Find Cheap Flights from Shanghai to Tokyo (SHA - TYO)

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Useful information for finding cheap flights from Shanghai to Tokyo and booking your next trip

Cheapest round-trip flights	$188	Jetstar Nonstop 3 hr Thu, Mar 12 — Mon, Mar 16	The cheapest round-trip flight from Shanghai to Tokyo is currently $188
Cheapest one-way flight	$78	Jetstar Nonstop 3 hr Tue, Mar 10	The cheapest one-way flight from Shanghai to Tokyo is currently $78
Last-minute weekend getaway	$305	Spring Japan Nonstop 3 hr Thu, Jan 29 — Mon, Feb 2	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Shanghai to Tokyo is currently $305
Cheapest business class flights	$714	Juneyao Airlines Nonstop 3 hr Thu, Jan 22 — Mon, Jan 26	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Shanghai to Tokyo is currently $714

Fastest flight	2 hr 30 min	The fastest nonstop flight from Shanghai to Tokyo takes 2 hr 30 min
Nonstop flights	Every day	There are direct flights on this route every day.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from Shanghai to Tokyo is typically March. The most expensive month to fly is typically July.

March Cheapest	Typical prices: $180–320
July Most expensive	Typical prices: $305–395

Popular airlines from Shanghai to Tokyo

China Eastern

Nonstop

Typical price: $305–550

46 weekly nonstop flights

PVG, SHA - HND, NRT Every day

22 weekly connecting flights

SHA - NRT Every day
ANA

Nonstop

from $262

Typical price: $290–510

28 weekly nonstop flights

PVG, SHA - HND, NRT Every day

12 weekly connecting flights

PVG - HND Every Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat
JAL

Nonstop

from $285

Typical price: $520–2,250

28 weekly nonstop flights

PVG, SHA - HND, NRT Every day

7 weekly connecting flights

PVG - HND Every day
Air China

Nonstop

14 weekly nonstop flights

PVG - NRT Every day

81 weekly connecting flights

SHA - HND, NRT Every day
Shanghai Airlines

Nonstop

14 weekly nonstop flights

PVG, SHA - HND Every day
Spring

Nonstop

from $239

Typical price: $240–470

11 weekly nonstop flights

PVG - HND, NRT Every day

Popular airports near Shanghai

Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)

Shanghai China 44 min 20 mi
Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)

Shanghai China 28 min 8 mi
Hangzhou International Airport (HGH)

Hangzhou China 2 hr 12 min 93 mi
Sunan Shuofang International Airport (WUX)

Wuxi China 1 hr 35 min 64 mi

Popular airports near Tokyo

Haneda Airport (HND)

Tokyo Japan 34 min 11 mi
Narita International Airport (NRT)

Tokyo Japan 1 hr 13 min 42 mi
Sendai Airport (SDJ)

Sendai Japan 4 hr 15 min 183 mi
Chubu Centrair International Airport (NGO)

Nagoya Japan 4 hr 18 min 170 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Shanghai to Tokyo

The cheapest flights from Shanghai to Tokyo are usually in March. Typical ticket prices in March range from $180 to $320.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Shanghai to Tokyo recently found on Google Flights was with Jetstar from $188. The cheapest one-way flight was with Jetstar from $78.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest ANA flight from Shanghai to Tokyo is $262, flying from Apr 16 to Apr 20.
The cheapest JAL flight from Shanghai to Tokyo is $285, flying from Mar 5 to Mar 8.
The cheapest Spring flight from Shanghai to Tokyo is $239, flying from Mar 12 to Mar 15.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Shanghai to Tokyo starts at $188 from Thu, Mar 12 to Mon, Mar 16. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $78 and departs on Tue, Mar 10.

2 hr 30 min is the shortest flight time from Shanghai to Tokyo.

Tokyo is busy year-round. The climate is humid subtropical, with hot summers and mild winters. Popular events are New Year's Day, when shrines are quite crowded; cherry blossom festivals (Apr) throughout the city; the Sanja Matsuri (May), with parades of portable shrines; the Sumida River Fireworks Festival (Jul); the festivals of Obon (Aug), a Buddhist holiday that celebrates ancestors; and Awa Odori (Aug), with parades around Koenji Station.

It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Shanghai to Tokyo.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.

You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.

What counts as the best airline for your flights from Shanghai to Tokyo really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from Shanghai to Tokyo.

In terms of nonstop flights, China Eastern is the most popular. China Eastern offers 46 nonstop flights and 22 connecting flights per week. China Eastern flies from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) , Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to Narita International Airport (NRT) , Haneda Airport (HND) .

In terms of flights, Air China is the most popular. Air China offers 14 nonstop flights and 81 connecting flights per week. Air China flies from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) , Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to Haneda Airport (HND) , Narita International Airport (NRT) .

Other popular airlines flying from Shanghai to Tokyo are:

ANA offers 28 nonstop flights and 12 connecting flights per week. ANA flies from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) , Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) to Haneda Airport (HND) , Narita International Airport (NRT) .
JAL offers 28 nonstop flights and 7 connecting flights per week. JAL flies from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) , Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) to Haneda Airport (HND) , Narita International Airport (NRT) .
Shanghai Airlines offers 14 nonstop flights per week. Shanghai Airlines flies from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) , Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) to Haneda Airport (HND) .
Spring offers 11 nonstop flights per week. Spring flies from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to Haneda Airport (HND) , Narita International Airport (NRT) .

The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Shanghai and Tokyo.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Shanghai to Tokyo recently found on Google Flights was with Jetstar from $188. The cheapest one-way flight was with Jetstar from $78.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest ANA flight from Shanghai to Tokyo is $262, flying from Apr 16 to Apr 20.
The cheapest JAL flight from Shanghai to Tokyo is $285, flying from Mar 5 to Mar 8.
The cheapest Spring flight from Shanghai to Tokyo is $239, flying from Mar 12 to Mar 15.

JAL, China Eastern, ANA, Shanghai Airlines, Peach Aviation, Spring, Juneyao Airlines, Air China, China Southern and Jetstar fly direct from Shanghai to Tokyo.

There are 46 China Eastern direct flights from Shanghai to Tokyo per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 28 ANA direct flights from Shanghai to Tokyo per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 28 JAL direct flights from Shanghai to Tokyo per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 14 Air China direct flights from Shanghai to Tokyo per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 14 Shanghai Airlines direct flights from Shanghai to Tokyo per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 11 Spring direct flights from Shanghai to Tokyo per week. Flights are available every day.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Shanghai and Tokyo at price $305 is offered by Spring Japan from Thu, Jan 29 to Mon, Feb 2.

JAL, China Eastern, ANA, Shanghai Airlines, Peach Aviation, Spring, Juneyao Airlines, Air China, China Southern and Jetstar fly direct from Shanghai to Tokyo.

There are 46 China Eastern direct flights from Shanghai to Tokyo per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 28 ANA direct flights from Shanghai to Tokyo per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 28 JAL direct flights from Shanghai to Tokyo per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 14 Air China direct flights from Shanghai to Tokyo per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 14 Shanghai Airlines direct flights from Shanghai to Tokyo per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 11 Spring direct flights from Shanghai to Tokyo per week. Flights are available every day.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

There are direct flights from Shanghai to Tokyo on a daily basis.

The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Shanghai and Tokyo start at $188 from Thu, Mar 12 to Mon, Mar 16 with Jetstar.

It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Shanghai to Tokyo, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.

The cheapest business class round-trip flights between Shanghai and Tokyo start at $714 from Thu, Jan 22 to Mon, Jan 26 with Juneyao Airlines.

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Shanghai and Tokyo start at $188 from Thu, Mar 12 to Mon, Mar 16.

To book business class trips from Shanghai to Tokyo, look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.

You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.

The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Shanghai and Tokyo starts at $305 from Thu, Jan 29 to Mon, Feb 2 with Spring Japan.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Shanghai and Tokyo at price $305 is offered by Spring Japan from Thu, Jan 29 to Mon, Feb 2.

To find last-minute flight deals from Shanghai to Tokyo, start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.

You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.