Cheap Flights from Nagoya to Shanghai Starting at $73

The Nagoya — Shanghai route is served by a wide range of airlines: 6 in total, including Spring Airlines, Shanghai Airlines, Air China, China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines, and Jetstar Japan. Competition among carriers gives passengers the opportunity to find tickets at attractive fares — with prices starting from $73. Our service helps compare all available offers within seconds and choose the most convenient option. You can filter flights by price, departure time, or baggage rules to make your trip as comfortable as possible. With so many airlines, there’s always a chance to catch special promotions and save.

Nagoya is served mainly by Chubu Centrair International Airport (NGO) and the smaller Nagoya Airfield (Komaki/TOY). Chubu Centrair is the region’s international gateway and usually handles most long-haul and full-service carrier flights alongside low-cost carriers on some routes; it’s often perceived as mid-to-premium priced relative to domestic-only airports. Located about 35 km south of downtown Nagoya, Centrair is reachable by the Meitetsu Airport Line in about 28–40 minutes (roughly ¥1,200–¥1,500) or by highway bus in 45–60 minutes (fares vary). Pros: modern facilities, direct international connections, convenient rail link. Cons: farther from central neighborhoods for some travelers and additional transfer time for onward local journeys. Nagoya Airfield (Komaki, TOY) is primarily a domestic and general aviation airport that can be used for regional flights and charter services, and it typically hosts low-cost and domestic routes rather than major international services. It sits roughly 10 km north of the city center, making it relatively close; travel by taxi is about 20–30 minutes depending on traffic (fares vary), while local buses take around 30–40 minutes for a lower cost. Pros: shorter transfer times into central Nagoya and often lower fares on domestic segments. Cons: limited international connectivity and fewer passenger amenities compared with Centrair.

Shanghai is served by two main airports with distinct roles. Shanghai Pudong International (PVG) functions as the primary international hub handling most long-haul and transfer traffic, and it’s typically used by full-service carriers and major global airlines; flights can be perceived as mid- to higher-priced compared with low-cost alternatives. The airport lies about 30–40 km east of downtown; the Maglev plus metro or express bus usually takes 40–60 minutes, with fares ranging from modest to moderate. Pudong offers comprehensive amenities and strong international connectivity but can involve longer transfer times and heavier security controls. Shanghai Hongqiao International (SHA) operates mainly as a domestic and regional gateway, often favored by budget-conscious or business travelers on short-haul routes and by several Chinese carriers. Located roughly 13–20 km west of the city center, it can be reached by metro or taxi in about 20–40 minutes; fares tend to be lower for surface transport. Hongqiao is convenient for downtown access and quick domestic connections, though it handles fewer international long-haul services and can be busier during peak domestic travel periods.

The minimum one-way ticket price from Nagoya to Shanghai is $73 (January 2026), while the maximum is $171 (March 2026). On average, a ticket costs $121–$275.