Cheap Flights from Shanghai to Tokyo

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: Spring Airlines Japan Spring Airlines China Eastern Airlines All Nippon Airways Air China Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.

• How long is the flight from Shanghai (SHA) to Tokyo (TYO)?

  It takes about 2 hours 59 minutes to fly from Shanghai (SHA) to Tokyo (TYO).

• When is the best time to book flights from Shanghai to Tokyo?

  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.

• How many flights are there per week from Shanghai to Tokyo?

  Based on Trip.com data in the past 4 weeks, there is 113 flight per week flying from Shanghai to Tokyo. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: Japan Airlines: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- JL9568 (11:49) Japan Airlines: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- JL8260 (12:14) Shanghai Airlines: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- FM1019 (10:39)

• When are flight tickets from Shanghai (SHA) to Tokyo (TYO) the cheapest?

  The cheapest months to fly from Shanghai to Tokyo is November, when demand for travel is lower.

• Which upcoming date is cheapest to fly from Shanghai to Tokyo on?

  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 IDR 877,591.

• Which airports can I fly to for Tokyo from Shanghai?

  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).

• Is there any time difference between Shanghai and Tokyo?

  The time difference between Tokyo and Shanghai is 1h.

• How do I change or cancel my ticket from Shanghai to Tokyo?

  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.