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

SPRING JAPAN, Hainan Airlines, and Juneyao Airlines are the most popular carriers operating from Shanghai to Tokyo

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

As of August 2025, there are 64 flights per day flying from Shanghai to Tokyo. The most common time of day flights depart is 9:00AM, with 50% of flights taking off at noon.

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

As of August 2025, 449 flights take off from Shanghai and land in Tokyo each week. The most common flight departure day for this route is Sun, with 15% of weekly flights taking off on this day.

What airlines fly to Tokyo?

ANA, Japan Airlines and Air China are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Tokyo from Shanghai according to our data. ANA is the first choice among our users, with 36% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to Tokyo. Keep in mind that there are 7 different airlines that fly to Tokyo on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

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

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

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

The number of operators available for flights from Shanghai to Tokyo is 7 as of August 2025.

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

The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from Shanghai to Tokyo.

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

The necessary travel and health documents for your Tokyo trip may vary depending on your travel plans and individual circumstances. Generally, you should have various documents, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months beyond your scheduled arrival date. We recommend seeking advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

$109 Cheap Flights from Shanghai to Tokyo in 2025

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

Prices are currently low for flights on this route. Typical prices usually range from $346 to $405. The lowest price recently found on this route was $214.

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1:50 pm - 9:00 pmPVG-NRT

6h 10m1 stop

10:45 pm - 1:25 amNRT-PVG

3h 40mnonstop

$214

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Mon, Sep 8 - Tue, Sep 16

1:15 pm - 9:40 amPVG-HND

19h 25m1 stop

8:55 pm - 11:45 amHND-PVG

15h 50m1 stop

$216Japan Airlines

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Thu, Oct 9 - Mon, Oct 13

1:30 pm - 5:20 pmPVG-NRT

2h 50mnonstop

9:45 am - 12:15 pmNRT-PVG

3h 30mnonstop

$221ANA

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Sun, Jan 11 - Wed, Jan 21

6:20 pm - 7:55 amPVG-HND

12h 35m1 stop

8:30 pm - 10:35 amHND-PVG

15h 05m1 stop

$235ANA

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Tue, Sep 9 - Sun, Sep 14

4:20 pm - 8:40 pmPVG-NRT

3h 20mnonstop

8:55 am - 11:05 amNRT-PVG

3h 10mnonstop

$240Air China

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Wed, Oct 15 - Fri, Oct 24

3:00 pm - 6:40 pmPVG-NRT

2h 40mnonstop

7:40 pm - 10:20 pmNRT-PVG

3h 40mnonstop

$256Spring Airlines

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Thu, Dec 25 - Tue, Dec 30

3:40 pm - 7:30 pmPVG-NRT

2h 50mnonstop

3:15 pm - 9:55 amNRT-PVG

19h 40m1 stop

$269Air China

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Tue, Oct 14 - Fri, Oct 17

7:10 pm - 11:00 pmPVG-HND

2h 50mnonstop

1:05 am - 3:10 amHND-PVG

3h 05mnonstop

$276Spring Airlines

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Fri, Sep 5 - Wed, Sep 10

8:40 am - 12:30 pmSHA-HND

2h 50mnonstop

1:30 pm - 3:35 pmHND-SHA

3h 05mnonstop

$354China Eastern

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Sun, Oct 12 - Mon, Oct 20

9:30 am - 1:30 pmSHA-HND

3h 00mnonstop

1:30 pm - 3:35 pmHND-SHA

3h 05mnonstop

$416China Eastern

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Fri, Oct 17 - Sun, Oct 19

Hainan Airlines flights from Shanghai to Tokyo

Our best Hainan Airlines deals on Shanghai to Tokyo flight tickets

Hainan Airlines

Aug 29

SHA11:15 amShanghai Hongqiao Intl

23h 40m

1 stop

NRT11:55 amTokyo Narita

Sep 1

NRT1:55 pmTokyo Narita

22h 00m

1 stop

SHA10:55 amShanghai Hongqiao Intl

$245

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Hainan Airlines

Aug 25

SHA12:10 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl

22h 45m

1 stop

NRT11:55 amTokyo Narita

Sep 2

NRT1:55 pmTokyo Narita

30h 05m

1 stop

SHA7:00 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl

$249

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Hainan Airlines

Aug 29

PVG11:15 amShanghai Pu Dong

23h 40m

1 stop

NRT11:55 amTokyo Narita

Sep 6

NRT3:00 pmTokyo Narita

20h 50m

1 stop

PVG10:50 amShanghai Pu Dong

$253

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Spring Airlines flights from Shanghai to Tokyo

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Spring Airlines

Dec 25

PVG3:00 pmShanghai Pu Dong

2h 40m

NRT6:40 pmTokyo Narita

Dec 30

NRT7:40 pmTokyo Narita

3h 40m

PVG10:20 pmShanghai Pu Dong

$256

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Spring Airlines

Sep 5

PVG7:10 pmShanghai Pu Dong

2h 50m

HND11:00 pmTokyo Haneda

Sep 10

HND1:05 amTokyo Haneda

3h 05m

PVG3:10 amShanghai Pu Dong

$276

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Spring Airlines

Aug 29

PVG6:10 amShanghai Pu Dong

2h 55m

NRT10:05 amTokyo Narita

Aug 29

NRT8:00 pmTokyo Narita

3h 15m

PVG10:15 pmShanghai Pu Dong

$339

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PVG - NRT

PVGNRT

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 9/8

1:50 pm-9:00 pm

1 stop6h 10m

Tokyo Narita

Tue 9/16

10:45 pm-1:25 am

Nonstop3h 40m

$214

ShanghaiTokyo

PVG - HND

PVGHND

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 10/9

1:15 pm-9:40 am

1 stop19h 25m

Tokyo Haneda

Mon 10/13

8:55 pm-11:45 am

1 stop15h 50m

$216

ShanghaiTokyo

PVG - NRT

PVGNRT

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 1/11

1:30 pm-5:20 pm

Nonstop2h 50m

Tokyo Narita

Wed 1/21

9:45 am-12:15 pm

Nonstop3h 30m

$221

ShanghaiTokyo

PVG - HND

PVGHND

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 9/9

6:20 pm-7:55 am

1 stop12h 35m

Tokyo Haneda

Sun 9/14

8:30 pm-10:35 am

1 stop15h 05m

$235

ShanghaiTokyo

PVG - NRT

PVGNRT

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 10/15

4:20 pm-8:40 pm

Nonstop3h 20m

Tokyo Narita

Fri 10/24

8:55 am-11:05 am

Nonstop3h 10m

$240

ShanghaiTokyo

PVG - NRT

PVGNRT

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 12/25

3:00 pm-6:40 pm

Nonstop2h 40m

Tokyo Narita

Tue 12/30

7:40 pm-10:20 pm

Nonstop3h 40m

$256

ShanghaiTokyo

PVG - NRT

PVGNRT

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 10/14

3:40 pm-7:30 pm

Nonstop2h 50m

Tokyo Narita

Fri 10/17

3:15 pm-9:55 am

1 stop19h 40m

$269

ShanghaiTokyo

PVG - HND

PVGHND

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 9/5

7:10 pm-11:00 pm

Nonstop2h 50m

Tokyo Haneda

Wed 9/10

1:05 am-3:10 am

Nonstop3h 05m

$276

ShanghaiTokyo

SHA - HND

SHAHND

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 10/12

8:40 am-12:30 pm

Nonstop2h 50m

Tokyo Haneda

Mon 10/20

1:30 pm-3:35 pm

Nonstop3h 05m

$354

ShanghaiTokyo

SHA - HND

SHAHND

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 10/17

9:30 am-1:30 pm

Nonstop3h 00m

Tokyo Haneda

Sun 10/19

1:30 pm-3:35 pm

Nonstop3h 05m

$416

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

What is the cheapest month to fly to Tokyo?

The cheapest month to fly to Tokyo from Shanghai is in November. Flight prices, which tend to average around $207, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. If you’re not able to fly to Tokyo in November, then December is your next best option. Flight prices from Shanghai to Tokyo during December average around $239.

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

The cheapest day to depart on your flight to Tokyo is on a Sunday when prices can be found for as low as $370. This is often the case because there is less demand to fly during this day of the week. Flights from Shanghai to Tokyo on a Thursday will generally be more expensive and average around $409. Keep in mind that these prices on both days could fluctuate depending on the season and the demand.

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

In the afternoon is the cheapest time of day to fly from Shanghai to Tokyo when you can find flight prices for as low as $360. Flying to Tokyo in the afternoon is an ideal time because this is during off-peak travel hours. In contrast, the most expensive time of day to depart to Tokyo is in the evening when prices are around $1,068.

What is the cheapest Shanghai to Tokyo flight route?

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

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

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Tokyo from Shanghai when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Tokyo for around $312 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Tokyo from Shanghai for as low as $208 on momondo.

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

There are 4 cabin classes available to choose from on Shanghai to Tokyo 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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Best Price Found	$109
Fastest flight time	2h 30m
Direct flights	Every day
Airports in Tokyo	2 airports

The best one-way flight to Tokyo from Shanghai in the past 72 hours is $109. The best round-trip flight deal from Shanghai to Tokyo found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $214.

The fastest flight from Shanghai to Tokyo takes 2h 30m

Direct flights go from Shanghai to Tokyo every day.

There are 2 airports near Tokyo: Tokyo Narita (NRT), Tokyo Haneda (HND)

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How far is Shanghai to Tokyo by plane?
Shanghai and Tokyo are 1095.1 mi apart from one another. Flights usually cover this in 2h 35m, depending on flying conditions and air traffic around both airports.
When did momondo last update prices for flights from Shanghai to Tokyo?
Prices for flights from Shanghai to Tokyo were last updated today.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Shanghai to Tokyo?
The number of operators available for flights from Shanghai to Tokyo is 7 as of August 2025.
How old do you have to be to fly from Shanghai to Tokyo?
The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from Shanghai to Tokyo.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Tokyo?
The necessary travel and health documents for your Tokyo trip may vary depending on your travel plans and individual circumstances. Generally, you should have various documents, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months beyond your scheduled arrival date. We recommend seeking advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

Best airlines flying from Shanghai to Tokyo

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Airline	Rating	Free Cancellation	Price
SPRING JAPAN	PriceFrom $161	Free Cancellation	Rating 2.0 1 review	Search SPRING JAPAN flights
Spring Airlines	PriceFrom $175	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.0 4 reviews	Search Spring Airlines flights
ANA	PriceFrom $187	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.4 934 reviews	Search ANA flights
Air China	PriceFrom $217	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.3 95 reviews	Search Air China flights
China Eastern	PriceFrom $264	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.2 160 reviews	Search China Eastern flights
Shanghai Airlines	PriceFrom $276	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.0 10 reviews	Search Shanghai Airlines flights
Japan Airlines	PriceFrom $278	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.3 1,549 reviews	Search Japan Airlines flights

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