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November 10 - November 11

Cheapest

Best

HND - Shanghai

$275

$270

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November 10 - November 30

Cheapest

HND - Shanghai

$242

$270

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November 10 - November 25

Cheapest

HND - Shanghai

$246

$270

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November 10 - November 29

Cheapest

HND - Shanghai

$242

$270

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November 10 - November 16

Cheapest

HND - Shanghai

$265

$270

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November 10 - November 15

Cheapest

HND - Shanghai

$271

$270

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November 10 - November 18

Cheapest

HND - Shanghai

$263

$270

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November 5 - November 11

Cheapest

Earliest

HND - Shanghai

$265

$270

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November 5 - November 8

Cheapest

Best

Earliest

HND - Shanghai

$275

$270

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November 5 - November 25

Cheapest

Earliest

HND - Shanghai

$242

$270

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Route Intelligence — 486,190 Searches this Week

Insights for flights from Tokyo to Shanghai

For cheap flights from Tokyo to Shanghai, fares typically range from $258–$365, with a median of $298. Right now, current fares are above the typical level. Only 1% of recent fares were classified as a good price, indicating that finding a significantly discounted fare may require some flexibility. New deals appear almost daily, suggesting frequent opportunities to find better prices.

A typical journey from Tokyo to Shanghai takes 8h 0m, including connections. This duration accounts for itineraries that are not direct, as a meaningful share of flights on this route involve at least one stop.

When considering the cheapest time to fly from Tokyo to Shanghai, May stands out with a median fare of $277. April is also a more affordable option, with a median fare of $286. Following closely, June offers a median fare of $291, making these three months generally more economical for this route.

Regarding direct flights from Tokyo to Shanghai, 42.4% of recent fares are non-stop. This means a meaningful share are non-stop, while the remaining itineraries typically connect once. If you prefer to minimize travel time, focusing on these direct options would be beneficial, though connecting flights are also a common choice.

How much is a round trip from Tokyo to Shanghai

Regular price: $219 - $429

Prices are currently within the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Tokyo to Shanghai is $219 to $429. The current lowest deal is $270 with Spring Airlines, for travel from Nov 10-Nov 11.

now $270

Low $219

High $429

The cheapest time to fly from Tokyo to Shanghai

The cheapest month to fly from Tokyo to Shanghai is May, with a median price of $277. The most expensive month is August, with a median price of $596. Prices are generally lower from January to December.

May

Cheapest

Flights from $277

August

Most Expensive

Flights from $596

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Tokyo to Shanghai

Shanghai Airlines

Spring Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Tokyo to Shanghai

Thu, Jul 2

⌛ Last-Minute

NRT - Shanghai

Tokyo (NRT) - Shanghai (PVG)

Asiana Airlines

$564

$385

One-way

Fri, Jul 3

⌛ Last-Minute

NRT - Shanghai

Tokyo (NRT) - Shanghai (PVG)

Spring Airlines

$555

$386

One-way

Tue, Jul 7

⌛ Last-Minute

NRT - Shanghai

Tokyo (NRT) - Shanghai (PVG)

Korean Air

$524

$340

One-way

Thu, Nov 5

⌛ Last-Minute

HND - Shanghai

Tokyo (HND) - Shanghai (PVG)

Spring Airlines

$265

$270

One-way

Thu, Nov 5

⌛ Last-Minute

HND - Shanghai

Tokyo (HND) - Shanghai (PVG)

Spring Airlines

$275

$270

One-way

Thu, Nov 5

⌛ Last-Minute

HND - Shanghai

Tokyo (HND) - Shanghai (PVG)

Spring Airlines

$242

$270

One-way

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

7 nights

Jul 7 - Jul 14

$524 → $340

35%

4 nights

Jul 2 - Jul 6

$564 → $385

32%

2 nights

Jul 3 - Jul 5

$555 → $386

30%

1 night

Dec 15 - Dec 16

$432 → $270

37%

Popular Airports to fly from Tokyo to Shanghai

Tokyo - Shanghai route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares for Tokyo to Shanghai are above the typical level, with a median price of $298.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in May for the best prices

Historically, May is the cheapest month to fly from Tokyo to Shanghai, with a median price of $277.

⏱️ Flight duration

8h 0m is the typical flight time

The typical flight duration from Tokyo to Shanghai is 8 hours, covering a distance of 1796 km.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Deals are frequent on this route

This route typically sees frequent deals, with an average of 1.03 deals per day.

🏆 Airline highlight

Spring Airlines offers a recent deal

A recent deal from Tokyo to Shanghai was found on Spring Airlines for $270.

🎯 Booking tip

42.4% of deals are direct flights

Consider direct flights as 42.4% of deals are direct, with connecting flights typically having 1 stopover.

Tokyo main airports to depart from

Haneda (HND)

Cheapest

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

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

💸 Flights from ~$269

Narita International (NRT)

Narita International Airport offers another choice for flights from Tokyo to Shanghai.

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

💸 Flights from ~$274

Shanghai main airports to arrive at

Shanghai Pudong International (PVG)

Cheapest

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

📍 ~30 km from Shanghai (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$270

Shanghai Hongqiao International (SHA)

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

📍 ~15 km from Shanghai (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$274

Airports nearby Shanghai used as alternative

Hangzhou Xiaoshan International (HGH)

Consider Hangzhou Xiaoshan International as a major international hub with excellent high-speed rail connectivity to Shanghai.

📍 ~150 km from Shanghai (reachable by high-speed rail, approx. 45-60 minutes)

💸 Flights from ~$354

Sunan Shuofang International (WUX)

Sunan Shuofang International is a close alternative, conveniently serving the Suzhou-Wuxi-Shanghai industrial corridor.

📍 ~100 km from Shanghai (reachable by car or high-speed rail)

💸 Flights from ~$375

Nanjing Lukou International (NKG)

Nanjing Lukou International is a primary regional hub with frequent high-speed rail service to Shanghai.

📍 ~250 km from Shanghai (reachable by high-speed rail)

💸 Flights from ~$333

Ningbo Lishe International (NGB)

Cheapest

Ningbo Lishe International offers a solid domestic network and good accessibility to Shanghai.

📍 ~150 km from Shanghai (reachable by car or high-speed rail)

💸 Flights from ~$323

Nantong Xingdong (NTG)

Nantong Xingdong is geographically close to northern Shanghai and useful for domestic routes.

📍 ~100 km from Shanghai (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$409

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Shanghai

67% AI deal score

$721

From HND

Elite

Aug 13

Shanghai, China

67% AI deal score

$721

From HND

Elite

Aug 12

Shanghai, China

67% AI deal score

$721

From HND

Elite

Aug 13

Shanghai, China

67% AI deal score

$721

From HND

Elite

Jul 15

Shanghai, China

48% AI deal score

$845

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Shanghai

Historically, the lowest average prices for flights from Tokyo to Shanghai are found when booking 28-59 days in advance. During this period, the average price was $277. Booking 14-27 days out also offered competitive prices, averaging $284. In contrast, booking 60+ days in advance typically resulted in higher prices, averaging around $533. Even last-minute bookings within 0-6 days of departure were more affordable than very early bookings, with an average price of $322.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Tokyo to Shanghai was considered to be $258 or less. The median price for this route was $298. Approximately 75% of travelers paid $365 or less for their flights. These figures are based on pricing trends observed over a 90-day period.

Historically, May has been the cheapest month to fly from Tokyo to Shanghai, with a median price of $277. April also offered competitive prices, with a median of $286. While June had a median price of $291, it was also identified as the most expensive month within the analyzed period. The annual median price for this route was $298, based on data from the trailing 270 days.

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