Shanghai (SHA) to Beijing (PKX) flights
An economy award from Shanghai (SHA) to Beijing (PKX) starts at 7,000 miles one way with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club on China Eastern Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $35. 4 airlines fly nonstop from Shanghai (SHA) to Beijing (PKX): China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines, China United Airlines and Shanghai Airlines. The two airports are 638 miles (1,026 km) apart. China Eastern Airlines is in SkyTeam. There are also 18 ways to fly it with one stop, through Dongying, Yantai and Weihai and more.
How many miles SHA to PKX costs
Economy, one way, on the nonstop flights, from the Award Flight Pricer's award charts. Ranges run off-peak to peak; "from" is the floor of a dynamic price.
| Program | Economy | Taxes and fees |
|---|---|---|
| Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubOn China Eastern Airlines | 7,000 | $35–370 |
| Qantas Frequent FlyerOn China Eastern Airlines | 16,100 | $25–180 |
| American AAdvantageOn China Southern Airlines | 17,500 | $5–30 |
| Delta SkyMilesOn China Southern Airlines | 17,500 | $45–230 |
Business and first class prices are in the Award Flight Pricer. Chart prices need award space on your date, so search it before you transfer points.
Compare every program in the Award Flight PricerAirlines flying nonstop from SHA to PKX
- China Eastern AirlinesSkyTeam · bookable with 8 programsWho books it
- China Southern AirlinesNot in an alliance · bookable with 3 programsWho books it
- KNChina United AirlinesNot in an alliance
- Shanghai AirlinesNot in an alliance
Book SHA to PKX with points
Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.
- Air France-KLM Flying BlueBooks China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines
- Delta SkyMilesBooks China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines
- Aeromexico RewardsBooks China Eastern Airlines
- China Eastern Eastern MilesBooks China Eastern Airlines
- Emirates SkywardsBooks China Southern Airlines
- Garuda Indonesia GarudaMilesBooks China Eastern Airlines
- Korean Air SKYPASSBooks China Eastern Airlines
- SAS EuroBonusBooks China Eastern Airlines
- Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubBooks China Eastern Airlines
SHA to PKX with one stop
18 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Dongying (DOY)Spring Airlines, then China United Airlines
KN - Via Yantai (YNT)Shanghai Airlines, China Eastern Airlines and 1 more, then Air China
- Via Weihai (WEH)China Eastern Airlines, then Air China
- Via Dalian (DLC)China Eastern Airlines, then China Southern Airlines and Air China
- Via Wuhan (WUH)China Eastern Airlines and China Southern Airlines the whole way
- Via Nanchang (KHN)China Eastern Airlines the whole way
+1 - Via Seoul (GMP)Shanghai Airlines, Korean Air and 2 more, then China Southern Airlines
+1 - Via Shenyang (SHE)Shanghai Airlines and China Eastern Airlines, then China Southern Airlines and Air China
- Via Sanming (SQJ)China Eastern Airlines, then Xiamen Airlines
- Via Xian (XIY)China Eastern Airlines the whole way+1
- Via Fuzhou (FOC)Xiamen Airlines the whole wayKN
- Via Changsha (CSX)China Eastern Airlines and China Southern Airlines the whole way+1+4
- Via Changde (CGD)Spring Airlines, then China Southern Airlines
- Via Changchun (CGQ)China Eastern Airlines the whole way
- Via Ganzhou (KOW)China Eastern Airlines, then China Southern Airlines
SHA to PKX: common questions
How many miles does SHA to PKX cost?
In economy it starts at 7,000 miles one way with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club on China Eastern Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $35. Next cheapest: Qantas Frequent Flyer (16,100), American AAdvantage (17,500) and Delta SkyMiles (17,500). These are award chart prices from the Award Flight Pricer. Programs that price dynamically can cost more on busy dates, so check yours before you transfer points. Business and first class prices are in the pricer too.
Which airlines fly nonstop from SHA to PKX?
China Eastern Airlines (SkyTeam), China Southern Airlines, China United Airlines and Shanghai Airlines fly nonstop from Shanghai (SHA) to Beijing (PKX).
How far is Shanghai from Beijing by plane?
Shanghai (SHA) and Beijing (PKX) are 638 miles (1,026 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
Which points programs can book SHA to PKX award flights?
9 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Air France-KLM Flying Blue, Delta SkyMiles, Aeromexico Rewards, China Eastern Eastern Miles, Emirates Skywards, Garuda Indonesia GarudaMiles, Korean Air SKYPASS, SAS EuroBonus and 1 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.
Where can I connect between Shanghai and Beijing?
The most direct connections are through Dongying (DOY), Yantai (YNT), Weihai (WEH), Dalian (DLC) and Wuhan (WUH). On 9 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example China Eastern Airlines through Wuhan.
More routes
Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.