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Find the cheapest month to fly from Shanghai to Tokyo

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Shanghai to Tokyo flights are currently cheapest in May.

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Looking for the cheapest, fastest or easiest route from Shanghai to Tokyo? You could fly into the following airports instead.

Shanghai to Tokyo: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found$182
Cheapest month to flyMay
Average flight time2 hrs, 53 mins
Most popular airlineChina Eastern
Average flights per week495

Finding cheap flights from Shanghai to Tokyo: Frequently asked questions

There are 3 airports in Tokyo: Tokyo Haneda, Tokyo Narita and Omitama.
The best price we found for a round-trip flight from Shanghai to Tokyo is $182. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
2 hours and 53 minutes is the average flight time from Shanghai to Tokyo.
China Eastern, Japan Airlines and Shanghai Airlines fly direct from Shanghai to Tokyo.
There are 1,834 flights per week flying from Shanghai to Tokyo, as of April 2024.
The cheapest month to fly from Shanghai to Tokyo is usually May.
If you're flying from Shanghai, the cheapest airport near Tokyo is Tokyo Narita – which is 39.6 miles away from the center of Tokyo. We've found flights to this airport from $182.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from Shanghai to Tokyo on Tuesday, May 21, 2024.
Yes – the average flight time is 2 hours and 52 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Tokyo but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar, and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Tokyo is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
In April, the average temperature is usually around 66°F. August is typically the warmest month in Tokyo, when it usually averages around 82°F. You can expect the least rain in February. The coldest month is February, with temperatures averaging 59°F. The rainiest month is May.
The cheapest airline that flies to Tokyo is Jetstar.

When you are a globetrotter and love to travel all around the world, you may find yourself looking and searching for flights that will take you from Shanghai, China to Tokyo, Japan. Skyscanner can help you find those great flight deals with Price Alert features, the Skyscanner App, and of course, the Cheapest Month search option to find the best time to travel.

Flying Out of Shanghai

If you are planning to catch a flight from Shanghai to Tokyo, there are two airports that you can choose from for your flight. Those options are the Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport and the Shanghai Pudong International Airport.

Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport

The Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport is one of the main travel hubs in China and mainly focuses on regional travel throughout Asia. Because of that, it is quite likely your flight from Shanghai to Tokyo will be through Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport. Annually, nearly 40.5 million passengers travel through this airport.

Shanghai Pudong International Airport

While the Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport is a major travel hub for regional flights in China and Asia, the Shanghai Pudong International Airport focuses more on long distance international travel. However, some regional flight options, including those to Tokyo, are offered through this airport. Shanghai Pudong International Airport serves around 66 million people a year.

Airlines that Fly from Shanghai to Tokyo

There are numerous airlines that fly between Shanghai and Tokyo. Some of these airlines include:

  • Hainan Airlines
  • Air China
  • China Southern
  • All Nippon Airways (ANA)
  • Shanghai Airlines
  • Korean Air
  • Japan Airlines
  • Spring Airlines
  • Asiana Airlines
  • Juneyao Airlines

Airports in Tokyo, Japan

Just like in Shanghai, there are a few airports to choose from in Tokyo. The two major international airports in Tokyo are the Haneda and Narita international airports.

Haneda International Airport

The Haneda International Airport is the central hub of the major airlines in Japan, Japan Airlines and All Nippon Airways. Until 2010, Haneda International Airport was the only airport serving the greater Tokyo area. When Narita International Airport opened its doors, Haneda split its business with the new Tokyo airport. However, Haneda still offers a range of flight deals and sees over 70 million passengers a year. The majority of these passengers are domestic travelers but international flights are offered as well.

Narita International Airport

Narita International Airport is Tokyo's main international travel hub. It sees nearly 35 million passengers a year and over 28 million of those passengers are international travelers. Narita International Airport the largest international airport in the entire nation of Japan.

Places to See in Tokyo

When you arrive in Tokyo, you may find yourself overwhelmed with everything there is to see and do. If you are a true shopping connoisseur, you need to head down to the trendy and stylish Harajuku district to take a look around and buy some one-of-a-kind clothes. If shopping isn't your thing, you may want to check out the Tokyo Imperial Palace, the Tokyo Sky Tower, Sensō-ji, or any of the other incredibly unique attractions throughout Japan's capital city.


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