Shanghai (Pudong) to Narita (PVG–NRT) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
PVG–NRT is served by 10 airlines with nonstop service. Shanghai Airlines, China Eastern Airlines and Spring Japan lead the route. The flight covers 1,116 miles in approximately 2h 21m. Beyond nonstop, 69 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FM Shanghai Airlines | 28 | 321, 359, 767 | 2h40-3h | – | – | – |
| MU China Eastern Airlines | 28 | 321, 359 | 2h40-2h55 | – | SkyTeam | – |
| IJ Spring Japan | 21 | 737 | 2h41-3h | – | – | – |
| NH All Nippon Airways | 17 | 76F, 77F, 789 | 2h45-2h50 | – | Star Alliance | – |
| CA Air China | 14 | 321 | 2h29-3h | – | Star Alliance | – |
| JL Japan Airlines | 9 | 76F, 788 | 3h-3h05 | – | Oneworld | – |
| 9C Spring Airlines | 7 | 320 | 2h40 | – | – | – |
| HO Juneyao Air | 7 | 789 | 2h21 | – | – | – |
| GK Genesis | 4 | 320 | 3h | – | – | – |
| CZ China Southern Airlines | 3 | 321 | 3h | – | SkyTeam | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Narita from Shanghai (Pudong)
| Metric | PVG→NRT | NTG→NRT | NGB→NRT |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from PVG | – | 81 mi | 93 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 10 | 1 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 138 | 3 | 7 |
| Flight time | 2h 21m | 3h | 3h |
Travel Essentials
PVG: CST · NRT: JST
When it's 6:00 PM in Shanghai (Pudong), it's 7:00 PM in Narita.
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.
Keisei Skyliner (41 min to Ueno, ¥2,570) and Narita Express (N'EX, 60 min to Tokyo Station, ¥3,070) are the primary train options. Limousine buses serve major hotels throughout Tokyo, Yokohama, and even Osaka for ¥3,200–¥6,000. Terminals 1, 2, and 3 are connected by free shuttle bus; Terminal 3 (LCC) is a 15-minute walk or shuttle from Terminal 2.
Rental car desks are in the arrivals halls. Highway Bus (cheaper than limousine) is available to many cities. IC card (Suica/Pasmo) works on Keisei and JR lines from NRT at standard fares.
Humid subtropical climate. Summers (June–September) are hot, very humid, and subject to the rainy season (tsuyu) in June–July, followed by typhoon season peaking in August–October. Typhoons can close Narita for 12–24 hours. The airport is particularly exposed on the Chiba plain. Temperatures reach 28–34°C.
Winters (December–February) are cool and dry at 3–10°C with clear skies. This is the most reliable flying season. Snow is infrequent but causes significant disruption when it occurs. The Kanto plain is ill-equipped for heavy snowfall. Spring (late March–April) is mild.
PVG–NRT Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from PVG to NRT
Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Narita International Airport (NRT) are connected by nonstop service from Spring Airlines, Air China, China Southern Airlines, Shanghai Airlines, Genesis, Juneyao Air, Spring Japan, Japan Airlines, China Eastern Airlines and All Nippon Airways. With 138 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
PVG to NRT Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from PVG to NRT ranges from 2 hours 21 minutes to 3 hours 5 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,116 miles (1,796 km). There are approximately 138 weekly flights outbound and 122 return, totaling 260 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
69 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 6 hours via NGB. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Nantong (Tongzhou) (NTG), Ningbo (NGB) and Hangzhou (HGH).