Question 1

How long does a flight from Shanghai to Beijing take?

Accepted Answer

Nonstop flights from Shanghai generally make it to Beijing in 2h 10m. The flying distance between the two cities is 668 miles.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

Each day, there are between 35 and 37 nonstop flights that take off from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport and land in Beijing Capital Airport, with an average flight time of 2h 18m. The most common departure time is 1:00 pm and most flights take off in the morning. Each week, there are 254 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Monday, when 15% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Sunday.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

Each day, there are between 35 and 37 nonstop flights that take off from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport and land in Beijing Capital Airport, with an average flight time of 2h 18m. The most common departure time is 1:00 pm and most flights take off in the morning. Each week, there are 254 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Monday, when 15% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Sunday.

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Beijing Capital Airport was $95 for a one-way ticket and $183 for a round-trip.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

No

Question 6

Which airlines fly most frequently between Shanghai and Beijing?

Accepted Answer

Shanghai and Beijing are connected by different airlines. The airlines that fly that route the most regularly are China Eastern (126 flights per week), Air China (100 flights per week), and Hainan Airlines (28 flights per week).

Question 7

Which airlines fly most frequently between Shanghai and Beijing?

Accepted Answer

Shanghai and Beijing are connected by different airlines. The airlines that fly that route the most regularly are China Eastern (126 flights per week), Air China (100 flights per week), and Hainan Airlines (28 flights per week).

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

For Shanghai to Beijing, Sunday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Thursday is the most expensive. Flying from Beijing back to Shanghai, the best deals are generally found on Thursday, with Wednesday being the most expensive.

Question 9

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

Accepted Answer

For Shanghai to Beijing, Sunday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Thursday is the most expensive. Flying from Beijing back to Shanghai, the best deals are generally found on Thursday, with Wednesday being the most expensive.

Question 10

Which airports will I be using when flying from Shanghai to Beijing?

Accepted Answer

On your way to Beijing, you’ll fly out from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl. You’ll be landing at Beijing Capital.

Question 11

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 12

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

Accepted Answer

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Beijing Capital Airport jets off at 10:30 pm and lands at 12:55 am.

Question 13

Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Shanghai to Beijing?

Accepted Answer

Only Lufthansa offers inflight Wi-Fi service on the Shanghai to Beijing flight route.

Question 14

Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Shanghai to Beijing?

Accepted Answer

The Airbus A350-900 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Shanghai to Beijing flight route.

Question 15

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 16

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

Accepted Answer

The cheapest month for flights from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Beijing Capital Airport is July, where tickets cost $0 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and January, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $677 and $652 respectively.

Question 17

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

Accepted Answer

The cheapest month for flights from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Beijing Capital Airport is July, where tickets cost $0 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and January, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $677 and $652 respectively.

Question 18

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

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 Shanghai to Beijing.

Question 19

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 20

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

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 Beijing with an airline and back to Shanghai with another airline. Booking your flights between Shanghai and PEK can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

Question 21

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

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 Beijing from Shanghai up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Question 22

How often are flights from Shanghai to Beijing delayed?

Accepted Answer

Weekly flights between Shanghai and Beijing historically see delays in approximately 9% of cases, with the average delay over the past year being 118 minutes.

Question 23

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

Accepted Answer

Based on our data, Hainan Airlines have experienced the fewest delays on this route in the past 12 months, with only about 8% of their flights encountering any delays.

Question 24

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

Accepted Answer

Statistically, Monday 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 25

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 26

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

Accepted Answer

There are 3 cabin class options for the route. These are Business, 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 cabin class options are there for flights between Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport and Beijing Capital Airport?

Accepted Answer

There are 3 cabin class options for the route. These are Business, 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 28

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Shanghai to Beijing?

Accepted Answer

In the past 5 days, the cheapest round-trip tickets from Shanghai to Beijing were found on China Eastern ($183) and Air China ($415).

Question 29

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Shanghai to Beijing?

Accepted Answer

In the past 5 days, the cheapest round-trip tickets from Shanghai to Beijing were found on China Eastern ($183) and Air China ($415).

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