Cheap flights from Shanghai to Tokyo

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Useful information for finding cheap flights from Shanghai to Tokyo and booking your next trip
Cheapest round-trip flights¥23,012
JetstarNonstop3 hrThu, Mar 12 — Mon, Mar 16
The cheapest round-trip flight from Shanghai to Tokyo is currently ¥23,012
Cheapest one-way flight¥12,802
Spring JapanNonstop3 hrWed, Dec 24
The cheapest one-way flight from Shanghai to Tokyo is currently ¥12,802
Last-minute weekend getaway¥50,738
ANA1 stop20 hrSat, Dec 20 — Mon, Dec 22
The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Shanghai to Tokyo is currently ¥50,738
Cheapest business class flights¥112,692
ANANonstop3 hrThu, Mar 19 — Sun, Mar 22
The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Shanghai to Tokyo is currently ¥112,692
Fastest flight2 hr 30 minThe fastest nonstop flight from Shanghai to Tokyo takes 2 hr 30 min
Nonstop flightsEvery dayThere 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 February. The most expensive month to fly is typically July.
February
Cheapest
Typical prices: ¥28,000–73,000
July
Most expensive
Typical prices: ¥47,500–62,000

Popular airlines from Shanghai to Tokyo

  • China Eastern
    Nonstop
    Typical price: ¥48,000–87,000
    49 weekly nonstop flights
    PVG, SHA - HND, NRTEvery day
    23 weekly connecting flights
    SHA - NRTEvery day
  • ANA
    Nonstop
    from ¥40,685
    Typical price: ¥43,500–81,000
    28 weekly nonstop flights
    PVG, SHA - HND, NRTEvery day
    12 weekly connecting flights
    PVG - HNDEvery Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat
  • JAL
    Nonstop
    from ¥119,104
    Typical price: ¥85,000–350,000
    28 weekly nonstop flights
    PVG, SHA - HND, NRTEvery day
    7 weekly connecting flights
    PVG - HNDEvery day
  • Air China
    Nonstop
    Typical price: ¥49,500–260,000
    18 weekly nonstop flights
    PVG - NRTEvery day
    81 weekly connecting flights
    SHA - HND, NRTEvery day
  • Shanghai Airlines
    Nonstop
    14 weekly nonstop flights
    PVG, SHA - HNDEvery day
  • Spring
    Nonstop
    from ¥32,843
    Typical price: ¥37,500–75,000
    11 weekly nonstop flights
    PVG - HND, NRTEvery day

Popular airports near Shanghai

  • Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
    ShanghaiChina44 min32 km
  • Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)
    ShanghaiChina28 min13 km
  • Hangzhou International Airport (HGH)
    HangzhouChina2 hr 12 min149 km
  • Sunan Shuofang International Airport (WUX)
    WuxiChina1 hr 35 min103 km

Popular airports near Tokyo

  • Haneda Airport (HND)
    TokyoJapan34 min18 km
  • Narita International Airport (NRT)
    TokyoJapan1 hr 13 min67 km
  • Sendai Airport (SDJ)
    SendaiJapan4 hr 15 min295 km
  • Chubu Centrair International Airport (NGO)
    NagoyaJapan4 hr 18 min273 km

Frequently asked questions about flying from Shanghai to Tokyo

The cheapest flights from Shanghai to Tokyo are usually in February. Typical ticket prices in February range from ¥28,000 to ¥73,000.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Shanghai to Tokyo recently found on Google Flights was with Jetstar from ¥23,012. The cheapest one-way flight was with Spring Japan from ¥12,802.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest ANA flight from Shanghai to Tokyo is ¥40,685, flying from Mar 14 to Mar 15.
  • The cheapest JAL flight from Shanghai to Tokyo is ¥119,104, flying from Jan 10 to Jan 12.
  • The cheapest Spring flight from Shanghai to Tokyo is ¥32,843, flying from Jan 15 to Jan 19.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Shanghai to Tokyo starts at ¥23,012 from Thu, Mar 12 to Mon, Mar 16. The cheapest one-way flight starts at ¥12,802 and departs on Wed, Dec 24.
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 49 nonstop flights and 23 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 18 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 ¥23,012. The cheapest one-way flight was with Spring Japan from ¥12,802.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest ANA flight from Shanghai to Tokyo is ¥40,685, flying from Mar 14 to Mar 15.
  • The cheapest JAL flight from Shanghai to Tokyo is ¥119,104, flying from Jan 10 to Jan 12.
  • The cheapest Spring flight from Shanghai to Tokyo is ¥32,843, flying from Jan 15 to Jan 19.
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 49 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 18 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 ¥50,738 is offered by ANA from Sat, Dec 20 to Mon, Dec 22.
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 49 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 18 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 ¥23,012 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 ¥112,692 from Thu, Mar 19 to Sun, Mar 22 with ANA.
The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Shanghai and Tokyo start at ¥23,012 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 ¥50,738 from Sat, Dec 20 to Mon, Dec 22 with ANA.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Shanghai and Tokyo at price ¥50,738 is offered by ANA from Sat, Dec 20 to Mon, Dec 22.
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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