Travelling from Haneda Airport (HND) to Shanghai: what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Haneda Airport to Shanghai is 2 hours 54 minutes.
Shanghai is 1 hour behind Tokyo, where Haneda Airport is located. Shanghai operates on the UTC+8 timezone.
The busiest route is from Haneda Airport (HND) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG). Choose from 85 services every week between these two airports. If you want to get going as soon as possible, the earliest flight from HND to PVG is the 00:05 Juneyao Airlines service. If you're planning to fly out later on, the last departure is at 22:40 with ANA (All Nippon Airways).
Give yourself plenty of time to catch your flight from HND to Shanghai. It's generally best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling during a peak time like June? School holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer lines at security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
You can get a direct flight from Haneda Airport to Shanghai. Start your journey at HND and end it at Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG).
A variety of airlines operate direct flights from Haneda Airport to Shanghai. The most well-known include:
A stopover is the ideal opportunity to take a travel break — and perhaps even visit a new city. When browsing flights from HND to Shanghai, uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can stop along the way. Here are some options to consider:
Fukuoka Airport (FUK)
Chubu Centrair International Airport (NGO)
Hiroshima Airport (HIJ)
When travelling to China for tourism purposes, you'll need an embassy visa if you hold a passport from Japan. However, visa rules are subject to change and other documentation may be needed depending on the purpose and length of your trip. Always check the most up-to-date guidelines before booking your cheap ticket from Haneda Airport to Shanghai.
Central Tokyo to HND is approximately 16 kilometres. Depending on traffic conditions, it'll take about 16 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
Booked an early flight from Haneda Airport to Shanghai? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays near HND:
How to find the cheapest flights from Haneda Airport (HND) to Shanghai
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Haneda Airport to Shanghai is $148. The cheapest price for a return flight is $275. Keep in mind fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
Book 9 months before you travel. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap tickets from HND to Shanghai.
Organise your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for tickets from Haneda Airport to Shanghai. If your travel dates are flexible, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest price across every month.
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Airports in Shanghai
Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to central Shanghai is approximately 56 kilometres. It takes about 49 minutes to reach the centre driving.
If you're arriving on a late flight from Haneda Airport to Shanghai, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these hotels near PVG:
Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)
Once your flight from Haneda Airport to Shanghai has arrived, you can make your way to the city centre in about 21 minutes by car. Central Shanghai is roughly 14 kilometres from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA).
Hang up the 'Do not disturb' sign and relax at a hotel close to SHA. Here are a few options where you can tuck yourself in after your flight from HND to Shanghai:
Best time to go to Shanghai
July is the most popular month to catch a flight from Haneda Airport to Shanghai while April is the quietest. To work out the best time to go to Shanghai, consider the pace you prefer to travel at.
The warmest month in Shanghai is August, with temperatures ranging between 23ºC and 34ºC. Book your flights from Haneda Airport to Shanghai in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
Search for cheap flights from HND to Shanghai in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -1ºC and 10ºC on average.
More about Shanghai
Start your Shanghai trip off on the right foot by choosing the perfect place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Haneda Airport to Shanghai, explore our selection of accommodation options including:
The Bund Sightseeing Avenue and Yu Garden are just two of the major attractions to add to your Shanghai to-do list. Keep the sightseeing going at Shanghai Tower.
Complete your Shanghai trip with a car rental
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