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Among airlines operating Tokyo to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport flights:

• China Eastern: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

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

• China Eastern
• ANA
• Shanghai Airlines
• Japan Airlines

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).

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

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

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

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Layover fares average C$ 334 round-trip via Xiamen Gaoqi Intl (XMN), compared to C$ 541 for direct.

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

Hong Kong Intl (HKG) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 28% on the Tokyo to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport route. Friday is the cheapest departure day at C$ 489 round-trip on average, while Thursday is the most expensive at C$ 677, a difference of C$ 188. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

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 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 53 minutes.

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%.

Some of the most popular sights in Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport are Shanghai Disneyland, The Bund, and Shanghai Jiao Tong University. These are among the most viewed places in Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport on KAYAK.

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 12:30 pm
• Latest: departs at 2:30 pm and lands at 5:55 pm.

The flight takes about 3h 25m.

Last-minute fares on this route – booked within 2 weeks of departure – run 30% above the route average of C$ 534. Book 14 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A direct flight from Tokyo to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport takes 3h 25m, covering 2,860 km.

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.

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: 96% on time
• ANA: 91% on time
• Japan Airlines: 90% on time

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

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

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).

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.

Round-trip flights from Tokyo to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport range from C$ 467 to C$ 668, with an average of C$ 534 over the past 12 months. Anything below C$ 467 counts as a good deal.