Shanghai to Tokyo Flights
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Airfare Highlights
From flights departing on Mon, 26 Oct 2026.
Weather in Shanghai and Tokyo
Live forecast for both cities, 12 Oct to 15 Oct.
Shanghai
Thu, 15 Oct- Mon27° / 19°
- Tue27° / 20°
- Wed24° / 19°
Tokyo
Thu, 15 Oct- Mon22° / 16°
- Tue22° / 16°
- Wed25° / 19°
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Holidays and peak dates for Tokyo
Fares and hotel rates usually run higher around these dates. Booking earlier or moving your trip by a day or two often costs less.
- 12Octスポーツの日Monday
- 03Nov文化の日Tuesday
- 23Nov勤労感謝の日Monday
- 01Jan元日Friday
- 11Jan成人の日Monday
Fixed-date national holidays. Festivals that follow the lunar calendar shift each year and are not listed here, so check the exact date for your travel year.
How to travel Shanghai to Tokyo
Ways to make this trip that you can book on FlyX, compared by price and journey time.
Air distance is about 1,796 km. 20 airlines operate this route.
Road distance and coach duration are approximate estimates from the air distance, not a timetable.
Airlines flying from Shanghai to Tokyo
Compare fares, stops, baggage and refundability across the airlines flying this route.
Japan Airlines Flights
- Fares from
- ¥2,379
- Non-stop
- 11 in these results
- Departures
- 45 in the list above
Chinasouthern Flights
- Fares from
- ¥2,481
- Non-stop
- None in these results
- Departures
- 33 in the list above
Cathay Pacific Flights
- Fares from
- ¥1,736
- Non-stop
- None in these results
- Departures
- 20 in the list above
China Eastern Flights
- Fares from
- ¥2,111
- Non-stop
- 4 in these results
- Departures
- 15 in the list above
Korean Air Lines Flights
- Fares from
- ¥1,709
- Non-stop
- None in these results
- Departures
- 10 in the list above
Route Overview & Flight Facts
| Fastest flight duration | 2h 25m · Japan Airlines |
|---|---|
| First departure of the day | 00:10 · Singapore Airlines |
| Last departure of the day | 22:30 · Chinasouthern |
| Flight options found | 171 |
| Direct / non-stop options | 20 |
| Airport codes | Shanghai–PVG, Tokyo–NRT |
Fares and timings are indicative. The exact price is confirmed with the airline when you search.
Flight Schedule, Timings & Airfare Insights
Daily Flight Schedule & Travel Duration
The search for Mon, 26 Oct found 171 flight options, 20 of them non-stop. The first flight leaves around 00:10 and the last around 22:30. The fastest flight takes about 2h 25m.
Morning vs Evening Departure Fares
Lowest fare by departure window: Night from ¥1,507, Afternoon from ¥1,530, Morning from ¥1,709, Evening from ¥1,736. These observations do not predict the cheapest departure window on other dates.
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Destination & City Travel Guide
About Shanghai
Shanghai is organised around the Huangpu River. The Bund looks across to Pudong’s towers, while Yuyuan Garden and nearby streets offer a different scale of buildings and shops. Museums and former lane neighbourhoods fill out a longer stay. Pudong International Airport is well east of central districts, so arriving visitors should decide whether a hotel is near People’s Square, the Bund or a metro interchange before choosing a transfer. The airport metro is useful, but its travel time is longer than the map may suggest.
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Tips for travellers from India
People’s Square is useful for central metro connections, while the Bund suits a stay focused on the historic riverfront. A Pudong hotel places the towers on the same side of the Huangpu as the airport, but the district is large and the final station still matters. The Maglev reaches Longyang Road rather than the Bund itself; onward metro or road transport is needed. Metro Line 2 offers another route from Pudong Airport into the city.
Air India checks in at Terminal 2, at island K. The airport’s other terminal is a separate check-in building, and a domestic connection may require collecting bags and completing new departure formalities. Hongqiao is a different Shanghai airport, not another Pudong terminal. In town, the Bund promenade and a Pudong observation visit face each other across the river but need a crossing between them. Yuyuan Garden belongs to a smaller-scale old-city route, while People’s Square museums form another cluster. Museum of Art Pudong is on the newer waterfront side and has its own exhibition tickets. For a short visit, select one river crossing and build the day around the sights on either bank rather than repeatedly returning to the same metro interchange. Pudong Airport’s distance makes the last transfer a meaningful part of the departure day.
Best time to visit Shanghai
March to May or September to November, about 12–25°C, for riverside walks.
Places to visit in Shanghai
How to reach Shanghai
By Air: Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) is about 30 km east of downtown; Metro Line 2 takes about one hour to People’s Square. Airport Link rail, buses and taxis are alternatives.
By Rail: Shanghai Railway Station and Hongqiao Railway Station have long-distance services; Metro Line 2 reaches Pudong Airport.
By Road: Airport buses and taxis connect Pudong with central districts and the wider region.
What to do in Shanghai
Walk the architectural frontage of the Bund.
Explore Yuyuan Garden.
Visit an exhibition at Shanghai Museum.
Follow a riverside path on the West Bund.
Shanghai airport information
Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG). Air India operates from Pudong Terminal 2, with check-in at island K. Both main terminals handle domestic and international operations, so flight type alone does not identify the correct building.
About Tokyo
Tokyo is too large for a single-centre itinerary, so choose connected districts. Asakusa pairs Sensoji with older shopping streets, Ueno has museums and park paths, and Meiji Jingu provides a wooded pause near Harajuku and Shibuya. Narita Airport is far east of the city rather than in central Tokyo. Arriving visitors can use express rail or buses, but should decide first whether their accommodation is near Tokyo Station, Ueno, Shinjuku or another interchange.
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Tips for travellers from India
Ueno is a useful base for a Keisei arrival from Narita and visits to its museums; Tokyo Station suits onward Shinkansen travel, while Shinjuku puts the western city close by. The Narita Express and Keisei routes serve different stations, so select the train for the accommodation district rather than taking the first express advertised. Narita is also a separate airport from Haneda, which matters on a connection involving two Tokyo bookings.
Air India’s Narita check-in is in Terminal 2 on the third floor. The airport has more than one rail stop serving its terminals, so use the terminal information with the train destination. Asakusa and Ueno make a sensible eastern-city pair, whereas Meiji Jingu, Harajuku and Shibuya form another day. The Toyota Arena Tokyo opened in the Odaiba area in October 2025, adding a sports and entertainment venue that needs a separate waterfront-area trip. An event there should not be fitted between Asakusa temple visits without considering the rail transfers. Sensoji’s approach through Nakamise is a shopping street as well as a route to the temple, while Ueno’s museums have individual admissions. Choose a particular collection rather than assuming that one park ticket covers every museum. Narita’s distance makes the final airport-train reservation part of the day’s itinerary.
Best time to visit Tokyo
March to May or October to November, about 10–24°C, for walking districts.
Places to visit in Tokyo
How to reach Tokyo
By Air: Narita International Airport (NRT) is about 60 km from central Tokyo; Narita Express takes roughly an hour to Tokyo Station. Other rail services, coaches and taxis are available.
By Rail: Tokyo and Ueno stations are major rail hubs; Narita Express serves Tokyo Station and other interchanges.
By Road: Airport coaches connect Narita with Tokyo Station, Ginza and hotel districts; intercity coaches use major terminals.
What to do in Tokyo
Walk through Asakusa to Sensoji.
Visit museums around Ueno Park.
Follow the wooded approach to Meiji Jingu.
Explore the streets around Shibuya Crossing.
Tokyo airport information
Narita International Airport (NRT). Air India uses Narita Terminal 2, with international check-in on the third floor. Narita has separate terminal buildings and rail stops, so passengers should match the train stop to the airline’s terminal.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is it worth booking Shanghai to Tokyo flights in advance?
There is no guaranteed cheapest booking window. Compare your planned dates early, check nearby dates and consider baggage, connection time and change conditions as well as price. On the Shanghai to Tokyo dates shown on this page, the lowest fare is on a Monday at ¥1,507. This can change from week to week.
How far is Shanghai from Tokyo by air?
The direct air distance between Shanghai (PVG) and Tokyo (NRT) is about 1,796 km. Actual flight time varies with the routing the airline files and with winds on the day.
Are there non-stop flights from PVG to NRT?
Yes. 20 non-stop flights are listed on this page for Shanghai to Tokyo. Use the Stops filter to see only those.
Which airlines fly Shanghai to Tokyo?
Japan Airlines, Chinasouthern, Cathay Pacific, China Eastern and 1 other are listed on this route for the dates shown here. Fares, baggage allowance and refund rules differ by airline and by fare type, so compare the fare conditions and not only the headline price.
How long is the flight from Shanghai to Tokyo?
The quickest non-stop Shanghai to Tokyo flight on this page takes about 2h 25m. Non-stop flights here take between 2h 25m and 3h 5m. Journeys with a stop take longer, since the total includes the layover.
What is the baggage allowance on Shanghai to Tokyo flights?
Allowance is set by the airline and the fare you pick, not by the route. Fares on this page include 2 Pieces, 1 Pieces and 15 KG. Cabin baggage is counted separately, and the exact allowance for the fare you choose is shown in the fare conditions before payment.
What is the cheapest Shanghai to Tokyo flight fare?
The lowest Shanghai to Tokyo fare on this page is ¥1,507. Fares on the same dates run up to ¥34,817, depending on airline, timing and fare type. Airline prices change often, so search your dates for the current fare.
What time do Shanghai to Tokyo flights depart?
On the dates shown here, the first departure is around 00:10 and the last around 22:30, local time at Shanghai. Use the departure-time filter on the results above to narrow to a morning, afternoon or evening slot.
Why does the price change after clicking Book Now?
Airline seat inventory and fares change continuously. Selecting Book Now runs a live fare verification with the airline so the price you approve is the price you pay. If it has moved, you see the new figure before any payment.
Before you book this route
Check the airport codes PVG–NRT, local departure and arrival dates, and every connecting airport. Connections can have different document and baggage requirements from your final destination.
Where these fares come from
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What to Expect When Booking Your Flight
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Approx route distance: 1,795.52 km.
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Lowest Shanghai to Tokyo airfare, in 30 days and in 90 days
| Cheapest Fare | Fare | Date | Airline | Departure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest Airfare | ¥1,507 | 26/10/2026 | Go One Airways | 02:20 |
| Cheapest Airfare Within 30 Days | ¥1,477 | 07/11/2026 | Go One Airways | 02:20 |
| Cheapest Airfare Within 90 Days | ¥1,431 | 06/01/2027 | Go One Airways | 02:20 |
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Shanghai to Tokyo Flight Distance, Duration and Time
The aerial distance between Shanghai and Tokyo is about 1,796 KM. In these results, journey times range from 2h 25m to 29h 40m. Flights with a layover take longer because the total includes the connection time.
Shanghai to Tokyo Flight Schedule and Timing
The search for these dates returned 171 flight options, 20 of them non-stop. The first departure from Shanghai is at 00:10 and the last is at 22:30. Flights leave from Pu Dong and land at Narita International Airport.
Flight Route Details & Analysis
| Flight Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Route | Shanghai to Tokyo |
| Aerial Distance | 1,796 KM |
| Flight Duration | 2h 25m - 29h 40m |
| Airport Codes | Shanghai - PVG, Tokyo - NRT |
| Total Flights Available | 171 flights20 direct151 with layovers |
| First Flight Departure | Departs at 00:10 |
| Last Flight Departure | Departs at 22:30 |
| Early Morning Flights (12 AM - 8 AM) | 18 flights1 direct17 with layovers |
| Morning Flights (8 AM - 12 PM) | 52 flights6 direct46 with layovers |
| Afternoon Flights (12 PM - 4 PM) | 57 flights9 direct48 with layovers |
| Evening Flights (4 PM - 8 PM) | 31 flights4 direct27 with layovers |
| Night Flights (8 PM - 12 AM) | 13 flights0 direct13 with layovers |
Airport Information & Terminals
NRT: Tokyo airport system. Tokyo can mean Haneda or Narita. Haneda is closer to the city; Narita needs a longer train or road transfer. Airport choice should match hotel area and arrival time.
