Cheap flights from Shanghai to Tokyo
Cheap return flights from Shanghai to Tokyo
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All prices shown are per person based on return flights only. Prices found in the last 48 hours.
Tokyo flight facts
What you need to know
What are the cheapest airlines?
- Spring Airlines
- China Eastern Airlines
- All Nippon Airways
These airlines usually offer the cheapest flights from Shanghai to Tokyo.
What airlines fly indirectly?
- United Airlines
- Delta Air Lines
- American Airlines
These airlines fly from Shanghai to Tokyo, but you’ll have at least one layover.
How long is the flight?
2 hours 30 minutes
This is the shortest flight time from Shanghai to Tokyo.
Alternative flights from the UK to Tokyo
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Alternative flights from Shanghai
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Today alone, Netflights has searched over five flights. 05 / Feb / 2026 is currently the lowest priced day of the year to fly the Shanghai/Tokyo route. There are around 35 flights on any given week from the UK to Tokyo and the cheapest month to fly right now is February. Not suitable? Try running another search or viewing all cheap flight deals.
How to get cheap flights from Shanghai to Tokyo
Tips and advice from our flight experts
You've searched for flights from Shanghai to Tokyo. We've found 25 flights and compared them to give you the best offers. Spring Airlines is, on average, the cheapest for this route, so keep an eye on them. The cheapest offer we've found is a one-way ticket for the route from Shanghai to Tokyo on 16/03/2026 at 14:25 for £89.
We've scanned hundreds of airfares from dozens of airlines across the globe. In total, we've found 15 airlines that operate the 1700 km flight from Shanghai to Tokyo.
To find the best offers, consider booking 2-3 months in advance or last minute for discounts. Spring Airlines is a popular choice for this route, with an average flight duration of 2 hours 30 minutes. After selecting an offer, fill out your information and proceed to payment. Consider booking a hotel with us or using our flight + hotel service to save time and money.
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