Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Tokyo and Shanghai takes around 3.3 hours.

Question 2

What is the flight distance between Tokyo and Shanghai?

Accepted Answer

The flight distance between Tokyo and Shanghai is 1739 km.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 4

What are the most popular routes to and from Tokyo?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 5

What are the most popular routes to and from Shanghai?

Accepted Answer

Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Shanghai and London, Guangzhou, Beijing, Bangkok, Shenzhen, Hong Kong, Manchester, Singapore, Budapest, Belfast, Birmingham, Seoul, San Francisco, Osaka, Xi'an, Chengdu, Qingdao, Chongqing, Dubai, Taipei.

Question 6

Which airports are there in Tokyo?

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Tokyo is mainly served by Narita International. But there are other airports nearby, including Haneda, Yokota Air Base.

Question 7

What airports are near Tokyo?

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

Question 8

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

Question 9

Which airlines fly between Tokyo and Shanghai?

Accepted Answer

Currently, you can fly between Tokyo and Shanghai with Spring Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, Juneyao Airlines, Eastar Jet, Peach Aviation.

Question 10

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

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

Accepted Answer

Traveling between Tokyo and Shanghai, 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 Tokyo?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 13

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

Question 14

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

Question 15

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

Question 16

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

Question 17

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

Cheapest one-way trip	£113
Cheapest nonstop round-trip	£304
Cheapest round-trip	£265
Average round-trip	£351
Nonstop flights in September	£148 – £938

Transport Option	Typical time	Typical cost	Frequency	Best for
Maglev train to Longyang Road	8 min	¥50; single journey; discounts with same-day metro ticket	every 15–20 min (traffic dependent)	fastest from Pudong
Metro Line 2	60-90 min	¥7 – ¥9; varies by destination	every 3–8 min (traffic dependent)	budget travelers
Airport Bus	60-120 min	¥20 – ¥30; varies by route	every 15–30 min (traffic dependent)	multiple city stops
Taxi	45-90 min	¥160 – ¥250; metered; varies by traffic and destination	on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)	door-to-door convenience
Ride-hailing (Didi)	45-90 min	¥140 – ¥280; surge pricing may apply	on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)	app-based booking

Transport Option	Typical time	Typical cost	Frequency	Best for
Metro Line 2 or Line 10	30-50 min	¥4 – ¥7; varies by destination	every 3–6 min (traffic dependent)	quick city access
Airport Bus	40-90 min	¥4 – ¥30; varies by route	every 15–30 min (traffic dependent)	direct hotel routes
Taxi	25-60 min	¥50 – ¥120; metered; varies by traffic and destination	on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)	groups with luggage

Airline	Mon 31.08	Tue 01.09	Wed 02.09	Thu 03.09	Fri 04.09	Sat 05.09	Sun 06.09
China Eastern Airlines	---	---	2	3	4	1	---
Juneyao Airlines	---	---	2	2	4	---	1
Spring Airlines	---	---	1	2	1	2	---
Air China	---	---	---	---	---	---	---
Peach Aviation	---	---	---	1	1	---	---
Shanghai Airlines	---	---	---	---	2	---	---
Jetstar Airways	---	---	1	---	1	---	---
China Southern Airlines	---	---	---	---	---	---	---
Weekly flights: 31 total	Daily flights: 4.43 average	Most flights: Friday 4 flights

Airline	Mon 07.09	Tue 08.09	Wed 09.09	Thu 10.09	Fri 11.09	Sat 12.09	Sun 13.09
China Eastern Airlines	---	1	3	2	2	---	---
Juneyao Airlines	2	---	3	2	---	---	1
Spring Airlines	2	2	1	2	1	2	---
Air China	---	---	2	1	1	---	---
Peach Aviation	---	---	1	1	1	1	---
Shanghai Airlines	---	---	2	1	---	---	---
Jetstar Airways	1	---	1	---	---	---	---
China Southern Airlines	---	1	---	1	---	1	---
Weekly flights: 42 total	Daily flights: 6 average	Most flights: Wednesday 3 flights

Month	Average monthly max temperature	Average monthly min temperature
January	9°C	3°C
February	10°C	4°C
March	15°C	7°C
April	20°C	12°C
May	25°C	17°C
June	27°C	21°C
July	31°C	25°C
August	32°C	26°C
September	28°C	22°C
October	23°C	17°C
November	18°C	12°C
December	11°C	5°C

Name	Carrier code	IATA Code	Passport needed during booking
Spring Airlines	CQH	9C	Yes
China Eastern Airlines	CES	MU	Yes
Juneyao Airlines	DKH	HO	Yes
Eastar Jet	ESR	ZE	Yes
Peach Aviation	API	MM	Yes

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