Shanghai, China to Tokyo, Japan flights

Flights starting at £119. Choose between Spring Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, or Skymark Airlines to find the best price.

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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, Haneda, or Tokyo Train Station. The distance between Shanghai and Tokyo is 1797 km. The most popular airlines for this route are Spring Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, Skymark Airlines, Jetstar Airways, and Star Flyer. Shanghai and Tokyo have 401 direct flights per week. When you arrive at Tokyo, consider visiting Toshogu Shrine, Tsukiji Fish Market, Japan, Great Buddha, Japan, and Shibuya Crossing, Tokyo, Japan.

Weekly direct flights

Discover the top airlines offering direct flights from Shanghai to Tokyo in the next month. You’ll find the number of daily direct flights per airline in the table.

Weekly direct flights for Mon 25.09 - Sun 01.10

AirlineMon 25.09Tue 26.09Wed 27.09Thu 28.09Fri 29.09Sat 30.09Sun 01.10
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Weekly direct flights for Mon 02.10 - Sun 08.10

AirlineMon 02.10Tue 03.10Wed 04.10Thu 05.10Fri 06.10Sat 07.10Sun 08.10
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Weekly direct flights for Mon 09.10 - Sun 15.10

AirlineMon 09.10Tue 10.10Wed 11.10Thu 12.10Fri 13.10Sat 14.10Sun 15.10
2666642
1222211
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Weekly direct flights for Mon 16.10 - Sun 22.10

AirlineMon 16.10Tue 17.10Wed 18.10Thu 19.10Fri 20.10Sat 21.10Sun 22.10
5666633
2222211
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1111111
Japan Airlines
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Check-in for a flight from Shanghai to Tokyo

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during bookingOnline check-in available
Spring AirlinesCQH9CYesNo
China Eastern AirlinesCESMUYes0
0
Skymark AirlinesSKYBCYesNo
Jetstar AirwaysJSTJQNo0
0
Star FlyerSFJ7GYesNo

Japan COVID-19 travel restrictions

Your trip summary

Departure

Travel restrictions
  • Travel is allowed
  • Proof of pre-departure COVID-19 test is not required
  • Quarantine is not required
Visa requirements
  • Electronic visitor visa may be available

Return

COVID-19 testing
  • Travel is allowed with restrictions
  • Mandatory COVID-19 test
  • Quarantine is not required
Visa requirements
  • Electronic visitor visa may be available
Forms and documents
  • Proof of COVID-19 vaccination is not required for China
  • Proof of negative pre-departure COVID-19 test results is required
  • Mandatory health and customs declaration form before arrival

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