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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.

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

• Shanghai Airlines
• ANA
• China Eastern
• Japan Airlines

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).

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 travellers should check the fare details before booking.

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

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average $472 return via Taipei City Sung Shan (TSA), compared with $554 for direct.

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

Hong Kong Intl (HKG) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 16% on the Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Tokyo route. Monday is the cheapest departure day at $525 return on average, while Friday is the most expensive at $624, a difference of $98. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

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 1 hour 57 minutes.

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%.

Some of the most popular sights in Tokyo are Ginza, Shinjuku Train Station, and Akihabara Electric Town. These are among the most viewed places in Tokyo on KAYAK.

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

• Earliest: departs at 08:20 and lands at 11:16
• Latest: departs at 13:40 and lands at 16:36.

The flight takes about 2h 56m.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 7% below the route average of $553. Booking late can sometimes save money on this route, but inventory is limited.

A direct flight from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Tokyo takes 2h 56m, 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.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $532 to $2,728. 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 $283, which is 27% below the typical average for this route.

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: 98% on time
• ANA: 96% on time

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

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

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.

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 from around $24:

· Yesaway
· Times
· IX Rental
· Avis
· Wheego

Near Tokyo Narita Airport (NRT) – daily rates from around $19:

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

Return flights from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Tokyo range from $465 to $676, with an average of $553 over the past 12 months. Anything below $465 counts as a good deal.