Cheap flights from Shanghai to Tokyo from $171

The month of January is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to Tokyo Narita Airport from Shanghai, with most prices found around $132. If you are unable to visit Tokyo Narita Airport during the month of January, then departing from Shanghai during the month May is also very affordable. Most momondo users find prices during this month for around $136.

On average, the least expensive day to fly to Tokyo Narita Airport from Shanghai is on a Monday. momondo users have found tickets for Monday departures for as low as $274. However, this price may fluctuate depending on the airline, the season, and holidays. If your travel schedule is flexible, try to avoid departing on a Friday because tickets tend to average around $400. These prices are subject to change though, so be sure to set up a Price Alert for flights to Tokyo Narita Airport.

In the evening is the cheapest time of day to fly from Shanghai to Tokyo Narita Airport when you can find flight prices for as low as $248. Flying to Tokyo Narita Airport in the evening is an ideal time because this is during off-peak travel hours. Try not to purchase tickets in the morning because they tend to be around $399. Of course, these prices can vary depending on the time of year and what airport you fly to.

Fly from Shanghai Pu Dong to Tokyo Narita for the best Shanghai - Tokyo Narita flight prices

Jetstar Japan, Hong Kong Airlines, and Vietnam Airlines are the most popular carriers operating from Shanghai to Tokyo Narita

ANA, Air China and SPRING JAPAN are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Tokyo Narita Airport from Shanghai according to our data. ANA is the first choice among our users, with 51% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to Tokyo Narita Airport. Keep in mind that there are 3 different airlines that fly to Tokyo Narita Airport on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

Historically, on average around 18% of flights between Shanghai and Tokyo have experienced a delay on any given week. The average delay length over the past 12 months has been 129 minutes.

Generally, flights departing at night tend to experience fewer delays. Flights in the early afternoon have, in the past, seen delays more frequently in comparison.

Monday is statistically the day of the week which experiences the fewest number of delays on this flight route. Sunday has historically seen more delays on average compared to the rest of the week.

According to our data, China Southern have had the least number of delays on this route over the last 12 months; with about 6% of their flights experiencing any sort of delay.

The number of flights available between Shanghai and Tokyo Narita Airport is 17 per day as of July 2026. The most frequent departure time is 1:00PM, with 55% of daily flights leaving at noon.

The number of flights available between Shanghai and Tokyo Narita Airport is 125 per week as of July 2026. The most frequent departure day is Thu, with 17% of weekly flights leaving on this day.