Tokyo to Shanghai flights

about 26 flights a week across 10 operators. Below: the aircraft mix, what the record and the turbulence model say, and the cheapest days we have seen.

Booking tips and FAQ

For most economy fares on Tokyo to Shanghai, booking roughly three to eight weeks ahead tends to hit the sweet spot on price, with last-minute fares rising sharply in the final two weeks. Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday departures are usually cheaper than Fridays and Sundays, and early-morning or late-evening flights often undercut midday slots. If you are traveling light, the difference between a basic economy fare with carry-on only and a standard fare with a checked bag can be significant. Compare both options before booking, and also check whether NRT or PVG has a nearby alternative airport that might offer better fares on the same dates.

How long does the flight from Tokyo to Shanghai take?

Flight time from Tokyo (NRT) to Shanghai (PVG) depends on routing, aircraft type, and whether the flight is direct or connecting. A direct flight typically reflects great-circle distance plus winds, while one-stop options can add several hours depending on the layover airport. Check the exact duration in the search results above, where we show block time per itinerary along with stop count.

Which airlines fly from Tokyo to Shanghai?

Airline availability for NRT to PVG changes by season and sometimes week to week as carriers adjust capacity. Our search above pulls live schedules and returns the airlines currently selling this route, both direct and connecting. Codeshare and interline itineraries are included, so you may see results operated by one carrier but sold by another.

Are there direct flights from Tokyo to Shanghai?

Direct (nonstop) availability on NRT to PVG varies by date, day of week, and season. Busy city pairs usually have multiple daily nonstops, while thinner routes may only have direct service a few days per week or only during peak seasons. Use our search above with flexible dates to see which days actually have nonstop options.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Tokyo to Shanghai?

Prices on NRT to PVG shift with seasonality, school holidays, and major events at both ends. Our 12-month price calendar below the search results shows the lowest fare found per departure date, which makes it easy to spot the cheapest weeks at a glance. Flexibility of a few days around your target date often unlocks significantly lower fares.

ROUTE SAFETY BRIEF
90ROUTE AVG

No fatal or serious occurrence involving any operator on this pair in the last 90 days.

  • Spring Airlines100
  • NCA100
  • Air China94
  • China Eastern Airlines88
  • All Nippon Airways70
How these scores are made →
OPERATORS ON THIS ROUTELast 90 days · top 5
CarrierSightings / 90dSafety events
China Eastern Airlines3 sightingsNo recorded events
Spring Airlines2 sightingsNo recorded events
Air China2 sightingsNo recorded events
All Nippon Airways2 sightingsNo recorded events
NCA1 sightingNo recorded events

Flight patterns on NRTPVG

We observed 336 flights on this route over the last 90 days (about 26.1 per week) across 10 airlines.

Departures cluster around 04:00–05:00 UTC, 01:00–02:00 UTC, 00:00–01:00 UTC, busiest on Sunday and Wednesday.

On-time performance: 58.6% of departures left within 15 minutes of schedule (average delay 53.4 min, based on 29 timed flights).

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Planning NRTPVG

NRT to PVG is a medium-haul route of 1,796 km (1,116 mi). See the return PVGNRT route.

Alternative airports near Tokyo: Ibaraki (IBR)46 km, Tokyo (HND)60 km, Atsugi (NJA)92 km.

Alternative airports near Shanghai: Shanghai (SHA)45 km.

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