Can I fly direct from Osaka to Shanghai?

Yes, direct flights from Osaka to Shanghai are available. Historically, approximately 20.1% of flights on this route have been direct. For travelers opting for connecting flights, the median number of stopovers observed was 1. This suggests that while direct options exist, connecting flights are also a common choice for this route.

How many hours is the flight from Osaka to Shanghai?

A direct flight from Osaka to Shanghai typically takes approximately 2 hours and 45 minutes, covering a distance of 1307 kilometers. For flights with one stop, the median duration observed was significantly longer, averaging around 8 hours and 20 minutes. Travelers should consider these durations when planning their journey.

Should I set a price alert for Osaka to Shanghai flights?

Yes, setting a price alert for flights from Osaka to Shanghai is advisable. This route is classified as having frequent price fluctuations. Historically, prices on this route have changed often across the trailing 30 days, making it beneficial to monitor fares for potential savings.

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Osaka to Shanghai: Overview

Insights for flights from Osaka to Shanghai

A typical journey from Osaka to Shanghai takes about 7h 40m, including connections. This is considered a short-haul route, covering a distance of 1307 kilometers. Given that most itineraries for this route involve at least one stop, this median duration accounts for the time spent during layovers.

For travelers seeking cheap flights from Osaka to Shanghai, fares right now are above the typical level. Over the past 90 days, prices for this route have typically ranged from $266–$386, with a median of $316. Currently, only 1% of recent fares are classified as a good price, indicating that finding a particularly low fare may require some flexibility.

When considering the cheapest time to fly from Osaka to Shanghai, October stands out with a median fare of $276. Following closely, November also offers competitive pricing with a median of $278. Another favorable month for lower fares is April, where the median price is $282, making these months potentially more budget-friendly for your travel plans.

Most itineraries for flights from Osaka to Shanghai connect at least once. Only 20.1% of recent fares over the past 90 days were for direct flights from Osaka to Shanghai. For the majority of itineraries that do connect, the typical number of stopovers is 1, which contributes to the overall journey time.

How much is a round trip from Osaka to Shanghai

Regular price: ¥35,775 - ¥58,883

Prices for flights from Osaka to Shanghai are currently within the regular range.

The regular price range for this route is 35,775 JPY to 58,883 JPY. The current lowest deal is 57,350 JPY through Kayak for travel from Mar 5-Mar 6.

now ¥57,350

Low ¥35,775

High ¥58,883

The cheapest time to fly from Osaka to Shanghai

The cheapest month to fly from Osaka to Shanghai is October, with a median price of $276. The most expensive month is February, with a median price of $404. Prices are generally lower from April to December.

October

Cheapest

Flights from ¥276

February

Most Expensive

Flights from ¥404

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Osaka to Shanghai

Spring Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Osaka to Shanghai

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

KIX - Shanghai

Osaka (KIX) - Shanghai (SHA)

Hong Kong Airlines

¥69,449

¥67,229

One-way

Thu, Sep 17

⌛ Last-Minute

KIX - Shanghai

Osaka (KIX) - Shanghai (SHA)

Air Macau

¥68,647

¥70,475

One-way

Thu, Sep 24

⌛ Last-Minute

KIX - Shanghai

Osaka (KIX) - Shanghai (PVG)

SAM Colombia

¥27,411

¥39,256

One-way

Thu, Sep 24

⌛ Last-Minute

KIX - Shanghai

Osaka (KIX) - Shanghai (PVG)

SAM Colombia

¥27,405

¥39,256

One-way

Thu, Sep 24

⌛ Last-Minute

KIX - Shanghai

Osaka (KIX) - Shanghai (PVG)

SAM Colombia

¥26,724

¥39,256

One-way

Thu, Sep 24

⌛ Last-Minute

KIX - Shanghai

Osaka (KIX) - Shanghai (PVG)

SAM Colombia

¥26,849

¥39,256

One-way

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

4 nights

Sep 25 - Sep 29

¥53,667 → ¥58,125

3 nights

Sep 25 - Sep 28

¥54,010 → ¥59,055

2 nights

Nov 20 - Nov 22

¥51,887 → ¥57,660

11%

1 night

Nov 22 - Nov 23

¥51,858 → ¥57,660

11%

Popular Airports to fly from Osaka to Shanghai

Osaka - Shanghai route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares from Osaka to Shanghai are above the typical level for this route.

📅 Best time to fly

October offers the lowest median prices

Historically, October, November, and April offer the lowest median prices for this route.

⏱️ Flight duration

Median flight time is 7h 40m

The median flight time from Osaka to Shanghai is 7 hours and 40 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights are dominant, with a median of 1 stopover for this route.

🏆 Airline highlight

Spring Airlines offers direct flights

Spring Airlines is one of the airlines that offers direct flights on this route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently

Deals for flights from Osaka to Shanghai appear frequently, so check often.

Osaka main airports to depart from

Kansai International (KIX)

Cheapest

Kansai International Airport (KIX) is a good option for flights from Osaka to Shanghai.

📍 ~38 km from Osaka (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~¥38,495

Itami (ITM)

Itami Airport (ITM) is another choice for your journey from Osaka to Shanghai.

📍 ~12 km from Osaka (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~¥49,357

Shanghai main airports to arrive at

Shanghai Pudong International (PVG)

Cheapest

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

📍 ~33 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~¥36,548

Airports nearby Shanghai used as alternative

Hangzhou Xiaoshan International (HGH)

This major international hub offers extensive routes and excellent high-speed rail connectivity to Shanghai.

📍 ~170 km from Shanghai (reachable by high-speed rail)

💸 Flights from ~¥58,573

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Dec 02

Shanghai, China

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$11,807

$6,805

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Dec 02

Shanghai, China

79% AI deal score

$11,817

$6,805

Save $5,012

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Shanghai, China

78% AI deal score

$11,986

$6,805

Save $5,181

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From ITM

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Dec 02

Shanghai, China

77% AI deal score

$11,517

$6,805

Save $4,712

All Nippon Airways, +1

Business Class

From ITM

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Dec 02

Shanghai, China

77% AI deal score

$11,734

$6,805

Save $4,929

All Nippon Airways, +1

Business Class

From ITM

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Nov 13

Shanghai, China

75% AI deal score

$9,559

$6,805

Save $2,754

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Business Class

From ITM

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Nov 13

Shanghai, China

75% AI deal score

$9,367

$6,805

Save $2,562

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From ITM

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Nov 13

Shanghai, China

75% AI deal score

$9,367

$6,818

Save $2,549

All Nippon Airways, +1

Business Class

From ITM

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Nov 13

Shanghai, China

74% AI deal score

$9,424

$6,805

Save $2,619

All Nippon Airways, +1

Business Class

From ITM

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Nov 08

Shanghai, China

70% AI deal score

$9,181

$6,630

Save $2,551

All Nippon Airways, +1

Business Class

From ITM

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Oct 16

Shanghai, China

70% AI deal score

$8,817

$6,655

Save $2,162

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Business Class

From ITM

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Oct 16

Shanghai, China

70% AI deal score

$8,817

$6,668

Save $2,149

All Nippon Airways, +1

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Shanghai

Historically, the optimal booking window for flights from Osaka to Shanghai is typically between 14 and 27 days prior to departure. During this period, the average price observed was $291. Booking within 0-6 days of departure generally saw higher average prices of $312, while booking 7-13 days out had an average of $298. Even booking more than 60 days in advance tended to be more expensive, with an average price of $355.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Osaka to Shanghai was considered to be $266 or less. The median price for this route during the same period was $316. Prices tended to increase for fares above the median, with 75% of observed prices being $386 or less.

Historically, the cheapest months to fly from Osaka to Shanghai include October, with a median price of $276, and November, with a median price of $278. April also showed a relatively low median price of $282. The annual median price for this route was $316, indicating that these months offer notable savings compared to the yearly average.

Osaka to Shanghai: Overview

Insights for flights from Osaka to Shanghai

How much is a round trip from Osaka to Shanghai

Regular price: ¥35,775 - ¥58,883

Prices for flights from Osaka to Shanghai are currently within the regular range.

The regular price range for this route is 35,775 JPY to 58,883 JPY. The current lowest deal is 57,350 JPY through Kayak for travel from Mar 5-Mar 6.

now ¥57,350

Low ¥35,775

High ¥58,883

The cheapest time to fly from Osaka to Shanghai

October

Cheapest

Flights from ¥276

February

Most Expensive

Flights from ¥404

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Osaka to Shanghai

Spring Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Osaka to Shanghai

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

KIX - Shanghai

Osaka (KIX) - Shanghai (SHA)

Hong Kong Airlines

¥69,449

¥67,229

One-way

Thu, Sep 17

⌛ Last-Minute

KIX - Shanghai

Osaka (KIX) - Shanghai (SHA)

Air Macau

¥68,647

¥70,475

One-way

Thu, Sep 24

⌛ Last-Minute

KIX - Shanghai

Osaka (KIX) - Shanghai (PVG)

SAM Colombia

¥27,411

¥39,256

One-way

Thu, Sep 24

⌛ Last-Minute

KIX - Shanghai

Osaka (KIX) - Shanghai (PVG)

SAM Colombia

¥27,405

¥39,256

One-way

Thu, Sep 24

⌛ Last-Minute

KIX - Shanghai

Osaka (KIX) - Shanghai (PVG)

SAM Colombia

¥26,724

¥39,256

One-way

Thu, Sep 24

⌛ Last-Minute

KIX - Shanghai

Osaka (KIX) - Shanghai (PVG)

SAM Colombia

¥26,849

¥39,256

One-way

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

4 nights

Sep 25 - Sep 29

¥53,667 → ¥58,125

3 nights

Sep 25 - Sep 28

¥54,010 → ¥59,055

2 nights

Nov 20 - Nov 22

¥51,887 → ¥57,660

11%

1 night

Nov 22 - Nov 23

¥51,858 → ¥57,660

11%

Popular Airports to fly from Osaka to Shanghai

Osaka - Shanghai route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares from Osaka to Shanghai are above the typical level for this route.

📅 Best time to fly

October offers the lowest median prices

Historically, October, November, and April offer the lowest median prices for this route.

⏱️ Flight duration

Median flight time is 7h 40m

The median flight time from Osaka to Shanghai is 7 hours and 40 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights are dominant, with a median of 1 stopover for this route.

🏆 Airline highlight

Spring Airlines offers direct flights

Spring Airlines is one of the airlines that offers direct flights on this route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently

Deals for flights from Osaka to Shanghai appear frequently, so check often.

Osaka main airports to depart from

Kansai International (KIX)

Cheapest

Kansai International Airport (KIX) is a good option for flights from Osaka to Shanghai.

📍 ~38 km from Osaka (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~¥38,495

Itami (ITM)

Itami Airport (ITM) is another choice for your journey from Osaka to Shanghai.

📍 ~12 km from Osaka (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~¥49,357

Shanghai main airports to arrive at

Shanghai Pudong International (PVG)

Cheapest

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

📍 ~33 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~¥36,548

Airports nearby Shanghai used as alternative

Hangzhou Xiaoshan International (HGH)

This major international hub offers extensive routes and excellent high-speed rail connectivity to Shanghai.

Shanghai, China

70% AI deal score

$8,817

$6,668

Save $2,149

All Nippon Airways, +1

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Shanghai

Cheap Flights from Osaka to Shanghai

Today’s best flight deals from Osaka to Shanghai

Osaka to Shanghai: Overview

Insights for flights from Osaka to Shanghai

How much is a round trip from Osaka to Shanghai

The cheapest time to fly from Osaka to Shanghai

Direct flights from Osaka to Shanghai

Last-minute flights going from Osaka to Shanghai

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

Popular Airports to fly from Osaka to Shanghai

Osaka - Shanghai route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

October offers the lowest median prices

Median flight time is 7h 40m

Connecting flights are dominant

Spring Airlines offers direct flights

Deals appear frequently

Osaka main airports to depart from

Shanghai main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Shanghai used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Shanghai

Best Elite deals to Shanghai

Dec 02

Dec 02

Dec 02

Dec 02

Dec 02

Nov 13

Nov 13

Nov 13

Nov 13

Nov 08

Oct 16

Oct 16

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Shanghai

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

What's a cheap fare from Osaka to Shanghai?

When is the cheapest time of year to fly from Osaka to Shanghai?

Can I fly direct from Osaka to Shanghai?

How many hours is the flight from Osaka to Shanghai?

Should I set a price alert for Osaka to Shanghai flights?

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Osaka to Shanghai: Overview

Insights for flights from Osaka to Shanghai

How much is a round trip from Osaka to Shanghai

The cheapest time to fly from Osaka to Shanghai

Direct flights from Osaka to Shanghai

Last-minute flights going from Osaka to Shanghai

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

Popular Airports to fly from Osaka to Shanghai

Osaka - Shanghai route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

October offers the lowest median prices

Median flight time is 7h 40m

Connecting flights are dominant

Spring Airlines offers direct flights

Deals appear frequently

Osaka main airports to depart from

Shanghai main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Shanghai used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Shanghai

Best Elite deals to Shanghai

Dec 02

Dec 02

Dec 02

Dec 02

Dec 02

Nov 13

Nov 13

Nov 13

Nov 13

Nov 08

Oct 16

Oct 16

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Shanghai

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

What's a cheap fare from Osaka to Shanghai?

When is the cheapest time of year to fly from Osaka to Shanghai?