Cheap flights from Shanghai to Tokyo

One-way fares from $144 · SHA → TYO · prices found by travellers in the last 48 hours

Compare all dates Tokyo → Shanghai
Cheapest fare
$144

Spring Airlines · Wed, Nov 11

Cheapest month
November

from $144

Direct flights
Yes

Spring Airlines, Spring Japan, Jetstar Japan + 1 more

Flight time
2h 30m

1,750 km

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Cheapest month to fly from Shanghai to Tokyo

Lowest one-way fare per person in each month. Choose a month to see every date.

  1. November 2026 Cheapest $144
  2. December 2026 $144
  3. January 2027 $195
  4. February 2027 $191
  5. March 2027 $163
  6. April 2027 $162
  7. May 2027 $162
  8. June 2027 $163
  9. July 2027 $186
  10. August 2027 $163
  11. September 2027 $154
  12. October 2027 $163

Cheapest dates in November 2026

The lowest fares we've seen for each day, cheapest first.

Spring Airlines
Depart21:10 Wed, Nov 11PVG → HND 2h 55m · Direct
$144one way, per person
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Spring Japan
Depart08:55 Tue, Nov 10PVG → NRT 3h 05m · Direct
$146one way, per person
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Spring Airlines
Depart21:10 Mon, Nov 16PVG → HND 2h 55m · Direct
$146one way, per person
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Spring Airlines
Depart21:10 Wed, Nov 18PVG → HND 2h 55m · Direct
$151one way, per person
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Spring Airlines
Depart21:10 Mon, Nov 30PVG → HND 2h 55m · Direct
$151one way, per person
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Jetstar Japan
Depart02:20 Tue, Nov 17PVG → NRT 3h 00m · Direct
$152one way, per person
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Spring Airlines
Depart21:10 Mon, Nov 9PVG → HND 2h 55m · Direct
$153one way, per person
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Spring Airlines
Depart15:00 Thu, Nov 19PVG → NRT 2h 40m · Direct
$159one way, per person
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About flights from Shanghai to Tokyo

Shanghai (SHA) and Tokyo (TYO) are about 1,750 km apart. Direct flights take around 2h 30m, and recent direct fares were with Spring Airlines, Spring Japan, Jetstar Japan and Peach. Over the next few months, one-way fares start from $144, and November 2026 is currently the cheapest month to fly.

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Frequently asked questions

How much is a flight from Shanghai to Tokyo?

The cheapest one-way fare we've seen recently is $144 with Spring Airlines, departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026. Over the coming months, the lowest fare in each month ranges from $144 to $195.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Shanghai to Tokyo?

November 2026 currently has the lowest fares, from $144 one way.

Are there direct flights from Shanghai to Tokyo?

Yes. Recent direct fares were with Spring Airlines, Spring Japan, Jetstar Japan and Peach.

How long is the flight from Shanghai to Tokyo?

A direct flight takes about 2h 30m. Shanghai and Tokyo are around 1,750 km apart.

Which airlines fly from Shanghai to Tokyo?

Recent fares on this route were with Spring Airlines, Spring Japan, Jetstar Japan, Hong Kong Airlines, Peach, Vietnam Airlines and Xiamen Airlines.

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