Beijing to Shanghai (Minhang) (PKX–SHA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
PKX–SHA is served by 4 airlines with nonstop service. China Southern Airlines, Shanghai Airlines and China United Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 637 miles in approximately 2h. Beyond nonstop, 45 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CZ China Southern Airlines Also: 3U | 7 | 321 | 2h10 | – | SkyTeam | 3U |
| FM Shanghai Airlines Also: MU | 7 | 738 | 2h30 | – | – | MU |
| KN China United Airlines Also: MU | 7 | 737 | 2h10 | – | – | MU |
| HO Juneyao Air | 0 | – | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Shanghai (Minhang) from Beijing
| Metric | PKX→SHA | PEK→SHA | TSN→SHA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from PKX | – | 41 mi | 56 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 4 | 6 | 7 |
| Weekly flights | 63 | 472 | 94 |
| Flight time | 2h | 1h 31m | 2h |
Travel Essentials
PKX: CST · SHA: CST
When it's 6:00 PM in Beijing, it's 6:00 PM in Shanghai (Minhang).
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.
PKX–SHA Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from PKX to SHA
Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX) and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) are connected by nonstop service from China Southern Airlines, Shanghai Airlines, Juneyao Air and China United Airlines. With 63 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
PKX to SHA Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from PKX to SHA ranges from 2 hours 0 minutes to 2 hours 30 minutes. The route covers a distance of 637 miles (1,025 km). There are approximately 63 weekly flights outbound and 56 return, totaling 119 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
45 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via NBS. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Beijing (PEK), Tianjin (TSN) and Shijiazhuang (SJW).