Cheap flights from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport, China to Tokyo from £145

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 4/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SHA — TYO
18 May — 25 May1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Hongqiao Intl to Tokyo
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Hongqiao Intl to Tokyo. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 18 April 2026.

Sat 16/519:15
SHA
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NRT
1 stop19h 30m
Hong Kong Airlines
Tue 19/509:30
NRT
-
SHA
1 stop9h 30m
Hong Kong Airlines
Deal found 16/4£247
Sat 16/519:15
SHA
-
NRT
1 stop19h 30m
Hong Kong Airlines
Wed 20/509:30
NRT
-
SHA
1 stop9h 30m
Hong Kong Airlines
Deal found 18/4£253
Tue 2/619:15
SHA
-
NRT
1 stop19h 30m
Hong Kong Airlines
Tue 9/621:05
NRT
-
SHA
1 stop21h 55m
Hong Kong Airlines
Deal found 18/4£266
Mon 18/519:15
SHA
-
NRT
1 stop23h 50m
Hong Kong Airlines
Tue 16/609:30
NRT
-
SHA
1 stop9h 30m
Hong Kong Airlines
Deal found 18/4£273
Wed 3/619:40
SHA
-
HND
1 stop14h 50m
EVA Air
Wed 17/610:50
HND
-
SHA
1 stop6h 40m
EVA Air
Deal found 14/4£274
Mon 7/919:40
SHA
-
HND
1 stop14h 50m
EVA Air
Wed 16/910:50
HND
-
SHA
1 stop6h 40m
EVA Air
Deal found 14/4£276
Tue 19/519:15
SHA
-
NRT
1 stop19h 30m
Hong Kong Airlines
Sun 24/509:30
NRT
-
SHA
1 stop9h 30m
Hong Kong Airlines
Deal found 16/4£278
Fri 9/1019:40
SHA
-
NRT
1 stop16h 45m
EVA Air
Thu 15/1020:40
NRT
-
SHA
1 stop20h 50m
EVA Air
Deal found 14/4£279
Thu 21/508:20
SHA
-
HND
Nonstop3h 10m
China Eastern
Wed 3/613:30
HND
-
SHA
Nonstop3h 05m
China Eastern
Deal found 17/4£282
Sat 23/519:15
SHA
-
NRT
1 stop12h 05m
Hong Kong Airlines
Wed 3/609:30
NRT
-
SHA
1 stop9h 30m
Hong Kong Airlines
Deal found 17/4£285
Tue 2/612:45
SHA
-
HND
Nonstop3h 05m
Japan Airlines
Tue 9/609:15
HND
-
SHA
Nonstop3h 05m
Japan Airlines
Deal found 18/4£287
Thu 21/512:45
SHA
-
HND
Nonstop3h 05m
Japan Airlines
Wed 27/509:15
HND
-
SHA
Nonstop3h 05m
Japan Airlines
Deal found 15/4£289

Find flight deals from Hongqiao Intl to Tokyo

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Hongqiao Intl (SHA) to Tokyo (TYO). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 18 April 2026.

Round-trip from

£247

One-way from

£145

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

November

Average price

£313
Hong Kong Airlines
  • Hong Kong Airlines
  • 16/5-19/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 29h 00m total
  • Shanghai to Tokyo
Hong Kong Airlines
  • Hong Kong Airlines
  • 4/6
  • 1 total stop
  • 18h 40m total
  • Shanghai to Tokyo
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 13% potential increase in price (£29 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (£5 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2026

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Tokyo that are best for you.

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

ShanghaiTokyo

SHA - NRT

SHANRT

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 16/5

19:15-15:45

1 stop19h 30m

Tokyo Narita

Wed 20/5

09:30-18:00

1 stop9h 30m

£253

ShanghaiTokyo

SHA - NRT

SHANRT

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 16/5

19:15-15:45

1 stop19h 30m

Tokyo Narita

Tue 19/5

09:30-18:00

1 stop9h 30m

£270

ShanghaiTokyo

SHA - NRT

SHANRT

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 1/6

19:15-13:50

1 stop17h 35m

Tokyo Narita

Mon 8/6

14:50-18:00

1 stop28h 10m

£273

ShanghaiTokyo

SHA - NRT

SHANRT

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 19/5

19:15-15:45

1 stop19h 30m

Tokyo Narita

Sun 24/5

09:30-18:00

1 stop9h 30m

£278

ShanghaiTokyo

SHA - HND

SHAHND

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 29/8

08:20-12:30

Nonstop3h 10m

Tokyo Haneda

Sat 12/9

13:30-15:35

Nonstop3h 05m

£293

ShanghaiTokyo

SHA - NRT

SHANRT

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 19/5

19:15-15:45

1 stop19h 30m

Tokyo Narita

Fri 22/5

09:30-18:00

1 stop9h 30m

£298

ShanghaiTokyo

SHA - NRT

SHANRT

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 17/5

19:50-18:00

1 stop21h 10m

Tokyo Narita

Sat 23/5

19:00-15:20

1 stop21h 20m

£299

ShanghaiTokyo

SHA - NRT

SHANRT

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 17/5

19:50-18:00

1 stop21h 10m

Tokyo Narita

Fri 22/5

19:00-14:25

1 stop20h 25m

£299

ShanghaiTokyo

SHA - NRT

SHANRT

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 28/4

19:50-18:00

1 stop21h 10m

Tokyo Narita

Sat 2/5

19:00-10:30

1 stop16h 30m

£303

ShanghaiTokyo

SHA - NRT

SHANRT

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 8/6

19:40-12:25

1 stop15h 45m

Tokyo Narita

Wed 17/6

20:40-16:30

1 stop20h 50m

£304

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Best time to book a flight from Hongqiao Intl to Tokyo

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Tokyo

How far ahead should I book a flight from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Tokyo?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Hongqiao Intl to Tokyo. Price data was last updated on 17 April 2026.

The best time to book flights from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Tokyo is 52 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Tokyo?

Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Tokyo (average of £37). Flying from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Tokyo in March is currently the most expensive (average of £531). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SHA to TYO?

Find hourly flight availability from Hongqiao Intl to Tokyo. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 18 April 2026.

When flying from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Tokyo, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Weekly flight availability from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Tokyo

Explore weekly flight availability from Hongqiao Intl to Tokyo. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated 18 April 2026.

The most flights from SHA to TYO are scheduled on a Monday (11 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (11 on average).

How much does it cost for a return flight from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Tokyo?

How often are flights from Shanghai to Tokyo delayed?

About 4% of weekly flights between Shanghai and Tokyo have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 113 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for Shanghai to Tokyo flights?

Historically, flights departing in the morning are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the early afternoon tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Tuesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Saturday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Shanghai to Tokyo flights?

Over the past year, China Eastern have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 2% of flights being delayed.

Reviews of airlines servicing Tokyo

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Tokyo. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Tokyo. Reviews last updated 18 April 2026.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with ANA and China Eastern from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Tokyo to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Crew

8.7

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.6

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Alejandro,Apr 2026

SFO - HND

Food was good, not exceptional. On my second flight, Tokyo to Hiroshima, a single cup of coffee was offered, not a bag of pretzels or cookies. Granted, the flight was only an hour and a half, but this seems stingy.
8.4
Very Good

Crew

8.7

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.6

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Alejandro,Apr 2026

SFO - HND

Food was good, not exceptional. On my second flight, Tokyo to Hiroshima, a single cup of coffee was offered, not a bag of pretzels or cookies. Granted, the flight was only an hour and a half, but this seems stingy.

Crew

8.7

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.6

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Alejandro,Apr 2026

SFO - HND

Food was good, not exceptional. On my second flight, Tokyo to Hiroshima, a single cup of coffee was offered, not a bag of pretzels or cookies. Granted, the flight was only an hour and a half, but this seems stingy.

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  • How long is the flight from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Tokyo?

    Departing from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Tokyo will take you 3h 10m. Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport and Tokyo are separated by a distance of 1103 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Hongqiao Intl to Tokyo that include hotel bookings?

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    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Hongqiao Intl to Tokyo by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Tokyo?

    Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Tokyo (average of £37). Flying from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Tokyo in March is currently the most expensive (average of £531). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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