Tokyo to Shanghai (Minhang) (HND–SHA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
HND–SHA is served by 4 airlines with nonstop service. Shanghai Airlines, Japan Airlines and China Eastern Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 1,105 miles in approximately 3h 8m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FM Shanghai Airlines | 21 | 333, 788, 789 | 3h05-3h50 | – | – | – |
| JL Japan Airlines | 14 | 333, 789 | 3h05-3h50 | – | Oneworld | – |
| MU China Eastern Airlines | 14 | 333, 789 | 3h05-3h50 | – | SkyTeam | – |
| NH All Nippon Airways | 7 | 781 | 3h10 | – | Star Alliance | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Travel Essentials
HND: JST · SHA: CST
When it's 6:00 PM in Tokyo, it's 5:00 PM in Shanghai (Minhang).
Japanese passport holders enter China visa-free for up to 30 days under a unilateral policy extended through December 31, 2026. The visa-free entry covers tourism, business, transit, and visiting family or friends. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the date of entry. For stays beyond 30 days or for work and study, a visa must be obtained from a Chinese embassy or consulate before departure.
Keikyu Line from Shinagawa reaches Haneda in 13 minutes (¥310). Tokyo Monorail from Hamamatsucho takes 15–22 minutes (¥500). Both run frequently from 5am to midnight. Haneda's central location makes it by far the most convenient Tokyo airport.Taxis from central Tokyo cost ¥3,500–5,500 depending on destination and traffic. Limousine buses serve major hotels and stations (¥600–1,100). Ride-shares (GO, S.RIDE) are growing in Japan. The airport is 14km from central Tokyo, significantly closer than Narita.
Metro Line 2 to People's Square costs ¥6 and takes 30 minutes; runs until midnight. The same line continues east to Pudong Airport (PVG), making cross-airport connections possible without a surface taxi. Line 10 serves additional city destinations.Taxis from SHA to downtown cost ¥40–70 (30–45 min metered). DiDi: ¥35–60. The integrated Hongqiao Railway Station (same terminal complex) connects directly to high-speed rail; this is SHA's major advantage over PVG for domestic connections and onward rail travel. Rental car desks are in the terminal.
Humid subtropical climate with hot, rainy summers and cold, damp winters. Typhoon season (July–September) is the primary disruption risk. Shanghai is regularly affected by typhoon remnants and occasionally by direct landfalls, causing ground stops of several hours. July and August are the hottest months at 32–38°C with high humidity.
Winter (December–February) brings temperatures of 2–10°C with persistent overcast, drizzle, and occasional freezing rain. Dense fog is a regular winter occurrence at SHA and can delay departures for hours. Spring (March–May) sees plum rain (meiyu season) with persistent light rain for weeks at a time. Autumn (October–November) is the most operationally stable period.
HND–SHA Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from HND to SHA
Tokyo Haneda International Airport (HND) and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) are connected by nonstop service from Shanghai Airlines, Japan Airlines, China Eastern Airlines and All Nippon Airways. With 56 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
HND to SHA Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from HND to SHA is about 3 hours 8 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,105 miles (1,777 km). There are approximately 56 weekly flights outbound and 56 return, totaling 112 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Gimpo, Taipei Songshan and Beijing Capital. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.