Shanghai (Pudong) to Tokyo (PVG–HND) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
PVG–HND is served by 8 airlines with nonstop service. Shanghai Airlines, Japan Airlines and China Eastern Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 1,080 miles in approximately 2h 9m. Beyond nonstop, 48 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FM Shanghai Airlines | 28 | 73H, 77W, 788, 789 | 2h09-2h50 | – | – | – |
| JL Japan Airlines | 14 | 73H, 788 | 2h45-2h50 | – | Oneworld | – |
| MU China Eastern Airlines | 14 | 321, 77W | 2h25-2h35 | – | SkyTeam | – |
| NH All Nippon Airways | 14 | 763, 789 | 2h40-2h45 | – | Star Alliance | – |
| CA Air China | 7 | 789 | 2h40 | – | Star Alliance | – |
| MM Peach | 7 | 32N | 2h30 | – | – | – |
| 9C Spring Airlines | 4 | 320 | 2h55 | – | – | – |
| HO Juneyao Air | 3 | 320 | 2h30 | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Tokyo from Shanghai (Pudong)
| Metric | PVG→HND | SHA→HND |
|---|---|---|
| Distance from PVG | – | 28 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 8 | 4 |
| Weekly flights | 91 | 42 |
| Flight time | 2h 9m | 2h 30m |
Travel Essentials
PVG: CST · HND: JST
When it's 6:00 PM in Shanghai (Pudong), it's 7:00 PM in Tokyo.
Chinese passport holders require a visa to enter Japan. Tourist visas can be obtained electronically through the JAPAN eVISA system, with stays of 15 or 30 days. Single-entry, double-entry, and multiple-entry options are available depending on financial documentation and travel history. Passport must be valid for the duration of stay.
The Maglev from Longyang Road Metro station covers the 30 km to Pudong in 8 minutes (¥50 one-way, ¥40 off-peak). The Maglev does not reach the city center directly; transfer to Metro Line 2 at Longyang Road. Metro Line 2 runs the full route from city center to PVG but takes 60–70 minutes and requires a terminal transfer at the airport.Taxis from People's Square cost ¥130–180 and take 45–75 minutes depending on traffic. The elevated highway is faster than surface roads. Ride-hail via DiDi is comparable in price.
Keikyu Line to Shinagawa (13 min, ¥310) and Tokyo Monorail to Hamamatsucho (18 min, ¥500) both connect to JR and Tokyo Metro networks. Terminal 3 (international) has direct access to both rail lines.Limousine buses serve Shinjuku, Shibuya, and major hotels (¥1,100, 40–60 min depending on traffic). Taxis to central Tokyo run ¥3,500–5,500. Haneda's proximity to Tokyo means ground transport is faster and cheaper than from Narita in virtually all cases.
Humid subtropical climate. Summers (June–September) are hot and humid (28–35°C) with a rainy season in June and typhoons possible July through October. Typhoons occasionally divert or cancel flights, but direct hits on Tokyo are less frequent than farther south. Humidity peaks in July and August.
Winters are cold and dry (2–10°C) with occasional light snow. Even minor snowfall disrupts Tokyo's ground operations since the city is not equipped for winter road treatment. Spring (April) is pleasant but windy. Fall (October–November) offers the best flying conditions.
PVG–HND Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from PVG to HND
Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Tokyo Haneda International Airport (HND) are connected by nonstop service from Spring Airlines, Air China, Shanghai Airlines, Juneyao Air, Japan Airlines, Peach, China Eastern Airlines and All Nippon Airways. With 91 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
PVG to HND Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from PVG to HND ranges from 2 hours 9 minutes to 2 hours 55 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,080 miles (1,738 km). There are approximately 91 weekly flights outbound and 84 return, totaling 175 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
48 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 10 hours via TSA. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Shanghai (Minhang) (SHA).