Cheap Flights Tokyo – Shanghai from £96

Flight FAQs

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

  Based on Trip.com data, Spring Airlines Japan offers one-way fares as low as £96 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. NRT to PVG on Thu, Apr 2), while Jetstar Japan offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from £197 departing on Mon, May 11 and returning on Wed, May 13.

• Which airlines offer direct flights from Tokyo to Shanghai?

  At the moment, you can catch a direct flight from Tokyo to Shanghai with the following airlines, including: Spring Airlines Japan Spring Airlines Air China China Eastern Airlines Peach Aviation 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 Tokyo (TYO) to Shanghai (SHA)?

  It takes about 3 hours 33 minutes to fly from Tokyo (TYO) to Shanghai (SHA).

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

  By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Tokyo to Shanghai 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 Tokyo to Shanghai?

  Based on Trip.com data in the past 4 weeks, there is 115 flight per week flying from Tokyo to Shanghai. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: China Eastern Airlines: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- MU8634 (18:35) Air China: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- CA6698 (18:56) Air China: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- CA6706 (10:23)

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

  To find best deals on flights from Tokyo to Shanghai, 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 Thu, Apr 2, with one-way flights priced at just £96.
  · 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 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 Shanghai travel is around July.
  · Get exclusive promo codes for Trip.com app users.

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

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

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

  After crunching the numbers on our March flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Tokyo to Shanghai on March 27, 2026 with Jetstar Japan, with prices starting at £64.

• Which airports can I fly through when travelling to Shanghai from Tokyo?

  You can land at any one of the following hubs in Shanghai, with Narita International Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (NRT-PVG) is by far the most common option on this route: Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA).

• What is the time difference between Tokyo and Shanghai?

  The time difference between Shanghai and Tokyo is 1h.

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

  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.