How many flights from Shanghai to Tokyo are non-stop?

Historically, approximately 45.9% of flights from Shanghai to Tokyo have been non-stop. For flights that do include stopovers, the median number of stopovers was typically one. This data reflects trends observed over the trailing 90 days. Travelers can often find both direct and connecting options for this route.

How long is the flight from Shanghai to Tokyo?

The typical direct flight from Shanghai to Tokyo has a median duration of 3 hours and 0 minutes. For flights with one stop, the median travel time is considerably longer, averaging 11 hours and 35 minutes. The approximate distance covered on this route is 1737 kilometers. Travel times can vary based on factors such as specific routes and layover durations.

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

Historically, flights from Shanghai to Tokyo have frequently seen price fluctuations. This route is classified as one where deals are common. Setting a price alert can be beneficial to track these changes and potentially secure a more favorable fare. This observation is based on pricing trends over the trailing 30 days.

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SHA - Tokyo
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CN¥1,775
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Shanghai to Tokyo: Overview

Insights for flights from Shanghai to Tokyo

For flights from Shanghai to Tokyo, fares typically range from $267 to $650, with a median of $377. Right now, current fares are above the typical level, and 0% of recent fares were classified as a good price. New deals appear almost daily, offering frequent opportunities to find cheap flights from Shanghai to Tokyo.

When considering the cheapest time to fly from Shanghai to Tokyo, October stands out with a median fare of $257. Other affordable months include May, with a median fare of $285, and June, where the median fare is $295. Planning your trip during these months could lead to more economical travel.

The typical journey time for flights from Shanghai to Tokyo is approximately 5h 55m, including connections. A meaningful share of recent itineraries are non-stop, while the rest typically connect once. This route covers a distance of 1737 kilometers, classifying it as a medium-haul flight.

How much is a round trip from Shanghai to Tokyo

Regular price: CN¥1,457 - CN¥2,808

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

Regular flight prices from Shanghai to Tokyo typically range from CNY 1457 to CNY 2808. The current lowest deal is CNY 1872 with Jetstar Japan, for travel from Oct 10-Oct 14.

now CN¥1,872

Low CN¥1,457

High CN¥2,808

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 CN¥257

March

Most Expensive

Flights from CN¥736

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Shanghai to Tokyo

Air Liberté

Spring Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Shanghai to Tokyo

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

PVG - Tokyo

Shanghai (PVG) - Tokyo (NRT)

Arcus-Air Logistic

CN¥4,173

CN¥2,033

One-way

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

PVG - Tokyo

Shanghai (PVG) - Tokyo (NRT)

Vietnam Airlines

CN¥4,612

CN¥2,522

One-way

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

PVG - Tokyo

Shanghai (PVG) - Tokyo (NRT)

Hong Kong Airlines

CN¥4,572

CN¥2,395

One-way

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

PVG - Tokyo

Shanghai (PVG) - Tokyo (NRT)

Cathay Pacific

CN¥5,304

CN¥2,985

One-way

Thu, Sep 17

⌛ Last-Minute

PVG - Tokyo

Shanghai (PVG) - Tokyo (NRT)

Hong Kong Airlines

CN¥5,304

CN¥2,864

One-way

Fri, Sep 18

⌛ Last-Minute

PVG - Tokyo

Shanghai (PVG) - Tokyo (NRT)

Hong Kong Airlines

CN¥4,189

CN¥2,247

One-way

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

8 nights

Mar 13 - Mar 21

CN¥5,241 → CN¥2,274

57%

4 nights

Sep 18 - Sep 22

CN¥5,304 → CN¥2,811

47%

5 nights

Sep 18 - Sep 23

CN¥4,919 → CN¥2,462

50%

4 nights

Sep 17 - Sep 21

CN¥5,304 → CN¥2,864

46%

Popular Airports to fly from Shanghai to Tokyo

Shanghai - Tokyo route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares near the typical level

Recent fares from Shanghai to Tokyo are near the typical level of $377.

📅 Best time to fly

October is historically cheapest

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

⏱️ Flight duration

Median flight time is 5h 55m

The median flight time from Shanghai to Tokyo is 5 hours and 55 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Direct flights available from 2 airlines

Direct flights are available from Air Liberté and Spring Airlines.

🏆 Airline highlight

Jetstar Japan offers a deal for $1872

Jetstar Japan has a deal for $1872 from October 10 to October 14.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals on flights for this route are frequent, appearing within a 30-day window.

Shanghai main airports to depart from

Shanghai Pudong International (PVG)

Cheapest

Shanghai Pudong International (PVG) is a good option for flights from Shanghai to Tokyo.

📍 ~33 km from Shanghai (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~CN¥1,949

Shanghai Hongqiao International (SHA)

Shanghai Hongqiao International (SHA) is a convenient choice for flights from Shanghai to Tokyo.

📍 ~14 km from Shanghai (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~CN¥2,117

Tokyo main airports to arrive at

Haneda (HND)

Cheapest

Haneda Airport is a convenient arrival option for flights from Shanghai to Tokyo, offering good value.

📍 ~17 km from Tokyo (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~CN¥1,970

Airports nearby Tokyo used as alternative

Ibaraki (IBR)

Ibaraki (IBR) is a useful low-cost alternative due to its proximity to the Tokyo metropolitan area.

📍 ~75 km from Tokyo (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~CN¥2,380

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Tokyo

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Best Elite deals to Tokyo

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From PVG

Elite

Oct 09

Tokyo, Japan

84% AI deal score

$771

$434

Save $337

Shanghai Airlines

Business Class

From PVG

Elite

Oct 21

Tokyo, Japan

84% AI deal score

$805

$435

Save $370

China Eastern Airlines

Business Class

From PVG

Elite

Oct 21

Tokyo, Japan

84% AI deal score

$813

$435

Save $378

China Eastern Airlines

Business Class

From PVG

Elite

Oct 08

Tokyo, Japan

83% AI deal score

$771

$435

Save $336

China Eastern Airlines

Business Class

From PVG

Elite

Oct 09

Tokyo, Japan

83% AI deal score

$771

$435

Save $336

China Eastern Airlines

Business Class

From PVG

Elite

Oct 10

Tokyo, Japan

83% AI deal score

$790

$435

Save $355

China Eastern Airlines

Business Class

From PVG

Elite

Oct 13

Tokyo, Japan

83% AI deal score

$771

$435

Save $336

China Eastern Airlines

Business Class

From PVG

Elite

Oct 14

Tokyo, Japan

83% AI deal score

$766

$435

Save $331

China Eastern Airlines

Business Class

From SHA

Elite

Oct 29

Tokyo, Japan

83% AI deal score

$801

$435

Save $366

China Eastern Airlines

Business Class

From SHA

Elite

Oct 27

Tokyo, Japan

82% AI deal score

$775

$435

Save $340

China Eastern Airlines

Business Class

From SHA

Elite

Oct 21

Tokyo, Japan

82% AI deal score

$766

$435

Save $331

China Eastern Airlines

Business Class

From SHA

Elite

Oct 14

Tokyo, Japan

82% AI deal score

$758

$435

Save $323

China Eastern Airlines

Business Class

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 $376. Booking within 0-6 days of departure saw average prices around $383, while booking 7-13 days out had an average price of $377. Prices tended to be higher for bookings made further in advance, such as $429 for 28-59 days out and $420 for 60+ days out, based on data from the trailing 90 days.

Historically, a good price for a flight from Shanghai to Tokyo is considered to be around $267. This threshold represents the point below which prices are typically more favorable. The median price for this route across the trailing 90 days was $377, indicating that about half of all fares were below this amount. Prices can range significantly, with some fares historically reaching up to $650 or more.

Historically, October has been the cheapest month to fly from Shanghai to Tokyo, with a median price of $257. May and June also offered competitive prices, with median fares of $285 and $295 respectively. The annual median price for this route was $377. These trends are based on data collected over a 270-day period.

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Shanghai to Tokyo: Overview

Insights for flights from Shanghai to Tokyo

How much is a round trip from Shanghai to Tokyo

Regular price: CN¥1,457 - CN¥2,808

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

Regular flight prices from Shanghai to Tokyo typically range from CNY 1457 to CNY 2808. The current lowest deal is CNY 1872 with Jetstar Japan, for travel from Oct 10-Oct 14.

now CN¥1,872

Low CN¥1,457

High CN¥2,808

The cheapest time to fly from Shanghai to Tokyo

October

Cheapest

Flights from CN¥257

March

Most Expensive

Flights from CN¥736

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Shanghai to Tokyo

Air Liberté

Spring Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Shanghai to Tokyo

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

PVG - Tokyo

Shanghai (PVG) - Tokyo (NRT)

Arcus-Air Logistic

CN¥4,173

CN¥2,033

One-way

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

PVG - Tokyo

Shanghai (PVG) - Tokyo (NRT)

Vietnam Airlines

CN¥4,612

CN¥2,522

One-way

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

PVG - Tokyo

Shanghai (PVG) - Tokyo (NRT)

Hong Kong Airlines

CN¥4,572

CN¥2,395

One-way

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

PVG - Tokyo

Shanghai (PVG) - Tokyo (NRT)

Cathay Pacific

CN¥5,304

CN¥2,985

One-way

Thu, Sep 17

⌛ Last-Minute

PVG - Tokyo

Shanghai (PVG) - Tokyo (NRT)

Hong Kong Airlines

CN¥5,304

CN¥2,864

One-way

Fri, Sep 18

⌛ Last-Minute

PVG - Tokyo

Shanghai (PVG) - Tokyo (NRT)

Hong Kong Airlines

CN¥4,189

CN¥2,247

One-way

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

8 nights

Mar 13 - Mar 21

CN¥5,241 → CN¥2,274

57%

4 nights

Sep 18 - Sep 22

CN¥5,304 → CN¥2,811

47%

5 nights

Sep 18 - Sep 23

CN¥4,919 → CN¥2,462

50%

4 nights

Sep 17 - Sep 21

CN¥5,304 → CN¥2,864

46%

Popular Airports to fly from Shanghai to Tokyo

Shanghai - Tokyo route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares near the typical level

Recent fares from Shanghai to Tokyo are near the typical level of $377.

📅 Best time to fly

October is historically cheapest

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

⏱️ Flight duration

Median flight time is 5h 55m

The median flight time from Shanghai to Tokyo is 5 hours and 55 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Direct flights available from 2 airlines

Direct flights are available from Air Liberté and Spring Airlines.

🏆 Airline highlight

Jetstar Japan offers a deal for $1872

Jetstar Japan has a deal for $1872 from October 10 to October 14.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals on flights for this route are frequent, appearing within a 30-day window.

Shanghai main airports to depart from

Shanghai Pudong International (PVG)

Cheapest

Shanghai Pudong International (PVG) is a good option for flights from Shanghai to Tokyo.

📍 ~33 km from Shanghai (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~CN¥1,949

Shanghai Hongqiao International (SHA)

Shanghai Hongqiao International (SHA) is a convenient choice for flights from Shanghai to Tokyo.

📍 ~14 km from Shanghai (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~CN¥2,117

Tokyo main airports to arrive at

Haneda (HND)

Cheapest

Haneda Airport is a convenient arrival option for flights from Shanghai to Tokyo, offering good value.

📍 ~17 km from Tokyo (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~CN¥1,970

Airports nearby Tokyo used as alternative

Ibaraki (IBR)

Ibaraki (IBR) is a useful low-cost alternative due to its proximity to the Tokyo metropolitan area.

Tokyo, Japan

82% AI deal score

$758

$435

Save $323

China Eastern Airlines

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Tokyo

Cheap Flights from Shanghai to Tokyo

Today’s best flight deals from Shanghai to Tokyo

Shanghai to Tokyo: Overview

Insights for flights from Shanghai to Tokyo

How much is a round trip from Shanghai to Tokyo

The cheapest time to fly from Shanghai to Tokyo

Direct flights from Shanghai to Tokyo

Last-minute flights going from Shanghai to Tokyo

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

Popular Airports to fly from Shanghai to Tokyo

Shanghai - Tokyo route insights

Recent fares near the typical level

October is historically cheapest

Median flight time is 5h 55m

Direct flights available from 2 airlines

Jetstar Japan offers a deal for $1872

Deals are frequent on this route

Shanghai main airports to depart from

Tokyo main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Tokyo used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Tokyo

Best Elite deals to Tokyo

Oct 09

Oct 21

Oct 21

Oct 08

Oct 09

Oct 10

Oct 13

Oct 14

Oct 29

Oct 27

Oct 21

Oct 14

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Tokyo

When is the best time to book flights from Shanghai to Tokyo?

What's a cheap fare from Shanghai to Tokyo?

What's the cheapest month to fly from Shanghai to Tokyo?

How many flights from Shanghai to Tokyo are non-stop?

How long is the flight from Shanghai to Tokyo?

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

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More routes from Shanghai

Flights to Tokyo from other cities

Shanghai to Tokyo: Overview

Insights for flights from Shanghai to Tokyo

How much is a round trip from Shanghai to Tokyo

The cheapest time to fly from Shanghai to Tokyo

Direct flights from Shanghai to Tokyo

Last-minute flights going from Shanghai to Tokyo

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

Popular Airports to fly from Shanghai to Tokyo

Shanghai - Tokyo route insights

Recent fares near the typical level

October is historically cheapest

Median flight time is 5h 55m

Direct flights available from 2 airlines

Jetstar Japan offers a deal for $1872

Deals are frequent on this route

Shanghai main airports to depart from

Tokyo main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Tokyo used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Tokyo

Best Elite deals to Tokyo

Oct 09

Oct 21

Oct 21

Oct 08

Oct 09

Oct 10

Oct 13

Oct 14

Oct 29

Oct 27

Oct 21

Oct 14

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Tokyo

When is the best time to book flights from Shanghai to Tokyo?

What's a cheap fare from Shanghai to Tokyo?

What's the cheapest month to fly from Shanghai to Tokyo?