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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Shanghai Pu Dong Airport to Tokyo:

• Earliest: departs at 1:10 am and lands at 3:58 am
• Latest: departs at 9:35 pm and lands at 12:23 am.

The flight takes about 2h 48m.

Four cabin classes are available on flights from Shanghai Pu Dong Airport to Tokyo:

• Economy Class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class
• First Class

Prices vary by airline.

A nonstop flight from Shanghai Pu Dong Airport to Tokyo takes 2h 48m, covering 1,080 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 Pu Dong Airport to Tokyo range from $301 to $487, with an average of $390 over the past 12 months. Anything below $301 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 4% above the $390 route average. Book 22 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $327 round-trip via Osaka Kansai Intl (KIX), compared to $396 for nonstop.

China Southern is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while ANA has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on Shanghai Pu Dong Airport to Tokyo flights are:

• China Southern: 97% on time
• ANA: 93% on time
• SPRING JAPAN: 91% on time

Overall, flights on this route are punctual 87% of the time on average.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $18–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Shanghai Pu Dong Airport to Tokyo flights, with 32% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 32%, evening flights for 18%, and night flights for 18%.

Japan Airlines is the only airline on the Shanghai Pu Dong Airport to Tokyo route offering in-flight Wi-Fi. Pricing depends on fare class.

One-way fares from Shanghai Pu Dong Airport to Tokyo are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $238, which is 8% above 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 averaging $60:

• Yesaway
• Times
• IX Rental
• Avis
• Wheego

Near Tokyo Narita Airport (NRT) — daily rates averaging $49:

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

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

Night flights have the fewest delays on this route, while evening 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 Pu Dong Airport to Tokyo route, 13% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2h 10m.

One-stop flights from Shanghai Pu Dong Airport to Tokyo most commonly connect through:

• Osaka Kansai Intl (KIX) - 70% of one-stop connections
• Hong Kong Intl (HKG) - 22% of one-stop connections
• Incheon Intl (ICN) - 4% of one-stop connections
• Hanoi Noibai (HAN) - 2% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 15% on flights from Shanghai Pu Dong Airport to Tokyo. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $369 round-trip on average, while Friday is the most expensive at $433, a difference of $64.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

11 airlines operate flights between Shanghai Pu Dong Airport and Tokyo. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• China Eastern
• ANA
• Japan Airlines
• Air China
• SPRING JAPAN
• Spring Airlines

Flying via Osaka Kansai Intl (KIX) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 8h 26m, compared with 9h 58m via Incheon Intl (ICN) and 11h 24m via Cheongju (CJJ).

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

Akihabara Electric Town is one of the most viewed places in Tokyo on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Shanghai Pu Dong Airport to Tokyo flights:

• Spring Airlines: offers free seat selection
• ANA: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Japan Airlines: 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:

• Spring Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• ANA: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• SPRING JAPAN: 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.