Flights Beijing → Shanghai
As of October 2026, economy flights from Beijing to Shanghai have a typical range EUR 237–1979, median EUR 425. Full range across all 212 offers: EUR 167–2794. We found 59% of 212 offers from budget carriers (around EUR 251) and 41% from full-service carriers (around EUR 425).
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Best offers by airline: Beijing → Shanghai
Based on 212 offers · October 2026. Prices and availability change — run a live search to confirm.
Bag & seat fees: Beijing → Shanghai
Add-on pricing from the cheapest available offer per airline · October 2026 · EUR
| Airline | Carry-on | Checked bag | Seat selection |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air China | Included | Included | — |
| Shanghai Airlines | Included | Included | — |
| XiamenAir | Included | Included | — |
| China Southern | — | Included | — |
| China Eastern | Included | Included | — |
| Juneyao Airlines | Included | Included | — |
| Hainan Airlines | Included | Included | — |
| Korean Air | Included | Included | — |
| Cathay Pacific | Included | Included | — |
| Singapore Airlines | Included | Included | — |
| Shenzhen Airlines | Included | 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 cost?
Based on 212 offers · October 2026
Beijing to Shanghai flights ranged from EUR 167 to EUR 2794 across 212 offers analyzed in October 2026. Two fare clusters detected: budget fares around 299 and premium fares around 2138 The chart below shows how prices distributed across all 212 offers.
These 212 offers (October 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 EUR 251 and EUR 728
What hidden fees do Beijing to Shanghai flights charge?
Ancillary fees — bags, seat selection, and payment surcharges — can add 10–25% to the base fare on Beijing to Shanghai routes. The breakdown below is based on 212 offers analyzed in October 2026.
| Carrier | Avg fee (EUR) | % of base fare |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 30 | 17% |
| FM | 0 | 0% |
| MF | 0 | 0% |
| CZ | 27 | 9% |
| MU | 28 | 7% |
| HO | 0 | 0% |
| HU | 30 | 2% |
| KE | 15 | 4% |
| CX | 50 | 10% |
| SQ | 20 | 4% |
| ZH | 0 | 0% |
Cathay Pacific: base ~EUR 375 + fees EUR 50 = ~EUR 425 total. Korean Air: base ~EUR 416 + fees EUR 15 = ~EUR 431 total.
Cathay Pacific's EUR 50 ancillary fees narrow the gap with Korean Air's lower-fee model — the EUR 41 base difference shrinks to EUR 6 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.CX charges 3.3x more in ancillary fees than KE 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?
12 airlines flew Beijing to Shanghai 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.
| Airline | Offers | Typical range (EUR) | Median (EUR) | Fees (EUR) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Air China | 17 | — | 167 | 30 (18%) |
 FM | 2 | — | 184 | 0 (0%) |
 China Southern | 7 | 237–412 | 237 | 27 (11%) |
 KN | 2 | — | 237 | n/a |
 HO | 2 | — | 244 | 0 (0%) |
 China Eastern | 95 | 238–708 | 251 | 28 (11%) |
 Cathay Pacific | 13 | 425–556 | 425 | 50 (12%) |
 Korean Air | 9 | 307–564 | 431 | 15 (3%) |
 Singapore Airlines | 2 | — | 489 | 20 (4%) |
 MF | 21 | 885–1915 | 1271 | 0 (0%) |
 ZH | 11 | 668–1777 | 1777 | 0 (0%) |
 Hainan Airlines | 31 | 307–2788 | 2121 | 30 (1%) |
Where do the best Beijing → Shanghai 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 flights
- Beijing–Shanghai had 212 offers analyzed. Median price: EUR 425.
- CX charges 3.3x more in ancillary fees than KE — EUR 50 vs EUR 15 avg per booking.
- The same route priced EUR 444 apart depending on where it was booked — the lowest median was EUR 237. 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 cost?
- Based on 212 offers analyzed, Beijing to Shanghai flights range from EUR 167 to EUR 2794, with a median price of EUR 425. Search for your specific dates →
- What hidden fees should I expect on Beijing to Shanghai flights?
- On average, ancillary fees (bags, seat selection) add EUR 28 to the base fare on Beijing to Shanghai flights. See itemized fees for your itinerary →
- Which airline is cheapest on Beijing to Shanghai including all fees?
- Air China has the lowest median fare on Beijing to Shanghai at EUR 167 (median across 17 offers in our snapshot). Check which airline wins on your dates →
- Which booking site has the cheapest Beijing–Shanghai 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 EUR 237. Run a live search and we'll find the cheapest for you →
- Why do prices vary so much on Beijing to Shanghai routes?
- Beijing to Shanghai has 12 airlines competing, creating a price range from EUR 167 to EUR 2794 across 212 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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