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Low Price Flights from Shanghai to Tokyo

Top Airlines Flying from Shanghai to Tokyo

Choose from 12 airlines fly from Shanghai to Tokyo, including China Eastern Airlines, Spring Airlines, and Spring Airlines Japan. Jetstar Japan has lowest fares on this route.
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Search direct flights: from Shanghai to Tokyo for the next 3 months. Book one way from PHP 4,208 | Return ticket from PHP 8,844.

Crossed out prices are calculated based on the average price of the corresponding route on Trip.com.

Flight Information from Shanghai to Tokyo

The distance between Shanghai and Tokyo is about 1,779.87km. The direct flights take around 2 hours 56 minutes. Visit Tokyo during January for peak season energy, or opt for November for fewer crowds and cheaper flights.

Cheapest one-way flight pricePHP 4,208
Cheapest return ticket pricePHP 8,844
Off-season for travelNovember
Peak season for travelJanuary
Flight distance1,779.87km
Average flight time2 hours 56 minutes
Popular airlineChina Eastern Airlines

Best Time to Book Flights from Shanghai to Tokyo

The cheapest flights from Shanghai to Tokyo are available between Dec 4 and Dec 10, with one way flights starting from PHP 4,207.

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  • Jan

    17
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Displayed prices are calculated based on the cheapest average weekly prices of the corresponding route on Trip.com.

FAQ

  • Which airlines offer direct flights from Shanghai to Tokyo?

    At the moment, you can catch a direct flight from Shanghai to Tokyo with the following airlines, including: China Eastern Airlines Spring Airlines Spring Airlines Japan Japan Airlines Juneyao Airlines Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.
  • It takes about 2 hours 56 minutes to fly from Shanghai (SHA) to Tokyo (TYO).
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Shanghai to Tokyo is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.
  • Based on Trip.com data in the past 4 weeks, there is 112 flight per week flying from Shanghai to Tokyo. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: China Eastern Airlines: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- MU8633 (12:26) China Eastern Airlines: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- MU8631 (09:01) Japan Airlines: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- JL082 (13:10)
  • The cheapest months to fly from Shanghai to Tokyo is November, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our October flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Shanghai to Tokyo on October 28, 2025 with Spring Airlines Japan, with prices starting at PHP 3,104.
  • You can land at any one of the following hubs in Tokyo, with Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Narita International Airport (PVG-NRT) is by far the most common option on this route: Haneda Airport (HND) Narita International Airport (NRT).
  • The time difference between Tokyo and Shanghai is 1h.
  • Tickets can only be changed or cancelled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.

How to find a cheap flight from Shanghai to Tokyo

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