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 2.9 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 China Southern Airlines, Japan Airlines, Air China, China Eastern Airlines, All Nippon Airways.

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 Singapore, Taipei, London, Kuala Lumpur, Hong Kong, Manila, New Delhi, Shenzhen, Guangzhou, Beijing, Sydney, Melbourne, Bangkok, Dublin, Sanya, Qingdao, Kaohsiung, Chengdu, Osaka, Bengaluru.

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 Taipei, Hong Kong, Bangkok, Manila, Singapore, London, Sydney, Ho Chi Minh City, Hanoi, Kuala Lumpur, Cebu, Da Nang, Vancouver, New Delhi, Seoul, Chiang Mai, Sapporo, Jakarta, Perth, Melbourne.

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

Question 8

What airports are near Tokyo?

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

Question 9

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

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Yes, it's possible to combine different modes of transport between Shanghai and Tokyo thanks to our Virtual Interlining technology. Making use of not only flights but also trains and buses between Shanghai and Tokyo 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 Shanghai and Tokyo?

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Currently, you can fly between Shanghai and Tokyo with Spring Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, Skymark Airlines, Jetstar Airways, Star Flyer.

Question 12

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 13

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 14

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

Question 15

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 Fukushima, Shizuoka, Ibaraki, Matsumoto.

Question 16

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 17

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 18

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

Question 19

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

Cheapest one-way trip	£119
Cheapest nonstop round-trip	£166
Cheapest round-trip	£246
Average round-trip	£274
Includes rare itinerary	Travel hack

Airline	Mon 25.09	Tue 26.09	Wed 27.09	Thu 28.09	Fri 29.09	Sat 30.09	Sun 01.10
China Eastern Airlines	1	---	---	---	---	---	---
Air China	---	---	---	---	---	---	---
All Nippon Airways	---	---	---	---	---	---	---
China Southern Airlines	---	---	---	---	---	---	---
Japan Airlines	---	---	---	---	---	---	---

Airline	Mon 02.10	Tue 03.10	Wed 04.10	Thu 05.10	Fri 06.10	Sat 07.10	Sun 08.10
China Eastern Airlines	---	---	---	6	7	6	5
Air China	---	---	---	1	2	2	1
All Nippon Airways	---	---	---	---	---	---	---
China Southern Airlines	---	---	---	1	1	1	1
Japan Airlines	---	---	---	1	1	1	---

Airline	Mon 09.10	Tue 10.10	Wed 11.10	Thu 12.10	Fri 13.10	Sat 14.10	Sun 15.10
China Eastern Airlines	2	6	6	6	6	4	2
Air China	1	2	2	2	2	1	1
All Nippon Airways	---	---	1	2	---	---	---
China Southern Airlines	1	1	1	1	1	1	1
Japan Airlines	---	1	---	---	---	---	---

Airline	Mon 16.10	Tue 17.10	Wed 18.10	Thu 19.10	Fri 20.10	Sat 21.10	Sun 22.10
China Eastern Airlines	5	6	6	6	6	3	3
Air China	2	2	2	2	2	1	1
All Nippon Airways	2	2	2	1	---	---	---
China Southern Airlines	1	1	1	1	1	1	1
Japan Airlines	1	1	---	---	---	---	---

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Name	Carrier code	IATA Code	Passport needed during booking	Online check-in available
Spring Airlines	CQH	9C	Yes	No
China Eastern Airlines	CES	MU	Yes	0 0
Skymark Airlines	SKY	BC	Yes	No
Jetstar Airways	JST	JQ	No	0 0
Star Flyer	SFJ	7G	Yes	No

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