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

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

Cheapest round-trip flights	$187	Spring Japan Nonstop 4 hr Thu, Mar 5 — Thu, Mar 12	The cheapest round-trip flight from Tokyo to Shanghai is currently $187
Cheapest one-way flight	$81	Jetstar Nonstop 4 hr Wed, Mar 25	The cheapest one-way flight from Tokyo to Shanghai is currently $81
Last-minute weekend getaway	$238	Jetstar Nonstop 4 hr Fri, Jan 23 — Mon, Jan 26	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Tokyo to Shanghai is currently $238
Cheapest business class flights	$749	China Southern Nonstop 4 hr Thu, Mar 5 — Thu, Mar 12	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Tokyo to Shanghai is currently $749

Fastest flight	3 hr 5 min	The fastest nonstop flight from Tokyo to Shanghai takes 3 hr 5 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 Tokyo to Shanghai is typically October. The most expensive month to fly is typically July.

October Cheapest	Typical prices: $170–365
July Most expensive	Typical prices: $260–335

Popular airlines from Tokyo to Shanghai

China Eastern

Nonstop

Typical price: $300–540

48 weekly nonstop flights

HND, NRT - PVG, SHA Every day

16 weekly connecting flights

NRT - PVG, SHA Every Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
ANA

Nonstop

from $406

Typical price: $435–760

28 weekly nonstop flights

HND, NRT - PVG, SHA Every day

11 weekly connecting flights

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

Nonstop

from $396

Typical price: $420–800

28 weekly nonstop flights

HND, NRT - PVG, SHA Every day

7 weekly connecting flights

HND - PVG Every day
Air China

Nonstop

Typical price: $305–560

14 weekly nonstop flights

NRT - PVG Every day

68 weekly connecting flights

HND, NRT - PVG, SHA Every day
Shanghai Airlines

Nonstop

Typical price: $360–1,350

14 weekly nonstop flights

HND - PVG, SHA Every day
Spring

Nonstop

from $232

Typical price: $225–435

11 weekly nonstop flights

HND, NRT - PVG Every day

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

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

Frequently asked questions about flying from Tokyo to Shanghai

The cheapest flights from Tokyo to Shanghai are usually in October. Typical ticket prices in October range from $170 to $365.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Tokyo to Shanghai recently found on Google Flights was with Spring Japan from $187. The cheapest one-way flight was with Jetstar from $81.

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

The cheapest ANA flight from Tokyo to Shanghai is $406, flying from Apr 9 to Apr 18.
The cheapest JAL flight from Tokyo to Shanghai is $396, flying from Apr 10 to Apr 19.
The cheapest Spring flight from Tokyo to Shanghai is $232, flying from Mar 5 to Mar 11.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Tokyo to Shanghai starts at $187 from Thu, Mar 5 to Thu, Mar 12. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $81 and departs on Wed, Mar 25.

3 hr 5 min is the shortest flight time from Tokyo to Shanghai.

Peak travel season is summer (Jun–Sep), when the weather is hot, humid and rainy. Spring (Mar–May) and fall (Oct–Nov) are mild. Winter (Dec–Feb) is cold. Key events and holidays include Chinese New Year (Jan/Feb, dates vary), the Mid-Autumn Moon Festival (Sep/Oct, dates vary) and National Day (Oct).

It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Tokyo to Shanghai.
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 Tokyo to Shanghai 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 Tokyo to Shanghai.

In terms of nonstop flights, China Eastern is the most popular. China Eastern offers 48 nonstop flights and 16 connecting flights per week. China Eastern flies from Narita International Airport (NRT) , Haneda Airport (HND) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) , Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) .

In terms of flights, Air China is the most popular. Air China offers 14 nonstop flights and 68 connecting flights per week. Air China flies from Haneda Airport (HND) , Narita International Airport (NRT) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) , Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) .

Other popular airlines flying from Tokyo to Shanghai are:

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

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

The cheapest round-trip flight from Tokyo to Shanghai recently found on Google Flights was with Spring Japan from $187. The cheapest one-way flight was with Jetstar from $81.

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

The cheapest ANA flight from Tokyo to Shanghai is $406, flying from Apr 9 to Apr 18.
The cheapest JAL flight from Tokyo to Shanghai is $396, flying from Apr 10 to Apr 19.
The cheapest Spring flight from Tokyo to Shanghai is $232, flying from Mar 5 to Mar 11.

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

There are 48 China Eastern direct flights from Tokyo to Shanghai per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 28 ANA direct flights from Tokyo to Shanghai per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 28 JAL direct flights from Tokyo to Shanghai per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 14 Air China direct flights from Tokyo to Shanghai per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 14 Shanghai Airlines direct flights from Tokyo to Shanghai per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 11 Spring direct flights from Tokyo to Shanghai 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 Tokyo and Shanghai at price $238 is offered by Jetstar from Fri, Jan 23 to Mon, Jan 26.

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

There are 48 China Eastern direct flights from Tokyo to Shanghai per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 28 ANA direct flights from Tokyo to Shanghai per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 28 JAL direct flights from Tokyo to Shanghai per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 14 Air China direct flights from Tokyo to Shanghai per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 14 Shanghai Airlines direct flights from Tokyo to Shanghai per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 11 Spring direct flights from Tokyo to Shanghai 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 Tokyo to Shanghai on a daily basis.

The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Tokyo and Shanghai start at $187 from Thu, Mar 5 to Thu, Mar 12 with Spring Japan.

It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Tokyo to Shanghai, 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 Tokyo and Shanghai start at $749 from Thu, Mar 5 to Thu, Mar 12 with China Southern.

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Tokyo and Shanghai start at $187 from Thu, Mar 5 to Thu, Mar 12.

To book business class trips from Tokyo to Shanghai, 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 Tokyo and Shanghai starts at $238 from Fri, Jan 23 to Mon, Jan 26 with Jetstar.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Tokyo and Shanghai at price $238 is offered by Jetstar from Fri, Jan 23 to Mon, Jan 26.

To find last-minute flight deals from Tokyo to Shanghai, 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.