Cheap Flights from Tokyo to Shanghai from $155

Frequently Asked Questions

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

  Based on Trip.com data, Spring Airlines offers one-way fares as low as $155 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. NRT to PVG on Mon, Aug 31), while Aero K Airlines offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from $336 departing on Thu, Jul 23 and returning on Tue, Jul 28.

• Which airlines offer direct flights from Tokyo to Shanghai?

  At the moment, you can catch a nonstop flight from Tokyo to Shanghai with the following airlines, including: China Eastern Airlines Spring Airlines Japan Spring Airlines Juneyao Airlines Air China Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.

• How long does it take to fly from Tokyo (TYO) to Shanghai (SHA) and what is the distance?

  It takes around 3 hours 17 minutes to fly from Tokyo (TYO) to Shanghai (SHA).

• When is the best time to book flights from Tokyo to Shanghai?

  By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Tokyo to Shanghai 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.

• How many flights are there per week from Tokyo to Shanghai?

  Based on Trip.com data in the past 4 weeks, there is 113 flight per week flying from Tokyo to Shanghai. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: China Eastern Airlines: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- MU8634 (17:35) China Eastern Airlines: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- MU4182 (12:05) Shanghai Airlines: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- FM896 (17:35)

• How can I find the best deals on flights from Tokyo to Shanghai?

  To find best deals on flights from Tokyo to Shanghai, 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 Mon, Aug 31, with one-way flights priced at just $155.
  · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is Spring Airlines.
  · 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 Shanghai travel is around July.
  · Get exclusive promo codes for Trip.com app users.

• When are flight tickets from Tokyo (TYO) to Shanghai (SHA) the cheapest?

  The cheapest months to fly from Tokyo to Shanghai is November, when demand for travel is lower.

• Which upcoming date is cheapest to fly from Tokyo to Shanghai on?

  After crunching the numbers on our July flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Tokyo to Shanghai on July 22, 2026 with Jetstar Japan, with prices starting at $180.

• Which airports can I fly to for Shanghai from Tokyo?

  You can land at any one of the following hubs in Shanghai, with Narita International Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (NRT-PVG) is by far the most common option on this route: Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA).

• Is there any time difference between Tokyo and Shanghai?

  The time difference between Shanghai and Tokyo is 1h.

• How do I change or cancel my ticket from Tokyo to Shanghai?

  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.