Beijing to Shanghai (Minhang) (PEK–SHA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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PEK–SHA is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. China Eastern Airlines, Air China and Hainan Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 669 miles in approximately 2h 20m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MU China Eastern Airlines Also: 3U | 126 | 321, 332, 333, 77W, 919 | 1h55-2h30 | – | SkyTeam | 3U |
| CA Air China Also: SC, ZH | 99 | 333, 359, 789, 919 | 1h41-2h30 | – | Star Alliance | SC, ZH |
| HU Hainan Airlines | 28 | 333, 789 | 2h10-2h15 | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Shanghai (Minhang) from Beijing
| Metric | PEK→SHA | PKX→SHA | TSN→SHA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from PEK | – | 41 mi | 77 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 3 | 6 | 7 |
| Weekly flights | 472 | 56 | 101 |
| Flight time | 2h 20m | 2h | 1h 55m |
Travel Essentials
PEK: CST · SHA: CST
When it's 6:00 PM in Beijing, it's 6:00 PM in Shanghai (Minhang).
Airport Express train runs from Dongzhimen or Sanyuanqiao (Line 10) to the airport in 16–20 minutes (¥25). Trains run every 10 minutes from 6am to 11pm and connect directly to Terminals 2 and 3. This bypasses Beijing's severe road congestion reliably.Taxis from central Beijing (Dongcheng/Xicheng districts) cost ¥80–120 and take 40–90 minutes depending on traffic and time of day. Express buses (¥25–30) serve major city hubs. Note that PKX (Daxing) is Beijing's second international airport; confirm your terminal before traveling.
Metro Line 2 to People's Square costs ¥6 and takes 30 minutes; runs until midnight. The same line continues east to Pudong Airport (PVG), making cross-airport connections possible without a surface taxi. Line 10 serves additional city destinations.Taxis from SHA to downtown cost ¥40–70 (30–45 min metered). DiDi: ¥35–60. The integrated Hongqiao Railway Station (same terminal complex) connects directly to high-speed rail; this is SHA's major advantage over PVG for domestic connections and onward rail travel. Rental car desks are in the terminal.
Humid subtropical climate with hot, rainy summers and cold, damp winters. Typhoon season (July–September) is the primary disruption risk. Shanghai is regularly affected by typhoon remnants and occasionally by direct landfalls, causing ground stops of several hours. July and August are the hottest months at 32–38°C with high humidity.
Winter (December–February) brings temperatures of 2–10°C with persistent overcast, drizzle, and occasional freezing rain. Dense fog is a regular winter occurrence at SHA and can delay departures for hours. Spring (March–May) sees plum rain (meiyu season) with persistent light rain for weeks at a time. Autumn (October–November) is the most operationally stable period.
PEK–SHA Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Beijing to Shanghai Hongqiao: China's Air Bridge
PEK–SHA is one of the world's busiest aviation corridors, connecting China's political capital with its commercial capital across 1,070 km. Four airlines operate roughly 263 weekly frequencies, with Air China and China Eastern as the primary carriers. Block time is 2 hours. The route is one of the few in the world where high-speed rail (HSR) presents a genuinely competitive alternative. The Beijing–Shanghai G-train completes the journey in 4.5 hours with adjacent terminal access at Hongqiao.
Intermodal Competition and Airport Context
Shanghai Hongqiao's co-location with China's largest HSR hub gives rail a structural advantage on the PEK–SHA corridor that is unique among air routes at this frequency level. The integrated air-rail terminal at SHA allows direct transfers between train and aircraft with no terminal exit required. Beijing's dual-airport structure (PEK and Daxing) adds complexity for travelers, as flights depart from geographically separated facilities requiring different ground transport plans. Winter fog at Beijing Capital Airport is the most common cause of significant departure delays on this segment.