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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 am and lands at 11:09 am
• Latest: departs at 1:40 pm and lands at 4:29 pm.

The flight takes about 2h 49m.

Three cabin classes are available on flights from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Tokyo:

• Economy Class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class

A nonstop flight from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Tokyo takes 2h 49m, covering 1,104 miles.

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.

Round-trip flights from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Tokyo range from $336 to $485, with an average of $399 over the past 12 months. Anything below $336 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) are 5% below the route average of $399. Booking late can sometimes save you money, but inventory is limited.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $341 round-trip via Taipei City Sung Shan (TSA), compared to $402 for nonstop.

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

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

Morning is the busiest departure period on Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Tokyo flights, with 50% of flights 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, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $349 to $2,903. That means the highest observed fare was about 8x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Tokyo are currently in line with typical prices for this route. Average one-way fares are about $278.

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 $19:

• Yesaway
• Times
• IX Rental
• Avis
• Wheego

Near Tokyo Narita Airport (NRT) — daily rates from around $13:

• IX Rental
• Yesaway
• Relax Rent A Car
• Times
• 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 3 months, with delays averaging 2h 01m.

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

• Hong Kong Intl (HKG) - 60% of one-stop connections
• Beijing Daxing Intl (PKX) - 15% of one-stop connections
• Taipei City Sung Shan (TSA) - 15% of one-stop connections
• Beijing Capital (PEK) - 10% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 15% on flights from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Tokyo. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $382 round-trip on average, while Friday is the most expensive at $447, a difference of $65.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 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 nonstop flights on this route include:

• Japan Airlines
• Shanghai Airlines
• China Eastern
• ANA

Flying via Taipei City Sung Shan (TSA) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 10h 44m, compared with 13h 06m via Beijing Capital (PEK) and 13h 19m via Beijing Daxing Intl (PKX).

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 and Kanda Myoujin Shrine. 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

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