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SHA → TYO
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Flights to Tokyo from Shanghai: what the fares show
Shanghai to Tokyo starts at $129 one-way in our latest price check, a Spring Japan fare, departing December 16, 2026 on a non-stop flight. Across the 12 months we track, December 2026 is the cheapest month to fly (from $129) and January 2027 the most expensive (from $212), a difference of $83. Non-stop fares appear in our data from $129, so the cheapest option here is also a direct flight. The quickest non-stop flight in our data takes about 2h 40m. Low fares we found on this route include Spring Japan and Spring Airlines.
Fares are searched across every airport we group under Shanghai (PVG, SHA) and Tokyo (HND, NRT): check the departure and arrival airport on the seller's site.
Prices are in US dollars, one-way, economy, per adult, from recent traveler searches, checked . Fares change often; the price you pay is confirmed on the airline's or agency's site.
- Route
- SHA → TYO
- Lowest fare found
- $129 one-way
- Cheapest month
- December 2026
- Non-stop fares
- From $129
- Typical stops
- Non-stop
- Fastest itinerary
- 2h 40m
- Airlines in our data
- Spring Airlines, Spring Japan, Jetstar Japan
- Price range in our data
- $129 – $212
- Fares checked
Prices by date
| Date | Lowest fare |
|---|
Lowest fares found recently for each departure day. Live prices may differ.
Shanghai to Tokyo fares by departure date
The 30 cheapest departure days in the fares we tracked for the coming weeks, one-way per adult, checked .
| Departure date | Day | From | Airline | Stops | Search |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu | $159 | Spring Japan | Non-stop | Search November 19, 2026 | |
| Sun | $161 | Spring Airlines | Non-stop | Search November 22, 2026 | |
| Sat | $158 | Spring Japan | Non-stop | Search November 28, 2026 | |
| Sun | $144 | Spring Airlines | Non-stop | Search November 29, 2026 | |
| Mon | $144 | Spring Airlines | Non-stop | Search November 30, 2026 | |
| Tue | $143 | Spring Japan | Non-stop | Search December 1, 2026 | |
| Wed | $130 | Spring Japan | Non-stop | Search December 2, 2026 | |
| Thu | $143 | Spring Japan | Non-stop | Search December 3, 2026 | |
| Fri | $158 | Spring Japan | Non-stop | Search December 4, 2026 | |
| Sat | $143 | Spring Japan | Non-stop | Search December 5, 2026 | |
| Sun | $159 | Spring Japan | Non-stop | Search December 6, 2026 | |
| Mon | $145 | Spring Airlines | Non-stop | Search December 7, 2026 | |
| Tue | $145 | Jetstar Japan | Non-stop | Search December 8, 2026 | |
| Wed | $143 | Spring Japan | Non-stop | Search December 9, 2026 | |
| Thu | $146 | Spring Japan | Non-stop | Search December 10, 2026 | |
| Sat | $159 | Spring Japan | Non-stop | Search December 12, 2026 | |
| Sun | $158 | Spring Japan | Non-stop | Search December 13, 2026 | |
| Mon | $159 | Spring Airlines | Non-stop | Search December 14, 2026 | |
| Tue | $135 | Spring Airlines | Non-stop | Search December 15, 2026 | |
| Cheapest | Wed | $129 | Spring Japan | Non-stop | Search December 16, 2026 |
| Thu | $144 | Spring Japan | Non-stop | Search December 17, 2026 | |
| Fri | $158 | Spring Japan | Non-stop | Search December 18, 2026 | |
| Sun | $142 | Spring Airlines | Non-stop | Search December 20, 2026 | |
| Mon | $143 | Spring Airlines | Non-stop | Search December 21, 2026 | |
| Tue | $152 | Spring Airlines | Non-stop | Search December 22, 2026 | |
| Thu | $156 | Spring Airlines | Non-stop | Search December 24, 2026 | |
| Fri | $158 | Spring Airlines | Non-stop | Search December 25, 2026 | |
| Sat | $169 | Jetstar Japan | Non-stop | Search December 26, 2026 | |
| Mon | $157 | Jetstar Japan | Non-stop | Search December 28, 2026 | |
| Tue | $157 | Jetstar Japan | Non-stop | Search December 29, 2026 |
Cheapest month to fly from Shanghai to Tokyo
Lowest one-way economy fare per adult found for each departure month, checked November 13, 2026. Select a month to search that date.
| Month | Cheapest day | From | Airline | Stops | Duration | Search |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| November 2026 | $144 | Spring Airlines | Non-stop | 2h 55m | Search November 29, 2026 | |
| December 2026 Cheapest | $129 | Spring Japan | Non-stop | 3h | Search December 16, 2026 | |
| January 2027 | $212 | Jetstar Japan | Non-stop | 3h | Search January 19, 2027 | |
| February 2027 | $193 | Spring Airlines | Non-stop | 2h 40m | Search February 28, 2027 | |
| March 2027 | $162 | Spring Airlines | Non-stop | 2h 55m | Search March 1, 2027 | |
| April 2027 | $161 | Spring Airlines | Non-stop | 2h 50m | Search April 25, 2027 | |
| May 2027 | $157 | Spring Airlines | Non-stop | 3h 5m | Search May 10, 2027 | |
| June 2027 | $162 | Spring Airlines | Non-stop | 3h 5m | Search June 3, 2027 | |
| July 2027 | $193 | Spring Airlines | Non-stop | 2h 50m | Search July 14, 2027 | |
| August 2027 | $162 | Spring Airlines | Non-stop | 2h 50m | Search August 1, 2027 | |
| September 2027 | $154 | Spring Airlines | Non-stop | 2h 50m | Search September 8, 2027 | |
| October 2027 | $158 | Spring Airlines | Non-stop | 3h 5m | Search October 10, 2027 |
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Shanghai to Tokyo flights: FAQ
How much is a flight from Shanghai to Tokyo?
The cheapest one-way fare we found recently is $129 (non-stop, departing December 16, 2026). Fares change with demand and the date you book, so run a search to see today's prices for your dates.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Shanghai to Tokyo?
In our latest data, December 2026 has the lowest fares (from $129) and January 2027 the highest (from $212). The table above lists the lowest fare we found for each month.
Are there direct flights from Shanghai to Tokyo?
Yes. Non-stop fares from Shanghai to Tokyo appear in our recent data from $129. Schedules change, so check the live results for your dates.
Which airlines sold the cheapest fares from Shanghai to Tokyo?
In our recent fare data the low fares were sold by Spring Airlines, Spring Japan and Jetstar Japan. On a connecting trip the airline named may fly only part of the journey; live results show every carrier.
How long does it take to fly from Shanghai to Tokyo?
The quickest itinerary among the fares we tracked takes 2h 40m; each result shows its total travel time.
Does Flicket sell the tickets?
No. Flicket is a flight search site. We compare fares from airlines and travel agencies, and you book directly with the airline or agency you choose, on their website and under their terms.
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