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 2.7 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 All Nippon Airways, China Eastern Airlines, Japan Airlines, Air China.

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 Beijing, Guangzhou, Bangkok, Shenzhen, Chengdu, Hong Kong, Taipei, Xi'an, Manila, Singapore, Osaka, Phuket City, Sanya, Seoul, Kuala Lumpur, Wuhan, Zhangjiajie, Guilin, Xiamen, Los Angeles.

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 Seoul, Okinawa Island, Manila, Hong Kong, Los Angeles, Osaka, Sapporo, Bangkok, Honolulu, Taipei, New York, San Francisco, San Diego, Denver, Fukuoka, Ho Chi Minh City, Busan, Da Nang, Cebu, Singapore.

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, Nantong Xingdong, 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 Matsumoto, Ibaraki, Shizuoka, Fukushima.

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 Cathay Pacific, China Eastern Airlines, Hong Kong Airlines, Peach Aviation, Japan Airlines.

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

Question 15

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 Matsumoto, Ibaraki, Shizuoka, Fukushima.

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	$273
Cheapest nonstop round-trip	$665
Cheapest round-trip	$650
Average round-trip	$883
Includes rare itinerary	Travel hack

Name	Carrier code	IATA Code	Passport needed during booking	Online check-in available
Cathay Pacific	CPA	CX	Yes	0 0
China Eastern Airlines	CES	MU	Yes	0 0
Hong Kong Airlines	CRK	HX	Yes	No
Peach Aviation	API	MM	Yes	No
Japan Airlines	JAL	JL	Yes	0 0

COVID-19 testing	Travel is allowed with restrictions Mandatory COVID-19 test on arrival Quarantine may be required
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Forms and documents	Proof of COVID-19 vaccination is not required for Japan Proof of negative pre-departure COVID-19 test results is required Recommended Visit Japan Web application Mandatory quarantine questionnaire
Additional information	Masks are recommended in public

COVID-19 testing	Travel is allowed with restrictions Mandatory COVID-19 test Quarantine is not required Masks are required in certain settings
Visa requirements	Visitor visa
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 declaration form before arrival

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