijing to Shanghai?

Accepted Answer

If your flying dates are flexible, you should consider flying to Shanghai on a Friday, as we generally find the cheapest rates on that day for this route. On the other hand, Saturday is the most expensive day to fly from Beijing to Shanghai. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Saturday and avoiding Fridays for the best deals. Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 10

What’s the earliest departure time from Beijing to Shanghai?

Accepted Answer

Early birds can take the earliest flight from Beijing Capital Airport at 7:00 am and will be landing in Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport at 9:15 am.

Question 11

What’s the latest departure time from Beijing to Shanghai?

Accepted Answer

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from Beijing Capital Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport jets off at 9:30 pm and lands at 11:50 pm.

Question 12

Which airlines fly non-stop between Beijing Capital Airport and Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport?

Accepted Answer

There is just one airline that flies from Beijing Capital Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport direct and that is China Eastern. The best round-trip deal found from China Eastern for the route is $177.

Question 13

Which airlines fly non-stop between Beijing Capital Airport and Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport?

Accepted Answer

There is just one airline that flies from Beijing Capital Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport direct and that is China Eastern. The best round-trip deal found from China Eastern for the route is $177.

Question 14

Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Beijing to Shanghai?

Accepted Answer

The Airbus A330-300 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Beijing to Shanghai flight route.

Question 15

Which airline alliances offer flights from Beijing to Shanghai?

Accepted Answer

SkyTeam is the only airline alliance operating flights between Beijing and Shanghai.

Question 16

On which days can I fly direct from Beijing to Shanghai?

Accepted Answer

There are nonstop flights from Beijing to Shanghai on a daily basis.

Question 17

How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Beijing to Shanghai?

Accepted Answer

KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Beijing to Shanghai. <a href='/flight-routes/Beijing-Capital-PEK/Shanghai-Hongqiao-Intl-SHA'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 18

How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Beijing to Shanghai?

Accepted Answer

KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Shanghai from Beijing is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now. <a href='/flight-routes/Beijing-Capital-PEK/Shanghai-Hongqiao-Intl-SHA'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 19

What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Beijing to Shanghai?

Accepted Answer

Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Shanghai with an airline and back to Beijing with another airline. Booking your flights between Beijing and SHA can sometimes prove cheaper using this method. <a href='/flight-routes/Beijing-Capital-PEK/Shanghai-Hongqiao-Intl-SHA'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 20

What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Beijing to Shanghai?

Accepted Answer

Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Shanghai from Beijing up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best. <a href='/flight-routes/Beijing-Capital-PEK/Shanghai-Hongqiao-Intl-SHA'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 21

How often are flights from Beijing to Shanghai delayed?

Accepted Answer

Weekly flights between Beijing and Shanghai historically see delays in approximately 7% of cases, with the average delay over the past year being 119 minutes.

Question 22

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Beijing to Shanghai flights?

Accepted Answer

Based on our data, China Eastern have experienced the fewest delays on this route in the past 12 months, with only about 5% of their flights encountering any delays.

Question 23

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Accepted Answer

Statistically, Wednesday is the day of the week with the fewest delays on this flight route, while Friday has typically experienced more delays than other days.

Question 24

What is the most punctual flight time for Beijing to Shanghai flights?

Accepted Answer

Typically, flights leaving in the morning tend to face fewer delays, whereas flights at night have historically encountered delays more often.

Question 25

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Beijing Capital Airport and Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport?

Accepted Answer

There are 2 cabin class options for the route. These are Economy and Prem Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

Question 26

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Beijing Capital Airport and Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport?

Accepted Answer

There are 2 cabin class options for the route. These are Economy and Prem Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

Question 27

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Beijing to Shanghai?

Accepted Answer

In the past 3 days, the cheapest round-trip tickets from Beijing to Shanghai were found on Hainan Airlines ($187) and Air China ($394).

Question 28

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Beijing to Shanghai?

Accepted Answer

In the past 3 days, the cheapest round-trip tickets from Beijing to Shanghai were found on Hainan Airlines ($187) and Air China ($394).

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What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Beijing to Shanghai?

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Beijing to Shanghai?

In the past 3 days, the cheapest round-trip tickets from Beijing to Shanghai were found on Hainan Airlines ($187) and Air China ($394).

Which airlines fly most frequently between Beijing and Shanghai?

Beijing and Shanghai are connected by different airlines. The airlines that fly that route the most regularly are China Eastern (121 flights per week), Air China (102 flights per week), and Hainan Airlines (35 flights per week).

Which airlines fly non-stop between Beijing Capital Airport and Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport?

There is just one airline that flies from Beijing Capital Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport direct and that is China Eastern. The best round-trip deal found from China Eastern for the route is $177.

How often are flights from Beijing to Shanghai delayed?

Weekly flights between Beijing and Shanghai historically see delays in approximately 7% of cases, with the average delay over the past year being 119 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for Beijing to Shanghai flights?

Typically, flights leaving in the morning tend to face fewer delays, whereas flights at night have historically encountered delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Statistically, Wednesday is the day of the week with the fewest delays on this flight route, while Friday has typically experienced more delays than other days.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Beijing to Shanghai flights?

Based on our data, China Eastern have experienced the fewest delays on this route in the past 12 months, with only about 5% of their flights encountering any delays.

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Beijing Capital Airport and Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport?

There are 2 cabin class options for the route. These are Economy and Prem Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

How many flights are there between Beijing Capital Airport and Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport per day?

How long does a flight from Beijing to Shanghai take?

Nonstop flights from Beijing generally make it to Shanghai in 2h 00m. The flying distance between the two cities is 668 miles.

What’s the earliest departure time from Beijing to Shanghai?

Early birds can take the earliest flight from Beijing Capital Airport at 7:00 am and will be landing in Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport at 9:15 am.

What’s the latest departure time from Beijing to Shanghai?

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from Beijing Capital Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport jets off at 9:30 pm and lands at 11:50 pm.

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What is the cheapest flight from Beijing Capital Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport?

In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Beijing Capital Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport was $86 for a one-way ticket and $187 for a round-trip.

Do I need a passport to fly between Beijing and Shanghai?

Even though you are not required to have a passport, keep in mind that an official ID is needed to board the airplane.

Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Beijing to Shanghai?

The Airbus A330-300 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Beijing to Shanghai flight route.

Which airline alliances offer flights from Beijing to Shanghai?

SkyTeam is the only airline alliance operating flights between Beijing and Shanghai.

On which days can I fly direct from Beijing to Shanghai?

There are nonstop flights from Beijing to Shanghai on a daily basis.

How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Beijing to Shanghai?

KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Beijing to Shanghai.

How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Beijing to Shanghai?

KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Shanghai from Beijing is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Beijing to Shanghai?

Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Shanghai with an airline and back to Beijing with another airline. Booking your flights between Beijing and SHA can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Beijing to Shanghai?

Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Shanghai from Beijing up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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