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Tokyo Shanghai
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Wed, 22 May NRT - PVG
Fri, 24 May PVG - NRT
£188 £184
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Tue, 04 Jun NRT - PVG
£82 £80
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Tokyo Shanghai
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Fri, 17 May NRT - PVG
Sun, 19 May PVG - NRT
£158 £155
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Sun, 12 May NRT - PVG
Wed, 15 May PVG - NRT
£158 £155
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Flight route information

Currency and price comparison

Train Local, one-way ticket
57% Trains in Shanghai are 57% cheaper than in Tokyo.
Tokyo £1.03
Shanghai £0.44
Meal Mid-priced restaurant
40% A meal in Shanghai is 40% cheaper than a meal in Tokyo.
Tokyo £5.14
Shanghai £3.3
Exchange rate
1 GBP = 9.12 CNY
1 CNY = 0.11 GBP
Last checked on 03 May 2024
Distance: 1096 miles
Tokyo airports
Narita (NRT) How far from city centre: 32 miles
Haneda (HND) How far from city centre: 10 miles
Yokota (OKO) How far from city centre: 23 miles
Shanghai airports
Hongqiao (SHA) How far from city centre: 4 miles
Pu Dong (PVG) How far from city centre: 19 miles

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Tips for booking cheap flights from Tokyo to Shanghai

Now you are a little bit closer to your destination. If you are looking for cheap flights from Tokyo to Shanghai, here you will find all the information you need to book your tickets.


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1. What can I do to save money when booking flights from Tokyo to Shanghai?

To save money when booking flights from Tokyo to Shanghai, you can follow these tips:

By following these strategies, you can efficiently save money when booking flights from Tokyo to Shanghai, ensuring a more economical and enjoyable journey.

2. Can the price of my tickets from Tokyo to Shanghai change during the booking process?

Prices for tickets from Tokyo to Shanghai may fluctuate while you are in the process of booking. While this isn't a common occurrence, it can happen because Opodo operates as an online travel agency, and ticket prices and availability are ultimately determined by the airlines. Therefore, if the airline adjusts prices or if the available tickets are depleted while you are making your reservation, you will receive confirmation within 48 hours after your ticket purchase.

3. Can I book last-minute flights from Tokyo to Shanghai on Opodo?

When booking a flight, you may encounter situations where your desired travel date is unavailable or the flight price has increased beyond your budget. Rest assured, Opodo offers a solution. Explore our last-minute flight deals to find affordable options, especially if you have flexibility with your travel dates. Whether you need to depart on short notice or simply want to discover the cheapest day to fly between Tokyo and Shanghai, our last-minute flights section has you covered.

4. How to make my reservation through the Opodo search engine?

Opodo provides you with all the useful information about the flights covering the route between Tokyo to Shanghai airports. Preparing for your trip is very easy! All you have to do is enter into Opodo search engine your departure and destination airports, the dates of travel, and the number of passengers. A list of all available flights will appear on your screen in a matter of seconds! For your convenience, you can sort it according to your preferences, such as time, price, or duration of the trip.


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Frequently asked questions about flights from Tokyo to Shanghai

How long does the flight take to go from Tokyo to Shanghai?
The total flight time between Tokyo and Shanghai is of around 04:18 hours on average, considering an average distance of 2,301 km, for both direct and indirect flights for the route (which may have 1 or more stops in other cities in between).
How can I find cheap flights from Tokyo to Shanghai at Opodo?
The cheapest price for a flight from Tokyo to Shanghai is 80£. At Opodo we use different machine learned based methodologies to find our costumers the best option available, considering airline combinations, stopovers and direct flights as well as different criteria for inbound and outbound journeys.
Is Shanghai expensive to visit compared to Tokyo?
If you compare transportation prices, the taxi ride in Shanghai costs an average of 1.76 GBP, 32% cheaper than Tokyo, with a fare of 2.57 GBP, while train tickets costs 57% less in Shanghai: 0.44 GBP against 1.03 GBP in Tokyo. If you compare the price of a lunch meal, however, you can find it from 3.30 GBP in Shanghai, 36% less than the 5.14 GBP in Tokyo. The price of the coffee is around 15% more expensive in Shanghai, with an average of 2.92 GBP , while in Tokyo the coffee costs 2.53 GBP.
When is the best time to book a flight from Tokyo to Shanghai?
The most popular months to book a trip from Tokyo to Shanghai are January, October and July, based on the searches of our customers.
When is the best time to travel from Tokyo to Shanghai?
The best time of the year to go to Shanghai when flying from Tokyo depends on several preference factors like climate, seasonality and, of course, price. When it comes to popularity, October is the top 1º month to fly to Shanghai from Tokyo in terms of searches from our customer, followed by April and November. If you prefer to avoid high peaks of turism, however, and escape a crowded period, January, February and June are the months with less volume of searchs for the route Tokyo - Shanghai.
Is it possible to purchase a flexible ticket for my flight from Tokyo to Shanghai?
At Opodo we want to make sure that your travel plans are not affected by any cancelation as well as any possible restrictions China may apply when travelling from Tokyo. Is your flight cancelled? We've got your back! With our flexible ticket guarantee you can decide if you want to book another flight - free of rebooking fee - or get a full refund!
Which airports have flights between Tokyo and Shanghai?
The main airport route flying between Tokyo and Shanghai is: Narita (NRT) to Pu Dong (PVG). This route is covered by the following airline(s):
  • Air China.
  • China Eastern Airlines.
  • Jetstar Japan.
  • Alternatively, you can find Tokyo - Shanghai flights between Haneda (HND) to Pu Dong (PVG) with the following airline(s) flying the route: China Eastern Airlines.
  • Peach Aviation.
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Airlines with indirect flights from Tokyo to Shanghai are:
Airlines with indirect flights from Tokyo to Shanghai are:
  • Asiana Airlines, stoping in Seoul for 1050 minutes minimun.
Flight Duration 4 h and 18 m Flights between Tokyo and Shanghai take, on average, 4 h and 18 m minutes, but the time can vary according to other factors
Cheapest flight £80 Cheapest price for a flight between Tokyo and Shanghai found by our customers in the last 72 hours
Departing Airport Narita The airport Narita is the departure airport operating flights between Tokyo and Shanghai
Arriving Airport Pu Dong Flights departing Tokyo with Shanghai as destination arrive at Pu Dong

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