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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Shanghai Hongqiao Airport to Tokyo? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from $454. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.

Tokyo.$426 per passenger.Departing Mon, 1 Mar, returning Wed, 17 Mar.Return flight with Hong Kong Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Hong Kong Airlines, departs from Shanghai Hongqiao on Mon, 1 Mar, arriving in Tokyo Narita.Inbound indirect flight with Hong Kong Airlines, departs from Tokyo Narita on Wed, 17 Mar, arriving in Shanghai Hongqiao.Price includes taxes and charges.From $426, select.

Tokyo.$426 per passenger.Departing Wed, 28 Oct, returning Fri, 6 Nov.Return flight with Hong Kong Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Hong Kong Airlines, departs from Shanghai Hongqiao on Wed, 28 Oct, arriving in Tokyo Narita.Inbound indirect flight with Hong Kong Airlines, departs from Tokyo Narita on Fri, 6 Nov, arriving in Shanghai Hongqiao.Price includes taxes and charges.From $426, select.

Tokyo.$445 per passenger.Departing Mon, 18 Jan, returning Tue, 19 Jan.Return flight with Hong Kong Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Hong Kong Airlines, departs from Shanghai Hongqiao on Mon, 18 Jan, arriving in Tokyo Narita.Inbound indirect flight with Hong Kong Airlines, departs from Tokyo Narita on Tue, 19 Jan, arriving in Shanghai Hongqiao.Price includes taxes and charges.From $445, select.

Tokyo.$445 per passenger.Departing Tue, 13 Oct, returning Tue, 27 Oct.Return flight with Hong Kong Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Hong Kong Airlines, departs from Shanghai Hongqiao on Tue, 13 Oct, arriving in Tokyo Narita.Inbound indirect flight with Hong Kong Airlines, departs from Tokyo Narita on Tue, 27 Oct, arriving in Shanghai Hongqiao.Price includes taxes and charges.From $445, select.

Tokyo.$454 per passenger.Departing Thu, 10 Sep, returning Thu, 24 Sep.Return flight with Hong Kong Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Hong Kong Airlines, departs from Shanghai Hongqiao on Thu, 10 Sep, arriving in Tokyo Narita.Inbound indirect flight with Hong Kong Airlines, departs from Tokyo Narita on Thu, 24 Sep, arriving in Shanghai Hongqiao.Price includes taxes and charges.From $454, select.

Tokyo.$456 per passenger.Departing Sat, 7 Nov, returning Tue, 10 Nov.Return flight with Hong Kong Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Hong Kong Airlines, departs from Shanghai Hongqiao on Sat, 7 Nov, arriving in Tokyo Narita.Inbound indirect flight with Hong Kong Airlines, departs from Tokyo Narita on Tue, 10 Nov, arriving in Shanghai Hongqiao.Price includes taxes and charges.From $456, select.

Tokyo.$456 per passenger.Departing Wed, 16 Sep, returning Thu, 1 Oct.Return flight with Hong Kong Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Hong Kong Airlines, departs from Shanghai Hongqiao on Wed, 16 Sep, arriving in Tokyo Narita.Inbound indirect flight with Hong Kong Airlines, departs from Tokyo Narita on Thu, 1 Oct, arriving in Shanghai Hongqiao.Price includes taxes and charges.From $456, select.

Tokyo.$494 per passenger.Departing Tue, 8 Dec, returning Tue, 15 Dec.Return flight with Hong Kong Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Hong Kong Airlines, departs from Shanghai Hongqiao on Tue, 8 Dec, arriving in Tokyo Narita.Inbound indirect flight with Hong Kong Airlines, departs from Tokyo Narita on Tue, 15 Dec, arriving in Shanghai Hongqiao.Price includes taxes and charges.From $494, select.

Tokyo.$523 per passenger.Departing Wed, 11 Nov, returning Thu, 10 Dec.Return flight with Hong Kong Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Hong Kong Airlines, departs from Shanghai Hongqiao on Wed, 11 Nov, arriving in Tokyo Narita.Inbound indirect flight with Hong Kong Airlines, departs from Tokyo Narita on Thu, 10 Dec, arriving in Shanghai Hongqiao.Price includes taxes and charges.From $523, select.

Tokyo.$523 per passenger.Departing Wed, 24 Feb, returning Sun, 28 Feb.Return flight with Hong Kong Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Hong Kong Airlines, departs from Shanghai Hongqiao on Wed, 24 Feb, arriving in Tokyo Narita.Inbound indirect flight with Hong Kong Airlines, departs from Tokyo Narita on Sun, 28 Feb, arriving in Shanghai Hongqiao.Price includes taxes and charges.From $523, select.

Tokyo.$552 per passenger.Departing Wed, 9 Sep, returning Thu, 24 Sep.Return flight with Shanghai Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Shanghai Airlines departs from Shanghai Hongqiao on Wed, 9 Sep, arriving in Tokyo Haneda.Inbound direct flight with Shanghai Airlines departs from Tokyo Haneda on Thu, 24 Sep, arriving in Shanghai Hongqiao.Price includes taxes and charges.From $552, select.

Tokyo.$559 per passenger.Departing Tue, 8 Dec, returning Wed, 16 Dec.Return flight with ANA (All Nippon Airways).Outbound direct flight with ANA (All Nippon Airways) departs from Shanghai Hongqiao on Tue, 8 Dec, arriving in Tokyo Haneda.Inbound direct flight with ANA (All Nippon Airways) departs from Tokyo Haneda on Wed, 16 Dec, arriving in Shanghai Hongqiao.Price includes taxes and charges.From $559, select.

Tokyo.$560 per passenger.Departing Mon, 16 Nov, returning Wed, 18 Nov.Return flight with ANA (All Nippon Airways).Outbound direct flight with ANA (All Nippon Airways) departs from Shanghai Hongqiao on Mon, 16 Nov, arriving in Tokyo Haneda.Inbound direct flight with ANA (All Nippon Airways) departs from Tokyo Haneda on Wed, 18 Nov, arriving in Shanghai Hongqiao.Price includes taxes and charges.From $560, select.

Tokyo.$563 per passenger.Departing Tue, 20 Oct, returning Wed, 4 Nov.Return flight with ANA (All Nippon Airways).Outbound direct flight with ANA (All Nippon Airways) departs from Shanghai Hongqiao on Tue, 20 Oct, arriving in Tokyo Haneda.Inbound direct flight with ANA (All Nippon Airways) departs from Tokyo Haneda on Wed, 4 Nov, arriving in Shanghai Hongqiao.Price includes taxes and charges.From $563, select.

Tokyo.$563 per passenger.Departing Wed, 18 Nov, returning Wed, 2 Dec.Return flight with ANA (All Nippon Airways).Outbound direct flight with ANA (All Nippon Airways) departs from Shanghai Hongqiao on Wed, 18 Nov, arriving in Tokyo Haneda.Inbound direct flight with ANA (All Nippon Airways) departs from Tokyo Haneda on Wed, 2 Dec, arriving in Shanghai Hongqiao.Price includes taxes and charges.From $563, select.

Tokyo.$566 per passenger.Departing Tue, 13 Apr, returning Sat, 24 Apr.Return flight with ANA (All Nippon Airways).Outbound direct flight with ANA (All Nippon Airways) departs from Shanghai Hongqiao on Tue, 13 Apr, arriving in Tokyo Haneda.Inbound direct flight with ANA (All Nippon Airways) departs from Tokyo Haneda on Sat, 24 Apr, arriving in Shanghai Hongqiao.Price includes taxes and charges.From $566, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Shanghai Hongqiao to Tokyo

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Shanghai Hongqiao to Tokyo flights are currently cheapest in March.

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Shanghai to Tokyo: Flight information

The things to know before you go.

Cheapest flight found	$426
Cheapest month to fly	October
Average flight time	2 hrs, 55 mins
Most popular airline	Japan Airlines
Average flights per week	75

Finding cheap flights from Shanghai Hongqiao to Tokyo: Frequently asked questions

How many airports are there in Tokyo?

There are 3 airports in Tokyo: Tokyo Haneda, Tokyo Narita and Ibaraki.

How much are return flights from Shanghai Hongqiao to Tokyo?

The best price we found for a return flight from Shanghai Hongqiao to Tokyo is $426. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.

How long does it take to fly from Shanghai Hongqiao to Tokyo?

2 hours and 55 minutes is the average flight time from Shanghai Hongqiao to Tokyo.

Which airlines fly direct from Shanghai Hongqiao to Tokyo?

Japan Airlines, China Eastern and Shanghai Airlines fly direct from Shanghai Hongqiao to Tokyo.

How many flights are there a week from Shanghai Hongqiao to Tokyo?

As of August 2026, there are 72 flights per week flying from Shanghai Hongqiao to Tokyo.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Shanghai Hongqiao to Tokyo?

The cheapest month to fly from Shanghai Hongqiao to Tokyo is usually October.

Which is the cheapest airport to fly into in Tokyo?

If you're flying from Shanghai Hongqiao Airport, the cheapest airport near Tokyo is Tokyo Narita – which is 63.8 km away from the centre of Tokyo. We've found flights into this airport from $426.

Which upcoming date is cheapest to fly from Shanghai Hongqiao Airport to Tokyo on?

After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Shanghai Hongqiao Airport to Tokyo on Wednesday, 28 October 2026.

Can I get a direct flight from Shanghai Hongqiao Airport to Tokyo?

Yes – the average flight time is 2 hours and 55 minutes.

How can I get the best flight deal from Shanghai Hongqiao Airport to Tokyo?

We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Tokyo but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.

When is the best time to book flights to Tokyo?

We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Tokyo is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

What’s the weather like in Tokyo?

In August, the average temperature is usually around 28°C. August is typically the warmest month in Tokyo, when it usually averages around 28°C. You can expect the least rain in February. The coldest month is February, with temperatures averaging 15°C. The rainiest month is May.

Which is the cheapest airline to fly from Shanghai Hongqiao Airport to Tokyo with?

Currently, Hong Kong Airlines and Shanghai Airlines offer the cheapest flight tickets to Tokyo.

Travelling from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) to Tokyo: what you need to know

Book a direct flight from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to Tokyo and you'll be travelling for around 3 hours 20 minutes.
The timezone in Tokyo is UTC+9. The city is one hour ahead of Shanghai, where Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport is located.
With 28 flights a week between the two airports, Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) to Tokyo Haneda International Airport (HND) is the busiest route. Shanghai Airlines operates the earliest flight at 08:20. If you'd like to get more out of your day before flying, the last departure from SHA to HND is with ANA at 13:40.
To avoid missing your SHA to Tokyo flight, leave enough time to check in and drop off your luggage. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
You can expect bigger queues during popular months like January. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
Direct Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to Tokyo tickets are available for booking. Tokyo Haneda International Airport (HND) will be where your journey ends.
You'll find a good selection of airlines offering direct flights from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to Tokyo, such as:
A stopover is the perfect opportunity to take a break from travelling and perhaps even visit a new city. When searching for plane tickets from SHA to Tokyo, uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can stop along the way. Here are some options to consider:
- Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)
- Hong Kong International Airport (HKG)
- Qingdao Jiaodong International Airport (TAO)
Travelling from central Shanghai to SHA takes about 40 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or get a taxi, you'll cover the 13 kilometres in 30 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Want a relaxed start to your travels? Stay near SHA. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to Tokyo or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are a convenient choice:
Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport gets top marks for its on-time performance. 85% of flights that depart SHA arrive at their destination without delay.
SHA is located at 700 Yingbin 1st Rd.

How to find the cheapest flights from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) to Tokyo

$244 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to Tokyo flight. A round-trip plane ticket right now is $426. Depending on when and how early you book, these fares may change.
To pick up cheap flights from SHA to Tokyo, book ahead. Airlines tend to offer lower fares when tickets first go on sale.
The 'Whole month' search tool will show you the cheapest tickets from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to Tokyo across every month. It's a great way to find a bargain if your plans are flexible.
Save time searching for cheap flights from SHA to Tokyo by setting up a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or push notification on the app when a lower fare pops up.
Save on your flight from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to Tokyo with the help of our filters. Select your ideal duration, number of stops and airlines, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals.

Airports in Tokyo

Tokyo Haneda International Airport (HND)

Tokyo Haneda International Airport (HND) is around 19 kilometres from central Tokyo. If you're grabbing a taxi or a ride-share, the drive takes roughly 25 minutes.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of about 30 minutes.
Look into staying at a hotel close to HND if you have a late flight from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to Tokyo. Select one of these options and make your first night all about rest:
Lock in the best possible rate by booking your ride from Tokyo Haneda International Airport about three weeks ahead of your flight from SHA to Tokyo.
HND is located at 3丁目 Hanedakuko, Ota.

Tokyo Narita International Airport (NRT)

Tokyo Narita International Airport (NRT) is around 56 kilometres from central Tokyo. Following your flight from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to Tokyo, it'll take you around 1 hour 5 minutes to get to the heart of the city in a taxi or ride-share.
The trip will take about 1 hour on public transport.
There are some great places to park your luggage (and yourself) near NRT. Tuck yourself in and get cosy after your SHA to Tokyo flight at any of these perfectly located options:
Call dibs on the best options. Booking your ride from NRT four weeks ahead of time often means lower prices and a wider choice of vehicles.
The address for Tokyo Narita International Airport is 成田空港第2PTB(バス), Narita.

Best time to go to Tokyo

March is the busiest month for flights from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to Tokyo. To skip the crowds, head to Tokyo in December.
Book a Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to Tokyo plane ticket with a departure in August if you want to explore the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures to range from 23ºC (73ºF) to 29ºC (84ºF).
If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from SHA to Tokyo in January when temperatures average between 9ºC (48ºF) and 15ºC (59ºF).

More about Tokyo

Start your Tokyo trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. After booking your flight from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to Tokyo, explore our selection of accommodation options including:
There are so many things to explore in this city it can be difficult to know where to start. Sensho-ji, Tokyo Skytree and Ginza Central Street are top attractions which should be on every Tokyo itinerary.

Explore more of Japan

You've visited Tokyo, now it's time to explore other corners of Japan. Journey around 402 kilometres west to Osaka to check off its top sights. From Dotonbori to Osaka Castle and Universal Studios Japan, there's plenty to keep you busy.
Nagoya is another standout destination in Japan and is around 257 kilometres west of Tokyo. No journey is complete without a visit to Nagoya Castle, Ninomaru Garden and Sky Promenade.