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Flights from Shanghai to Tokyo

Top Airlines Flying from Shanghai to Tokyo

Choose from 5 carriers that fly from Shanghai to Tokyo, including China Eastern Airlines, Jetstar Japan, and All Nippon Airways. Enjoy the cheapest tickets on this route with Jetstar Japan.

Book direct flights from Shanghai to Tokyo: One way flights from PHP 4,177, round trip flights from PHP 8,345. Find flight deals for the next 3 months below.

Crossed out prices are calculated based on the average price of the corresponding route on Trip.com.

Flying from Shanghai to Tokyo

The distance between Shanghai and Tokyo is about 1,779.87 km. It takes around 2 hours 58 minutes on average to fly from Shanghai to Tokyo. The most popular month to Tokyo is January. The off-season for travel is November.

Cheapest one-way flight pricePHP 4,177
Cheapest round-trip ticket pricePHP 8,345
Off-season for travelNovember
Peak season for travelJanuary
Flight distance1,779.87 km
Average flight time2 hours 58 minutes
Popular airlineChina Eastern Airlines

When is the cheapest time to fly from Shanghai to Tokyo?

The cheapest time for Shanghai to Tokyo flights: Nov 27 to Dec 3 — one way flight prices from PHP 4,250.

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  • Nov

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  • 1319
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  • Dec

    273
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  • Jan

    17
Displayed prices are calculated based on the cheapest average weekly prices of the corresponding route on Trip.com.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What are the cheapest flights from Shanghai to Tokyo (SHA-TYO)?

    Based on Trip.com data, Jetstar Japan offers one-way fares as low as PHP 4,177 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. PVG to NRT on Tue, Dec 2), while Jetstar Japan offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from PHP 8,345 departing on Tue, Dec 2 and returning on Thu, Dec 4.
  • At the moment, you can catch a nonstop flight from Shanghai to Tokyo with the following airlines, including: China Eastern Airlines All Nippon Airways China Southern Airlines Jetstar Japan Japan Airlines Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.
  • It takes around 2 hours 58 minutes to fly from Shanghai (SHA) to Tokyo (TYO).
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Shanghai to Tokyo is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.
  • Based on Trip.com data in the past 4 weeks, there is 115 flight per week flying from Shanghai to Tokyo. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: China Eastern Airlines: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- MU8633 (12:04) Japan Airlines: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- JL080 (10:31)
  • To find best deals on flights from Shanghai to Tokyo, you can use various tools on Trip.com:
    · Be flexible with your travel dates to get the cheapest flight deal. Now the cheapest flight deal is on Tue, Dec 2, with one-way flights priced at just PHP 4,177.
    · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is Jetstar Japan.
    · Set up price alerts to easily monitor ticket prices without having to check every day.
    · Check Trip.com flight deals and promo codes frequently.
    · Avoid peak season unless you book very early. It seems the peak season for Tokyo travel is around January.
    · Get exclusive promo codes for Trip.com app users.
  • The cheapest months to fly from Shanghai to Tokyo is November, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our October flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Shanghai to Tokyo on October 29, 2025 with Spring Airlines Japan, with prices starting at PHP 7,339.
  • You can land at any one of the following hubs in Tokyo, with Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Narita International Airport (PVG-NRT) is by far the most common option on this route: Haneda Airport (HND) Narita International Airport (NRT).
  • The time difference between Tokyo and Shanghai is 1h.
  • Tickets can only be changed or canceled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.

How to find a cheap flight from Shanghai to Tokyo

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Check One-way Fares
Buying two cheap one-way flights can sometimes be a better deal than a round-trip.
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Flying during the week, early in the morning, or late at night can help save money.
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