Beijing vs Shanghai — which is cheaper?
Comparing the cheapest return fares available now, Shanghai is 337 HUF cheaper than Beijing.
Fares apply to the dates shown. Dates and trip types may differ between the two offers.
Cheapest round trip by month
The cheapest round-trip fare from Budapest to Beijing and Shanghai in each of the coming months, based on currently cached prices.
| Month | Beijing | Shanghai |
|---|---|---|
| November 2026 | 306,703 HUF | 258,040 HUF — cheaper this month |
| December 2026 | 251,361 HUF | 251,024 HUF — cheaper this month |
| January 2027 | no data | no data |
| February 2027 | 350,488 HUF | no data |
| March 2027 | no data | 276,088 HUF |
| April 2027 | no data | no data |
Shanghai is cheaper in all 2 comparable months.
The biggest gap is in November 2026: Beijing 306,703 HUF vs Shanghai 258,040 HUF — a difference of 48,663 HUF.
Cheapest month per destination: Beijing — December 2026 (251,361 HUF), Shanghai — December 2026 (251,024 HUF).
How do these two destinations differ?
- Average temperature this month
- Beijing: 6°C · Shanghai: 14°C
- Distance from Budapest
- Beijing: approx. 7,341 km · Shanghai: approx. 8,346 km
- Currently available dates
- Beijing: 164 · Shanghai: 276
Frequently asked questions
How much cheaper is Shanghai than Beijing?
Shanghai flights are currently about 337 HUF cheaper than Beijing from Budapest (251,024 HUF vs. 251,361 HUF).
Which has more available dates: Beijing or Shanghai?
Shanghai currently offers more available dates from Budapest (276) than Beijing (164).