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Japan Airlines Flights: Shanghai to Tokyo
Compare Japan Airlines fares, schedules, and alternative airlines for this route. Flight time: 2h 50m. Distance: 1,754 km.
Route summary
| Airline | Japan Airlines |
| Route | Shanghai → Tokyo |
| Direct | Yes |
| Flight time | 2h 50m (route average, not airline-specific) |
| Distance | 1,754 km |
Airports used by Japan Airlines
Confirmed from real route data — departing via Shanghai Pudong International Airport, Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport, arriving via Narita International Airport, Tokyo International Airport.
Live prices
Real fares on file for this route, checked just now (not airline-specific — the cache is route-level).
Real fares right now
14 days of real fares on file across airlines flying Shanghai to Tokyo. The lowest fare on file is €117 on Mon Aug 3.
Fare range on this route
Across 14 days of real fares on file — current window, not historical.
Japan Airlines on this route
Japan Airlines is confirmed to operate on the Shanghai to Tokyo route, a full-service carrier offering multiple cabin classes. The route is 1,754 km with a typical flight time of 2h 50m.
As a short-haul route on a full-service carrier, expect a simpler onboard service than long-haul flights, though still with an included cabin bag and typically a complimentary drink or snack.
Alternative airlines on this route
We don't have real per-airline fare data to rank these by price — compare current fares for each via the search box above.
Check-in and boarding
Most airlines, Japan Airlines included, offer online check-in (usually opening 24–48 hours before departure) and a mobile boarding pass, alongside traditional airport check-in and bag drop desks. Arriving with an online boarding pass and no checked baggage is typically the fastest way through the airport — check Japan Airlines's specific check-in window and any airport-specific requirements before you travel.
Cheapest time to book
As a general industry pattern (not specific to this route or airline), fares tend to be lowest roughly 4–8 weeks before departure for short-haul routes, and slightly earlier — around 2–3 months out — for long-haul. This isn't a fact about Japan Airlines specifically; see the live prices and fare range above for what's actually on file right now.
More about this route
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Nearby airports
- Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)45 km
- Hyakuri Airport (IBR)46 km
- Tokyo International Airport (HND)60 km
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