Beijing to Shanghai (Minhang) (PKX–SHA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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MU6873
MU China Eastern
32N
8:15 AM
CST
10:15 AM
CST
2h
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HO2218
HO Juneyao
320
8:45 AM
CST
10:55 AM
CST
2h 10m
M T W T F S S
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CZ8879
CZ China Southern
321
9:00 AM
CST
11:10 AM
CST
2h 10m
M T W T F S S
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3U2081
3U Sichuan
32Q
9:00 AM
CST
11:10 AM
CST
2h 10m
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3U2083
3U Sichuan
320
1:00 PM
CST
2:55 PM
CST
1h 55m
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3U2085
3U Sichuan
321
4:20 PM
CST
6:35 PM
CST
2h 15m
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CZ5663
CZ China Southern
333
7:45 PM
CST
9:50 PM
CST
2h 5m
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3U1521
3U Sichuan
333
7:45 PM
CST
9:50 PM
CST
2h 5m
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3U1522
3U Sichuan
333
9:20 AM
CST TT2
11:40 AM
CST
2h 20m
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CZ5664
CZ China Southern
333
9:20 AM
CST TT2
11:40 AM
CST
2h 20m
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MU6874
MU China Eastern
32N
11:20 AM
CST T2
1:25 PM
CST
2h 5m
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3U2082
3U Sichuan
321
12:25 PM
CST TT2
2:50 PM
CST
2h 25m
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HO2217
HO Juneyao
320
1:00 PM
CST TT2
3:15 PM
CST
2h 15m
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3U2084
3U Sichuan
320
4:30 PM
CST TT2
6:50 PM
CST
2h 20m
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FM9101
FM Shanghai
738
6:00 PM
CST TT2
8:30 PM
CST
2h 30m
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3U2086
3U Sichuan
32Q
7:50 PM
CST TT2
10:10 PM
CST
2h 20m
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Beijing to Shanghai (Minhang)
4 carriers, 56 flights/week nonstop.
4 Airlines 56 Flights/wk 637 mi 1h 55m nonstop 39 1-stop hubs

PKX–SHA is served by 4 airlines with nonstop service. Sichuan Airlines, China Southern Airlines and Juneyao Air lead the route. The flight covers 637 miles in approximately 1h 55m. Beyond nonstop, 39 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop PKX–SHA service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
3U Sichuan Airlines 28 320, 321, 32Q, 333 1h55-2h15
CZ China Southern Airlines 14 321, 333 2h05-2h10 SkyTeam
HO Juneyao Air 7 320 2h10
MU China Eastern Airlines 7 32N 2h SkyTeam
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – 3U, HO
321 Airbus A321 – 3U, CZ
32N Airbus A320neo – MU
32Q Airbus A321neo – 3U
333 Airbus A330-300 – 3U, CZ
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: 3U + HO (35 flights/wk, 63%)
SkyTeam: CZ + MU (21 flights/wk, 38%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, PKX to SHA direction.
Mon
8
flights
Tue
8
flights
Wed
8
flights
Thu
8
flights
Fri
8
flights
Sat
8
flights
Sun
8
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
8
Nonstop flights
56
Outbound / wk
56
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for PKX to SHA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
39
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~28h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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Two-Stop Connections
1,720
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

Other ways to reach Shanghai (Minhang) from Beijing

Nearby airports with service to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport.
Metric PKX→SHA PEK→SHA TSN→SHA
Distance from PKX 41 mi 56 mi
Nonstop airlines 4 4 5
Weekly flights 56 291 59
Flight time 1h 55m 1h 53m 1h 55m
Airports within 200 miles of PKX with service to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Shanghai (Minhang) is 0 hours the same as Beijing.
PKX: CST · SHA: CST

When it's 6:00 PM in Beijing, it's 6:00 PM in Shanghai (Minhang).
Distance & Flight Time
637 mi / 1,025 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 55m to 2h 15m.
Getting from SHA

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.

Shanghai (Minhang) Climate

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.

PKX–SHA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Beijing to Shanghai (Minhang) route.
Route details
Distance637 mi / 1,025 km
Flight time1h 55m to 2h 15m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)4
Weekly flights56 out / 56 return
1-stop connections39 hubs
Origin: PKX
IATA / ICAOPKX / ZBAD
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Passengers/yr49.4M
Elevation98 ft / 30 m
Destination: SHA
IATA / ICAOSHA / ZSSS
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Passengers/yr47.9M
Elevation10 ft / 3 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about PKX to SHA flights.
Nonstop flights from Beijing Daxing International Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport take approximately 1h 55m to 2h 15m. The route covers 637 miles.
There are approximately 56 nonstop flights per week from PKX to SHA. The return direction has about 56 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through DOY, XNN, NBS, KWL, DLC, MFM, TFU, LHW, KOW, KHN, JHG, LZO, XIY, CGD, KWE, ZUH, CSX, INC, CKG, JJN, GMP, HRB, FOC, XMN, WUH, CAN, SYX, SWA, CGQ, KMG, SZX, HAK, SHE, NNG, HKG, CTU, URC, HND and DLU. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from SHA to PKX are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include PEK, TSN and SJW. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from PKX to SHA

Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX) and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) are connected by nonstop service from Sichuan Airlines, China Southern Airlines, Juneyao Air and China Eastern Airlines. With 56 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

PKX to SHA Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from PKX to SHA ranges from 1 hours 55 minutes to 2 hours 15 minutes. The route covers a distance of 637 miles (1,025 km). There are approximately 56 weekly flights outbound and 56 return, totaling 112 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

39 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via DOY. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Beijing (PEK), Tianjin (TSN) and Shijiazhuang (SJW).