Cheap Flights from Shanghai to Beijing
Cheap Flights from Shanghai to Beijing
Looking for cheap flights from Shanghai to Beijing? PointsYeah scans award availability across major airline and bank transfer programs in one place, so travelers can compare the lowest points and cash routes faster. Instead of searching each airline separately, users can see pricing from programs like Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt side by side.
Award prices from Shanghai to Beijing vary by season, cabin, and date, but available award flights can start around 7,500–8,000 points one way, with premium cabins available at higher mileage levels. The live search above allows filtering by cabin, airline, stops, or maximum points to find the best award flights from Shanghai to Beijing for specific travel dates.
2026-12-04
SHA - PKX
Economy | Non stop | 5 left
From 7,500 Pts + $21
2026-11-09
PVG - PEK
Economy | Non stop | 4 left
From 7,500 Pts + $41
2026-11-10
PVG - PEK
Economy | Non stop | 4 left
From 7,500 Pts + $41
2026-11-11
PVG - PEK
Economy | Non stop | 4 left
From 7,500 Pts + $41
2026-11-12
PVG - PEK
Economy | Non stop | 4 left
From 7,500 Pts + $41
2026-12-10
SHA - PEK
Economy | Non stop | 5 left
From 8,000 Pts + $20.9
Shanghai to Beijing flight facts
Distance
654 mi
1,052 km in a straight line
Estimated flight time
about 1h 45m
In the air, for the straight-line distance
Time difference
Same time zone
Beijing is in the same time zone as Shanghai.
Airports in Shanghai
PVG · Shanghai Pudong Intl
SHA · Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport
Airports in Beijing
NAY · Beijing Nanyuan
PEK · Beijing Capital Intl
PKX · Beijing Daxing Intl
Nearby airport alternatives
Flights Shanghai - Tianjin · Tianjin is 66 mi from Beijing
Flights Hangzhou - Beijing · Hangzhou is 86 mi from Shanghai
Flights Ninbo - Beijing · Ninbo is 95 mi from Shanghai
Premium cabin flights from Shanghai to Beijing
Premium cabin
2026-12-04
SHA - PEK
First | Non stop
From 45,800 Pts + $21
Premium cabin
2026-11-09
PVG - PEK
Business | Non stop | 1 left
From 30,000 Pts + $7.5
Premium cabin
2026-11-10
PVG - PEK
Business | Non stop | 1 left
From 30,000 Pts + $7.5
Premium cabin
2026-11-11
PVG - PEK
Business | Non stop | 1 left
From 30,000 Pts + $7.5
Premium cabin
2026-11-12
PVG - PEK
Business | Non stop | 1 left
From 30,000 Pts + $7.5
Premium cabin
2026-12-04
PVG - PEK
Business | 1 Stop | 1 left
From 30,000 Pts + $15
Selected hotels for your next stay
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Commune By The Great Wall
From 6,000 Pts or $132
Beijing (China)
Home2 Suites by Hilton Beijing West Railway Station
From 33,000 Pts or $102
Beijing (China)
Conrad Beijing
From 49,000 Pts or $188
Frequently Asked Questions
The cheapest route from Shanghai to Beijing depends on award space, transfer bonuses, and travel dates. PointsYeah compares bank and airline programs in one place so you can find the best points and cash combinations faster.
Yes. Transferable points from Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt can often be moved to airline partners for flights from Shanghai to Beijing.
Yes. Searching metro codes when available helps compare nearby airport combinations for flights from Shanghai to Beijing.
Shanghai and Beijing are about 654 miles (1,052 km) apart in a straight line.
Flying the 654-mile straight-line distance takes about 1h 45m in the air, estimated from typical cruising speed. Actual travel time depends on the routing; itineraries with connections take longer.
Beijing is in the same time zone as Shanghai.
Departures from Shanghai: Shanghai Pudong Intl (PVG), Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA). Arrivals in Beijing: Beijing Nanyuan (NAY), Beijing Capital Intl (PEK), Beijing Daxing Intl (PKX).
Travelers searching this route also look at other popular routes into Beijing, plus the return trip when we track it. Fares and award space change daily.
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