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Low Price Flights from Shanghai to Tokyo

Explore the cheapest flights from Shanghai to Tokyo in the next three months. Based on Trip.com's data from the latest 7 days, one-way direct flights start at AU$ 245, and direct return tickets start at AU$ 480.

      • Cheapest nonstop
        PVG 13:00
        2h 55m
        Direct
        NRT 16:55
        Shanghai - Tokyo | Wed, Sep 16 | All Nippon Airways
        NRT 09:20
        3h 20m
        Direct
        PVG 11:40
        Tokyo - Shanghai | Wed, Sep 23 | All Nippon Airways
        AU$ 480 AU$ 686
        30% off
        30% off
        AU$ 686 AU$ 480
      • PVG 13:00
        2h 55m
        Direct
        NRT 16:55
        Shanghai - Tokyo | Mon, Sep 7 | All Nippon Airways
        NRT 09:20
        3h 20m
        Direct
        PVG 11:40
        Tokyo - Shanghai | Wed, Sep 9 | All Nippon Airways
        AU$ 480 AU$ 686
        30% off
        30% off
        AU$ 686 AU$ 480
      • PVG 07:35
        11h 30m
        1 stop
        NRT 20:05
        Shanghai - Tokyo | Sun, Sep 6 | Hong Kong Airlines
        NRT 15:15
        9h 35m
        1 stop
        PVG 23:50
        Tokyo - Shanghai | Fri, Sep 11 | Hong Kong Airlines
        AU$ 443 AU$ 686
        35% off
        35% off
        AU$ 686 AU$ 443
      • SHA 19:15
        23h 50m
        1 stop
        NRT 20:05
        Shanghai - Tokyo | Wed, Sep 9 | Hong Kong Airlines
        NRT 09:30
        9h 30m
        1 stop
        SHA 18:00
        Tokyo - Shanghai | Tue, Sep 15 | Hong Kong Airlines
        AU$ 446
        35% off
        AU$ 686 AU$ 446
      • SHA 19:15
        12h 5m
        1 stop
        NRT 08:20
        Shanghai - Tokyo | Thu, Sep 17 | Hong Kong Airlines
        NRT 09:30
        13h 25m
        1 stop
        PVG 21:55
        Tokyo - Shanghai | Wed, Sep 23 | Hong Kong Airlines
        AU$ 449
        35% off
        AU$ 686 AU$ 449
      • SHA 19:15
        18h
        1 stop
        NRT 14:15
        Shanghai - Tokyo | Tue, Sep 15 | Hong Kong Airlines
        NRT 09:30
        9h 30m
        1 stop
        SHA 18:00
        Tokyo - Shanghai | Thu, Sep 17 | Hong Kong Airlines
        AU$ 451
        34% off
        AU$ 686 AU$ 451
      • PVG 09:15
        9h 50m
        1 stop
        NRT 20:05
        Shanghai - Tokyo | Wed, Sep 16 | Hong Kong Airlines
        NRT 15:15
        9h 35m
        1 stop
        PVG 23:50
        Tokyo - Shanghai | Wed, Sep 23 | Hong Kong Airlines
        AU$ 451
        34% off
        AU$ 686 AU$ 451
      • SHA 19:15
        18h
        1 stop
        NRT 14:15
        Shanghai - Tokyo | Mon, Sep 14 | Hong Kong Airlines
        NRT 09:30
        9h 30m
        1 stop
        SHA 18:00
        Tokyo - Shanghai | Wed, Sep 16 | Hong Kong Airlines
        AU$ 451
        34% off
        AU$ 686 AU$ 451
      • SHA 19:15
        18h
        1 stop
        NRT 14:15
        Shanghai - Tokyo | Tue, Sep 8 | Hong Kong Airlines
        NRT 15:15
        27h 45m
        1 stop
        SHA 18:00
        Tokyo - Shanghai | Fri, Sep 11 | Hong Kong Airlines
        AU$ 451
        34% off
        AU$ 686 AU$ 451
      • SHA 19:15
        18h
        1 stop
        NRT 14:15
        Shanghai - Tokyo | Thu, Sep 10 | Hong Kong Airlines
        NRT 15:55
        8h 55m
        1 stop
        PVG 23:50
        Tokyo - Shanghai | Mon, Sep 14 | Hong Kong Airlines
        AU$ 453
        34% off
        AU$ 686 AU$ 453
      • SHA 19:15
        18h
        1 stop
        NRT 14:15
        Shanghai - Tokyo | Mon, Sep 7 | Hong Kong Airlines
        NRT 15:15
        9h 35m
        1 stop
        PVG 23:50
        Tokyo - Shanghai | Fri, Sep 11 | Hong Kong Airlines
        AU$ 453
        34% off
        AU$ 686 AU$ 453
      • SHA 19:15
        18h
        1 stop
        NRT 14:15
        Shanghai - Tokyo | Thu, Sep 3 | Hong Kong Airlines
        NRT 15:15
        27h 45m
        1 stop
        SHA 18:00
        Tokyo - Shanghai | Mon, Sep 7 | Hong Kong Airlines
        AU$ 453
        34% off
        AU$ 686 AU$ 453
      • SHA 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        TYO 14:00
        Shanghai - Tokyo | Tue, Jul 21 | Normal Airline
        TYO 15:00
        6h
        Direct
        SHA 16:00
        Tokyo - Shanghai | Thu, Jul 23 | Normal Airline
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      • Cheapest nonstop
        PVG 19:10
        2h 50m
        Direct
        HND 23:00
        Shanghai - Tokyo | Wed, Jul 29 | Spring Airlines
        AU$ 245 AU$ 356
        31% off
        31% off
        AU$ 356 AU$ 245
      • PVG 08:10
        9h 30m
        1 stop
        NRT 18:40
        Shanghai - Tokyo | Wed, Sep 9 | Spring Airlines
        AU$ 212 AU$ 356
        40% off
        40% off
        AU$ 356 AU$ 212
      • SHA 16:10
        26h 55m
        1 stop
        NRT 20:05
        Shanghai - Tokyo | Wed, Sep 9 | Hong Kong Airlines
        AU$ 239 AU$ 356
        33% off
        33% off
        AU$ 356 AU$ 239
      • SHA 19:15
        23h 50m
        1 stop
        NRT 20:05
        Shanghai - Tokyo | Thu, Sep 10 | Hong Kong Airlines
        AU$ 240
        33% off
        AU$ 356 AU$ 240
      • PVG 08:15
        9h 25m
        1 stop
        NRT 18:40
        Shanghai - Tokyo | Sun, Aug 9 | Spring Airlines
        AU$ 240
        33% off
        AU$ 356 AU$ 240
      • PVG 08:10
        9h 30m
        1 stop
        NRT 18:40
        Shanghai - Tokyo | Wed, Aug 26 | Spring Airlines
        AU$ 240
        33% off
        AU$ 356 AU$ 240
      • PVG 08:10
        9h 30m
        1 stop
        NRT 18:40
        Shanghai - Tokyo | Wed, Sep 2 | Spring Airlines
        AU$ 245
        31% off
        AU$ 356 AU$ 245
      • PVG 07:55
        9h 45m
        1 stop
        NRT 18:40
        Shanghai - Tokyo | Mon, Aug 31 | Spring Airlines
        AU$ 245
        31% off
        AU$ 356 AU$ 245
      • PVG 08:05
        9h 35m
        1 stop
        NRT 18:40
        Shanghai - Tokyo | Sun, Sep 13 | Spring Airlines
        AU$ 246
        31% off
        AU$ 356 AU$ 246
      • PVG 04:05
        7h 55m
        1 stop
        NRT 13:00
        Shanghai - Tokyo | Tue, Sep 15 | Jeju Air
        AU$ 249
        30% off
        AU$ 356 AU$ 249
      • SHA 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        TYO 14:00
        Shanghai - Tokyo | Tue, Jul 21 | Normal Airline
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Find Cheapest Airlines Flying from Shanghai to Tokyo

Choose from 12 carriers that fly from Shanghai to Tokyo, including Spring Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, and Spring Airlines Japan. Enjoy the cheapest tickets on this route with Spring Airlines.
Spring Airlines logo Spring Airlines
China Eastern Airlines logo China Eastern Airlines
Spring Airlines Japan logo Spring Airlines Japan
All Nippon Airways logo All Nippon Airways
Japan Airlines logo Japan Airlines
Shanghai Airlines logo Shanghai Airlines
Juneyao Airlines logo Juneyao Airlines
Air China logo Air China
Xiamen Airlines logo Xiamen Airlines
Jetstar Japan logo Jetstar Japan
Korean Air logo Korean Air
Peach Airlines logo Peach Airlines
Airlines are determined based on actual purchased flight tickets from Shanghai to Tokyo according to previous 12 months data from Trip.com.

Shanghai to Tokyo Flight Details

The distance between Shanghai and Tokyo is approximately 1,779.87km. It takes around 3 hours 1 minute on average to fly from Shanghai to Tokyo. Based on Trip.com's data travel demand peaks in January. The off-season for travel is November.

Cheapest one-way flight priceAU$ 212
Cheapest return ticket priceAU$ 443
Off-season for travelNovember
Peak season for travelJanuary
Flight distance1,779.87km
Average flight time3 hours 1 minute
Popular airlineSpring Airlines
Flight statistics for the Shanghai–Tokyo route are based on aggregated booking data from Trip.com over the past 12 months.

Trip.com Price Insights on Flights from Shanghai to Tokyo

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

Average price of one-way flights from Shanghai to Tokyo 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 Tokyo is December, with an average price of AU$ 101. Conversely, the most expensive month is typically April, with an average price of up to AU$ 196.

AU$ 196
AU$ 149
AU$ 101
AU$ 54
    Cheapest
  • AU$ 183
    Jul
  • AU$ 168
    Aug
  • AU$ 134
    Sep
  • AU$ 111
    Oct
  • AU$ 107
    Nov
  • AU$ 101
    Dec
  • AU$ 147
    Jan
  • AU$ 164
    Feb
  • AU$ 136
    Mar
  • AU$ 196
    Apr
  • AU$ 183
    May
  • AU$ 173
    Jun

What is the cheapest month for return flights from Shanghai to Tokyo?

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

According to historical data from Trip.com, the lowest prices for flights from Shanghai to Tokyo are found during December, with an average price of AU$ 385. Conversely, the highest prices are found during July, with an average price of up to AU$ 636.

AU$ 636
AU$ 511
AU$ 385
AU$ 260
    Cheapest
  • AU$ 636
    Jul
  • AU$ 592
    Aug
  • AU$ 465
    Sep
  • AU$ 440
    Oct
  • AU$ 416
    Nov
  • AU$ 385
    Dec
  • AU$ 420
    Jan
  • AU$ 545
    Feb
  • AU$ 450
    Mar
  • AU$ 485
    Apr
  • AU$ 492
    May
  • AU$ 490
    Jun

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

Data is based on the average flight price for each day of the week from Shanghai to Tokyo 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 Tokyo is Monday, with average prices lower than on other days. Avoid Saturday, as prices are usually highest then.

AU$ 394
AU$ 351
AU$ 307
AU$ 264
  • AU$ 307
    Mon
  • AU$ 319
    Tue
  • AU$ 339
    Wed
  • AU$ 363
    Thu
  • AU$ 388
    Fri
  • AU$ 394
    Sat
  • AU$ 332
    Sun

Flight FAQs

  • Which airlines offer the cheapest flights from Shanghai (SHA) to Tokyo (TYO)?

    Based on Trip.com data, Spring Airlines offers one-way fares as low as AU$ 212 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. PVG to NRT on Wed, Sep 9), while Hong Kong Airlines offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from AU$ 443 departing on Sun, Sep 6 and returning on Fri, Sep 11.
  • At the moment, you can catch a direct flight from Shanghai to Tokyo with the following airlines, including: Spring Airlines China Eastern Airlines All Nippon Airways Spring Airlines Japan Japan 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 3 hours 1 minute 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 96 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 -- MU4181 (13:01) Japan Airlines: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- JL082 (13:01) Shanghai Airlines: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- FM3043 (20:00)
  • To find best deals on flights from Shanghai to Tokyo, 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 Wed, Sep 9, with one-way flights priced at just AU$ 212.
    · 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 Tokyo travel is around January.
    · Get exclusive promo codes for Trip.com app users.
  • The cheapest months to fly from Shanghai to Tokyo is November, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our July flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Shanghai to Tokyo on July 30, 2026 with Jetstar Japan, with prices starting at AU$ 211.
  • 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.

Trip.com Airline Insights on Flights from Shanghai toTokyo

Which airlines offer the cheapest nonstop flights from Shanghai to Tokyo?

Data is based on the average price of all nonstop flights from Shanghai to Tokyo on Trip.com in the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com data from the past 12 months, Spring Airlines Japan offers the cheapest nonstop flights from Shanghai to Tokyo, with an average price of AU$ 272.

AU$ 134
AU$ 272
AU$ 410
AU$ 548
AU$ 686
Spring Airlines Japan
AU$ 272
Spring Airlines Japan
Spring Airlines
AU$ 282
Spring Airlines
Air China
AU$ 458
Air China
China Eastern Airlines
AU$ 570
China Eastern Airlines
Japan Airlines
AU$ 653
Japan Airlines
All Nippon Airways
AU$ 686
All Nippon Airways

Which airlines operate the most flights from Shanghai to Tokyo?

Data is based on the number of flights from Shanghai to Tokyo operated by each airline on Trip.com in the past month.

Based on Trip.com data from the past month, Japan Airlines operates the most flights from Shanghai to Tokyo, with 98 flight per week.

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33
66
98
Japan Airlines
98
Japan Airlines
China Eastern Airlines
86
China Eastern Airlines
Shanghai Airlines
79
Shanghai Airlines
All Nippon Airways
48
All Nippon Airways
Air China
45
Air China
Juneyao Airlines
33
Juneyao Airlines

How many flights are there each day from Shanghai to Tokyo?

The data is based on the flight numbers for each day of the week from Shanghai to Tokyo within the Trip.com database over the past month.

Based on Trip.com data from the past month, the most flights from Shanghai to Tokyo depart on Saturday, and the fewest flights depart on Wednesday.

300
259
218
177
Highest
228
Mon
240
Tue
218
Wed
240
Thu
280
Fri
300
Sat
246
Sun

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