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Frequently Asked Questions

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

    Airlines adjust prices for flights from Shanghai to Tokyo based on the date and time of your booking. By analyzing data from all airlines, on Trip.com, you can find the lowest flight prices on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays.

  • How much do flights from Shanghai (SHA) to Tokyo (TYO) cost?

    According to Trip.com's data, the lowest price is around AED 1,480.

  • How long does it take to fly from Shanghai (SHA) to Tokyo (TYO)?

    It takes about 3 hours to fly from Shanghai (SHA) to Tokyo (TYO).

  • What is the transportation method from the main airport to downtown in Tokyo?

    • The distance from Narita International Airport to downtown is about 57 km, by taxi about 1 hour 10 minutes.
    • The distance from Haneda Airport to downtown is about 13 km, by taxi about 30 minutes.

  • What time does the earliest flight from Shanghai to Tokyo depart?

    The earliest flight departs from Shanghai (PVG) at 07:55 and arrives in Tokyo (NRT) at 12:00.

  • What time does the latest flight from Shanghai to Tokyo depart?

    The latest flight departs from Shanghai (PVG) at 17:15 and arrives in Tokyo (HND) at 21:20.

  • What are the most popular airlines that fly from Shanghai (SHA) to Tokyo (TYO)?

  • What's the most popular airline for non-stop flights from Shanghai (SHA) to Tokyo (TYO)?

    Air China operates 16 non-stop flights from Shanghai (SHA) to Tokyo (TYO).

  • How many airports are there in Tokyo (TYO)?

    There are 2 airport(s) near Tokyo (TYO): Haneda Airport and Narita International Airport.

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Tap "Date" on flight search bar to scan through the calender for Shanghai to Tokyo airfare over next 6 months in 2025. If you would like to fly in next 3 months, it seems the cheapest date is on Mon, Apr 21 at AED 296 for one-way flights.
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Flight Info | Shanghai to Tokyo

Cheapest one-way flight price AED 246
Cheapest return ticket price AED 606
Off-season for travel March
Peak season for travel January
Flight distance 1,779.87 km
Average flight time 3 hours
Popular airline China Southern Airlines

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