What is the cheapest airline that flies from Shanghai to Osaka?

Spring Airlines, Peach, and Hainan Airlines are the most popular carriers operating from Shanghai to Osaka

What airlines fly to Osaka?

Spring Airlines, Air China and China Eastern are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Osaka from Shanghai according to our data. Spring Airlines is the first choice among our users, with 51% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to Osaka. Keep in mind that there are 9 different airlines that fly to Osaka on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

How many flights depart from Shanghai to Osaka on average per day?

The number of flights available between Shanghai and Osaka is 44 per day as of August 2025. The most frequent departure time is 8:00AM, with 51% of daily flights leaving in the afternoon.

How many flights depart from Shanghai to Osaka on average per week?

The number of flights available between Shanghai and Osaka is 312 per week as of August 2025. The most frequent departure day is Thu, with 17% of weekly flights leaving on this day.

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Shanghai to Osaka?

Prices for flights from Shanghai to Osaka were last updated today.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from Shanghai to Osaka?

As of August 2025, there are 7 operators available to choose from for flights from Shanghai to Osaka.

How old do you have to be to fly from Shanghai to Osaka?

Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Shanghai to Osaka.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Osaka?

The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to Osaka may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at Osaka. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

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Q: What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between Shanghai and Osaka?

Prices are currently low for flights on this route. Typical prices usually range from $172 to $332. The lowest price recently found on this route was $147.

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10:40 am - 2:00 pmPVG-KIX

2h 20mnonstop

3:00 pm - 4:40 pmKIX-PVG

2h 40mnonstop

$147Spring Airlines

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Tue, Sep 23 - Fri, Sep 26

7:00 am - 10:20 amPVG-KIX

2h 20mnonstop

1:45 pm - 3:20 pmKIX-PVG

2h 35mnonstop

$149Spring Airlines

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Mon, Oct 20 - Tue, Oct 21

7:00 am - 10:20 amPVG-KIX

2h 20mnonstop

3:30 pm - 5:20 pmKIX-PVG

2h 50mnonstop

$154Spring Airlines

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Fri, Jan 16 - Fri, Jan 16

2:30 am - 9:10 amPVG-ITM

5h 40m1 stop

4:50 pm - 1:15 amITM-PVG

9h 25m1 stop

$158ANA

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Sat, Nov 8 - Fri, Nov 14

6:20 pm - 9:35 pmPVG-KIX

2h 15mnonstop

8:25 am - 12:35 amKIX-PVG

17h 10m1 stop

$158ANA

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Tue, Sep 23 - Fri, Sep 26

5:40 pm - 8:45 pmPVG-KIX

2h 05mnonstop

4:30 pm - 6:10 pmKIX-PVG

2h 40mnonstop

$184Air China

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Thu, Dec 4 - Mon, Dec 8

5:40 pm - 8:45 pmPVG-KIX

2h 05mnonstop

9:25 am - 11:10 amKIX-PVG

2h 45mnonstop

$187Air China

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Mon, Nov 17 - Sun, Nov 23

5:50 pm - 8:55 pmPVG-KIX

2h 05mnonstop

12:15 pm - 1:40 pmKIX-PVG

2h 25mnonstop

$210Juneyao Airlines

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Sun, Oct 5 - Sun, Oct 12

2:30 pm - 6:00 pmPVG-UKB

2h 30mnonstop

7:00 pm - 8:30 pmUKB-PVG

2h 30mnonstop

$244Juneyao Airlines

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Sun, Sep 7 - Wed, Sep 10

6:45 pm - 12:50 pmSHA-KIX

17h 05m1 stop

1:50 pm - 9:05 amKIX-SHA

20h 15m1 stop

$408China Eastern

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Sat, Oct 4 - Thu, Oct 9

Spring Airlines flights from Shanghai to Osaka

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Spring Airlines

Sep 23

PVG10:40 amShanghai Pu Dong

2h 20m

KIX2:00 pmOsaka Kansai Intl

Sep 26

KIX3:00 pmOsaka Kansai Intl

2h 40m

PVG4:40 pmShanghai Pu Dong

$147

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Spring Airlines

Oct 20

PVG7:00 amShanghai Pu Dong

2h 20m

KIX10:20 amOsaka Kansai Intl

Oct 21

KIX1:45 pmOsaka Kansai Intl

2h 35m

PVG3:20 pmShanghai Pu Dong

$149

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Spring Airlines

Jan 16

PVG7:00 amShanghai Pu Dong

2h 20m

KIX10:20 amOsaka Kansai Intl

Jan 16

KIX3:30 pmOsaka Kansai Intl

2h 50m

PVG5:20 pmShanghai Pu Dong

$154

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Hainan Airlines flights from Shanghai to Osaka

Our best Hainan Airlines deals on Shanghai to Osaka flight tickets

Hainan Airlines

Sep 8

PVG8:00 pmShanghai Pu Dong

18h 55m

1 stop

KIX3:55 pmOsaka Kansai Intl

Sep 10

KIX2:30 pmOsaka Kansai Intl

10h 15m

1 stop

PVG11:45 pmShanghai Pu Dong

$182

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Hainan Airlines

Sep 6

PVG5:10 pmShanghai Pu Dong

19h 15m

1 stop

KIX1:25 pmOsaka Kansai Intl

Sep 9

KIX2:20 pmOsaka Kansai Intl

20h 40m

1 stop

PVG10:00 amShanghai Pu Dong

$188

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Hainan Airlines

Sep 17

PVG8:30 pmShanghai Pu Dong

15h 15m

1 stop

KIX12:45 pmOsaka Kansai Intl

Sep 22

KIX2:30 pmOsaka Kansai Intl

10h 15m

1 stop

PVG11:45 pmShanghai Pu Dong

$191

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ShanghaiOsaka

PVG - KIX

PVGKIX

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 9/23

10:40 am-2:00 pm

Nonstop2h 20m

Osaka Kansai Intl

Fri 9/26

3:00 pm-4:40 pm

Nonstop2h 40m

$147

ShanghaiOsaka

PVG - KIX

PVGKIX

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 10/20

7:00 am-10:20 am

Nonstop2h 20m

Osaka Kansai Intl

Tue 10/21

1:45 pm-3:20 pm

Nonstop2h 35m

$149

ShanghaiOsaka

PVG - KIX

PVGKIX

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 1/16

7:00 am-10:20 am

Nonstop2h 20m

Osaka Kansai Intl

Fri 1/16

3:30 pm-5:20 pm

Nonstop2h 50m

$154

ShanghaiOsaka

PVG - ITM

PVGITM

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 11/8

2:30 am-9:10 am

1 stop5h 40m

Osaka Itami

Fri 11/14

4:50 pm-1:15 am

1 stop9h 25m

$158

ShanghaiOsaka

PVG - KIX

PVGKIX

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 9/23

6:20 pm-9:35 pm

Nonstop2h 15m

Osaka Kansai Intl

Fri 9/26

8:25 am-12:35 am

1 stop17h 10m

$158

ShanghaiOsaka

PVG - KIX

PVGKIX

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 12/4

5:40 pm-8:45 pm

Nonstop2h 05m

Osaka Kansai Intl

Mon 12/8

4:30 pm-6:10 pm

Nonstop2h 40m

$184

ShanghaiOsaka

PVG - KIX

PVGKIX

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 11/17

5:40 pm-8:45 pm

Nonstop2h 05m

Osaka Kansai Intl

Sun 11/23

9:25 am-11:10 am

Nonstop2h 45m

$187

ShanghaiOsaka

PVG - KIX

PVGKIX

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 10/5

5:50 pm-8:55 pm

Nonstop2h 05m

Osaka Kansai Intl

Sun 10/12

12:15 pm-1:40 pm

Nonstop2h 25m

$210

ShanghaiKobe

PVG - UKB

PVGUKB

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 9/7

2:30 pm-6:00 pm

Nonstop2h 30m

Kobe

Wed 9/10

7:00 pm-8:30 pm

Nonstop2h 30m

$244

ShanghaiOsaka

SHA - KIX

SHAKIX

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 10/4

6:45 pm-12:50 pm

1 stop17h 05m

Osaka Kansai Intl

Thu 10/9

1:50 pm-9:05 am

1 stop20h 15m

$408

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What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between Shanghai and Osaka?

What is the cheapest month to fly to Osaka?

In general, March is the cheapest month to fly from Shanghai to Osaka. Due to it being the ‘off-season’ during this time, you can expect flight prices to be around $153. If you are unable to visit Osaka during the month of March, then departing from Shanghai during the month November is also very affordable. Most momondo users find prices during this month for around $167.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Osaka?

According to our data, Monday is the cheapest day to fly to Osaka from Shanghai. The lowest ticket price found for a Monday departure recently was $219. Keep in mind that prices can always vary depending on your route and whether or not you are flying domestic or international. When flying out on a Thursday, the most expensive travel day of the week, you can expect to see flight prices from Shanghai to Osaka for around $242.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Osaka?

Our data shows that the cheapest Shanghai to Osaka flights are usually those with departure times in the afternoon. Our users have found flights to Osaka in the afternoon for as low as $206. Flights to Osaka are more costly at noon, with an average ticket price of $301. Departure times at noon fall within the peak daily travel times, which is why tickets can be more expensive.

What is the cheapest Shanghai to Osaka flight route?

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How far in advance should I book a flight to Osaka?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Osaka from Shanghai when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Osaka for around $224 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Osaka from Shanghai for as low as $180 on momondo.

What cabin class options are available on Shanghai to Osaka flights?

There are 3 cabin classes available to choose from on Shanghai to Osaka flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.

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Fastest flight time	1h 55m
Direct flights	Every day
Airports in Osaka	2 airports

The fastest flight from Shanghai to Osaka takes 1h 55m

Direct flights go from Shanghai to Osaka every day.

There are 2 airports near Osaka: Osaka Kansai Intl (KIX), Kobe (UKB)

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How far is Shanghai to Osaka by plane?
The straight-line distance from Shanghai to Osaka is 845.0 mi. Flights usually cover this in 1h 55m, depending on flying conditions and air traffic around both airports.
When did momondo last update prices for flights from Shanghai to Osaka?
Prices for flights from Shanghai to Osaka were last updated today.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Shanghai to Osaka?
As of August 2025, there are 7 operators available to choose from for flights from Shanghai to Osaka.
How old do you have to be to fly from Shanghai to Osaka?
Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Shanghai to Osaka.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Osaka?
The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to Osaka may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at Osaka. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

Best airlines flying from Shanghai to Osaka

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Airline	Rating	Free Cancellation	Price
Spring Airlines	PriceFrom $107	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.0 4 reviews	Search Spring Airlines flights
XiamenAir	PriceFrom $167	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.6 41 reviews	Search XiamenAir flights
ANA	PriceFrom $168	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.4 938 reviews	Search ANA flights
China Southern	PriceFrom $172	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.5 109 reviews	Search China Southern flights
China Eastern	PriceFrom $177	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.2 161 reviews	Search China Eastern flights
Shenzhen Airlines	PriceFrom $188	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.8 15 reviews	Search Shenzhen Airlines flights
Juneyao Airlines	PriceFrom $188	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.0 4 reviews	Search Juneyao Airlines flights
Air China	PriceFrom $188	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.3 95 reviews	Search Air China flights
Japan Airlines	PriceFrom $239	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.3 1,552 reviews	Search Japan Airlines flights

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