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Currency and price comparison

TrainLocal, one-way ticket
143%Trains are 143% more expensive in Tokyo than in Shanghai.
Shanghai$0.88
Tokyo$2.14
MealMid-priced restaurant
52%The average meal is 52% more expensive in Tokyo than in Shanghai.
Shanghai$7.70
Tokyo$11.74
TaxiStandard daytime start rate
60%Taxis are 60% more expensive in Tokyo than in Shanghai.
Shanghai$3.52
Tokyo$5.60
CoffeeRegular cappuccino
1%Coffee in Tokyo is 1% cheaper than in Shanghai.
Shanghai$5.53
Tokyo$5.47
Exchange rate
1 AUD = 94.06 JPY
1 JPY = 0.02 AUD
Last checked on Wed, 26/03
Distance: 1764 kms
Shanghai airports
Pu Dong (PVG)How far from city centre: 31 kms
Hongqiao (SHA)How far from city centre: 7 kms
Tokyo airports
Narita (NRT)How far from city centre: 51 kms
Haneda (HND)How far from city centre: 16 kms

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When do you want to depart from Shanghai? Adjust your travel dates and explore a wide range of options to Tokyo. With Opodo, you can find the perfect flight from our extensive selection, ensuring a seamless and enjoyable trip. Compare prices, flight durations, and amenities to choose the best option that suits your needs.


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But wait, there's more! Enhance your travel experience by booking a hotel and renting a car along with your flight. It's easier and often cheaper to book everything together. Choose the best offer from Shanghai to Tokyo and get ready for an incredible journey. Enjoy your holiday, and remember to fasten your seatbelt. We’re ready for takeoff!

Frequently asked questions about flights from Shanghai to Tokyo

How long does the flight take to go from Shanghai to Tokyo?
The total flight time between Shanghai and Tokyo is of around 03:01 hours on average, considering an average distance of 1,875 km, for both direct and indirect flights for the route (which may have 1 or more stops in other cities in between).
How can I find cheap flights from Shanghai to Tokyo at Opodo?
The cheapest price for a flight from Shanghai to Tokyo is $141. At Opodo we use different machine learned based methodologies to find our costumers the best option available, considering airline combinations, stopovers and direct flights as well as different criteria for inbound and outbound journeys.
Is Tokyo expensive to visit compared to Shanghai?

If you compare transportation prices, the taxi ride in Tokyo costs an average of 5.60 AUD, 59% more expensive than Shanghai, with a fare of 3.52 AUD,

while train tickets costs 143% more in Tokyo: 2.14 AUD against 0.88 AUD in Shanghai.

If you compare the price of a lunch meal, however, you can find it from 11.74 AUD in Tokyo, 52% more than the 7.70 AUD in Shanghai.

The price of the coffee is around 1% cheaper in Tokyo, with an average of 5.47 AUD, while in Shanghai the coffee costs 5.53 AUD.

Is it possible to purchase a flexible ticket for my flight from Shanghai to Tokyo?
At Opodo we want to make sure that your travel plans are not affected by any cancelation as well as any possible restrictions Japan may apply when travelling from Shanghai. Is your flight cancelled? We've got your back! With our flexible ticket guarantee you can decide if you want to book another flight - free of rebooking fee - or get a full refund!

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