Cheap flights from Shanghai to Tokyo

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Flight information for Shanghai to Tokyo to help you plan your next trip.
Cheapest round-trip flight $164
Jetstar Nonstop 4 hr Oct 10 — Oct 14
The cheapest round-trip flight from Shanghai to Tokyo is currently $164
Cheapest one-way flight $78
Jetstar Nonstop 4 hr Oct 10
The cheapest one-way flight from Shanghai to Tokyo is currently $78
Fastest flight 2 hr 25 min The fastest nonstop flight from Shanghai to Tokyo takes 2 hr 25 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 May. The most expensive one is typically July.
May
Cheapest
Typical prices: $200–460
July
Most expensive
Typical prices: $380–485

Popular airports near Shanghai

  • Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
    Shanghai 44 min 20 mi
  • Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)
    Shanghai 29 min 8 mi
  • Hangzhou International Airport (HGH)
    Hangzhou 2 hr 12 min 93 mi
  • Sunan Shuofang International Airport (WUX)
    Wuxi 1 hr 35 min 64 mi

Popular airports near Tokyo

  • Haneda Airport (HND)
    Tokyo 32 min 11 mi
  • Narita International Airport (NRT)
    Tokyo 1 hr 12 min 42 mi
  • Mt. Fuji Shizuoka Airport (FSZ)
    Shizuoka 2 hr 43 min 102 mi
  • Ibaraki Airport (IBR)
    Ibaraki 1 hr 40 min 55 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Shanghai to Tokyo

How long does it take to fly from Shanghai to Tokyo?
2 hr 25 min is the shortest flight time from Shanghai to Tokyo.
When are the cheapest days to fly from Shanghai to Tokyo?
The cheapest days to fly are usually in May. Typical prices range from $200 to $460.
Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Shanghai to Tokyo?
The best round-trip deal recently found on Google Flights from Shanghai to Tokyo was with Jetstar from $164. The best one-way deal was with Jetstar from $78.
When are direct flights from Shanghai to Tokyo available?
There are direct flights from Shanghai to Tokyo on a daily basis.
Which airlines have direct flights from Shanghai to Tokyo?
JAL, China Eastern, ANA, Shanghai Airlines, Peach Aviation, Spring, Juneyao Airlines, Air China, China Southern and Jetstar fly direct from Shanghai to Tokyo.
What are the cheapest flights from Shanghai to Tokyo?
The cheapest round-trip flight from Shanghai to Tokyo starts at $164 from Thu, Oct 10 to Mon, Oct 14. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $78 and departs on Thu, Oct 10.
When should you visit 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.
How do I find cheap dates to fly from Shanghai to Tokyo
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.

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