Air China Flight 1521 Deals & Information (2025/2026)

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Frequently asked questions

What route does flight number CA1521 take?
You'll be landing at Shanghai Hongqiao Intl. Airport from Capital Intl. Airport (PEK) if you're traveling on flight number CA1521. You'll be in the sky for 2 hours and 30 minutes during this journey. It's also worthwhile noting that the service conveniently travels non-stop.
How often is CA1521 on time?
About 81% of CA1521 flights arrive as scheduled --- so if you'll be up in the air between PEK and SHA, you can breathe easy knowing that you will reach your destination as quickly as possible. If this Air China journey is delayed, you can expect a wait time of around 14 minutes. Thanks to the air carrier's high standard, this route has a star rating of 3.
What terminal does CA1521 fly out of?
Flights to and from Beijing Airport (PEK-Capital Intl.) and Shanghai Airport (SHA-Hongqiao Intl.) are served by flight number CA1521, and passengers with a seat booked on this route normally board from Terminal 3.
What kind of plane is on flight number CA1521?
The route for CA1521 is almost always Beijing Capital Airport to Shanghai Airport (SHA-Hongqiao Intl.), and the Boeing 787-9 is the aircraft model you'll probably be traveling on.
If I am not able to travel due to COVID-19, can I change my flight to a later date?
For more info about changing your CA1521 flight with Travelocity, please visit our Customer Service Portal.