Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Shanghai and Osaka takes around 2.4 hours.

Question 2

What is the flight distance between Shanghai and Osaka?

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The flight distance between Shanghai and Osaka is 1308 km.

Question 3

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

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

Question 4

What are the most popular routes to and from Shanghai?

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Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Shanghai and London, Beijing, Guangzhou, Bangkok, Seoul, Shenzhen, Hong Kong, Tokyo, Xi'an, Qingdao, Manila, Chengdu, Chongqing, Taipei, Liverpool, Sanya, Phuket City, Kuala Lumpur, Honolulu, Phuket Province.

Question 5

What are the most popular routes to and from Osaka?

Accepted Answer

Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Osaka and London, Tokyo, Manila, Bangkok, Seoul, Singapore, Sapporo, Taipei, Okinawa Island, Hong Kong, Edinburgh, Chiang Mai, Busan, Hanoi, Budapest, Kuala Lumpur, Denpasar, Bali, Manchester, Cebu.

Question 6

Which airports are there in Shanghai?

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Shanghai is mainly served by Shanghai Pudong International. But there are other airports nearby, including Shanghai Hongqiao International.

Question 7

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, Ningbo Lishe International, Sunan Shuofang International, Changzhou Benniu, Yangzhou Taizhou International, Nantong Xingdong, Zhoushan Putuoshan.

Question 8

What airports are near Osaka?

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The main airport in Osaka is Kansai International. It is also served by Chubu Centrair International, Hiroshima, Komatsu, Kobe, Shizuoka, Miho-Yonago, Okayama, Nagoya Airfield, Nanki–Shirahama, Tokushima.

Question 9

Which airlines fly between Shanghai and Osaka?

Accepted Answer

Currently, you can fly between Shanghai and Osaka with Spring Airlines, All Nippon Airways, Peach Aviation, China Eastern Airlines, Eastar Jet.

Question 10

When’s the best time to travel between Shanghai and Osaka?

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If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Shanghai and Osaka, 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 11

What flights operate between Shanghai and Osaka?

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Traveling between Shanghai and Osaka, 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 12

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, Ningbo Lishe International, Sunan Shuofang International, Changzhou Benniu, Yangzhou Taizhou International, Nantong Xingdong, Zhoushan Putuoshan

Question 13

How many airports are there near Osaka?

Accepted Answer

There are a number of airports in and around Osaka. The main one is Kansai International and other nearby airports include Chubu Centrair International, Hiroshima, Komatsu, Kobe, Shizuoka, Miho-Yonago, Okayama, Nagoya Airfield, Nanki–Shirahama, Tokushima.

Question 14

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Shanghai and Osaka 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 Shanghai, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 15

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Shanghai and Osaka 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 Osaka, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Question 16

What time do flights between Shanghai and Osaka 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 Shanghai, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 17

What time do flights between Shanghai and Osaka 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 Osaka, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Cheapest one-way trip	£102
Cheapest round-trip	£178
Average round-trip	£196
Nonstop flights in May	£100 – £1,014
Most popular airline	Spring Airlines

Transport Option	Typical time	Typical cost	Frequency	Best for
JR Haruka Express to Tennoji/Shin-Osaka	35-50 min	¥1,800-¥2,500 (reserved seat; discounts available with ICOCA card)	every 30 min (traffic dependent)	fastest to central Osaka
Nankai Rapi:t to Namba	34-40 min	¥1,450 (reserved seat fare)	every 30 min (traffic dependent)	direct to Namba
Nankai Airport Express to Namba	43-50 min	¥930 (no reservation required)	every 15 min (traffic dependent)	budget travelers to Namba
Airport Limousine Bus to Osaka Station	50-70 min	¥1,600 (one-way fare)	every 20–30 min (traffic dependent)	direct to Umeda area
Taxi	50-90 min	¥18,000-¥25,000 (metered; varies by traffic and destination)	on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)	door-to-door convenience

Transport Option	Typical time	Typical cost	Frequency	Best for
Osaka Monorail + Hankyu/Subway	30-45 min	¥430-¥650 (combined fare varies by destination)	every 6–10 min (traffic dependent)	flexible city connections
Airport Limousine Bus to Osaka/Namba	25-40 min	¥650 (one-way fare)	every 15–20 min (traffic dependent)	direct with luggage
Taxi	25-45 min	¥5,000-¥8,000 (metered; varies by traffic)	on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)	groups with luggage

Airline	Mon 11.05	Tue 12.05	Wed 13.05	Thu 14.05	Fri 15.05	Sat 16.05	Sun 17.05
Spring Airlines	3	3	3	3	3	3	3
Juneyao Airlines	---	---	1	2	2	2	2
China Eastern Airlines	---	1	---	1	1	1	1
Peach Aviation	1	1	1	1	1	1	1
Air China	---	---	---	---	---	---	---
Shanghai Airlines	---	---	---	---	---	---	---
All Nippon Airways	---	1	---	---	---	---	---
Weekly flights: 43 total	Daily flights: 6.14 average	Most flights: Monday 3 flights

Airline	Mon 18.05	Tue 19.05	Wed 20.05	Thu 21.05	Fri 22.05	Sat 23.05	Sun 24.05
Spring Airlines	3	3	3	3	3	3	3
Juneyao Airlines	2	2	2	2	2	2	2
China Eastern Airlines	---	2	1	1	1	1	1
Peach Aviation	1	1	1	1	1	1	1
Air China	---	---	---	---	---	---	---
Shanghai Airlines	---	---	---	---	---	---	---
All Nippon Airways	---	1	---	---	---	---	---
Weekly flights: 50 total	Daily flights: 7.14 average	Most flights: Monday 3 flights

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Month	Average monthly max temperature	Average monthly min temperature
January	8°C	2°C
February	9°C	2°C
March	13°C	5°C
April	18°C	10°C
May	23°C	14°C
June	26°C	18°C
July	30°C	23°C
August	32°C	24°C
September	28°C	21°C
October	22°C	15°C
November	16°C	10°C
December	10°C	4°C

Name	Carrier code	IATA Code	Passport needed during booking
Spring Airlines	CQH	9C	Yes
All Nippon Airways	ANA	NH	Yes
Peach Aviation	API	MM	Yes
China Eastern Airlines	CES	MU	Yes
Eastar Jet	ESR	ZE	Yes