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

• Earliest: departs at 8:20 and lands at 11:11
• Latest: departs at 13:40 and lands at 16:31.

The flight takes about 2h 51m.

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

A direct flight from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Tokyo takes 2h 51m, 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.

Return flights from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Tokyo range from 298 € to 434 €, with an average of 355 € over the past 12 months. Anything below 298 € counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) are 7% below the route average of 355 €. Booking late can sometimes save you money, but availability is limited.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average 303 € return via Taipei City Sung Shan (TSA), compared with 356 € for direct.

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

• Shanghai Airlines: 98% on time
• China Eastern: 97% on time
• ANA: 96% on time

On average, flights on this route are punctual 97% of the time.

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

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about 358 € to 1.734 €. That means the highest observed fare was about 5x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Tokyo are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about 226 €, which is 9% below the typical average for this route.

Since Tokyo is served by multiple airports, car rental options and rates can vary depending on which one you fly into.
Near Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND) – daily rates from around 16 €:

• Yesaway
• Times
• IX Rental
• Avis
• Wheego

Near Tokyo Narita Airport (NRT) – daily rates from around 12 €:

• Relax Rent A Car
• Yesaway
• Times
• IX Rental
• JDM Rent a car

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

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route, while afternoon departures tend to have the most.

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 Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Tokyo route, 3% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 2h 01m.

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

• Hong Kong Intl (HKG) – 59% of one-stop connections
• Beijing Daxing Intl (PKX) – 18% of one-stop connections
• Taipei City Sung Shan (TSA) – 18% of one-stop connections
• Beijing Capital (PEK) – 6% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 16% on flights from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Tokyo. Monday is the cheapest departure day at 337 € return on average, while Friday is the most expensive at 400 €, a difference of 63 €.

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

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

• Japan Airlines
• ANA
• China Eastern
• Shanghai Airlines

Flying via Taipei City Sung Shan (TSA) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 10h 44m, compared to 13h 19m via Beijing Daxing Intl (PKX) and 14h 07m via Hong Kong Intl (HKG).

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

Some of the most popular sights in Tokyo are Akihabara Electric Town, Kanda Myoujin Shrine, and Ueno Koen. These are among the most viewed places in Tokyo on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Tokyo flights:

• ANA: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

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

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

• China Eastern: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Japan Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• ANA: a cabin 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.