Cheap Flights from Tokyo to Shanghai

Cheapest flights from Tokyo to Shanghai

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Cheapest one way flight

$20

Spring Airlines

Direct flight

3h 5m

05/31/2026

The cheapest one-way flight from Tokyo to Shanghai departs on 05/31/2026, is operated by Spring Airlines and costs $20

Cheapest round trip flight

$173

Spring Airlines Japan

Direct flight

6h 30m

04/17/2026

The cheapest roundtrip flight from Tokyo to Shanghai departs on 04/17/2026, is operated by Spring Airlines Japan and costs $173

The fastest flight

3h 5m

Fastest flight from Tokyo to Shanghai takes 3h 5m

Direct flights

Several times a week

There are direct flights on this route 6 days a week: Su, Mo, Tu, Th, Fr, and Sa

Earliest flight

8:40 AM

Latest flight

2:40 AM

Average flight duration

3h 24m

Direct flights count

200

Distance

1758km

Timezone difference

1h

The distance between Tokyo and Shanghai is 1758km (1090 miles). The average flight duration is 3h 24m. There are 200 direct flights from Tokyo to Shanghai. The time difference between Tokyo and Shanghai is 1h. Flights from Tokyo begin at 8:40 AM. The latest flight from Tokyo departs at 2:40 AM

Remember that on average the ideal time to book flights is 2 months before departure!

Airfare from Tokyo to Shanghai by month

In different months, ticket prices from Tokyo to Shanghai vary: minimum — $103 (July 2026), maximum — $180 (November 2026). Typically, the flight costs $124–$239.

July 2026

Lowest price

on average:

$103

November 2026

Highest price

on average:

$180

Avg Price

Airlines operating on route

The route Tokyo — Shanghai is served by many carriers — 12 in total, including Spring Airlines, Peach, Jetstar Japan, Air China, Spring Airlines Japan, Juneyao Airlines, Xiamen Airlines, Hong Kong Airlines, AirAsia Zest, Air Macau, China Southern Airlines, and Cebu Pacific. This gives passengers wide opportunities: from finding the lowest fare (from $20) to selecting flights by schedule or service class. Our service aggregates data from multiple booking systems so you can compare offers in one place. This saves time and money: no need to check dozens of sites — just pick the right option and book online.

starting at $20

starting at $103

starting at $116

starting at $125

Spring Airlines Japan

starting at $128

starting at $146

starting at $167

starting at $178

starting at $178

starting at $179

China Southern Airlines

starting at $188

Cebu Pacific

starting at $190

Non-stop flights from Tokyo to Shanghai

A non-stop flight is the most convenient and comfortable way to fly from Tokyo to Shanghai, despite the fact that sometimes flights with transfers can cost significantly less.

Tokyo — Shanghai

TYO — SHA

05/31/2026

Departure

Direct flight

9C8516

starting at $20

Tokyo — Shanghai

TYO — SHA

07/11/2026

Departure

Direct flight

MM877

starting at $103

Tokyo — Shanghai

TYO — SHA

07/12/2026

Departure

Direct flight

MM877

starting at $105

Tokyo — Shanghai

TYO — SHA

07/06/2026

Departure

Direct flight

MM877

starting at $106

Tokyo — Shanghai

TYO — SHA

06/14/2026

Departure

Direct flight

MM877

starting at $106

Tokyo — Shanghai

TYO — SHA

06/05/2026

Departure

Direct flight

MM877

starting at $107

Tokyo — Shanghai

TYO — SHA

05/19/2026

Departure

Direct flight

MM877

starting at $107

Tokyo — Shanghai

TYO — SHA

06/09/2026

Departure

Direct flight

MM877

starting at $107

Tokyo — Shanghai

TYO — SHA

07/05/2026

Departure

Direct flight

MM877

starting at $108

Tokyo — Shanghai

TYO — SHA

10/01/2026

Departure

Direct flight

9C6218

starting at $108

Schedule of direct flights from Tokyo to Shanghai

A direct flight is the easiest way to get to your destination. The following airlines operate non-stop flights from Tokyo to Shanghai:

Air China

Every day

starting at $203

Spring Airlines

Mo, Tu, We, Th, Fr, and Sa

starting at $135

China Eastern Airlines

Every day

starting at $206

Peach

Mo, Tu, We, Th, Fr, and Sa

starting at $106

Spring Airlines Japan

Mo, Tu, We, Th, Fr, and Sa

starting at $144

Juneyao Airlines

Every day

starting at $227

Jetstar Japan

starting at $123

Tokyo airports overview

Haneda Airport

•

HND

18km

Narita International Airport

•

NRT

64km

•

Shanghai airports overview

Shanghai Pudong International Airport

•

PVG

33km

Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport

•

SHA

14km

•

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

Answers to questions about the route that travelers are most interested in.

What is the cheapest price for flights from Tokyo to Shanghai?

The cheapest flight ticket from Tokyo to Shanghai according to data for the last 48 hours costs $20

When is the best time to buy air tickets on the route Tokyo — Shanghai?

Often the best time to buy tickets from Tokyo to Shanghai is 2 months before departure.

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

Based on statistics over the past years, the lowest prices for flights from Tokyo to Shanghai can be found flying in these months: July, May, June.

How long does it take to fly from Tokyo to Shanghai?

The fastest flights from Tokyo to Shanghai start from 3 hours 5 minutes in the air.

Which airline can fly direct from Tokyo to Shanghai?

The following airlines operate direct flights on the route Tokyo — Shanghai: Spring Airlines, Peach

Special offers and sales on air tickets from Tokyo to Shanghai

We keep tight track on airlines' pre-holidays sales and other special offers occurences all the time to let you save maximum amount of funds while traveling to your family or just going out on vacation.

We couldn't find any special offers for flights from Tokyo to Shanghai

Alternative routes

Fukushima ➜ Shanghai•Shizuoka ➜ Shanghai•Yamagata ➜ Shanghai•Niigata ➜ Shanghai•Komatsu ➜ Shanghai•Matsumoto ➜ Shanghai•Nagoya ➜ Shanghai•Sendai ➜ Shanghai•Toyama ➜ Shanghai•Tokyo ➜ Changzhou•Tokyo ➜ Hangzhou•Tokyo ➜ Zhoushan•Tokyo ➜ Ningbo•Tokyo ➜ Nanjing•Tokyo ➜ Nantong•Tokyo ➜ Wuxi•Tokyo ➜ Yiwu•Tokyo ➜ Yancheng•Tokyo ➜ Yangzhou

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Cheapest one way flight

$20

Spring Airlines

Direct flight

3h 5m

05/31/2026

The cheapest one-way flight from Tokyo to Shanghai departs on 05/31/2026, is operated by Spring Airlines and costs $20

Cheapest round trip flight

$173

Spring Airlines Japan

Direct flight

6h 30m

04/17/2026

The cheapest roundtrip flight from Tokyo to Shanghai departs on 04/17/2026, is operated by Spring Airlines Japan and costs $173

The fastest flight

3h 5m

Fastest flight from Tokyo to Shanghai takes 3h 5m

Direct flights

Several times a week

There are direct flights on this route 6 days a week: Su, Mo, Tu, Th, Fr, and Sa

Earliest flight

8:40 AM

Latest flight

2:40 AM

Average flight duration

3h 24m

Direct flights count

200

Distance

1758km

Timezone difference

1h

starting at $20

starting at $103

starting at $116

starting at $125

Spring Airlines Japan

starting at $128

starting at $146

starting at $167

starting at $178

starting at $178

starting at $179

China Southern Airlines

starting at $188

Cebu Pacific

starting at $190

Tokyo — Shanghai

TYO — SHA

05/31/2026

Departure

Direct flight

9C8516

starting at $20

Tokyo — Shanghai

TYO — SHA

07/11/2026

Departure

Direct flight

MM877

starting at $103

Tokyo — Shanghai

TYO — SHA

07/12/2026

Departure

Direct flight

MM877

starting at $105

Tokyo — Shanghai

TYO — SHA

07/06/2026

Departure

Direct flight

MM877

starting at $106

Tokyo — Shanghai

TYO — SHA

06/14/2026

Departure

Direct flight

MM877

starting at $106

Tokyo — Shanghai

TYO — SHA

06/05/2026

Departure

Direct flight

MM877

starting at $107

Tokyo — Shanghai

TYO — SHA

05/19/2026

Departure

Direct flight

MM877

starting at $107

Tokyo — Shanghai

TYO — SHA

06/09/2026

Departure

Direct flight

MM877

starting at $107

Tokyo — Shanghai

TYO — SHA

07/05/2026

Departure

Direct flight

MM877

starting at $108

Tokyo — Shanghai

TYO — SHA

10/01/2026

Departure

Direct flight

9C6218

starting at $108

Air China

Every day

starting at $203

Spring Airlines

Mo, Tu, We, Th, Fr, and Sa

starting at $135

China Eastern Airlines

Every day

starting at $206

Peach

Mo, Tu, We, Th, Fr, and Sa

starting at $106

Spring Airlines Japan

Mo, Tu, We, Th, Fr, and Sa

starting at $144

Juneyao Airlines

Every day

starting at $227

Jetstar Japan

starting at $123

What is the cheapest price for flights from Tokyo to Shanghai?

The cheapest flight ticket from Tokyo to Shanghai according to data for the last 48 hours costs $20

When is the best time to buy air tickets on the route Tokyo — Shanghai?

Often the best time to buy tickets from Tokyo to Shanghai is 2 months before departure.

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

Based on statistics over the past years, the lowest prices for flights from Tokyo to Shanghai can be found flying in these months: July, May, June.

How long does it take to fly from Tokyo to Shanghai?

The fastest flights from Tokyo to Shanghai start from 3 hours 5 minutes in the air.

Which airline can fly direct from Tokyo to Shanghai?

The following airlines operate direct flights on the route Tokyo — Shanghai: Spring Airlines, Peach

Cheap Flights from Tokyo to Shanghai — $20

Cheapest flights from Tokyo to Shanghai

Cheapest one way flight

$20

Spring Airlines

Direct flight

3h 5m

05/31/2026

Cheapest round trip flight

$173

Spring Airlines Japan

Direct flight

6h 30m

04/17/2026

The fastest flight

3h 5m

Direct flights

Several times a week

Earliest flight

8:40 AM

Latest flight

2:40 AM

Average flight duration

3h 24m

Direct flights count

200

Distance

1758km

Timezone difference

1h

Airfare from Tokyo to Shanghai by month

July 2026

on average:

$103

November 2026

on average:

$180

Airlines operating on route

Non-stop flights from Tokyo to Shanghai

Schedule of direct flights from Tokyo to Shanghai

Tokyo airports overview

Haneda Airport

Narita International Airport

Shanghai airports overview

Shanghai Pudong International Airport

Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

Special offers and sales on air tickets from Tokyo to Shanghai

Alternative routes

Cheapest one way flight

$20

Spring Airlines

Direct flight

3h 5m

05/31/2026

Cheapest round trip flight

$173

Spring Airlines Japan

Direct flight

6h 30m

04/17/2026

The fastest flight

3h 5m

Direct flights

Several times a week

Earliest flight

8:40 AM

Latest flight

2:40 AM

Average flight duration

3h 24m

Direct flights count

200

Distance

1758km

Timezone difference

1h

Haneda Airport

Narita International Airport

Shanghai Pudong International Airport