Flying from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to Narita International Airport (NRT): what you need to know
A direct flight from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Narita International Airport takes on average 2 hours 56 minutes. The timezone in Tokyo is UTC+9, making it 1 hour ahead of Shanghai.
Each week, there are 329 flights from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Narita International Airport. The earliest flight from PVG to NRT is at 02:05 and the latest is at 22:45.
You can expect longer lines in popular months like July and other peak seasons. Arriving up to fours hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
With a good variety of airlines offering direct flights from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Narita International Airport, getting to Tokyo (and then seeing more of Japan!) is a cinch. Popular carriers that travel between PVG and NRT are:
We make it a piece of cake to get a flight with a stopover. To see your options for flights from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Narita International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Some popular stopovers between PVG and NRT include:
Chubu Centrair International Airport
Incheon International Airport
Kansai International Airport
To see if you need a visa to enter Japan, check with your carrier and the local embassy or consulate. They'll have all the necessary information, including other paperwork you may need after booking your cheap ticket from PVG to NRT.
How to find the cheapest flights from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to Narita International Airport (NRT)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Narita International Airport is $118. For a return flight on this route, the best price is $257. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
Book 9 months before you want to travel. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap flight tickets from PVG to NRT.
May is the cheapest month for tickets from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Narita International Airport. If you need to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices for each month.
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Handy information about Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
Shanghai Pudong International Airport is about 56 kilometres from central Shanghai. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 49 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Looking for a convenient hotel close to PVG? If you're on an early flight from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Narita International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Narita International Airport (NRT)
If you're coming in on a late flight from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Narita International Airport, nothing tops the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and resting not long after at one of these hotels near NRT:
Getting from Narita International Airport (NRT) to central Tokyo
From Narita International Airport, Tokyo is approximately 64 kilometres away. It takes around 58 minutes to reach the centre driving.
When to fly to Narita International Airport (NRT)
July is the busiest month for flights from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Narita International Airport. To avoid the crowds, travel to Tokyo in April.
The warmest month in Tokyo is August, with the temperature ranging between 26ºC and 29ºC. Book your flights from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Narita International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
February has average temperatures of between 15ºC and 20ºC. Look for cheap flight tickets from PVG to NRT around that time if you like cooler conditions.
More about Tokyo
As soon as you've locked in your flights from PVG to NRT, you'll want to find somewhere to stay in Tokyo. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring this city:
There are so many things to explore in this city it can be tricky to work out where to begin. Tokyo Tower, Senso-ji Temple Yogodo and Mag's Park Rooftop Shibuya Crossing are popular attractions which should be on any well-planned Tokyo itinerary.
Haneda Airport (HND) is another international airport that services Tokyo. It may be a more convenient or cheaper choice depending on your plans, so keep it in mind when organising your trip.
Complete your Tokyo trip with hotels and a car rental
After you've secured your cheap ticket to Narita International Airport, browse the lowest prices and exclusive rates for hotels. You can also compare hundreds of car rental companies in one go to find the best car rental price for your Tokyo escape.