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Cheap one-way trips starting from £280 from Shanghai SHA to Tokyo TYO
Shanghai Pudong InternationalNarita International
One-way,
From £280
Shanghai Pudong InternationalNarita International
One-way,
From £310
Shanghai Hongqiao InternationalNarita International
One-way,
From £315
Shanghai Hongqiao InternationalNarita International
One-way,
From £331
Shanghai Pudong InternationalHaneda
One-way,
From £382
Shanghai Pudong InternationalHaneda
One-way,
From £383
Cheap round trips starting from £405 from Shanghai SHA to Tokyo TYO
Travelers usually depart from Shanghai Pudong International, or Shanghai Hongqiao International when they travel from Shanghai to Tokyo. Book your trip to arrive at Narita International, or Haneda. The distance between Shanghai and Tokyo is 1797 km. The most popular airlines for this route are Spring Airlines, Xiamen Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, and Japan Airlines. Shanghai and Tokyo have 195 direct flights per week.
Weekly flights
| Mondays | Tuesdays | Wednesdays | Thursdays | Fridays | Saturdays | Sundays | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of flights | 22 | 42 | 31 | 48 | - | 38 | 14 |
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China Eastern Airlines on and Fridays.
All Nippon Airways on and Sundays.
Check-in for a flight from Shanghai to Tokyo
| Name | Carrier code | IATA Code | Passport needed during booking | Airport check-in closes | Online check-in available |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring Airlines | CQH | 9C | Yes | Unknown | No |
| Xiamen Airlines | CXA | MF | Yes | Unknown | No |
| China Eastern Airlines | CES | MU | Yes | Unknown | No |
| Shenzhen Airlines | CSZ | ZH | Yes | Unknown | No |
| Japan Airlines | JAL | JL | Yes | Unknown | No |
Travel tips & how to get from Shanghai to Tokyo
0The cheapest price of a one-way ticket from Shanghai to Tokyo is £202. Round trip fares cost between £278 at the lowest and £1110 at most.Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to travel from Shanghai to Tokyo?
A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Shanghai and Tokyo takes around 2.8 hours.
What is the flight distance between Shanghai and Tokyo?
The flight distance between Shanghai and Tokyo is 1797 km.
What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between Shanghai and Tokyo?
Several carriers operate flights between Shanghai and Tokyo. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include All Nippon Airways, China Eastern Airlines.
What are the most popular routes to and from Shanghai?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Shanghai and Guangzhou Baiyun International, Shenzhen Bao an International, Qingdao Liuting International, Chongqing Jiangbei International, Shenyang Taoxian International, Wuhan Tianhe International, Tianjin Binhai International, Dalian Zhoushuizi International, Harbin Taiping International, Haikou Meilan International, Changchun Longjia International.
What are the most popular routes to and from Tokyo?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Tokyo and Incheon International, Kansai International, Naha, Fukuoka, New Chitose, Chubu Centrair International, Ishigaki, Hiroshima, Kobe, Komatsu, Memanbetsu.
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