Question 1

How long does it take to travel from Tokyo to Shanghai?

Accepted Answer

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Tokyo and Shanghai takes around 3.4 hours.

Question 2

What is the flight distance between Tokyo and Shanghai?

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The flight distance between Tokyo and Shanghai is 1797 km.

Question 3

What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between Tokyo and Shanghai?

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Several carriers operate flights between Tokyo and Shanghai. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include Juneyao Airlines, China Southern Airlines, Air China, Jetstar Airways, Peach Aviation, China Eastern Airlines, All Nippon Airways, Japan Airlines.

Question 4

What are the most popular routes to and from Tokyo?

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Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Tokyo and Hong Kong, Taipei, Bangkok, Manila, Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, Sydney, Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, Sapporo, London, Seoul, Melbourne, Perth, Kaohsiung, Cebu, Jakarta, Angeles, New Delhi, Osaka.

Question 5

What are the most popular routes to and from Shanghai?

Accepted Answer

Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Shanghai and Singapore, London, Taipei, Hong Kong, Bangkok, Kuala Lumpur, Sydney, Manila, Shenzhen, Melbourne, Manchester, Toronto, Guangzhou, Kaohsiung, Beijing, Vancouver, New Delhi, Brisbane, Auckland, Chiang Mai.

Question 6

Which airports are there in Tokyo?

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Tokyo is mainly served by Narita International. But there are other airports nearby, including Haneda, Yokota Air Base.

Question 7

What airports are near Tokyo?

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The main airport in Tokyo is Narita International. It is also served by Shizuoka, Ibaraki, Matsumoto, Fukushima.

Question 8

What airports are near Shanghai?

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The main airport in Shanghai is Shanghai Pudong International. It is also served by Hangzhou Xiaoshan International, Sunan Shuofang International, Ningbo Lishe International, Nantong Xingdong, Yangzhou Taizhou International, Zhoushan Putuoshan, Changzhou Benniu.

Question 9

Is it possible to combine flights, buses, and trains in one itinerary when traveling between Tokyo and Shanghai?

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Yes, it's possible to combine different modes of transport between Tokyo and Shanghai thanks to our Virtual Interlining technology. Making use of not only flights but also trains and buses between Tokyo and Shanghai can give rise to new adventures. Read more about how Virtual Interlining works on Kiwi.com Stories.

Question 10

What is Virtual Interlining and how do I use it?

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Virtual Interlining provides a revolutionary way of traveling. You can combine different modes of transport like flights, trains, and buses into one itinerary. And this often saves money. Thanks to the world's largest carrier database, the Kiwi.com search function enables anyone to mix and match different modes of transport easily.

Question 11

Which airlines fly between Tokyo and Shanghai?

Accepted Answer

Currently, you can fly between Tokyo and Shanghai with China Eastern Airlines, Air China, Jetstar Airways, Spring Airlines, Peach Aviation.

Question 12

When's the best time to travel between Tokyo and Shanghai?

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If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Tokyo and Shanghai, you can enter a date range into the departure and return fields. Most carriers on the Kiwi.com website allow you to search and book up to six months from the day of your search. Order the search results by the best, cheapest, or fastest route, or find the cheapest outbound and return combination in the pricing table.

Question 13

What flights operate between Tokyo and Shanghai?

Accepted Answer

Traveling between Tokyo and Shanghai, you can choose between direct (nonstop) flights or flights with one or more stops. You can select the number of stops on your journey, including an overnight stopover, and the duration of the stopover. What's more, you can also select where you want to have your stopover. Want to say "Hi" to a friend in another city en route to your destination? Or fancy a quick round of shopping? Go Multi-City or Nomad and add places to your search that you wish to visit.

Question 14

How many airports are there near Tokyo?

Accepted Answer

There are a number of airports in and around Tokyo. The main one is Narita International and other nearby airports include Shizuoka, Ibaraki, Matsumoto, Fukushima

Question 15

How many airports are there near Shanghai?

Accepted Answer

There are a number of airports in and around Shanghai. The main one is Shanghai Pudong International and other nearby airports include Hangzhou Xiaoshan International, Sunan Shuofang International, Ningbo Lishe International, Nantong Xingdong, Yangzhou Taizhou International, Zhoushan Putuoshan, Changzhou Benniu.

Question 16

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Tokyo and Shanghai depart?

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This depends on the airline's flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from Tokyo, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 17

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Tokyo and Shanghai arrive?

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This depends on the airline's flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred arrival time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to arrive at Shanghai, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Question 18

What time do flights between Tokyo and Shanghai depart?

Accepted Answer

This depends on the airline's flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from Tokyo, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 19

What time do flights between Tokyo and Shanghai arrive?

Accepted Answer

This depends on the airline's flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred arrival time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to arrive at Shanghai, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Cheapest one-way trip	£86
Cheapest round-trip	£149
Average round-trip	£201
Nonstop flights in April	£100 – £2,576
Most popular airline	China Eastern Airlines

Airline	Mon 15.04	Tue 16.04	Wed 17.04	Thu 18.04	Fri 19.04	Sat 20.04	Sun 21.04
Air China	1	4	1	6	---	---	---
China Eastern Airlines	4	6	10	7	---	3	---
Peach Aviation	1	1	1	1	---	---	---
China Southern Airlines	---	---	---	---	---	---	---
Juneyao Airlines	1	1	1	1	---	---	---
Jetstar Airways	1	---	1	---	---	---	---

Airline	Mon 22.04	Tue 23.04	Wed 24.04	Thu 25.04	Fri 26.04	Sat 27.04	Sun 28.04
Air China	---	1	1	---	---	---	---
China Eastern Airlines	1	2	2	---	---	---	---
Peach Aviation	---	1	1	---	---	---	---
China Southern Airlines	---	---	---	---	---	---	---
Juneyao Airlines	---	---	---	---	---	---	---
Jetstar Airways	---	---	---	---	---	---	---

Airline	Mon 29.04	Tue 30.04	Wed 01.05	Thu 02.05	Fri 03.05	Sat 04.05	Sun 05.05
Air China	---	---	---	---	---	---	---
China Eastern Airlines	3	---	7	1	1	---	---
Peach Aviation	1	1	1	1	---	---	---
China Southern Airlines	---	---	---	---	---	---	---
Juneyao Airlines	2	1	2	---	---	---	---
Jetstar Airways	1	---	1	---	---	---	---

Airline	Mon 06.05	Tue 07.05	Wed 08.05	Thu 09.05	Fri 10.05	Sat 11.05	Sun 12.05
Air China	---	3	6	7	6	7	5
China Eastern Airlines	---	4	2	7	8	4	4
Peach Aviation	---	1	1	1	1	1	1
China Southern Airlines	---	---	---	1	2	2	2
Juneyao Airlines	---	1	1	1	2	1	1
Jetstar Airways	---	---	1	---	1	---	1

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Flights starting at £86. Choose between China Eastern Airlines, Air China, or Jetstar Airways to find the best price.

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Name	Carrier code	IATA Code	Passport needed during booking	Online check-in available
China Eastern Airlines	CES	MU	Yes	0 0
Air China	CCA	CA	Yes	No
Jetstar Airways	JST	JQ	No	0 0
Spring Airlines	CQH	9C	Yes	No
Peach Aviation	API	MM	Yes	No