Cheap Flights Shanghai to Tokyo from £114

Flight FAQs

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

  Based on Trip.com data, Jetstar Japan offers one-way fares as low as £114 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. PVG to NRT on Wed, Aug 5), while Hong Kong Airlines offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from £241 departing on Mon, Jun 22 and returning on Mon, Jun 29.

• 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 Spring Airlines Japan China Eastern Airlines Japan Airlines All Nippon Airways 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 3 hours 1 minute 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 100 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 -- JL5642 (09:49) All Nippon Airways: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- NH970 (13:50) Shanghai Airlines: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- FM3035 (09:49)

• How can I find the best deals on flights from Shanghai to Tokyo?

  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, Aug 5, with one-way flights priced at just £114.
  · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is Jetstar Japan.
  · 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.

• When is the best time to book a flight from Shanghai to Tokyo to get the best price?

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

• Which upcoming date is the cheapest for flights from Shanghai to Tokyo?

  After crunching the numbers on our June flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Shanghai to Tokyo on June 22, 2026 with Spring Airlines, with prices starting at £105.

• Which airports can I fly through when travelling to 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).

• What is the time difference between Shanghai and Tokyo?

  The time difference between Tokyo and Shanghai is 1h.

• How can I change or cancel my flight 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.