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Cheapest round-trip
C$ 553
Typical prices: C$ 485-C$ 770
XiamenAir
Fri 30/11Mon 3/12
NRT - SHA • 1 stop
Cheapest direct flights
C$ 658
Typical prices: C$ 494-C$ 776
Shanghai Airlines, China Eastern
Mon 10/12Sat 15/12
HND - SHA • Direct
Direct flights
You can fly direct with ANA, Japan Airlines, and others. Average duration is 3h 33m.
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Cheapest • 14% average savings
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Most punctual • 95% on-time
Best time • Fewest delays
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in advance
Our data shows that travellers who book at least 14 weeks in advance save around 52% compared to booking last minute.
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When to travel
Cheapest • 22% price drop
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Top layover airports
Cheapest • Avg C$ 339 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 8h 26m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Tokyo to Hongqiao Intl (TYO-SHA)

 
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Tokyo to Hongqiao Intl

Mon, 30 Nov - Thu, 3 Dec
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3:30 p.m. - 10:00 a.m.NRT  Tokyo Narita-SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
19h 30m1 stop Fuzhou
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9:45 p.m. - 1:40 p.m.SHA  Shanghai Hongqiao Intl-NRT Tokyo Narita
14h 55m1 stop Fuzhou
C$ 553XiamenAir
1 day ago
Tue, 23 Feb - Thu, 25 Feb
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9:05 a.m. - 3:40 p.m.NRT  Tokyo Narita-SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
31h 35m1 stop Hong Kong Intl
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6:10 p.m. - 2:20 p.m.SHA  Shanghai Hongqiao Intl-NRT Tokyo Narita
19h 10m1 stop Hong Kong Intl
C$ 633Hong Kong Airlines
17 hours ago
Thu, 10 Dec - Tue, 15 Dec
Multiple Airlines Logo
1:30 p.m. - 3:45 p.m.HND  Tokyo Haneda-SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
3h 15mdirect
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9:35 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.SHA  Shanghai Hongqiao Intl-HND Tokyo Haneda
2h 55mdirect
C$ 658Multiple Airlines
14 hours ago
Fri, 4 Dec - Wed, 9 Dec
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2:30 p.m. - 5:20 p.m.HND  Tokyo Haneda-SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
3h 50mdirect
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9:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.SHA  Shanghai Hongqiao Intl-HND Tokyo Haneda
2h 30mdirect
C$ 660Multiple Airlines
15 hours ago
Sat, 9 Jan - Mon, 11 Jan
Hong Kong Airlines Logo
9:05 a.m. - 3:40 p.m.NRT  Tokyo Narita-SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
31h 35m1 stop Hong Kong Intl
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6:10 p.m. - 7:15 a.m.SHA  Shanghai Hongqiao Intl-NRT Tokyo Narita
12h 05m1 stop Hong Kong Intl
C$ 695Hong Kong Airlines
3+ days ago
Thu, 10 Dec - Tue, 12 Jan
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2:20 p.m. - 4:50 p.m.NRT  Tokyo Narita-SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
27h 30m1 stop Hong Kong Intl
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6:10 p.m. - 2:20 p.m.SHA  Shanghai Hongqiao Intl-NRT Tokyo Narita
19h 10m1 stop Hong Kong Intl
C$ 699Hong Kong Airlines
1 day ago
Wed, 9 Dec - Wed, 16 Dec
Multiple Airlines Logo
1:30 p.m. - 3:45 p.m.HND  Tokyo Haneda-SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
3h 15mdirect
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9:35 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.SHA  Shanghai Hongqiao Intl-HND Tokyo Haneda
2h 55mdirect
C$ 706Multiple Airlines
17 hours ago
Mon, 22 Feb - Mon, 1 Mar
Shanghai Airlines Logo
1:30 p.m. - 3:45 p.m.HND  Tokyo Haneda-SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
3h 15mdirect
Shanghai Airlines Logo
9:35 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.SHA  Shanghai Hongqiao Intl-HND Tokyo Haneda
2h 55mdirect
C$ 717Shanghai Airlines
11 hours ago
Thu, 5 Nov - Sat, 7 Nov
Hong Kong Airlines Logo
8:25 p.m. - 4:50 p.m.NRT  Tokyo Narita-SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
21h 25m1 stop Hong Kong Intl
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6:10 p.m. - 7:15 a.m.SHA  Shanghai Hongqiao Intl-NRT Tokyo Narita
12h 05m1 stop Hong Kong Intl
C$ 734Hong Kong Airlines
3+ days ago
Thu, 5 Nov - Sat, 7 Nov
Hong Kong Airlines Logo
8:25 p.m. - 4:50 p.m.NRT  Tokyo Narita-SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
21h 25m1 stop Hong Kong Intl
Hong Kong Airlines Logo
6:10 p.m. - 7:15 a.m.SHA  Shanghai Hongqiao Intl-NRT Tokyo Narita
12h 05m1 stop Hong Kong Intl
C$ 738Hong Kong Airlines
3+ days ago
Booking Insights

Price, demand, and travel trends for Tokyo to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport flights

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How much is a round-trip flight from Tokyo to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport?

Round-trip flights from Tokyo to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport typically range from C$ 485 to C$ 770. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was C$ 553, on XiamenAir.

What is the cheapest Tokyo to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport flight route?

Tokyo Narita Airport (NRT) to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport (SHA) is the cheapest Tokyo to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport route, averaging C$ 459 round-trip. Other Tokyo to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport routes average C$ 612, based on KAYAK data over the past 12 months.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Tokyo to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport?

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Monday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Tokyo to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport. It's 17% cheaper than the average day, while Thursday is the most expensive, with prices 14% higher.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Tokyo to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport?

•February is the cheapest month to fly from Tokyo to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport at C$ 473 round-trip.
•December (C$ 1,017) and August (C$ 665) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 114% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

When are flights from Tokyo to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport the cheapest?

Flights from Tokyo to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport are cheapest 14 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 52% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

Expert advice

Expert advice for your flight from Tokyo to Hongqiao Intl

 
KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
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Robert Schrader

Robert Schrader

Expert on China Eastern

One of the web's original travel bloggers, Robert launched his first site Leave Your Daily Hell in 2009. Since then, he's expanded into destination niche sites (one each for Japan, Thailand and Taiwan), in addition to having written for the inflight magazines of Singapore Airlines and Korean Air. Overall, he's visited nearly 100 countries, and flies business as often as possible.

Gabriel Leigh

Gabriel Leigh

Expert on ANA

Gabriel is a writer and video creator. As senior content producer for Flightradar24 and Monocle’s transport correspondent, he keeps a close eye on aviation in particular. He has also written travel articles for the likes of The New York Times. Born in New York but raised around the world, he now lives in Sweden. He’s been to 75 countries, flying 2.3 million miles on 113 airlines and through 234 airports in the process.

Key details for Tokyo to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport flights

Low season

January

Cheapest flight

C$ 319
Beat the crowds with an average 65% drop in traveller numbers.
The most popular month to fly with an average 63% increase in traveller numbers.
One-way flight from Tokyo Narita Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport

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Your Tokyo to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport flight questions, answered

Find helpful answers about this route, including flight times, airports, airlines, and booking tips.

  • What are the earliest and latest flights from Tokyo to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport?

    These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Tokyo to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport:

    • Earliest: departs at 9:05 am and lands at 12:38 pm
    • Latest: departs at 2:30 pm and lands at 6:03 pm.

    The flight takes about 3h 33m.

  • Which cabin classes can I book on flights from Tokyo to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport?

    Only Economy Class is available on flights from Tokyo to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport.

  • How long does a flight from Tokyo to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport take?

    A direct flight from Tokyo to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport takes 3h 33m, covering 2,860 km.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from Tokyo to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport?

    Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

  • How much should I expect to pay for a Tokyo to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport flight?

    Round-trip flights from Tokyo to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport range from C$ 485 to C$ 770, with an average of C$ 608 over the past 12 months. Anything below C$ 485 counts as a good deal.

  • How expensive are last-minute Tokyo to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport flights?

    Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 39% above the C$ 608 route average. Book 14 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

  • How much can I save by taking a layover when flying from Tokyo to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport?

    On this route, layover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Layover fares average C$ 339 round-trip via Xiamen Gaoqi Intl (XMN), compared to C$ 615 for direct.

  • How does on-time performance compare across airlines flying from Tokyo to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport?

    China Eastern is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while ANA has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on Tokyo to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport flights are:

    • China Eastern: 95% on time
    • ANA: 91% on time
    • Japan Airlines: 91% on time

    On average, flights on this route are punctual 91% of the time.

  • How are flight departures from Tokyo to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport spread across the day?

    Morning is the busiest departure period on Tokyo to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport flights, with 50% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 50%, Evening flights for 0%, and Night flights for 0%.

  • Have flight prices from Tokyo to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport changed much recently?

    Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about C$ 553 to C$ 2,775. That means the highest observed fare was about 5x higher than the lowest one.

  • How are flight prices from Tokyo to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport looking right now?

    One-way fares from Tokyo to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about C$ 360, which is 6% above the typical average for this route.

  • Which airports can I use when flying from Tokyo to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport?

    Flights from Tokyo to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport may depart from several airports in Tokyo area, including Tokyo Haneda (HND) and Tokyo Narita (NRT). Flights usually arrive at Shanghai Hongqiao Intl (SHA).

  • What time of day has the fewest delays on flights from Tokyo to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport?

    Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route.

  • At what point is a flight considered delayed on the route from Tokyo to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport?

    A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Tokyo to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport route, 9% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 1h 51m.

  • Which airports do connecting flights from Tokyo to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport pass through?

    One-stop flights from Tokyo to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport most commonly connect through:

    • Hong Kong Intl (HKG) – 57% of one-stop connections
    • Beijing Capital (PEK) – 29% of one-stop connections
    • Xiamen Gaoqi Intl (XMN) – 14% of one-stop connections

  • Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Tokyo to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport?

    Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 27% on flights from Tokyo to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport. Monday is the cheapest departure day at C$ 507 round-trip on average, while Thursday is the most expensive at C$ 693, a difference of C$ 186.

    KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

  • Which airlines fly from Tokyo to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport?

    4 airlines operate flights between Tokyo and Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

    • ANA
    • Japan Airlines
    • Shanghai Airlines
    • China Eastern

  • How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport when travelling from Tokyo to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport?

    Flying via Beijing Capital (PEK) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 8h 26m, compared with 11h 46m via Xiamen Gaoqi Intl (XMN) and 12h 06m via Hong Kong Intl (HKG).

  • What is the time difference between Tokyo and Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport?

    Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport is 1 hour behind Tokyo (China Time vs Japan Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

  • Which popular places can I visit in Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport?

    Some of the most popular sights in Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport are Shanghai Disneyland, People's Square, and Huangxing Park. These are among the most viewed places in Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport on KAYAK.

  • Which airlines include bags at no extra cost on Tokyo to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport flights?

    Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

    • China Eastern: a carry-on bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
    • Shanghai Airlines: a carry-on bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
    • ANA: a carry-on bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

    Baggage allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.

Your guide to booking Tokyo to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly, and what to know before your trip.
  • If your dates are flexible, aim for a Monday departure and avoid flying on Thursday. On this route, Monday flights average C$ 507, about C$ 186 less than Thursday fares (27% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • For the best chance at a low fare, aim to book around 14 weeks before you fly. On this route, that window historically saves about 52% versus last-minute pricing (KAYAK booking data, last 12 months).
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Tokyo to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport trip for February. Fares historically average C$ 473 round-trip in that month – typically C$ 543 less than the most expensive month, which is December (based on the last 12 months).
  • For the best chance of arriving on time, fly with China Eastern. Over the past three months, 95% of China Eastern flights from Tokyo to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport arrived on time, slightly above the route average of 91%. When flights on this route arrive late, they're delayed by an average of 1h 51m, so choosing an airline with strong on-time performance can make a difference if you're on a tight schedule.
  • If you have the time, taking a 1-stop flight through Xiamen Gaoqi Intl Airport (XMN) can be cheaper than flying direct. The cheapest layover option averages C$ 339 round-trip on this route – about C$ 276 less than direct flights (based on the last 12 months).
  • If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, check out these hotels close to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport.

    • Shanghai Hongqiao Airport Boyue Hotel - Airchina
    • Cordis Shanghai Hongqiao

Prefer to fly direct from Tokyo to Shanghai?

 
Find which airlines fly direct from Tokyo to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Tokyo to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Monday

ANA,China Eastern,Japan Airlines, +1 more

ANA,China Eastern, +2 more

Tuesday

ANA,China Eastern,Japan Airlines, +1 more

ANA,China Eastern, +2 more

Wednesday

ANA,China Eastern,Japan Airlines, +1 more

ANA,China Eastern, +2 more

Thursday

ANA,China Eastern,Japan Airlines, +1 more

ANA,China Eastern, +2 more

Friday

ANA,China Eastern,Japan Airlines, +1 more

ANA,China Eastern, +2 more

Saturday

ANA,China Eastern,Japan Airlines, +1 more

ANA,China Eastern, +2 more

Sunday

ANA,China Eastern,Japan Airlines, +1 more

ANA,China Eastern, +2 more

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Direct returns

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl to Tokyo

Monday

ANA,China Eastern,Japan Airlines, +1 more

ANA,China Eastern, +2 more

Tuesday

ANA,China Eastern,Japan Airlines, +1 more

ANA,China Eastern, +2 more

Wednesday

ANA,China Eastern,Japan Airlines, +1 more

ANA,China Eastern, +2 more

Thursday

ANA,China Eastern,Japan Airlines, +1 more

ANA,China Eastern, +2 more

Friday

ANA,China Eastern,Japan Airlines, +1 more

ANA,China Eastern, +2 more

Saturday

ANA,China Eastern,Japan Airlines, +1 more

ANA,China Eastern, +2 more

Sunday

ANA,China Eastern,Japan Airlines, +1 more

ANA,China Eastern, +2 more

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