Cheap flights from Beijing to Shanghai from $99 PEK, PKX → PVG, SHA

Found recently, and the cheapest we hold

What have prices looked like?

Over 49 days, 24 Sept to 11 Nov, the cheapest return we saw each day was $146 to $173.

At $187, the cheapest return found recently is above that range.

Those were the prices on those days, not today's.

Could nearby dates be cheaper?

No. We hold 8-night return fares on 3 other departure dates within 3 days of 30 Nov, and none is cheaper.

Every date we hold

2076 fares on 157 departure dates

Which month looks cheapest?

November 2026 is the cheapest month — from $173.

Found recently, and the cheapest we hold

What have prices looked like?

Over 49 days, 24 Sept to 11 Nov, the cheapest one-way we saw each day was $70 to $101.

Those were the prices on those days, not today's.

Could nearby dates be cheaper?

We hold no other one-way fares leaving within 3 days of 25 Nov to compare.

Every date we hold

275 fares on 38 departure dates

Which month looks cheapest?

November 2026 is the cheapest month — from $84.

Return

The cheapest fares were 14 to 29 days before departure.

From the cheapest return each day between 24 Sept and 11 Nov (49 days), grouped by how many days ahead the flight left; one adult in economy.

Each range covers different departure dates, so this compares typical fares, not the same trip priced twice.

Prices reflect recent searches — current fares may differ.

One-way

The cheapest fares were 0 to 6 days before departure.

From the cheapest one-way each day between 24 Sept and 11 Nov (49 days), grouped by how many days ahead the flight left; one adult in economy.

Each range covers different departure dates, so this compares typical fares, not the same trip priced twice.

Prices reflect recent searches — current fares may differ.

How much is a return flight from Beijing to Shanghai?

The cheapest return found recently is $187 with China Eastern, 30 Nov to 8 Dec, found 2 days ago. The cheapest return we hold, of any age, is $173 with Xiamen Airlines, 25 Nov to 28 Nov, found 8 days ago. The cheapest return fare on each of 157 departure dates is usually $196 to $461.

How much is a one-way flight from Beijing to Shanghai?

The cheapest one-way found recently is $99 with Juneyao Airlines, 25 Nov, found yesterday. The cheapest one-way we hold, of any age, is $84 with Xiamen Airlines, 25 Nov, found 3 days ago. The cheapest one-way fare on each of 38 departure dates is usually $105 to $233.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Beijing to Shanghai?

November 2026 is the cheapest month for a return, from $173, 25 Nov to 28 Nov, found 8 days ago. It is the cheapest month for a one-way too, from $84, 25 Nov, found 3 days ago.

Every date in November 2026

How far ahead should I book a flight from Beijing to Shanghai?

In 49 days of prices between 24 Sept and 11 Nov, return fares were cheapest 14 to 29 days before departure. One-way fares were cheapest 0 to 6 days before departure.

Is there a direct flight from Beijing to Shanghai?

Yes, the cheapest nonstop return found recently is $187 with China Eastern, 30 Nov to 8 Dec, found 2 days ago. The cheapest nonstop one-way found recently is $99 with Juneyao Airlines, 25 Nov, found yesterday.

How long is the flight from Beijing to Shanghai?

The cheapest nonstop one-way found recently, with Juneyao Airlines on 25 Nov, takes 2 h 10 min from Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG).

Which airlines have the cheapest flights from Beijing to Shanghai?

Between 13 Nov and 12 Oct 2027, China Eastern has the cheapest return on 57 of the 157 departure dates we hold, Shanghai Airlines on 47 and Juneyao Airlines on 33. Between 25 Nov and 27 Oct 2027, China Eastern has the cheapest one-way on 16 of the 38 departure dates we hold, Shanghai Airlines on 14 and Air China on 4.