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

• Earliest: departs at 09:00 and lands at 11:43
• Latest: departs at 13:40 and lands at 16:23.

The flight takes about 2h 43m.

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 43m, 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 $490 to $702, with an average of $583 over the past 12 months. Anything below $490 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) are 4% below the route average of $583. 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 $496 return via Taipei City Sung Shan (TSA), compared with $585 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 $576 to $5,035. That means the highest observed fare was about 9x 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 $342, which is 19% below the typical average for this route.

Since Tokyo is served by multiple airports, car hire options and rates can vary depending on which one you fly into.
Near Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND) – daily rates averaging $87:

• Yesaway
• IX Rental
• Times
• Avis
• Wheego

Near Tokyo Narita Airport (NRT) – daily rates averaging $68:

• Yesaway
• IX Rental
• 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 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) – 54% of one-stop connections
• Beijing Capital (PEK) – 21% of one-stop connections
• Beijing Daxing Intl (PKX) – 13% of one-stop connections
• Taipei City Sung Shan (TSA) – 13% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 14% on flights from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Tokyo. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $558 return on average, while Friday is the most expensive at $645, a difference of $87.

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:

• Shanghai Airlines
• China Eastern
• ANA
• Japan Airlines

Flying via Beijing Capital (PEK) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 10h 04m, compared to 10h 44m via Taipei City Sung Shan (TSA) 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.

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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.