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

Across the trailing 90 days, approximately 29.9% of flights from Shanghai to Tokyo were non-stop. For flights that included stopovers, the median number of stopovers was 1. This indicates that a significant portion of travelers on this route typically experience at least one connection.

How long is the flight from Shanghai to Tokyo?

The median direct flight from Shanghai to Tokyo typically takes 2 hours and 55 minutes. This route covers a distance of 1737 kilometers. For flights with one stop, the median duration is considerably longer, averaging 13 hours and 45 minutes.

Are non-stop flights from Shanghai to Tokyo worth the extra cost?

Historically, non-stop flights from Shanghai to Tokyo have been approximately 4% more expensive than connecting flights. The median price for a direct flight was $645, while connecting flights had a median price of $618. Non-stop flights accounted for about 29.9% of the available options across the trailing 90 days, offering a quicker travel option for a slightly higher cost.

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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 $452–$823, with a median of $619. Right now, fares are below the typical level, indicating a potentially favorable time to find cheap flights from Shanghai to Tokyo.

When considering the cheapest time to fly from Shanghai to Tokyo, March stands out with a median fare of $242. Other cost-effective months include July and February, both with median fares of $378. These months offer more budget-friendly options compared to the overall median.

A typical journey from Shanghai to Tokyo takes approximately 2h 55m. However, since most itineraries connect at least once, the median journey time for connecting flights is considerably longer at 15h 45m. Only 29.9% of recent fares are for direct flights from Shanghai to Tokyo, meaning most travelers will experience one stopover.

The distance between Shanghai and Tokyo is 1737 kilometers, classifying this as a medium-haul route. This distance typically translates to a flight duration that is neither very short nor extremely long, making it a manageable journey for most travelers.

How much is a round trip from Shanghai to Tokyo

Regular price: CN¥1,390 - CN¥2,434

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

The regular price range for this route is CNY 1390 to CNY 2434. The current lowest deal is CNY 1927 with Spring Airlines for travel from Nov 8-Nov 11.

now CN¥1,927

Low CN¥1,390

High CN¥2,434

The cheapest time to fly from Shanghai to Tokyo

The cheapest month to fly from Shanghai to Tokyo is March, with a median price of $242. The most expensive month is December, with a median price of $803. Prices are generally lower from January to November.

March

Cheapest

Flights from CN¥242

December

Most Expensive

Flights from CN¥803

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Shanghai to Tokyo

Spring Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Shanghai to Tokyo

Mon, Oct 26

⌛ Last-Minute

SHA - Tokyo

Shanghai (SHA) - Tokyo (NRT)

Hainan Airlines

CN¥3,231

CN¥3,002

One-way

Mon, Oct 26

⌛ Last-Minute

SHA - Tokyo

Shanghai (SHA) - Tokyo (NRT)

China Eastern Airlines

CN¥3,210

CN¥3,162

One-way

Tue, Oct 27

⌛ Last-Minute

PVG - Tokyo

Shanghai (PVG) - Tokyo (NRT)

Japan Airlines

CN¥2,388

CN¥2,755

One-way

Sun, Nov 1

⌛ Last-Minute

PVG - Tokyo

Shanghai (PVG) - Tokyo (HND)

Spring Airlines

CN¥1,579

CN¥2,128

One-way

Sun, Nov 1

⌛ Last-Minute

PVG - Tokyo

Shanghai (PVG) - Tokyo (HND)

Spring Airlines

CN¥1,519

CN¥2,128

One-way

Sun, Nov 1

⌛ Last-Minute

PVG - Tokyo

Shanghai (PVG) - Tokyo (HND)

Spring Airlines

CN¥1,939

CN¥2,128

One-way

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

2 nights

Dec 3 - Dec 5

CN¥2,695 → CN¥2,161

20%

3 nights

Dec 3 - Dec 6

CN¥2,671 → CN¥2,161

19%

4 nights

Dec 9 - Dec 13

CN¥2,658 → CN¥2,161

19%

3 nights

Dec 2 - Dec 5

CN¥2,676 → CN¥2,248

16%

Popular Airports to fly from Shanghai to Tokyo

Shanghai - Tokyo route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares from Shanghai to Tokyo are below the typical level for this route.

📅 Best time to fly

March is historically cheapest at $242

Historically, March is the cheapest month to fly, with a median price of $242.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 2h 55m

Direct flights to Tokyo typically take 2 hours and 55 minutes, connecting flights take 15h 45m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights are dominant on this route, with 29.9% of recent flights being direct.

🏆 Airline highlight

Jetstar Japan offers direct flights

Jetstar Japan offers direct flights on the Shanghai to Tokyo route, with 1 direct deal found.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear regularly

Deals for flights on this route appear regularly, with deals available in the past 30 days.

Shanghai main airports to depart from

Shanghai Pudong International (PVG)

Cheapest

Shanghai Pudong International offers flights to Tokyo, with prices from 1931 CNY.

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

💸 Flights from ~CN¥1,931

Shanghai Hongqiao International (SHA)

Shanghai Hongqiao International offers flights to Tokyo, with prices from 2152 CNY.

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

💸 Flights from ~CN¥2,152

Tokyo main airports to arrive at

Narita International (NRT)

Cheapest

Narita International Airport is a good option for flights from Shanghai to Tokyo, offering competitive prices.

📍 ~63 km from Tokyo (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~CN¥2,028

Airports nearby Tokyo used as alternative

Ibaraki (IBR)

Ibaraki (IBR) is a useful alternative for budget travelers due to its proximity to Tokyo.

📍 ~75 km from Tokyo (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~CN¥3,198

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Tokyo

$457

Save $250

Shanghai Airlines

Business Class

From PVG

Elite

Dec 22

Tokyo, Japan

80% AI deal score

$727

$440

Save $287

China Eastern Airlines

Business Class

From PVG

Elite

Dec 23

Tokyo, Japan

80% AI deal score

$723

$440

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China Eastern Airlines

Business Class

From PVG

Elite

Dec 28

Tokyo, Japan

80% AI deal score

$723

$440

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China Eastern Airlines

Business Class

From PVG

Elite

Dec 21

Tokyo, Japan

80% AI deal score

$724

$440

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China Eastern Airlines

Business Class

From PVG

Elite

Dec 24

Tokyo, Japan

80% AI deal score

$722

$440

Save $282

China Eastern Airlines

Business Class

From PVG

Elite

Dec 29

Tokyo, Japan

80% AI deal score

$726

$440

Save $286

China Eastern Airlines

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Tokyo

Historically, the optimal booking window for flights from Shanghai to Tokyo is 7-13 days before departure. During this period, the average price observed was $303. Booking within 0-6 days of departure typically sees prices rise significantly, averaging around $987. Prices for bookings made 60+ days out were also higher, at an average of $614, across the trailing 90 days.

Across the trailing 90 days, a fare of $452 or less is considered a good price for flights from Shanghai to Tokyo. The median price for this route was $619. For comparison, prices around $823 would be in the higher range for this route.

Historically, March has been the cheapest month to fly from Shanghai to Tokyo, with a median price of $242. Other relatively inexpensive months include February and July, both with median prices of $378. The annual median price for this route is $619, based on data from the trailing 270 days.

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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¥1,390 - CN¥2,434

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

The regular price range for this route is CNY 1390 to CNY 2434. The current lowest deal is CNY 1927 with Spring Airlines for travel from Nov 8-Nov 11.

now CN¥1,927

Low CN¥1,390

High CN¥2,434

The cheapest time to fly from Shanghai to Tokyo

March

Cheapest

Flights from CN¥242

December

Most Expensive

Flights from CN¥803

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Shanghai to Tokyo

Spring Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Shanghai to Tokyo

Mon, Oct 26

⌛ Last-Minute

SHA - Tokyo

Shanghai (SHA) - Tokyo (NRT)

Hainan Airlines

CN¥3,231

CN¥3,002

One-way

Mon, Oct 26

⌛ Last-Minute

SHA - Tokyo

Shanghai (SHA) - Tokyo (NRT)

China Eastern Airlines

CN¥3,210

CN¥3,162

One-way

Tue, Oct 27

⌛ Last-Minute

PVG - Tokyo

Shanghai (PVG) - Tokyo (NRT)

Japan Airlines

CN¥2,388

CN¥2,755

One-way

Sun, Nov 1

⌛ Last-Minute

PVG - Tokyo

Shanghai (PVG) - Tokyo (HND)

Spring Airlines

CN¥1,579

CN¥2,128

One-way

Sun, Nov 1

⌛ Last-Minute

PVG - Tokyo

Shanghai (PVG) - Tokyo (HND)

Spring Airlines

CN¥1,519

CN¥2,128

One-way

Sun, Nov 1

⌛ Last-Minute

PVG - Tokyo

Shanghai (PVG) - Tokyo (HND)

Spring Airlines

CN¥1,939

CN¥2,128

One-way

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

2 nights

Dec 3 - Dec 5

CN¥2,695 → CN¥2,161

20%

3 nights

Dec 3 - Dec 6

CN¥2,671 → CN¥2,161

19%

4 nights

Dec 9 - Dec 13

CN¥2,658 → CN¥2,161

19%

3 nights

Dec 2 - Dec 5

CN¥2,676 → CN¥2,248

16%

Popular Airports to fly from Shanghai to Tokyo

Shanghai - Tokyo route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares from Shanghai to Tokyo are below the typical level for this route.

📅 Best time to fly

March is historically cheapest at $242

Historically, March is the cheapest month to fly, with a median price of $242.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 2h 55m

Direct flights to Tokyo typically take 2 hours and 55 minutes, connecting flights take 15h 45m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights are dominant on this route, with 29.9% of recent flights being direct.

🏆 Airline highlight

Jetstar Japan offers direct flights

Jetstar Japan offers direct flights on the Shanghai to Tokyo route, with 1 direct deal found.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear regularly

Deals for flights on this route appear regularly, with deals available in the past 30 days.

Shanghai main airports to depart from

Shanghai Pudong International (PVG)

Cheapest

Shanghai Pudong International offers flights to Tokyo, with prices from 1931 CNY.

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

💸 Flights from ~CN¥1,931

Shanghai Hongqiao International (SHA)

Shanghai Hongqiao International offers flights to Tokyo, with prices from 2152 CNY.

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

💸 Flights from ~CN¥2,152

Tokyo main airports to arrive at

Narita International (NRT)

Cheapest

Narita International Airport is a good option for flights from Shanghai to Tokyo, offering competitive prices.

📍 ~63 km from Tokyo (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~CN¥2,028

Airports nearby Tokyo used as alternative

Ibaraki (IBR)

Ibaraki (IBR) is a useful alternative for budget travelers due to its proximity to Tokyo.

Tokyo, Japan

80% AI deal score

$726

$440

Save $286

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 are below the typical level

March is historically cheapest at $242

Direct flights take 2h 55m

Connecting flights are dominant

Jetstar Japan offers direct flights

Deals appear regularly

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

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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?

Are non-stop flights from Shanghai to Tokyo worth the extra cost?

Related routes

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 are below the typical level

March is historically cheapest at $242

Direct flights take 2h 55m

Connecting flights are dominant

Jetstar Japan offers direct flights

Deals appear regularly

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

Dec 23

Mar 02

Dec 22

Mar 06

Dec 12

Mar 03

Dec 22

Dec 23

Dec 28

Dec 21

Dec 24

Dec 29

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?