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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Tokyo to Shanghai Hongqiao Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from R 5,988. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Shanghai.R 3,005 per passenger.Departing Thu, 11 Jun.One-way flight with Xiamen Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Xiamen Airlines, departs from Tokyo Narita on Thu, 11 Jun, arriving in Shanghai Hongqiao.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 3,005, select.
Shanghai.R 3,240 per passenger.Departing Sun, 17 May.One-way flight with Xiamen Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Xiamen Airlines, departs from Tokyo Narita on Sun, 17 May, arriving in Shanghai Hongqiao.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 3,240, select.
Shanghai.R 3,602 per passenger.Departing Thu, 14 Jan.One-way flight with Hong Kong Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Hong Kong Airlines, departs from Tokyo Narita on Thu, 14 Jan, arriving in Shanghai Hongqiao.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 3,602, select.
Shanghai.R 3,634 per passenger.Departing Wed, 4 Nov.One-way flight with Hong Kong Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Hong Kong Airlines, departs from Tokyo Narita on Wed, 4 Nov, arriving in Shanghai Hongqiao.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 3,634, select.
Shanghai.R 3,896 per passenger.Departing Sat, 24 Oct.One-way flight with Xiamen Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Xiamen Airlines, departs from Tokyo Narita on Sat, 24 Oct, arriving in Shanghai Hongqiao.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 3,896, select.
Shanghai.R 3,900 per passenger.Departing Fri, 4 Sep.One-way flight with Xiamen Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Xiamen Airlines, departs from Tokyo Narita on Fri, 4 Sep, arriving in Shanghai Hongqiao.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 3,900, select.
Shanghai.R 3,900 per passenger.Departing Wed, 1 Jul.One-way flight with Xiamen Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Xiamen Airlines, departs from Tokyo Narita on Wed, 1 Jul, arriving in Shanghai Hongqiao.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 3,900, select.
Shanghai.R 3,911 per passenger.Departing Sat, 29 Aug.One-way flight with Xiamen Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Xiamen Airlines, departs from Tokyo Narita on Sat, 29 Aug, arriving in Shanghai Hongqiao.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 3,911, select.
Shanghai.R 3,912 per passenger.Departing Sat, 5 Dec.One-way flight with Xiamen Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Xiamen Airlines, departs from Tokyo Narita on Sat, 5 Dec, arriving in Shanghai Hongqiao.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 3,912, select.
Shanghai.R 3,926 per passenger.Departing Mon, 1 Mar.One-way flight with Hong Kong Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Hong Kong Airlines, departs from Tokyo Narita on Mon, 1 Mar, arriving in Shanghai Hongqiao.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 3,926, select.
Shanghai.R 3,941 per passenger.Departing Thu, 25 Feb.One-way flight with Hong Kong Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Hong Kong Airlines, departs from Tokyo Narita on Thu, 25 Feb, arriving in Shanghai Hongqiao.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 3,941, select.
Shanghai.R 4,303 per passenger.Departing Thu, 18 Jun.One-way flight with China Eastern.Outbound direct flight with China Eastern departs from Tokyo Haneda on Thu, 18 Jun, arriving in Shanghai Hongqiao.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 4,303, select.
Shanghai.R 4,358 per passenger.Departing Fri, 16 Apr.One-way flight with Air China.Outbound indirect flight with Air China, departs from Tokyo Haneda on Fri, 16 Apr, arriving in Shanghai Hongqiao.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 4,358, select.
Shanghai.R 4,473 per passenger.Departing Wed, 8 Jul.One-way flight with China Eastern.Outbound direct flight with China Eastern departs from Tokyo Haneda on Wed, 8 Jul, arriving in Shanghai Hongqiao.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 4,473, select.
Shanghai.R 4,806 per passenger.Departing Wed, 19 Aug.One-way flight with China Eastern.Outbound direct flight with China Eastern departs from Tokyo Haneda on Wed, 19 Aug, arriving in Shanghai Hongqiao.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 4,806, select.
Shanghai.R 4,878 per passenger.Departing Mon, 5 Oct.One-way flight with China Eastern.Outbound direct flight with China Eastern departs from Tokyo Haneda on Mon, 5 Oct, arriving in Shanghai Hongqiao.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 4,878, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Tokyo to Shanghai Hongqiao

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Tokyo to Shanghai Hongqiao flights are currently cheapest in June.
May
from R 3,240
Jun
from R 3,005
Jul
from R 3,900
Aug
from R 3,911
Sep
from R 3,900
Oct
from R 3,896
Nov
from R 3,634
Dec
from R 3,912
Jan
from R 3,602
Feb
from R 3,941
Mar
from R 3,926
Apr
from R 4,358

Direct flights from Tokyo to Shanghai Hongqiao

Tokyo to Shanghai Hongqiao: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Tokyo to Shanghai below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Shanghai Hongqiao.

Shanghai Hongqiao

14km from central Shanghai
Closest
from R 2,980
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Shanghai Pudong

33km from central Shanghai
Cheapest
from R 1,976
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Tokyo to Shanghai: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight foundR 3,005
Cheapest month to flyJune
Average flight time3 hrs, 20 mins
Most popular airlineShanghai Airlines
Average flights per week69

Finding cheap flights from Tokyo to Shanghai Hongqiao: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Tokyo to Shanghai Hongqiao is R 5,988. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
3 hours and 20 minutes is the average flight time from Tokyo to Shanghai Hongqiao.
Shanghai Airlines, Japan Airlines and China Eastern fly direct from Tokyo to Shanghai Hongqiao.
As of May 2026, there are 69 flights per week flying from Tokyo to Shanghai Hongqiao.
The cheapest month to fly from Tokyo to Shanghai Hongqiao is usually June.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from Tokyo to Shanghai Hongqiao Airport on Wednesday, 10 June 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 3 hours and 20 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Shanghai Hongqiao but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Shanghai is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

Travelling from Tokyo to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA): What you need to know

  • Tokyo's main base, Tokyo Haneda International Airport (HND), is where great travel stories take off. Explore the departure options from here when searching for a flight from Tokyo to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA).

  • The average duration of a direct Tokyo to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport flight is 3 hours 20 minutes.

  • Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport is located in Shanghai. The city operates on the UTC+8 timezone and is one hour behind Tokyo.

  • Tokyo Haneda International Airport (HND) to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) is the most popular route. There are 28 direct weekly departures to choose from. If you have plans before you fly, take the last flight with China Eastern Airlines at 2:30pm. Go for the first HND to SHA departure with JAL at 9:10am if you want to get going earlier.

  • Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Tokyo to SHA. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the stress of rushing.

  • Head to the airport even earlier during popular months like March. Aim for two hours before a domestic departure and as much as four hours for an international flight. After checking in, you can use any extra time to relax or find something to eat.

Airports in Tokyo

Tokyo Haneda International Airport (HND)

  • Get there in one go from Tokyo Haneda International Airport (HND). Direct flights from Tokyo to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) can be booked from here.

  • Popular carriers that offer direct flights from Tokyo to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport out of HND include:

  • The preferred airline for passengers flying between HND and SHA is Shanghai Airlines.

  • The carrier with the most reliable on-time performance on this route is ANA (All Nippon Airways). Its services arrive without delay 70.49% of the time.

  • We make it simple to find cheap flights from Tokyo to SHA that include a stopover. To explore the options departing from Tokyo Haneda International Airport (HND), deselect 'Direct flights only.' Next, select a flight that has a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Popular stopovers between HND and SHA include:

    • Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)

    • Seoul Gimpo International Airport (GMP)

    • Taipei Songshan Airport (TSA)

  • The journey from central Tokyo to HND takes about 30 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or grab a taxi, you'll cover the 19 kilometres in 25 minutes or so, depending on traffic.

  • In search of a convenient hotel close to Tokyo Haneda International Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Tokyo to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from check-in:

  • When it comes to the on-time performance of Tokyo Haneda International Airport, 78% of flights complete their journey on time.

  • You'll find HND at 3丁目 Hanedakuko, Ota.

Tokyo Narita International Airport (NRT)

  • Break up your flight from Tokyo to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport with a stop so you can recharge or cross another place off your list. Some top stopovers between Tokyo Narita International Airport and SHA include:

    • Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)

    • Qingdao Jiaodong International Airport (TAO)

    • Fuzhou Changle International Airport (FOC)

  • You can reach NRT from the centre of Tokyo in approximately 1 hour 5 minutes by car, depending on traffic conditions. The ride by public transport will take roughly 1 hour to cover the 56 kilometres or so.

  • Want to enjoy an extra night away before your Tokyo to SHA flight? Check in to a hotel near Tokyo Narita International Airport before your holiday officially starts. Here's where you can stay:

  • Tokyo Narita International Airport has an on-time performance of 73%. This figure provides insight into how often flights that depart from this airport land at their destination on schedule.

  • NRT is located at 成田空港第2PTB(バス), Narita.

About Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)

Getting from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) to central Shanghai

  • Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport is around 14 kilometres from the centre of Shanghai. It takes around 30 minutes or so to get to the city by car.

  • It takes around 40 minutes when travelling by public transport.

How to find the cheapest flights from Tokyo to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)

  • The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Tokyo to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport is R 3,005. For a return flight on this route, the best price is R 5,988. Depending on how early you book and the availability, these fares may change.

  • Booking in advance is often the key to finding a cheap flight from Tokyo to SHA. Fares tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer you get to departure, the more expensive your ticket may be.

  • Affordable Tokyo to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport tickets are easier to find when your dates are flexible. Try using the 'Whole month' search tool to compare fares across every month and then choose the cheapest day.

  • Locking in a cheap plane ticket from Tokyo to SHA is easy with Price Alerts. Simply create one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know as soon as a better deal is available.

  • Find a cheap flight from Tokyo to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport by using the search filters. Choose your preferred duration, number of stops and airlines, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' for the best deals.

The best time to fly from Tokyo to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)

  • January is the busiest month for flights from Tokyo to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA). Plan your visit to Shanghai in December if you'd rather be there when it's quieter.

  • Before locking in your Tokyo to SHA plane ticket, consider the kind of weather forecast you're hoping for. August is the warmest month in Shanghai, with temperatures ranging from 23ºC (73ºF) to 34ºC (93ºF).

  • January has temperatures of between -1ºC (30ºF) and 10ºC (50ºF). Search for cheap tickets from Tokyo to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.

More about Shanghai

Explore more of China

  • Shanghai will leave a lasting impression, but there are so many other parts of China just waiting to be discovered. About 257 kilometres west of Shanghai, a visit to Nanjing will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with leading attractions like Nanjing City Wall, Zijin Tower and Nanjing Massacre Memorial Hall.

  • Around 241 kilometres southwest of Shanghai, Puyang is another favourite stop in China. No visit is complete without checking out Xuanlushan Scenic Area, Xianhua Mountain and Minsheng Flower Sea.

Plan the rest of your trip from Tokyo to Shanghai

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