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Flaut.Travel was designed and developed by a team dedicated to making the process of searching, comparing and booking airline tickets as easy and convenient as possible. Our service helps travelers to find and buy the cheapest flights from Shanghai to Tokyo. We have connected more than 40 airlines and airline ticketing agencies to help you find the most suitable and affordable flight option.
The minimum one-way ticket price from Shanghai to Tokyo is $129 (October 2026), while the maximum is $211 (September 2027). On average, a ticket costs $180–$198.
A non-stop flight is the most convenient and comfortable way to fly from Shanghai to Tokyo, despite the fact that sometimes flights with transfers can cost significantly less.
Of the 7 airlines serving Shanghai — Tokyo, only a handful fly every day — Spring Airlines and Air China. China Eastern Airlines flies every day except Saturday. All Nippon Airways flies every day except Sunday. Spring Airlines Japan flies every day except Monday and Saturday. Japan Airlines flies on Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, and Friday. Jetstar Japan only flies on Thursday and Saturday.
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Answers to questions about the route that travelers are most interested in.
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.
Ticket prices for Shanghai — Tokyo are higher at the start and end of the period but lowest in the middle. This creates a convenient window for booking at a reduced price.
Prices fall from January 2027 to March 2027 (29%), then rise from June 2027 to September 2027 (+7%). The best period is October 2026–November 2026 ($145), the most expensive is August 2027–September 2027 ($211).
The best time to buy is October 2026–November 2026, when prices are at their lowest. This can save you up to 32% compared to the expensive months (August 2027–September 2027).
Monthly price variation is 16%. On this route, your departure date noticeably affects the cost, and choosing wisely can lead to real savings.
The Shanghai — Tokyo route is served by a wide range of airlines: 12 in total, including Spring Airlines Japan, Jetstar Japan, Spring Airlines, Eastar Jet, Peach, Tianjin Airlines, Hong Kong Airlines, Vietnam Airlines, Jeju Air, Xiamen Airlines, Air China, and Cebu Pacific. Competition among carriers gives passengers the opportunity to find tickets at attractive fares — with prices starting from $149. 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.
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Shanghai — Tokyo
11/10/2026
Departure
Direct flight
IJ4
starting at $149
Shanghai — Tokyo
11/11/2026
Departure
Direct flight
IJ4
starting at $149
Shanghai — Tokyo
12/21/2026
Departure
Direct flight
GK36
starting at $156
Shanghai — Tokyo
12/20/2026
Departure
Direct flight
GK36
starting at $157
Shanghai — Tokyo
12/05/2026
Departure
Direct flight
9C6217
starting at $160
Shanghai — Tokyo
11/17/2026
Departure
Direct flight
IJ6
starting at $162
Shanghai — Tokyo
12/08/2026
Departure
Direct flight
IJ4
starting at $163
Shanghai — Tokyo
11/18/2026
Departure
Direct flight
IJ4
starting at $163
Shanghai — Tokyo
11/19/2026
Departure
Direct flight
IJ4
starting at $164
Shanghai — Tokyo
11/16/2026
Departure
Direct flight
IJ4
starting at $164
Spring Airlines
Every day
starting at $148
Spring Airlines Japan
Su, Tu, We, Th, and Fr
starting at $152
China Eastern Airlines
Su, Mo, Tu, We, Th, and Fr
starting at $221
Air China
Every day
starting at $219
Japan Airlines
Su, Mo, Tu, and Fr
starting at $381
Jetstar Japan
Th and Sa
starting at $158
All Nippon Airways
Mo, Tu, We, Th, Fr, and Sa
starting at $338
The cheapest flight ticket from Shanghai to Tokyo according to data for the last 48 hours costs $149
Often the best time to buy tickets from Shanghai to Tokyo is 2 months before departure.
Based on statistics over the past years, the lowest prices for flights from Shanghai to Tokyo can be found flying in these months: October, March, December.
The fastest flights from Shanghai to Tokyo start from 2 hours 30 minutes in the air.
The following airlines operate direct flights on the route Shanghai — Tokyo: Spring Airlines Japan, Jetstar Japan, Spring Airlines
All airports
The cheapest one-way flight from Shanghai to Tokyo departs on 11/10/2026, is operated by Spring Airlines Japan and costs $149
The cheapest roundtrip flight from Shanghai to Tokyo departs on 10/28/2026, is operated by Spring Airlines Japan and costs $335
Fastest flight from Shanghai to Tokyo takes 2h 30m
There are direct flights on this route 6 days a week: Su, Mo, Tu, We, Th, and Sa
The distance between Shanghai and Tokyo is 1754km (1087 miles). The average flight duration is 2h 57m. There are 183 direct flights from Shanghai to Tokyo. The time difference between Shanghai and Tokyo is 1h. Flights from Shanghai begin at 7:55 AM. The latest flight from Shanghai departs at 2:15 AM
