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Cheap flights from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport, China to Tokyo from $272

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 1/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SHA — TYO
13 Feb — 20 Feb1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Hongqiao Intl to Tokyo

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Hongqiao Intl (SHA) to Tokyo (TYO). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 14 January 2026.

Round-trip from

$496

One-way from

$272

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$499
XiamenAir
  • XiamenAir
  • 12/6-19/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 38h 15m total
  • Shanghai to Tokyo
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China Southern
  • China Southern
  • 1/3
  • 1 total stop
  • 17h 15m total
  • Shanghai to Tokyo
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price ($40 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($21 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in January 2026
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Cheapest flights from Hongqiao Intl to Tokyo
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Hongqiao Intl to Tokyo. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 14 January 2026.

Fri 12/621:50
SHA
-
NRT
1 stop14h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 19/615:30
NRT
-
SHA
1 stop23h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 12/1$496
Mon 9/322:30
SHA
-
NRT
1 stop20h 50m
Cathay Pacific
Thu 12/321:30
NRT
-
SHA
1 stop18h 50m
Cathay Pacific
Deal found 12/1$500
Wed 21/113:35
SHA
-
HND
1 stop23h 10m
Cathay Pacific
Wed 28/116:00
HND
-
SHA
1 stop21h 20m
Cathay Pacific
Deal found 12/1$502
Thu 29/122:30
SHA
-
NRT
1 stop16h 05m
Cathay Pacific
Tue 3/216:45
NRT
-
SHA
1 stop20h 35m
Cathay Pacific
Deal found 12/1$502
Thu 29/122:30
SHA
-
HND
1 stop21h 45m
Cathay Pacific
Tue 3/216:00
HND
-
SHA
1 stop21h 20m
Cathay Pacific
Deal found 13/1$503
Wed 21/120:35
SHA
-
NRT
1 stop16h 05m
XiamenAir
Tue 27/114:55
NRT
-
SHA
1 stop20h 45m
XiamenAir
Deal found 12/1$509
Mon 19/120:55
SHA
-
NRT
1 stop14h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 28/115:30
NRT
-
SHA
1 stop23h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 12/1$531
Wed 21/113:10
SHA
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HND
Nonstop2h 40m
Japan Airlines
Wed 28/109:10
HND
-
SHA
Nonstop3h 35m
Japan Airlines
Deal found 12/1$534
Mon 19/120:55
SHA
-
NRT
1 stop14h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 26/114:55
NRT
-
SHA
1 stop22h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 12/1$534
Fri 27/220:55
SHA
-
NRT
1 stop14h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 6/315:30
NRT
-
SHA
1 stop19h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 12/1$536
Wed 21/120:55
SHA
-
NRT
1 stop14h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 26/114:55
NRT
-
SHA
1 stop22h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 12/1$549
Mon 19/107:45
SHA
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HND
1 stop12h 45m
Air China
Mon 26/114:20
HND
-
SHA
1 stop8h 20m
Air China
Deal found 12/1$555

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Customise your flight search to find flights from Hongqiao Intl to Tokyo that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 647,157 searches. Data last updated 14 January 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Tokyo that are best for you.

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Return

Price

ShanghaiTokyo

SHA - NRT

SHANRT

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 12/6

21:50-13:30

1 stop14h 40m

Tokyo Narita

Fri 19/6

15:30-14:05

1 stop23h 35m

$496

ShanghaiTokyo

SHA - NRT

SHANRT

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 2/2

22:30-15:35

1 stop16h 05m

Tokyo Narita

Wed 4/2

18:00-12:20

1 stop19h 20m

$499

ShanghaiTokyo

SHA - NRT

SHANRT

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 9/3

22:30-20:20

1 stop20h 50m

Tokyo Narita

Thu 12/3

21:30-15:20

1 stop18h 50m

$500

ShanghaiTokyo

SHA - HND

SHAHND

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 29/1

22:30-13:45

1 stop14h 15m

Tokyo Haneda

Tue 3/2

16:00-12:20

1 stop21h 20m

$502

ShanghaiTokyo

SHA - HND

SHAHND

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 1/2

22:30-21:15

1 stop21h 45m

Tokyo Haneda

Wed 4/2

16:00-12:20

1 stop21h 20m

$502

ShanghaiTokyo

SHA - NRT

SHANRT

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 29/1

22:30-14:10

1 stop14h 40m

Tokyo Narita

Mon 2/2

16:45-12:20

1 stop20h 35m

$502

ShanghaiTokyo

SHA - NRT

SHANRT

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 29/1

22:30-15:35

1 stop16h 05m

Tokyo Narita

Tue 3/2

16:45-12:20

1 stop20h 35m

$502

ShanghaiTokyo

SHA - NRT

SHANRT

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 29/1

22:30-14:10

1 stop14h 40m

Tokyo Narita

Fri 6/2

16:45-12:20

1 stop20h 35m

$502

ShanghaiTokyo

SHA - NRT

SHANRT

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 29/1

22:30-15:35

1 stop16h 05m

Tokyo Narita

Thu 5/2

18:00-12:20

1 stop19h 20m

$502

ShanghaiTokyo

SHA - NRT

SHANRT

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 29/1

22:30-14:10

1 stop14h 40m

Tokyo Narita

Wed 4/2

18:00-12:20

1 stop19h 20m

$502

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Best time to book a flight from Hongqiao Intl to Tokyo

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Tokyo

How far ahead should I book a flight from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Tokyo?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Hongqiao Intl to Tokyo. Price data was last updated on 9 January 2026.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Tokyo, you should look to book at least 28 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Tokyo?

Currently, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Tokyo (average of $231). Flying from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Tokyo in August is currently the most expensive (average of $402). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SHA to TYO?

Find hourly flight availability from Hongqiao Intl to Tokyo. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 14 January 2026.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Tokyo as you normally would.

Weekly flight availability from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Tokyo

Explore weekly flight availability from Hongqiao Intl to Tokyo. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated 14 January 2026.

The most flights from SHA to TYO are scheduled on a Monday (11 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (11 on average).

How often are flights from Shanghai to Tokyo delayed?

About 4% of weekly flights between Shanghai and Tokyo have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 108 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for Shanghai to Tokyo flights?

Historically, flights departing in the morning are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the early afternoon tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Sunday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Saturday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Shanghai to Tokyo flights?

Over the past year, China Eastern have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 2% of flights being delayed.

Reviews of airlines servicing Tokyo

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Tokyo. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Tokyo. Reviews last updated 14 January 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with ANA from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Tokyo have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
ANA
8.4
Very Good
1,072 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.7

Food

7.7

Overall

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Lindsey,Jan 2026

CGK - HND

All of the flight attendants were very nice & attentive. The bathrooms were kept very clean. We have no complaints!
ANA
8.4
Very Good
1,072 reviews
ANA
8.4
Very Good
1,072 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.7

Food

7.7

Overall

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Lindsey,Jan 2026

CGK - HND

All of the flight attendants were very nice & attentive. The bathrooms were kept very clean. We have no complaints!

Related info for your journey

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  • How long is the flight from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Tokyo?

    Departing from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Tokyo will take you 16h 05m. There are 1833 km between Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport and Tokyo.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Hongqiao Intl to Tokyo that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Hongqiao Intl to Tokyo flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

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  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Hongqiao Intl to Tokyo?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Hongqiao Intl to Tokyo by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Tokyo?

    Currently, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Tokyo (average of $231). Flying from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Tokyo in August is currently the most expensive (average of $402). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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