Flying from Shanghai Pudong Airport (PVG) to Beijing Capital Airport (PEK): what you need to know
Around 2 hours 30 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Shanghai Pudong Airport to Beijing Capital Airport.
Shanghai and Beijing are in the same timezone, UTC+8.
You can choose from 53 weekly Shanghai Pudong Airport to Beijing Capital Airport flights. The 06:40 departure with Hainan Airlines is the earliest flight you can take. China Eastern Airlines operates the latest service of the day at 21:35.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to board your PVG to PEK flight.
Be prepared for bigger queues during popular months such as April. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will give you ample time for security and boarding.
You'll find a variety of airlines operating direct flights from Shanghai Pudong Airport to Beijing Capital Airport. When you're ready to start your Beijing adventure, let one of these carriers fly you to this must-see part of China:
China Eastern tops the list for bookings on this route.
Hainan Airlines ranks as the top on-time carrier for PVG to PEK flights, with 93.81% of its services reaching their destination on schedule.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Shanghai Pudong Airport to Beijing Capital Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Popular stopovers between PVG and PEK include:
Dalian Airport
Yantai Airport
Weihai Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Shanghai Pudong Airport (PVG) to Beijing Capital Airport (PEK)
Currently, 77 € is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Shanghai Pudong Airport to Beijing Capital Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is 167 €. Remember that fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from PVG to PEK if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some terrific early bird rates.
Schedule your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Shanghai Pudong Airport to Beijing Capital Airport. If your travel dates are flexible, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfare across every month.
Picking up cheap flights from PVG to PEK is easy with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you as soon as there's a better deal.
Discover the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Shanghai Pudong Airport to Beijing Capital Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by departure and arrival times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Shanghai Pudong Airport (PVG)
You'll find PVG at No.300 Qihang Road.
82% of flights leaving Shanghai Pudong Airport reach their destination according to schedule. Given its strong on-time performance, disruptions are unlikely when jetting out of PVG.
Central Shanghai to Shanghai Pudong Airport is around 48 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 1 hour 5 minutes to get there if you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving.
You can expect a trip time of about 50 minutes when using public transport.
Get your holiday off to a leisurely start by staying near PVG. Whether you're catching an early flight from Shanghai Pudong Airport to Beijing Capital Airport or just don't like being rushed, these stays are ideal:
Arriving at Beijing Capital Airport (PEK)
Consider staying in a hotel near PEK if you have a late Shanghai Pudong Airport to Beijing Capital Airport flight. Choose one of these accommodation options and make your arrival easier:
Grab a Beijing Capital Airport rental car and explore corners of Beijing that aren't in every guidebook. Check out the deals from Hertz.
Increase the odds of snagging a great deal by booking as early as you can. Reserving your ride from Beijing Capital Airport several weeks in advance is a good idea.
When to fly to Beijing Capital Airport (PEK)
The quietest month for a flight from Shanghai Pudong Airport to Beijing Capital Airport is March, while August is the busiest. Pick the ideal time to go to Beijing based on whether you prefer a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
Lock in your flight from Shanghai Pudong Airport to Beijing Capital Airport for June if you'd like to explore Beijing during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 18ºC (64ºF) and 37ºC (99ºF).
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from PVG to PEK in January. Temperatures average between -11ºC (12ºF) and 4ºC (39ºF) then.
Explore more of China
Tianjin is just one of the many cities in China waiting to be explored once you've seen Beijing. Around 113 kilometres away to the south-east, check out popular attractions including Haihe River, China Ancient Castle and Tianjin World Financial Centre.
Around 418 kilometres south of Beijing, Tai'an is another essential stop in China. Experience major highlights starting with Daguan Peak, Tai’an Fantawild Adventure and Taishan West Lake.