Flights Beijing → Shanghai (Pudong)
As of August 2026, economy flights from Beijing to Shanghai (Pudong) have a typical range USD 180–665, median USD 225. Full range across all 143 offers: USD 165–823. We found 50% of 143 offers from budget carriers (around USD 214) and 50% from full-service carriers (around USD 241).
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Best offers by airline: Beijing → Shanghai (Pudong)
Based on 143 offers · August 2026. Prices and availability change — run a live search to confirm.
Bag & seat fees: Beijing → Shanghai (Pudong)
Add-on pricing from the cheapest available offer per airline · August 2026 · USD
| Airline | Carry-on | Checked bag | Seat selection |
|---|---|---|---|
| Juneyao Airlines | Included | Included | — |
| Air China | Included | Included | — |
| XiamenAir | Included | Included | — |
| CZ | — | Included | — |
| MU | — | Included | — |
| HU | — | Included | — |
Fees are estimates from the prices we checked and may not reflect your specific itinerary, booking class, or payment method. Run a live search for exact pricing.
How much do flights from Beijing to Shanghai (Pudong) cost?
Based on 143 offers · August 2026
Beijing to Shanghai (Pudong) flights ranged from USD 165 to USD 823 across 143 offers analyzed in August 2026. Two fare clusters detected: budget fares around 198 and premium fares around 659 The chart below shows how prices distributed across all 143 offers.
These 143 offers (August 2026) span multiple departure dates and booking windows — your travel dates may fall anywhere in this distribution. Only a live search shows where your specific trip lands.
50% of offers priced between USD 187 and USD 281
What hidden fees do Beijing to Shanghai (Pudong) flights charge?
Ancillary fees — bags, seat selection, and payment surcharges — can add 10–25% to the base fare on Beijing to Shanghai (Pudong) routes. The breakdown below is based on 143 offers analyzed in August 2026.
| Carrier | Avg fee (USD) | % of base fare |
|---|---|---|
| HO | 4 | 2% |
| CA | 31 | 14% |
| MF | 5 | 3% |
| CZ | 30 | 5% |
| MU | 30 | 12% |
| HU | 30 | 12% |
Air China: base ~USD 183 + fees USD 31 = ~USD 214 total. China Eastern: base ~USD 211 + fees USD 30 = ~USD 241 total.
Air China's USD 31 ancillary fees narrow the gap with China Eastern's lower-fee model — the USD 28 base difference shrinks to USD 27 after fees. Always compare total cost, not just the advertised base fare.
Estimates based on median total minus average ancillary fee. Actual base fares vary by itinerary.CA charges 8.2x more in ancillary fees than HO on this route. Compare total-cost options when booking.
Run your search to see itemized fees for your itineraryWhich airline is cheapest from Beijing to Shanghai (Pudong)?
7 airlines flew Beijing to Shanghai (Pudong) in this dataset. The route shows a clear split between low-cost and full-service carriers. Knowing the airline isn't enough — the typical fare range below shows how far prices swing on each one. Median and range include all fees we recorded.
Even on the cheapest airline (HO), fares ranged USD 176–270 in this snapshot. Your exact price depends on your dates and how far ahead you book — run a live search to see your number →
| Airline | Offers | Typical range (USD) | Median (USD) | Fees (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 HO | 24 | 176–270 | 185 | 4 (2%) |
 MF | 17 | 181–203 | 187 | 5 (3%) |
 Air China | 30 | 181–273 | 214 | 31 (15%) |
 China Eastern | 33 | 209–278 | 241 | 30 (12%) |
 Hainan Airlines | 4 | 237–258 | 251 | 30 (12%) |
 3U | 20 | — | 665 | n/a |
 China Southern | 15 | 181–823 | 717 | 30 (4%) |
Where do the best Beijing → Shanghai (Pudong) prices come from?
We checked direct airlines, travel agencies, and meta-search for this route. On this route the lowest median came from meta-search sources, but the cheapest channel shifts by route and date — which is exactly why a live search across all of them wins.
We compare every airline and the major booking sites but never disclose which — that's our edge. Prices are the ones we observed and aren't official data from any platform. Run a live search and we bring you the cheapest, wherever it is.
Key facts: Beijing to Shanghai (Pudong) flights
- Beijing–Shanghai (Pudong) had 143 offers analyzed. Median price: USD 225.
- CA charges 8.2x more in ancillary fees than HO — USD 31 vs USD 4 avg per booking.
- The same route priced USD 550 apart depending on where it was booked — the lowest median was USD 167. We search every airline and the major booking sites at once so you always see that lowest price.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a flight from Beijing to Shanghai (Pudong) cost?
- Based on 143 offers analyzed, Beijing to Shanghai (Pudong) flights range from USD 165 to USD 823, with a median price of USD 225. Search for your specific dates →
- What hidden fees should I expect on Beijing to Shanghai (Pudong) flights?
- On average, ancillary fees (bags, seat selection) add USD 26 to the base fare on Beijing to Shanghai (Pudong) flights. See itemized fees for your itinerary →
- Which airline is cheapest on Beijing to Shanghai (Pudong) including all fees?
- HO has the lowest median fare on Beijing to Shanghai (Pudong) at USD 185 (median across 24 offers in our snapshot). Check which airline wins on your dates →
- Which booking site has the cheapest Beijing–Shanghai (Pudong) flights?
- It depends on your dates — no single site is always cheapest. We search every airline and the major booking sites at once (travel agencies and meta-search included) and surface whichever is lowest; the best median in this snapshot was USD 167. Run a live search and we'll find the cheapest for you →
- Why do prices vary so much on Beijing to Shanghai (Pudong) routes?
- Beijing to Shanghai (Pudong) has 7 airlines competing, creating a price range from USD 165 to USD 823 across 143 offers. There are two distinct fare clusters on this route: budget options and premium fares. Find where your trip lands in the distribution →
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