Are there direct flights from Tokyo to Shanghai?

Yes, direct flights from Tokyo to Shanghai are available. Historically, approximately 41.3% of flights on this route have been direct. For flights that include stopovers, travelers typically experience one stop. This indicates a significant portion of the available flights offer the convenience of a direct journey between the two cities.

How many hours is the flight from Tokyo to Shanghai?

A direct flight from Tokyo to Shanghai typically takes about 3 hours and 20 minutes. This route covers a distance of approximately 1796 kilometers. For flights with one stop, the median travel time increases significantly to around 10 hours and 50 minutes. Travelers should consider these durations when planning their journey between the two cities.

How often do cheap flights from Tokyo to Shanghai come up?

Historically, cheap flights from Tokyo to Shanghai are classified as frequent. This indicates that favorable deals for this route appear regularly across the trailing 30 days. Travelers can typically expect to find good opportunities for cost-effective travel between these two cities. The consistent availability suggests a dynamic market for this route.

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Tokyo to Shanghai: Overview

Insights for flights from Tokyo to Shanghai

A typical journey from Tokyo to Shanghai covers 1,796 kilometers, classifying it as a medium-haul flight. This distance means you'll spend a significant amount of time in the air, making comfort and efficiency important considerations for your trip. Understanding the flight duration helps in planning your itinerary and managing expectations for travel time.

For travelers seeking cheap flights from Tokyo to Shanghai, the typical price band is $265–$409, with a median fare of $306. Right now, fares are significantly above the typical level, indicating a less opportune time for the absolute cheapest bookings. Currently, 0% of recent fares are classified as a good price, suggesting that finding exceptional deals might be challenging at this moment. New deals appear almost daily for this route, so setting up a price alert could be beneficial.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Tokyo to Shanghai? The data indicates that May is typically the most affordable month, with a median fare of $277. Following closely, April offers a median fare of $286, and June presents a median of $291. These months tend to offer more favorable prices compared to other times of the year, providing opportunities for savings on your trip.

How long is the flight from Tokyo to Shanghai? A typical journey takes 3h 20m. This duration includes both direct and connecting itineraries. While a meaningful share of recent fares are non-stop, the rest typically involve one connection. For connecting flights, the median journey time extends to 11h 10m, significantly longer than the non-stop option which also takes 3h 20m.

How much is a round trip from Tokyo to Shanghai

Regular price: ¥24,528 - ¥65,011

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

The regular price range for flights from Tokyo to Shanghai is JPY24,528 to JPY65,011. The current lowest deal is JPY41,883 with Jetstar Japan, for travel from Sep 28-Oct 8.

now ¥41,883

Low ¥24,528

High ¥65,011

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 $602. Prices are generally lower from January to December.

May

Cheapest

Flights from ¥277

August

Most Expensive

Flights from ¥602

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Tokyo to Shanghai

China Eastern Airlines

Spring Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Tokyo to Shanghai

Sun, Sep 27

⌛ Last-Minute

NRT - Shanghai

Tokyo (NRT) - Shanghai (PVG)

Jetstar Japan

¥29,938

¥43,274

One-way

Sun, Sep 27

⌛ Last-Minute

NRT - Shanghai

Tokyo (NRT) - Shanghai (PVG)

Jetstar Japan

¥28,198

¥44,665

One-way

Sun, Sep 27

⌛ Last-Minute

NRT - Shanghai

Tokyo (NRT) - Shanghai (PVG)

Jetstar Japan

¥29,353

¥44,665

One-way

Sun, Sep 27

⌛ Last-Minute

HND - Shanghai

Tokyo (HND) - Shanghai (PVG)

SAM Colombia

¥30,796

¥45,747

One-way

Sun, Sep 27

⌛ Last-Minute

NRT - Shanghai

Tokyo (NRT) - Shanghai (PVG)

Jetstar Japan

¥28,612

¥46,210

One-way

Mon, Sep 28

⌛ Last-Minute

NRT - Shanghai

Tokyo (NRT) - Shanghai (PVG)

Jetstar Japan

¥30,061

¥40,647

One-way

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

1 night

Dec 8 - Dec 9

¥56,053 → ¥46,056

18%

4 nights

Dec 3 - Dec 7

¥54,409 → ¥45,901

16%

2 nights

Dec 14 - Dec 16

¥55,794 → ¥47,911

14%

2 nights

Dec 15 - Dec 17

¥55,794 → ¥48,065

14%

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 at $418.

📅 Best time to fly

May is historically the cheapest month

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

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights average 3h 20m

Direct flights from Tokyo to Shanghai typically take 3h 20m, while connecting flights average 11h 10m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Direct flights are available

41.3% of recent flights from Tokyo to Shanghai are direct, with connecting flights typically having 1 stopover.

🏆 Airline highlight

China Eastern Airlines offers direct flights

China Eastern Airlines and Spring Airlines offer direct flights on this route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently

Deals for flights from Tokyo to Shanghai appear frequently, offering good opportunities to book.

Tokyo main airports to depart from

Narita International (NRT)

Cheapest

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

📍 ~63 km from Tokyo (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~¥46,322

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.

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

💸 Flights from ~¥46,927

Airports nearby Shanghai used as alternative

Hangzhou Xiaoshan International (HGH)

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

📍 ~175 km from Shanghai (reachable by high-speed rail)

💸 Flights from ~¥60,648

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Shanghai

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Best Elite deals to Shanghai

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From HND

Elite

Dec 31

Shanghai, China

81% AI deal score

$1,430

$896

Save $534

All Nippon Airways

Business Class

From HND

Elite

Dec 30

Shanghai, China

81% AI deal score

$1,443

$897

Save $546

All Nippon Airways

Business Class

From HND

Elite

Dec 29

Shanghai, China

81% AI deal score

$1,427

$897

Save $530

All Nippon Airways

Business Class

From HND

Elite

Dec 31

Shanghai, China

81% AI deal score

$1,434

$897

Save $537

All Nippon Airways

Business Class

From NRT

Elite

Oct 28

Shanghai, China

71% AI deal score

$991

$816

Save $175

China Southern Airlines

Business Class

From NRT

Elite

Dec 01

Shanghai, China

71% AI deal score

$653

$526

Save $127

China Eastern Airlines

Business Class

From NRT

Elite

Oct 14

Shanghai, China

71% AI deal score

$653

$526

Save $127

Shanghai Airlines

Business Class

From NRT

Elite

Dec 08

Shanghai, China

71% AI deal score

$656

$526

Save $130

China Eastern Airlines

Business Class

From NRT

Elite

Oct 21

Shanghai, China

70% AI deal score

$653

$526

Save $127

China Eastern Airlines

Business Class

From NRT

Elite

Oct 23

Shanghai, China

70% AI deal score

$664

$526

Save $138

China Eastern Airlines

Business Class

From HND

Elite

Dec 04

Shanghai, China

70% AI deal score

$616

$527

Save $89

Shanghai Airlines

Business Class

From NRT

Elite

Nov 11

Shanghai, China

69% AI deal score

$613

$526

Save $87

China Eastern Airlines

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Shanghai

Historically, the lowest prices for flights from Tokyo to Shanghai are found when booking 28-59 days in advance. During this period, the average price is typically around $277. Booking within 0-6 days of departure generally sees prices rise to an average of $322. For those booking 60+ days out, prices can be significantly higher, averaging $533. Planning your trip within the optimal 28-59 day window can lead to more favorable fares.

Based on historical data from the trailing 90 days, a good price for a flight from Tokyo to Shanghai is considered to be $265 or less. The median price for this route has been observed at $306. Prices can go up to $409 or more for the higher end of fares. Aiming for a price at or below the $265 threshold typically indicates a favorable deal.

Historically, May has been the cheapest month to fly from Tokyo to Shanghai, with a median price of $277. April also offers competitive prices, with a median of $286. June follows closely with a median price of $291. Across the trailing quarter, these months consistently show lower fares compared to the annual median price of $306 for this route.

Tokyo to Shanghai: Overview

Insights for flights from Tokyo to Shanghai

How much is a round trip from Tokyo to Shanghai

Regular price: ¥24,528 - ¥65,011

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

The regular price range for flights from Tokyo to Shanghai is JPY24,528 to JPY65,011. The current lowest deal is JPY41,883 with Jetstar Japan, for travel from Sep 28-Oct 8.

now ¥41,883

Low ¥24,528

High ¥65,011

The cheapest time to fly from Tokyo to Shanghai

May

Cheapest

Flights from ¥277

August

Most Expensive

Flights from ¥602

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Tokyo to Shanghai

China Eastern Airlines

Spring Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Tokyo to Shanghai

Sun, Sep 27

⌛ Last-Minute

NRT - Shanghai

Tokyo (NRT) - Shanghai (PVG)

Jetstar Japan

¥29,938

¥43,274

One-way

Sun, Sep 27

⌛ Last-Minute

NRT - Shanghai

Tokyo (NRT) - Shanghai (PVG)

Jetstar Japan

¥28,198

¥44,665

One-way

Sun, Sep 27

⌛ Last-Minute

NRT - Shanghai

Tokyo (NRT) - Shanghai (PVG)

Jetstar Japan

¥29,353

¥44,665

One-way

Sun, Sep 27

⌛ Last-Minute

HND - Shanghai

Tokyo (HND) - Shanghai (PVG)

SAM Colombia

¥30,796

¥45,747

One-way

Sun, Sep 27

⌛ Last-Minute

NRT - Shanghai

Tokyo (NRT) - Shanghai (PVG)

Jetstar Japan

¥28,612

¥46,210

One-way

Mon, Sep 28

⌛ Last-Minute

NRT - Shanghai

Tokyo (NRT) - Shanghai (PVG)

Jetstar Japan

¥30,061

¥40,647

One-way

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

1 night

Dec 8 - Dec 9

¥56,053 → ¥46,056

18%

4 nights

Dec 3 - Dec 7

¥54,409 → ¥45,901

16%

2 nights

Dec 14 - Dec 16

¥55,794 → ¥47,911

14%

2 nights

Dec 15 - Dec 17

¥55,794 → ¥48,065

14%

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 at $418.

📅 Best time to fly

May is historically the cheapest month

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

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights average 3h 20m

Direct flights from Tokyo to Shanghai typically take 3h 20m, while connecting flights average 11h 10m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Direct flights are available

41.3% of recent flights from Tokyo to Shanghai are direct, with connecting flights typically having 1 stopover.

🏆 Airline highlight

China Eastern Airlines offers direct flights

China Eastern Airlines and Spring Airlines offer direct flights on this route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently

Deals for flights from Tokyo to Shanghai appear frequently, offering good opportunities to book.

Tokyo main airports to depart from

Narita International (NRT)

Cheapest

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

📍 ~63 km from Tokyo (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~¥46,322

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.

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

💸 Flights from ~¥46,927

Airports nearby Shanghai used as alternative

Hangzhou Xiaoshan International (HGH)

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

Shanghai, China

69% AI deal score

$613

$526

Save $87

China Eastern Airlines

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Shanghai

Cheap Flights from Tokyo to Shanghai

Today’s best flight deals from Tokyo to Shanghai

Tokyo to Shanghai: Overview

Insights for flights from Tokyo to Shanghai

How much is a round trip from Tokyo to Shanghai

The cheapest time to fly from Tokyo to Shanghai

Direct flights from Tokyo to Shanghai

Last-minute flights going from Tokyo to Shanghai

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

Popular Airports to fly from Tokyo to Shanghai

Tokyo - Shanghai route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

May is historically the cheapest month

Direct flights average 3h 20m

Direct flights are available

China Eastern Airlines offers direct flights

Deals appear frequently

Tokyo 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 31

Dec 30

Dec 29

Dec 31

Oct 28

Dec 01

Oct 14

Dec 08

Oct 21

Oct 23

Dec 04

Nov 11

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Shanghai

How early should I book Tokyo to Shanghai flights to get the cheapest price?

How much should a flight from Tokyo to Shanghai cost?

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

Are there direct flights from Tokyo to Shanghai?

How many hours is the flight from Tokyo to Shanghai?

How often do cheap flights from Tokyo to Shanghai come up?

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Tokyo to Shanghai: Overview

Insights for flights from Tokyo to Shanghai

How much is a round trip from Tokyo to Shanghai

The cheapest time to fly from Tokyo to Shanghai

Direct flights from Tokyo to Shanghai

Last-minute flights going from Tokyo to Shanghai

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

Popular Airports to fly from Tokyo to Shanghai

Tokyo - Shanghai route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

May is historically the cheapest month

Direct flights average 3h 20m

Direct flights are available

China Eastern Airlines offers direct flights

Deals appear frequently

Tokyo 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 31

Dec 30

Dec 29

Dec 31

Oct 28

Dec 01

Oct 14

Dec 08

Oct 21

Oct 23

Dec 04

Nov 11

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Shanghai

How early should I book Tokyo to Shanghai flights to get the cheapest price?

How much should a flight from Tokyo to Shanghai cost?

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