Travelling from Tokyo Narita Airport (NRT) to Shanghai Pudong Airport (PVG): what you need to know
Around 3 hours 35 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Tokyo Narita Airport to Shanghai Pudong Airport.
Shanghai's timezone is UTC+8, which makes Shanghai one hour behind Tokyo.
Flights from NRT to PVG start at 08:55 — the earliest with Air China. The latest departure is at 22:45 with Spring Airlines Japan. In total, you can take your pick of 87 weekly Tokyo Narita Airport to Shanghai Pudong Airport flights.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to catch your NRT to PVG flight.
You'll likely experience bigger queues in popular months like May. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure will give you ample time for security and boarding.
There are plenty of direct flights from Tokyo Narita Airport to Shanghai Pudong Airport, so getting to Shanghai (and then touring more of China!) is a breeze. Top carriers that fly nonstop include:
Air China is the most frequently booked airline on this route.
Jetstar Japan ranks as the top on-time carrier for NRT to PVG flights, with 88.57% of its services landing on schedule.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Tokyo Narita Airport to Shanghai Pudong Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or maybe even explore a new city along the way. Here are some options between NRT and PVG:
Kansai International (Osaka) Airport
Fukuoka Airport
Nagoya Chubu Centrair Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Tokyo Narita Airport (NRT) to Shanghai Pudong Airport (PVG)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Tokyo Narita Airport to Shanghai Pudong Airport flight is R 2,246. A return plane ticket right now is R 4,576. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
To pick up cheap tickets from NRT to PVG, book early. Airlines tend to offer their best fares when flights are first released.
Organise your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Tokyo Narita Airport to Shanghai Pudong Airport. If you have flexibility with your dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across each month.
There's no need to check every day to find out if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll update you as soon as there's a new deal on cheap flights from NRT to PVG.
Discover the right flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Tokyo Narita Airport to Shanghai Pudong Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by airline, departure and arrival times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Tokyo Narita Airport (NRT)
You'll find NRT at 成田空港第2PTB(バス), Narita.
When it comes to the on-time performance of Tokyo Narita Airport, 73% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
To reach Tokyo Narita Airport from central Tokyo, it'll take about 1 hour 5 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 56 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a journey time of about 1 hour when using public transport.
Get your travels off to a leisurely start by staying near NRT. Whether you've booked an early flight from Tokyo Narita Airport to Shanghai Pudong Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels have you covered:
Arriving at Shanghai Pudong Airport (PVG)
Consider staying in a hotel close to PVG if you're catching a late Tokyo Narita Airport to Shanghai Pudong Airport flight. Select one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Grab a Shanghai Pudong Airport rental car and explore parts of Shanghai that aren't on every traveller's list. You can book your wheels with Hertz.
Improve your chances of snagging the best rate by booking as soon as possible. Reserving your vehicle from Shanghai Pudong Airport several weeks in advance is a good move.
When to fly to Shanghai Pudong Airport (PVG)
April is the most popular month for flights from Tokyo Narita Airport to Shanghai Pudong Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, visit Shanghai in March.
When reserving your flight from Tokyo Narita Airport to Shanghai Pudong Airport, think about the kind of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Shanghai, with the temperature ranging from 23ºC (73ºF) to 34ºC (93ºF).
If you like cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from NRT to PVG in January. Temperatures average between -1ºC (30ºF) and 10ºC (50ºF) then.
Explore more of China
Shanghai has its own special appeal, but there are so many other corners of China you should also see. About 274 kilometres west of Shanghai, a trip to Nanjing will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with popular sights like Nanjing City Wall, Zijin Tower and Nanjing Massacre Memorial Hall.
Suzhou is another sought-after destination in China and is around 80 kilometres west of Shanghai. No trip is complete without a visit to Humble Administrator's Garden, Lingering Garden and Pingjiang Road.