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December 7 - December 9

Cheapest

PVG - Tokyo

$417

$249

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November 9 - November 11

Earliest

PVG - Tokyo

$338

$254

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December 12 - December 14

PVG - Tokyo

$419

$255

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December 19 - December 21

PVG - Tokyo

$421

$255

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December 5 - December 7

PVG - Tokyo

$417

$255

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December 12 - December 13

Best

PVG - Tokyo

$421

$257

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December 9 - December 10

Best

PVG - Tokyo

$419

$261

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November 9 - November 10

Earliest

PVG - Tokyo

$338

$264

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November 15 - November 28

PVG - Tokyo

$224

$270

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November 15 - November 26

PVG - Tokyo

$226

$270

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Insights for flights from Shanghai to Tokyo

A typical journey from Shanghai to Tokyo takes about 5h 55m including connections. This route covers a distance of 1737 km, classifying it as a medium-haul flight. Given the travel time, you can expect a comfortable journey with various options for your trip.

When looking for cheap flights from Shanghai to Tokyo, fares typically range from $256–$402, with a median of $297. Right now, current fares are above the typical level, and only 2% of recent fares were classified as a good price. New deals appear almost daily, so setting up a price alert could be beneficial to catch better offers.

The cheapest time to fly from Shanghai to Tokyo is often in October, with a median fare of $257. Other affordable months include May, where the median fare is $285, and June, with a median fare of $295. Planning your travel during these months could lead to more budget-friendly options.

For flights from Shanghai to Tokyo, a meaningful share of itineraries are non-stop, with 52% of recent fares being direct. For the remaining itineraries, most connect at least once, with a typical number of 1 stopover when connecting. This means you have a good chance of finding a direct flight, but connecting options are also common.

How much is a round trip from Shanghai to Tokyo

Regular price: $350 - $438

Prices are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Shanghai to Tokyo is $350-$438. The current lowest deal is $249 with All Nippon Airways, for travel from Dec 7-Dec 9.

now $249

Low $350

High $438

The cheapest time to fly from Shanghai to Tokyo

The cheapest month to fly from Shanghai to Tokyo is October, with a median price of $257. The most expensive month is March, with a median price of $736. Prices are generally lower from April to December.

October

Cheapest

Flights from $257

March

Most Expensive

Flights from $736

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Direct flights from Shanghai to Tokyo

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Spring Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Shanghai to Tokyo

Tue, Sep 1

⌛ Last-Minute

PVG - Tokyo

Shanghai (PVG) - Tokyo (NRT)

$579

$279

One-way

Tue, Sep 1

⌛ Last-Minute

PVG - Tokyo

Shanghai (PVG) - Tokyo (NRT)

Hong Kong Airlines

$581

$301

One-way

Tue, Sep 1

⌛ Last-Minute

PVG - Tokyo

Shanghai (PVG) - Tokyo (NRT)

Hong Kong Airlines

$532

$301

One-way

Tue, Sep 1

⌛ Last-Minute

PVG - Tokyo

Shanghai (PVG) - Tokyo (NRT)

Hong Kong Airlines

$549

$301

One-way

Tue, Sep 1

⌛ Last-Minute

PVG - Tokyo

Shanghai (PVG) - Tokyo (NRT)

Hong Kong Airlines

$565

$301

One-way

Tue, Sep 1

⌛ Last-Minute

PVG - Tokyo

Shanghai (PVG) - Tokyo (NRT)

Hong Kong Airlines

$580

$302

One-way

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

1 night

Sep 1 - Sep 2

$579 → $279

52%

1 night

Sep 7 - Sep 8

$582 → $294

50%

1 night

Sep 9 - Sep 10

$582 → $294

50%

1 night

Sep 3 - Sep 4

$579 → $293

49%

Popular Airports to fly from Shanghai to Tokyo

Shanghai - Tokyo route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level.

Recent fares from Shanghai to Tokyo are above the typical level, with a median price of $297.

📅 Best time to fly

October is historically the cheapest month to fly.

Historically, October is the cheapest month to fly from Shanghai to Tokyo, with a median price of $257.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 5h 55m on average.

The typical direct flight from Shanghai to Tokyo takes 5 hours and 55 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

52% of recent deals are for direct flights.

52% of recent deals from Shanghai to Tokyo are for direct flights, with frequent deals available.

🏆 Airline highlight

Antinea Airlines and Spring Airlines offer direct flights.

Antinea Airlines and Spring Airlines offer direct flights for the Shanghai to Tokyo route.

🎯 Booking tip

Good prices are available on 2% of recent deals.

Historically, good prices are available on 2% of recent deals for this route.

Shanghai main airports to depart from

Shanghai Pudong International (PVG)

Cheapest

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

📍 ~35 km from city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~$250

Shanghai Hongqiao International (SHA)

Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport is a convenient choice for flights from Shanghai to Tokyo.

📍 ~15 km from city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~$292

Tokyo main airports to arrive at

Haneda (HND)

Cheapest

Haneda Airport is a convenient arrival option for flights from Shanghai to Tokyo.

📍 ~15 km from Tokyo city center (reachable by train or bus)

💸 Flights from ~$264

Narita International (NRT)

Narita International Airport is another arrival option for flights from Shanghai to Tokyo.

📍 ~60 km from Tokyo city center (reachable by train or bus)

💸 Flights from ~$277

Airports nearby Tokyo used as alternative

Ibaraki (IBR)

Ibaraki Airport (IBR) is a useful alternative for Tokyo, especially for low-cost carriers and domestic routes.

📍 ~75 km from Tokyo (reachable by bus)

💸 Flights from ~$432

Shizuoka (FSZ)

Shizuoka Airport (FSZ) is a good alternative for travelers located in western Tokyo or Kanagawa, offering domestic and some regional international flights.

📍 ~150 km from Tokyo (reachable by Shinkansen and bus)

💸 Flights from ~$415

Sendai (SDJ)

Sendai Airport (SDJ) is a major regional hub with many domestic connections, directly connected to Tokyo via Shinkansen.

📍 ~300 km from Tokyo (reachable by Shinkansen)

💸 Flights from ~$330

Chubu Centrair International (NGO)

Cheapest

Chubu Centrair International Airport (NGO) is a major international gateway with extensive flight options, useful if specific long-haul routes are unavailable from Tokyo.

📍 ~270 km from Tokyo (reachable by Shinkansen)

💸 Flights from ~$238

Fukushima (FKS)

Fukushima Airport (FKS) is an option due to its relative proximity and accessibility via the Tohoku Shinkansen corridor.

📍 ~190 km from Tokyo (reachable by Shinkansen)

💸 Flights from ~$416

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Tokyo

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Jun 28

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$770

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Aug 18

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67% AI deal score

$768

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Aug 30

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67% AI deal score

$769

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Jun 24

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Tokyo

Historically, the optimal booking window for flights from Shanghai to Tokyo is typically 14-27 days before departure. During this period, the average price was around $376. Booking within 0-6 days of departure saw slightly higher average prices of $383, while booking 7-13 days out had an average price of $377. For travelers planning further ahead, booking 28-59 days in advance showed an average price of $429, and booking 60+ days out had an average price of $420, indicating that prices tend to increase outside the 14-27 day window.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Shanghai to Tokyo was considered to be $256 or less. The median price for this route was $297. While 25% of fares were found at or below $256, about 75% of fares were $402 or less. This suggests that securing a fare at or below $256 represents a notable saving compared to the typical prices for this route.

Historically, October has been the cheapest month to fly from Shanghai to Tokyo, with a median price of $257. May also offered competitive prices, with a median of $285. While June had a median price of $295, it was also identified as the most expensive month on average in the trailing 270 days. The annual median price for this route was $297, indicating that October and May typically offer prices below the yearly average.

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