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September 8 - September 29

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Best

Earliest

PVG - Osaka

$392

$208

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October 13 - October 21

PVG - Osaka

$238

$212

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October 7 - October 21

PVG - Osaka

$219

$212

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October 13 - October 20

PVG - Osaka

$242

$212

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October 15 - October 22

PVG - Osaka

$242

$212

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October 15 - October 20

PVG - Osaka

$247

$212

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October 11 - October 15

PVG - Osaka

$247

$212

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October 7 - October 20

PVG - Osaka

$219

$212

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October 13 - October 22

PVG - Osaka

$236

$212

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October 8 - October 15

PVG - Osaka

$240

$212

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Insights for flights from Shanghai to Osaka

Right now, only 2% of recent fares from Shanghai to Osaka are classified as a good price. Fares for this route typically range from $224–$326, with a median of $258. Currently, prices are above the typical level, suggesting that now might be a good time to set up a price alert for this route. New deals for flights from Shanghai to Osaka appear almost daily, offering frequent opportunities to find better fares.

If you're looking for the cheapest time to fly from Shanghai to Osaka, consider traveling in August or October, both with a median fare of $114. June also offers more affordable options, with a median fare of $211. These months present the lowest median prices compared to other times of the year, making them ideal for budget-conscious travelers.

A typical journey from Shanghai to Osaka takes about 5h 45m, including connections. This route is classified as a short-haul flight, covering a distance of 1307 km. While a meaningful share of itineraries are non-stop, most itineraries connect at least once, typically involving one stopover.

For direct flights from Shanghai to Osaka, about 49.2% of recent fares are non-stop. The remaining itineraries involve connections, with most connecting flights having one stopover. This mixed availability means you have options for both direct travel and itineraries with a single stop, depending on your preference for convenience versus potential cost savings.

How much is a round trip from Shanghai to Osaka

Regular price: $269 - $411

Prices are currently below the regular range.

Regular prices for flights from Shanghai to Osaka typically range from 269 USD to 411 USD. The current lowest price is 206 USD with SAM Colombia, for travel from Sep 8-Sep 29.

now $206

Low $269

High $411

The cheapest time to fly from Shanghai to Osaka

The cheapest month to fly from Shanghai to Osaka is August, with a median price of $114. The most expensive month is December, with a median price of $860. Prices are generally lower from February to November.

August

Cheapest

Flights from $114

December

Most Expensive

Flights from $860

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Direct flights from Shanghai to Osaka

SAM Colombia

Last-minute flights going from Shanghai to Osaka

Mon, Jun 22

⌛ Last-Minute

PVG - Osaka

Shanghai (PVG) - Osaka (ITM)

Japan Airlines

$533

$358

One-way

Tue, Sep 1

⌛ Last-Minute

PVG - Osaka

Shanghai (PVG) - Osaka (KIX)

SAM Colombia

$458

$249

One-way

Tue, Sep 1

⌛ Last-Minute

PVG - Osaka

Shanghai (PVG) - Osaka (KIX)

Hong Kong Airlines

$580

$300

One-way

Tue, Sep 1

⌛ Last-Minute

PVG - Osaka

Shanghai (PVG) - Osaka (KIX)

Hong Kong Airlines

$621

$300

One-way

Tue, Sep 1

⌛ Last-Minute

PVG - Osaka

Shanghai (PVG) - Osaka (KIX)

Hong Kong Airlines

$606

$300

One-way

Wed, Sep 2

⌛ Last-Minute

PVG - Osaka

Shanghai (PVG) - Osaka (KIX)

$607

$303

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Shanghai to Osaka

2 nights

Sep 12 - Sep 14

$626 → $285

54%

3 nights

Sep 5 - Sep 8

$626 → $287

54%

1 night

Sep 1 - Sep 2

$621 → $303

51%

6 nights

Sep 9 - Sep 15

$610 → $303

50%

Popular Airports to fly from Shanghai to Osaka

Shanghai - Osaka route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level.

Recent fares for Shanghai to Osaka are above the typical level, with a median price of $258.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in August or October for the best prices.

Historically, August and October offer the lowest median prices at $114 for Shanghai to Osaka flights.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 5h 45m.

The median flight duration for this route is 5 hours and 45 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

49% of deals are direct flights.

About half of recent deals for Shanghai to Osaka are for direct flights, with 1 stopover typical for connecting flights.

🏆 Airline highlight

SAM Colombia offers direct flights.

SAM Colombia has historically offered direct flights on the Shanghai to Osaka route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent for this route.

Historically, deals for flights from Shanghai to Osaka appear frequently, about once per day.

Shanghai main airports to depart from

Shanghai Pudong International (PVG)

Cheapest

Shanghai Pudong International Airport is a good option for flights from Shanghai to Osaka.

📍 ~35 km from Shanghai (reachable by car or metro).

💸 Flights from ~$206

Shanghai Hongqiao International (SHA)

Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport is another choice for flights from Shanghai to Osaka.

📍 ~15 km from Shanghai (reachable by car or metro).

💸 Flights from ~$212

Osaka main airports to arrive at

Kansai International (KIX)

Cheapest

Kansai International Airport is a good option for flights to Osaka, offering competitive prices.

📍 ~30 km from Osaka (reachable by train, bus, or ferry)

💸 Flights from ~$206

Itami (ITM)

Itami Airport provides another choice for arriving in Osaka, with various transport links available.

📍 ~15 km from Osaka (reachable by train or bus)

💸 Flights from ~$264

Airports nearby Osaka used as alternative

Kobe (UKB)

Kobe Airport (UKB) is a useful alternative due to its proximity within the Kansai metro area, though it primarily serves domestic routes.

📍 ~29 km from Osaka (reachable by train or ferry)

💸 Flights from ~$250

Chubu Centrair International (NGO)

Cheapest

Chubu Centrair International (NGO) is a major international gateway, offering extensive long-haul and regional routes.

📍 ~135 km from Osaka (reachable by Shinkansen and local train)

💸 Flights from ~$238

Okayama (OKJ)

Okayama Airport (OKJ) is well-connected to Osaka via the Sanyo Shinkansen line, offering domestic and some regional international flights.

📍 ~135 km from Osaka (reachable by Shinkansen)

💸 Flights from ~$488

Takamatsu (TAK)

Takamatsu Airport (TAK) is the primary airport for the Kagawa region, with some international routes to major Asian hubs.

📍 ~135 km from Osaka (reachable by train or highway bus)

💸 Flights from ~$341

Tokushima (TKS)

Tokushima Airport (TKS) is geographically the closest airport on Shikoku island to Osaka, with direct highway bus connections.

📍 ~95 km from Osaka (reachable by highway bus)

💸 Flights from ~$436

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Osaka

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Aug 23

Osaka, Japan

49% AI deal score

$590

$538

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Osaka, Japan

49% AI deal score

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$538

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Nov 16

Osaka, Japan

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Nov 06

Osaka, Japan

49% AI deal score

$622

$583

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Nov 07

Osaka, Japan

49% AI deal score

$625

$583

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Nov 16

Osaka, Japan

49% AI deal score

$622

$583

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Nov 09

Osaka, Japan

49% AI deal score

$633

$583

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Oct 28

Osaka, Japan

49% AI deal score

$653

$583

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Nov 18

Osaka, Japan

49% AI deal score

$622

$583

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Nov 09

Osaka, Japan

49% AI deal score

$625

$583

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Osaka, Japan

46% AI deal score

$822

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Sep 15

Osaka, Japan

46% AI deal score

$822

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Osaka

Historically, the optimal booking window for flights from Shanghai to Osaka is typically 14-27 days before departure. During this period, the average price was around $269. Booking 7-13 days out also offered competitive prices, with an average of $278. Prices tended to be higher for bookings made 60+ days in advance, averaging $515, and for last-minute bookings within 0-6 days, which averaged $335.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Shanghai to Osaka was considered to be $224 or less. The median price for this route was $258. Fares above $326 were in the higher price range during this 90-day period.

Historically, the cheapest months to fly from Shanghai to Osaka have been August and October, both with a median price of $114. June also offered a relatively low median price of $211. The annual median price for this route was $258, indicating that these months typically offer significant savings compared to the yearly average.

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