Question 1

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

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A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Shanghai and Tokyo takes around 3.0 hours.

Question 2

What is the flight distance between Shanghai and Tokyo?

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The flight distance between Shanghai and Tokyo is 1797 km.

Question 3

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

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

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, Xi'an, Qingdao, Manila, Osaka, Chengdu, Chongqing, Taipei, Liverpool, Sanya, Phuket City, Kuala Lumpur, Honolulu, Phuket Province.

Question 5

What are the most popular routes to and from Tokyo?

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Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Tokyo and London, Bangkok, Manila, Sapporo, Okinawa Island, Seoul, Singapore, Taipei, Osaka, Manchester, Hong Kong, Los Angeles, Fukuoka, San Francisco, Vancouver, Denpasar, Ho Chi Minh City, Cebu, Hanoi, Phuket City.

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, Yangzhou Taizhou International, Changzhou Benniu, Zhoushan Putuoshan, Nantong Xingdong.

Question 8

What airports are near Tokyo?

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

Question 9

Which airlines fly between Shanghai and Tokyo?

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

Question 10

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

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If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Shanghai and Tokyo, 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 Tokyo?

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Traveling between Shanghai and Tokyo, 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?

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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, Yangzhou Taizhou International, Changzhou Benniu, Zhoushan Putuoshan, Nantong Xingdong

Question 13

How many airports are there near Tokyo?

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

Question 14

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

Question 16

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

Cheapest one-way trip	£117
Cheapest nonstop round-trip	£247
Cheapest round-trip	£235
Average round-trip	£283
Includes rare itinerary	Travel hack

Transport Option	Typical Time	Typical Cost	Frequency	Best For
Narita Express (N'EX) to Tokyo Station	53-60 min	¥3,070-¥3,250 (reserved seat fare (~$20–22 USD))	every 30–60 min (traffic dependent)	fastest to central Tokyo
Keisei Skyliner to Ueno	36-41 min	¥2,520 (reserved seat fare (~$17 USD))	every 20–40 min (traffic dependent)	fastest to Ueno area
Airport Limousine Bus	85-120 min	¥3,200 (to major hotels (~$21 USD))	every 20–30 min (traffic dependent)	direct to hotels
Taxi	60-120 min	¥20,000-¥30,000 (fixed fare available (~$133–200 USD))	on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)	door-to-door convenience

Transport Option	Typical Time	Typical Cost	Frequency	Best For
Tokyo Monorail to Hamamatsucho	13-18 min	¥500 (standard fare (~$3 USD))	every 4–10 min (traffic dependent)	quick JR Yamanote connection
Keikyu Line to Shinagawa	11-20 min	¥300-¥410 (standard fare (~$2–3 USD))	every 5–10 min (traffic dependent)	budget option to central Tokyo
Airport Limousine Bus	30-60 min	¥1,000-¥1,300 (to major stations (~$7–9 USD))	every 15–30 min (traffic dependent)	direct to hotels
Taxi	20-45 min	¥5,000-¥10,000 (metered; varies by traffic (~$33–67 USD))	on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)	door-to-door with luggage

Airline	Mon 13.04	Tue 14.04	Wed 15.04	Thu 16.04	Fri 17.04	Sat 18.04	Sun 19.04
China Eastern Airlines	---	---	---	---	---	---	1
Spring Airlines	---	---	---	---	1	1	2
Juneyao Airlines	---	---	---	---	---	---	1
Air China	---	---	---	---	---	---	---
Peach Aviation	---	---	---	---	---	---	1
All Nippon Airways	---	---	---	---	---	---	---
Jetstar Airways	---	---	---	---	---	---	---
Shanghai Airlines	---	---	---	---	---	---	---
Weekly flights: 7 total	Daily flights: 1 average	Most flights: Sunday 2 flights

Airline	Mon 20.04	Tue 21.04	Wed 22.04	Thu 23.04	Fri 24.04	Sat 25.04	Sun 26.04
China Eastern Airlines	1	3	5	1	---	2	6
Spring Airlines	2	1	2	1	2	1	2
Juneyao Airlines	1	2	1	2	1	1	2
Air China	---	2	2	---	---	1	2
Peach Aviation	---	1	1	1	1	---	1
All Nippon Airways	---	---	---	---	---	---	---
Jetstar Airways	---	1	---	1	---	---	---
Shanghai Airlines	---	---	---	---	---	---	---
Weekly flights: 53 total	Daily flights: 7.57 average	Most flights: Sunday 6 flights

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April	18°C	11°C
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Spring Airlines	CQH	9C	Yes
All Nippon Airways	ANA	NH	Yes
Peach Aviation	API	MM	Yes
China Eastern Airlines	CES	MU	Yes
Jeju Air	JJA	7C	No