Cheapest Day to Buy Flights from Beijing to Shanghai
Beijing to Shanghai is 1,100 km (684 mi) great-circle — usually 1–3 h nonstop. Fares typically bottom out 3–12 weeks before departure; the calendar below shows the cheapest price for every day of the next 12 months.
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When to book vs. when to fly — Beijing → Shanghai
Live data from recent Aviasales searches for PEK → PVG, plus a booking rule of thumb.
Lowest indicative per-adult round-trip fares seen in Aviasales searches — confirmed live on the booking site before payment.
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FAQ — PEK → PVG
How much is a flight from Beijing to Shanghai?
Prices vary by season and departure day. The Low Fare Calendar on this page shows the cheapest fare for every day of the coming year between Beijing (PEK) and Shanghai (PVG).
Which airlines fly from Beijing to Shanghai?
The Beijing → Shanghai route covers about 1,100 km and usually 1–3 h nonstop. Multiple carriers operate it — search FlyTiming to compare every airline and agency serving PEK → PVG in one search.
What is the cheapest day to fly from Beijing to Shanghai?
It varies by month. The price card on this page highlights the cheapest month and the historically cheapest day of the week to fly this route — the Low Fare Calendar below marks low-fare days in green.
When is the best time to book flights from Beijing to Shanghai?
As a rule of thumb, fares on international routes are usually lowest roughly 3–12 weeks before departure — and northern-summer peak (June–August) usually means the highest fares — book early or aim for the shoulder months. The calendar below is the fastest way to spot the cheapest months for Beijing → Shanghai.