167 € Cheap Flights from Shanghai Pudong to Beijing Capital

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Flight deals from Shanghai Pudong to Beijing Capital

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Shanghai Pudong Airport to Beijing Capital Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from 167 €. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Shanghai Pudong to Beijing Capital

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Shanghai Pudong to Beijing Capital flights are currently cheapest in August.

Direct flights from Shanghai Pudong to Beijing Capital

Shanghai Pudong to Beijing Capital: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Shanghai Pudong to Beijing below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Beijing Capital.

Shanghai to Beijing: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found167 €
Cheapest month to flyAugust
Average flight time2 hrs, 25 mins
Most popular airlineChina Eastern
Average flights per week241

Finding cheap flights from Shanghai Pudong to Beijing Capital: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Shanghai Pudong to Beijing Capital is 167 €. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
2 hours and 25 minutes is the average flight time from Shanghai Pudong to Beijing Capital.
China Eastern, Air China and Air France fly direct from Shanghai Pudong to Beijing Capital.
As of July 2026, there are 241 flights per week flying from Shanghai Pudong to Beijing Capital.
The cheapest month to fly from Shanghai Pudong to Beijing Capital is usually August.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Shanghai Pudong Airport to Beijing Capital Airport on Wednesday, 5 August 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 2 hours and 25 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Beijing Capital but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.

We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Beijing is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

Currently, China Eastern offers the cheapest flight tickets to Beijing Capital.

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)

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.

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