Flying from Beijing Daxing Airport (PKX) to Shanghai Hongqiao Airport (SHA): what you need to know
Around 2 hours 10 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Beijing Daxing Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao Airport.
Beijing and Shanghai are both in the UTC+8 timezone. That means you won't have to change your watch on arrival.
Every week, there are 80 Beijing Daxing Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao Airport flights. If you prefer to be on board as early as possible, take the 07:00 China Eastern Airlines flight. If you'd rather make the most of your day before flying, the last departure is at 21:35 with Shanghai Airlines.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your PKX to SHA flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid any last-minute rush.
You can expect longer queues in popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
There's a good range of direct flights from Beijing Daxing Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao Airport to choose from. When planning your Shanghai journey, these airlines can fly you nonstop to this unmissable corner of China:
China Eastern is the airline most travellers choose to fly with on this route.
Juneyao Airlines stands out as the most punctual carrier for PKX to SHA flights, with 98.7% of its services landing on schedule.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Beijing Daxing Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Stopovers between PKX and SHA include:
Xi An Xianyang Airport
Wuhan Tianhe International Airport
Dalian Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Beijing Daxing Airport (PKX) to Shanghai Hongqiao Airport (SHA)
Right now, Rs25,251 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Beijing Daxing Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is Rs49,728. Remember that fares could change due to availability when booking.
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from PKX to SHA if you book ahead. Airlines often have some fantastic early bird deals.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest flights from Beijing Daxing Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao Airport across every month. It's a great way to snap up a bargain if your plans are flexible.
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Tailor your trip using filters. Select your departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Beijing Daxing Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao Airport.
Handy information about Beijing Daxing Airport (PKX)
Beijing Daxing Airport gets top marks for its on-time performance. 87% of flights that take off from PKX arrive at their destination on time.
To reach Beijing Daxing Airport from central Beijing, it takes around 50 minutes by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 48 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey on public transport takes about 45 minutes.
Get your holiday off to a hassle-free start by staying near PKX. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Beijing Daxing Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are the answer:
Arriving at Shanghai Hongqiao Airport (SHA)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Beijing Daxing Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near SHA instead:
Go beyond Shanghai and check out places that aren't on most itineraries with your own wheels. You can grab a Shanghai Hongqiao Airport rental car from Hertz.
Improve your chances of scoring the lowest price by booking as early as you can. Reserving your vehicle from Shanghai Hongqiao Airport several weeks in advance is a good move.
When to fly to Shanghai Hongqiao Airport (SHA)
April is the busiest month for flights from Beijing Daxing Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao Airport. For a quieter experience, travel to Shanghai in March.
When reserving your flight from Beijing Daxing Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao Airport, consider the type of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Shanghai, with the temperature ranging from 23ºC to 34ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between -1ºC and 10ºC. Search for cheap tickets from PKX to SHA around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of China
Nanjing is just one of the many cities in China waiting to be discovered once you've seen Shanghai. Around 274 kilometres away to the west, top sights here include Nanjing City Wall, Zijin Tower and Nanjing Massacre Memorial Hall.
Around 80 kilometres west of Shanghai, Suzhou is another favourite stop in China. No visit is complete without checking out Humble Administrator's Garden, Lingering Garden and Pingjiang Road.