Cheap flights from Shanghai to Tokyo

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Cheapest round-trip flights $296
Spring Japan Nonstop 3 hr Thu, May 14 — Sun, May 17
The cheapest round-trip flight from Shanghai to Tokyo is currently $296
Cheapest one-way flight $145
Jetstar Nonstop 4 hr Tue, Jun 2
The cheapest one-way flight from Shanghai to Tokyo is currently $145
Last-minute weekend getaway $330
Spring Nonstop 4 hr Fri, May 8 — Mon, May 11
The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Shanghai to Tokyo is currently $330
Cheapest business class flights $795
ANA Nonstop 3 hr Thu, Jun 4 — Mon, Jun 8
The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Shanghai to Tokyo is currently $795
Fastest flight 2 hr 45 min The fastest nonstop flight from Shanghai to Tokyo takes 2 hr 45 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 October. The most expensive month to fly is typically July.
October
Cheapest
Typical prices: $195–570
July
Most expensive
Typical prices: $310–400

Popular airlines from Shanghai to Tokyo

  • China Eastern
    Nonstop
    Typical price: $315–570
    45 weekly nonstop flights
    PVG, SHA - HND, NRT Every day
  • ANA
    Nonstop
    from $398
    Typical price: $300–590
    28 weekly nonstop flights
    PVG, SHA - HND, NRT Every day
    16 weekly connecting flights
    PVG - HND Every Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat
  • JAL
    Nonstop
    from $418
    Typical price: $375–2,300
    21 weekly nonstop flights
    PVG, SHA - HND Every day
    7 weekly connecting flights
    PVG - HND Every day
  • Air China
    Nonstop
    14 weekly nonstop flights
    PVG - NRT Every day
    63 weekly connecting flights
    PVG, SHA - HND, NRT Every day
  • Shanghai Airlines
    Nonstop
    14 weekly nonstop flights
    PVG, SHA - HND Every day
  • Spring
    Nonstop
    from $300
    Typical price: $255–510
    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 27 min 8 mi
  • Hangzhou International Airport (HGH)
    Hangzhou China 2 hr 8 min 93 mi
  • Sunan Shuofang International Airport (WUX)
    Wuxi China 1 hr 34 min 64 mi

Popular airports near Tokyo

  • Haneda Airport (HND)
    Tokyo Japan 32 min 11 mi
  • Narita International Airport (NRT)
    Tokyo Japan 1 hr 12 min 42 mi
  • Sendai Airport (SDJ)
    Sendai Japan 4 hr 16 min 183 mi
  • Chubu Centrair International Airport (NGO)
    Nagoya Japan 4 hr 19 min 170 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Shanghai to Tokyo

The cheapest flights from Shanghai to Tokyo are usually in October. Typical ticket prices in October range from $195 to $570.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Shanghai to Tokyo recently found on Google Flights was with Spring Japan from $296. The cheapest one-way flight was with Jetstar from $145.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest ANA flight from Shanghai to Tokyo is $398, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 7.
  • The cheapest JAL flight from Shanghai to Tokyo is $418, flying from Jul 17 to Jul 19.
  • The cheapest Spring flight from Shanghai to Tokyo is $300, flying from May 22 to May 25.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Shanghai to Tokyo starts at $296 from Thu, May 14 to Sun, May 17. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $145 and departs on Tue, Jun 2.
2 hr 45 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 45 nonstop flights per week. China Eastern flies from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) , Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) to Haneda Airport (HND) , Narita International Airport (NRT) .

In terms of flights, Air China is the most popular. Air China offers 14 nonstop flights and 63 connecting flights per week. Air China flies from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) , Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) to Haneda Airport (HND) , Narita International Airport (NRT) .

Other popular airlines flying from Shanghai to Tokyo are:
  • ANA offers 28 nonstop flights and 16 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 21 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) .
  • 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 Spring Japan from $296. The cheapest one-way flight was with Jetstar from $145.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest ANA flight from Shanghai to Tokyo is $398, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 7.
  • The cheapest JAL flight from Shanghai to Tokyo is $418, flying from Jul 17 to Jul 19.
  • The cheapest Spring flight from Shanghai to Tokyo is $300, flying from May 22 to May 25.
JAL, China Eastern, ANA, Shanghai Airlines, Peach Aviation, Spring, Juneyao Airlines, Air China, Jetstar and China Southern fly direct from Shanghai to Tokyo.
  • There are 45 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 21 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 $330 is offered by Spring from Fri, May 8 to Mon, May 11.
JAL, China Eastern, ANA, Shanghai Airlines, Peach Aviation, Spring, Juneyao Airlines, Air China, Jetstar and China Southern fly direct from Shanghai to Tokyo.
  • There are 45 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 21 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 $296 from Thu, May 14 to Sun, May 17 with Spring Japan.
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 $795 from Thu, Jun 4 to Mon, Jun 8 with ANA.
The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Shanghai and Tokyo start at $296 from Thu, May 14 to Sun, May 17.
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 $330 from Fri, May 8 to Mon, May 11 with Spring.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Shanghai and Tokyo at price $330 is offered by Spring from Fri, May 8 to Mon, May 11.
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.

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