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Flight deals from Shanghai Hongqiao to Beijing Capital

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Shanghai Hongqiao to Beijing Capital? Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Beijing.142 € per passenger.Departing Sun, 18 May, returning Tue, 20 May.Return flight with China Eastern and Hainan Airlines.Outbound direct flight with China Eastern departs from Shanghai Hongqiao on Sun, 18 May, arriving in Beijing Capital.Inbound direct flight with Hainan Airlines departs from Beijing Capital on Tue, 20 May, arriving in Shanghai Hongqiao.Price includes taxes and charges.From 142 €, select.
Beijing.154 € per passenger.Departing Sun, 8 Jun, returning Thu, 12 Jun.Return flight with Juneyao Airlines and Hainan Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Juneyao Airlines departs from Shanghai Hongqiao on Sun, 8 Jun, arriving in Beijing Capital.Inbound direct flight with Hainan Airlines departs from Beijing Capital on Thu, 12 Jun, arriving in Shanghai Hongqiao.Price includes taxes and charges.From 154 €, select.
Beijing.179 € per passenger.Departing Sat, 28 Jun, returning Sat, 5 Jul.Return flight with China Eastern and Juneyao Airlines.Outbound direct flight with China Eastern departs from Shanghai Hongqiao on Sat, 28 Jun, arriving in Beijing Capital.Inbound direct flight with Juneyao Airlines departs from Beijing Capital on Sat, 5 Jul, arriving in Shanghai Hongqiao.Price includes taxes and charges.From 179 €, select.
Beijing.360 € per passenger.Departing Wed, 21 May, returning Sun, 6 Jul.Return flight with China Eastern and Air China.Outbound direct flight with China Eastern departs from Shanghai Hongqiao on Wed, 21 May, arriving in Beijing Capital.Inbound direct flight with Air China departs from Beijing Capital on Sun, 6 Jul, arriving in Shanghai Hongqiao.Price includes taxes and charges.From 360 €, select.
Beijing.455 € per passenger.Departing Thu, 15 May, returning Tue, 10 Jun.Return flight with Air China and China Eastern.Outbound direct flight with Air China departs from Shanghai Hongqiao on Thu, 15 May, arriving in Beijing Capital.Inbound direct flight with China Eastern departs from Beijing Capital on Tue, 10 Jun, arriving in Shanghai Hongqiao.Price includes taxes and charges.From 455 €, select.
Beijing.460 € per passenger.Departing Sun, 14 Sep, returning Tue, 16 Sep.Return flight with Hainan Airlines and Korean Air.Outbound indirect flight with Hainan Airlines, departs from Shanghai Hongqiao on Sun, 14 Sep, arriving in Beijing Capital.Inbound indirect flight with Korean Air, departs from Beijing Capital on Tue, 16 Sep, arriving in Shanghai Hongqiao.Price includes taxes and charges.From 460 €, select.
Beijing.465 € per passenger.Departing Sat, 4 Oct, returning Sat, 25 Oct.Return flight with Hainan Airlines and Korean Air.Outbound indirect flight with Hainan Airlines, departs from Shanghai Hongqiao on Sat, 4 Oct, arriving in Beijing Capital.Inbound indirect flight with Korean Air, departs from Beijing Capital on Sat, 25 Oct, arriving in Shanghai Hongqiao.Price includes taxes and charges.From 465 €, select.
Beijing.491 € per passenger.Departing Mon, 7 Jul, returning Wed, 16 Jul.Return flight with China Eastern and Air China.Outbound indirect flight with China Eastern, departs from Shanghai Hongqiao on Mon, 7 Jul, arriving in Beijing Capital.Inbound indirect flight with Air China, departs from Beijing Capital on Wed, 16 Jul, arriving in Shanghai Hongqiao.Price includes taxes and charges.From 491 €, select.

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

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Shanghai Hongqiao to Beijing Capital flights are currently cheapest in May.
May
from 142 €
Jun
from 154 €
Jul
from 491 €
Aug
from 533 €
Sep
from 460 €
Oct
from 465 €
Nov
from 545 €
Dec
from 564 €
Jan
from 573 €
Feb
from 565 €
Mar
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Apr
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Direct flights from Shanghai Hongqiao to Beijing Capital

Shanghai Hongqiao to Beijing Capital: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Shanghai Hongqiao 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 found142 €
Cheapest month to flyMay
Average flight time2 hrs, 20 mins
Most popular airlineAir China
Average flights per week640

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

The best price we found for a return flight from Shanghai Hongqiao to Beijing Capital is 142 €. 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 20 minutes is the average flight time from Shanghai Hongqiao to Beijing Capital.
Air China, China Eastern and Xiamen Airlines fly direct from Shanghai Hongqiao to Beijing Capital.
As of May 2025, there are 640 flights per week flying from Shanghai Hongqiao to Beijing Capital.
The cheapest month to fly from Shanghai Hongqiao to Beijing Capital is usually May 2025.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Shanghai Hongqiao Airport to Beijing Capital Airport on Sunday, 18 May 2025.
Yes – the average flight time is 2 hours and 20 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.

Travelling from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) to Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK): what you need to know

  • Jump on a direct flight from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to Beijing Capital International Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 2 hours 20 minutes.

  • Shanghai and Beijing follow the same timezone, UTC+8.

  • Each week, there are 459 Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to Beijing Capital International Airport flights. To take off as early as possible, select the 07:00 China Eastern Airlines flight. If you're eager to make the most of your time before flying, the last departure is at 22:30 with Air China.

  • For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably board your SHA to PEK flight.

  • During popular months such as April, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights when you travel during a peak period in general.

  • You'll find a range of airlines operating direct flights from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to Beijing Capital International Airport. When you're ready to start your Beijing adventure, let one of these carriers fly you to this exciting part of China:

  • Air China is the airline with the highest passenger demand for this route.

  • With a reliable 97.04% of services landing on schedule, Hainan Airlines has the best on-time record for SHA to PEK flights.

  • Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to Beijing Capital International Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or visit a new city along the way. Here's where you can stop between SHA and PEK:

    • Yantai Laishan International Airport

    • Qingdao Liuting International Airport

    • Wuhan Tianhe International Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) to Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)

  • Right now, 69 € is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to Beijing Capital International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is 142 €. Bear in mind that fares may change due to demand when booking.

  • To score cheap tickets from SHA to PEK, reserve your trip six months ahead of your planned departure.

  • Schedule your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to Beijing Capital International Airport. If your travel dates are flexible, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfare across each month.

  • Picking up cheap flights from SHA to PEK is a breeze with Price Alerts. Simply create one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch as soon as fares go down.

  • Find the right flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to Beijing Capital International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by departure and arrival times, airline, and number of stops.

Handy information about Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)

  • SHA is located at 700 Yingbin 1st Rd.

  • Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport gets top marks for its on-time performance. 85.58% of flights that depart SHA reach their destination without delay.

  • Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport is about 14 kilometres from central Shanghai. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.

  • Looking for a convenient hotel near SHA? If you're catching an early flight from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to Beijing Capital International Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:

Arriving at Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)

Getting from Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) to central Beijing

  • The street address for PEK is Capital Airport Rd.

  • From Beijing Capital International Airport, Beijing is approximately 31 kilometres away. It takes around 40 minutes to drive to the centre.

When to fly to Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)

  • It's time to pick your travel dates for your flight from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to Beijing Capital International Airport. April is the most popular month to head to Beijing. If you like a quieter vibe, go in February.

  • Book your flight from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to Beijing Capital International Airport for July if you want to visit Beijing during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 21ºC (70ºF) and 35ºC (95ºF).

  • If you like travelling in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from SHA to PEK in January. Average temperatures are between -11ºC (12ºF) and 3ºC (37ºF) then.

Explore more of China

  • Beijing is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of China waiting to be discovered. Around 113 kilometres south-east of Beijing, a visit to Tianjin will keep you on the go. Don't miss top attractions like Ancient Culture Street, Porcelain house and Haihe River.

  • If you're interested in discovering another well-known destination in China, head for Tai'an, about 418 kilometres south of Beijing. Sanyi Cypress, Xixi Stone Pavilion and Qiuxian Cave are key reasons to visit.

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