Shanghai (Pudong) to Osaka (PVG–KIX) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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✈ Nonstop
CA1061
CA Air China
77F
5:15 AM
CST
8:25 AM
JST
2h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
MM80
MM Peach
32N
6:15 AM
CST T2
9:35 AM
JST
2h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
9C6575
9C Spring
321
8:05 AM
CST TT2
11:20 AM
JST
2h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
HO1505+2
HO Juneyao
789
8:20 AM
CST TT2
11:40 AM
JST
2h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
JL5660cs
JL Japan
333
9:00 AM
CST T1
12:10 PM
JST
2h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
MU225+1
MU China Eastern
333
9:46 AM
CST T1
12:51 PM
JST
2h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
MU515+2
MU China Eastern
333
9:55 AM
CST T1
1:20 PM
JST
2h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
JL5610cs
JL Japan
333
10:05 AM
CST T1
1:20 PM
JST
2h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
FM3047cs
FM Shanghai
333
10:05 AM
CST TS1
1:20 PM
JST
2h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
9C6565
9C Spring
321
10:30 AM
CST T2
2:00 PM
JST
2h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
NH5744cs
NH All Nippon
321
11:30 AM
CST TT2
3:00 PM
JST
2h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
NH974+2
NH All Nippon
320
11:35 AM
CST T2
2:55 PM
JST
2h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CA857+1
CA Air China
321
1:03 PM
CST TT2
3:48 PM
JST
1h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
FM1011cs
FM Shanghai
788
1:15 PM
CST T1
4:35 PM
JST
2h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
JL894+2
JL Japan
788
1:15 PM
CST T1
4:35 PM
JST
2h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
FM821+2
FM Shanghai
789
2:45 PM
CST TT1
6:00 PM
JST
2h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
9C6581
9C Spring
321
3:10 PM
CST TT2
6:30 PM
JST
2h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
MU729+2
MU China Eastern
332
5:25 PM
CST TS1
9:00 PM
JST
2h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
FM3051cs
FM Shanghai
332
5:25 PM
CST T1
9:00 PM
JST
2h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
JL5608cs
JL Japan
332
6:00 PM
CST TS1
9:00 PM
JST
2h
M T W T F S S
Prices
NH976+2
NH All Nippon
320
6:20 PM
CST TT2
9:35 PM
JST
2h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
HO1337+2
HO Juneyao
789
6:36 PM
CST T2
9:12 PM
JST
1h 36m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CA1063
CA Air China
77F
8:45 PM
CST
11:55 PM
JST
2h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CA1062
CA Air China
77F
1:40 AM
JST
3:20 AM
CST
2h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CA1064
CA Air China
77F
1:40 AM
JST
3:20 AM
CST
2h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
NH973+2
NH All Nippon
320
9:00 AM
JST T1
10:35 AM
CST
2h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
JL5609cs
JL Japan
332
9:20 AM
JST T1
11:00 AM
CST
2h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
FM3052cs
FM Shanghai
332
9:30 AM
JST TT1
11:00 AM
CST
2h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
MU730+2
MU China Eastern
332
9:30 AM
JST T1
10:50 AM
CST
2h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
MU4192cs
MU China Eastern
788
10:15 AM
JST T1
12:05 PM
CST
2h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
JL891+2
JL Japan
788
10:15 AM
JST T1
11:45 AM
CST
2h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
FM1012cs
FM Shanghai
788
10:15 AM
JST T1
11:45 AM
CST
2h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
9C6576
9C Spring
321
12:20 PM
JST TT2
1:50 PM
CST
2h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
JL5661cs
JL Japan
333
1:10 PM
JST TT1
3:10 PM
CST
3h
M T W T F S S
Prices
HO1506+2
HO Juneyao
789
1:10 PM
JST T1
2:12 PM
CST
2h 2m
M T W T F S S
Prices
MU226+1
MU China Eastern
332
2:01 PM
JST T1
3:27 PM
CST
2h 26m
M T W T F S S
Prices
MU516+2
MU China Eastern
333
2:19 PM
JST TT1
3:53 PM
CST
2h 34m
M T W T F S S
Prices
FM3048cs
FM Shanghai
333
2:20 PM
JST T1
4:10 PM
CST
2h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
JL5611cs
JL Japan
333
2:20 PM
JST T1
4:05 PM
CST
2h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
9C6566
9C Spring
321
3:00 PM
JST T2
4:40 PM
CST
2h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
NH975+2
NH All Nippon
320
3:55 PM
JST T1
5:20 PM
CST
2h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
NH5745cs
NH All Nippon
321
4:30 PM
JST TT1
6:20 PM
CST
2h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CA858+1
CA Air China
321
4:45 PM
JST TT1
6:30 PM
CST
2h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
FM822+2
FM Shanghai
789
7:00 PM
JST T1
9:15 PM
CST
3h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
9C6582
9C Spring
321
7:30 PM
JST T2
9:10 PM
CST
2h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
MM79
MM Peach
32N
10:20 PM
JST T2
12:05 AM+1
CST
2h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
HO1338+2
HO Juneyao
789
10:25 PM
JST T1
11:40 PM
CST
2h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Shanghai (Pudong) to Osaka
2 carriers, 147 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 147 Flights/wk 812 mi 1h 36m nonstop +1h ahead 51 1-stop hubs

PVG–KIX is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Spring Airlines and Peach lead the route. The flight covers 812 miles in approximately 1h 36m. Beyond nonstop, 51 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop PVG–KIX service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
9C Spring Airlines 21 321 2h15-2h30
MM Peach 7 32N 2h20
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – NH
321 Airbus A321 – 9C, CA, NH
32N Airbus A320neo – MM
332 Airbus A330-200 – FM, JL, MU
333 Airbus A330-300 – FM, JL, MU
77F Boeing 777F – CA
788 Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner – FM, JL
789 Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner – FM, HO
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: 9C + MM (28 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, PVG to KIX direction.
Mon
22
flights
Tue
22
flights
Wed
20
flights
Thu
20
flights
Fri
22
flights
Sat
22
flights
Sun
19
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
23
Nonstop flights
147
Outbound / wk
154
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for PVG to KIX.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
51
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~37h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,591
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

Other ways to reach Osaka from Shanghai (Pudong)

Nearby airports with service to Kansai International Airport.
Metric PVG→KIX NTG→KIX WUX→KIX
Distance from PVG 81 mi 85 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 1 3
Weekly flights 147 6 12
Flight time 1h 36m 2h 5m 2h 20m
Airports within 200 miles of PVG with service to Kansai International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Osaka is 1 hour ahead of Shanghai (Pudong).
PVG: CST · KIX: JST

When it's 6:00 PM in Shanghai (Pudong), it's 7:00 PM in Osaka.
Distance & Flight Time
812 mi / 1,307 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 36m to 2h 35m.
Visa & Entry

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.

Getting to PVG

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.

PVG–KIX Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Shanghai (Pudong) to Osaka route.
Route details
Distance812 mi / 1,307 km
Flight time1h 36m to 2h 35m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights147 out / 154 return
1-stop connections51 hubs
Origin: PVG
IATA / ICAOPVG / ZSPD
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Passengers/yr76.8M
Elevation13 ft / 4 m
Destination: KIX
IATA / ICAOKIX / RJBB
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo
Passengers/yr30.6M
Elevation26 ft / 8 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about PVG to KIX flights.
Nonstop flights from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Kansai International Airport take approximately 1h 36m to 2h 35m. The route covers 812 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Spring Airlines and Peach. Plus 6 codeshare partners.
There are approximately 147 nonstop flights per week from PVG to KIX. The return direction has about 154 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through NGO, HGH, XMN, OKA, GUM, CTS, FUK, NKG, CEB, CJU, ANC, HND, TSN, SZX, MFM, TNA, GYD, KHH, MNL, PUS, NRT, TAO, DLC, HNL, PEK, ICN, TPE, CAN, BNE, HAN, BKK, HKG, SEA, SYD, TAE, SIN, YVR, SFO, HEL, KUL, CJJ, MUC, ORD, SGN, AMS, AUH, CDG, DXB, DOH, IST and LAX. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Osaka is 1 hour ahead of Shanghai (Pudong).
Yes, return flights from KIX to PVG are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include NTG, WUX and HGH. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from PVG to KIX

Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Kansai International Airport (KIX) are connected by nonstop service from Spring Airlines and Peach. With 147 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

PVG to KIX Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from PVG to KIX ranges from 1 hours 36 minutes to 2 hours 35 minutes. The route covers a distance of 812 miles (1,307 km). There are approximately 147 weekly flights outbound and 154 return, totaling 301 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

51 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via NGO. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Nantong (Tongzhou) (NTG), Wuxi (WUX) and Hangzhou (HGH).