Find Cheapest Airlines Flying from Shanghai to Osaka

Choose from 9 carriers that fly from Shanghai to Osaka, including Spring Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, and Juneyao Airlines. Enjoy the cheapest tickets on this route with Spring Airlines.
Airlines are determined based on actual purchased flight tickets from Shanghai to Osaka according to previous 12 months data from Trip.com.

Explore the cheapest flights from Shanghai to Osaka in the next three months. Based on Trip.com's data from the latest 7 days, one-way direct flights start at AU$ 136, and round-trip direct tickets start at AU$ 207.

Displayed flight fares from Shanghai to Osaka are based on average prices across airlines for the next 3 months, according to the latest Trip.com database.

Shanghai to Osaka Flight Details

The distance between Shanghai and Osaka is approximately 1,373.66km. It takes around 2 hours 9 minutes on average to fly from Shanghai to Osaka. Based on Trip.com's data travel demand peaks in January. The off-season for travel is November.

Cheapest one-way flight priceAU$ 136
Cheapest return ticket priceAU$ 207
Off-season for travelNovember
Peak season for travelJanuary
Flight distance1,373.66km
Average flight time2 hours 9 minutes
Popular airlineSpring Airlines
Flight statistics for the Shanghai–Osaka route are based on aggregated booking data from Trip.com over the past 12 months.

Trip.com Price Insights on Flights from Shanghai to Osaka

What is the cheapest month for one-way flights from Shanghai to Osaka?

Average price of one-way flights from Shanghai to Osaka purchased by Trip.com users by month over the past 12 months.

According to Trip.com's data, the cheapest month for flights from Shanghai to Osaka is Nov, with an average price of AU$ 80. Conversely, the most expensive month is typically Jan, with an average price of up to AU$ 198.

AU$ 198
AU$ 139
AU$ 80
AU$ 21
    Cheapest
  • AU$ 198
    Jan
  • AU$ 84
    Feb
  • AU$ 88
    Mar
  • AU$ 102
    Apr
  • AU$ 83
    May
  • AU$ 103
    Jun
  • AU$ 108
    Jul
  • AU$ 102
    Aug
  • AU$ 87
    Sep
  • AU$ 81
    Oct
  • AU$ 80
    Nov
  • AU$ 81
    Dec

What is the cheapest month for round-trip flights from Shanghai to Osaka?

Average price of round-trip flights from Shanghai to Osaka purchased by Trip.com users by month over the past 12 months.

According to Trip.com's data, the cheapest month for flights from Shanghai to Osaka is Dec, with an average price of AU$ 376. Conversely, the most expensive month is typically Jan, with an average price of up to AU$ 903.

AU$ 903
AU$ 640
AU$ 376
AU$ 113
    Cheapest
  • AU$ 903
    Jan
  • AU$ 416
    Feb
  • AU$ 445
    Mar
  • AU$ 545
    Apr
  • AU$ 565
    May
  • AU$ 448
    Jun
  • AU$ 502
    Jul
  • AU$ 542
    Aug
  • AU$ 672
    Sep
  • AU$ 688
    Oct
  • AU$ 494
    Nov
  • AU$ 376
    Dec

What's the cheapest day to fly from Shanghai to Osaka?

Data is based on the average flight price for each day of the week from Shanghai to Osaka on Trip.com over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com data from the past 12 months, the cheapest day to fly from Shanghai to Osaka is Mon, with average prices lower than on other days. Avoid Sat, as prices are usually highest then.

AU$ 289
AU$ 244
AU$ 200
AU$ 156
  • AU$ 200
    Mon
  • AU$ 212
    Tue
  • AU$ 247
    Wed
  • AU$ 263
    Thu
  • AU$ 284
    Fri
  • AU$ 288
    Sat
  • AU$ 209
    Sun

Flight FAQs

  • Which airlines offer the cheapest flights from Shanghai (SHA) to Osaka (OSA)?

    Based on Trip.com data, Spring Airlines offers one-way fares as low as AU$ 136 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. PVG to KIX on Sun, Mar 15), while Spring Airlines offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from AU$ 207 departing on Sun, Mar 8 and returning on Sun, Mar 15.
  • At the moment, you can catch a direct flight from Shanghai to Osaka with the following airlines, including: Spring Airlines China Eastern Airlines Juneyao Airlines Air China All Nippon Airways 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 9 minutes to fly from Shanghai (SHA) to Osaka (OSA).
  • 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 Osaka 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 111 flight per week flying from Shanghai to Osaka. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: China Eastern Airlines: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- MU8649 (16:13) China Eastern Airlines: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- MU4194 (13:59) All Nippon Airways: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- NH5744 (11:45)
  • To find best deals on flights from Shanghai to Osaka, you can use various tools on Trip.com:
    · Be flexible with your travel dates to get the cheapest flight deal. Now the cheapest flight deal is on Sun, Mar 15, with one-way flights priced at just AU$ 136.
    · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is Spring Airlines.
    · Set up price alerts to easily monitor ticket prices without having to check every day.
    · Check Trip.com flight deals and promo codes frequently.
    · Avoid peak season unless you book very early. It seems the peak season for Osaka travel is around January.
    · Get exclusive promo codes for Trip.com app users.
  • The cheapest months to fly from Shanghai to Osaka is November, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our January flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Shanghai to Osaka on January 19, 2026 with Spring Airlines, with prices starting at AU$ 128.
  • You can land at any one of the following hubs in Osaka, with Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Kansai International Airport (PVG-KIX) is by far the most common option on this route: Osaka International Airport (ITM) Kansai International Airport (KIX) Kobe Airport (UKB).
  • The time difference between Osaka 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.