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Currency and price comparison

TrainLocal, one-way ticket
59%Trains in Shanghai are 59% cheaper than in Tokyo.
Tokyo$2.13
Shanghai$0.88
MealMid-priced restaurant
30%A meal in Shanghai is 30% cheaper than a meal in Tokyo.
Tokyo$11.70
Shanghai$7.70
TaxiStandard daytime start rate
37%A taxi fare in Shanghai is 37% cheaper than in Tokyo.
Tokyo$5.58
Shanghai$3.52
CoffeeRegular cappuccino
2%Coffee is 2% more expensive in Shanghai than in Tokyo.
Tokyo$5.44
Shanghai$5.53
Exchange rate
1 AUD = 4.59 CNY
1 CNY = 0.22 AUD
Last checked on Thu, 27/03
Distance: 1764 kms
Tokyo airports
Narita (NRT)How far from city centre: 51 kms
Haneda (HND)How far from city centre: 16 kms
Shanghai airports
Pu Dong (PVG)How far from city centre: 31 kms
Hongqiao (SHA)How far from city centre: 7 kms

Frequently asked questions about flights from Tokyo to Shanghai

How long does the flight take to go from Tokyo to Shanghai?
The total flight time between Tokyo and Shanghai is of around 04:18 hours on average, considering an average distance of 2,301 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 Tokyo to Shanghai at Opodo?
The cheapest price for a flight from Tokyo to Shanghai is $163. 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 Shanghai expensive to visit compared to Tokyo?

If you compare transportation prices, the taxi ride in Shanghai costs an average of 3.52 AUD, 37% cheaper than Tokyo, with a fare of 5.58 AUD,

while train tickets costs 59% less in Shanghai: 0.88 AUD against 2.13 AUD in Tokyo.

If you compare the price of a lunch meal, however, you can find it from 7.70 AUD in Shanghai, 34% less than the 11.70 AUD in Tokyo.

The price of the coffee is around 2% more expensive in Shanghai, with an average of 5.53 AUD , while in Tokyo the coffee costs 5.44 AUD.

Is it possible to purchase a flexible ticket for my flight from Tokyo to Shanghai?
At Opodo we want to make sure that your travel plans are not affected by any cancelation as well as any possible restrictions China may apply when travelling from Tokyo. 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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