Flying from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) to Haneda Airport (HND): what you need to know
Around 2 hours 55 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to Haneda Airport.
The timezone in Tokyo is UTC+9, which is one hour ahead of Shanghai.
Flights from SHA to HND start from 08:20 — the earliest with Shanghai Airlines. The last departure is at 13:40 with ANA. Overall, you can choose from 85 weekly Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to Haneda Airport flights.
Your SHA to HND flight won't wait if you're running late, so get to the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
During popular months like April, it's best to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights when you fly during peak periods in general.
You'll find a range of airlines offering direct flights from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to Haneda Airport. When you're ready to start your Tokyo holiday, let one of these carriers take you to this popular corner of Japan:
The airline with the highest number of bookings on this route is Shanghai Airlines.
Shanghai Airlines tops the rankings as the most punctual carrier for SHA to HND flights, with 87.6% of its services arriving on schedule.
If you want to break up your flight, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to Haneda Airport. These are the top stopovers between SHA and HND:
Gimpo International Airport
Beijing Capital International Airport
Taipei Songshan Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) to Haneda Airport (HND)
Right now, £80 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to Haneda Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is £152. Bear in mind that fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
Book six months before you travel. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap tickets from SHA to HND.
Organise your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to Haneda Airport. If you're flexible on when you fly, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfare across every month.
There's no need to check back in every day to see if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as there's a better deal on cheap flights from SHA to HND.
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Handy information about Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)
SHA is located at 700 Yingbin 1st Rd.
Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport scores high marks for its on-time performance. 85.58% of flights that take off from SHA arrive at their destination as scheduled.
Central Shanghai to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport is approximately 9 miles. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 20 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
Looking for a convenient hotel near SHA? If you're boarding an early flight from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to Haneda Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Haneda Airport (HND)
The last thing you need is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to Haneda Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near HND instead:
Explore without limits with a Haneda Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Europcar, Nissan Rent a Car or Times and find adventure across Tokyo and beyond.
Booking your vehicle from Haneda Airport about three weeks in advance can help you secure the lowest rate.
Getting from Haneda Airport (HND) to central Tokyo
The street address for HND is 3丁目 Hanedakuko, Ota.
Haneda Airport to the centre of Tokyo has a drive time of about 15 minutes. It's approximately 10 miles away.
When to fly to Haneda Airport (HND)
April is the busiest month for flights from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to Haneda Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, head to Tokyo in February.
When reserving your flight from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to Haneda Airport, think about the kind of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Tokyo, with temperatures ranging from 26ºC (79ºF) to 29ºC (84ºF).
February sees average temperatures of between 15ºC (59ºF) and 20ºC (68ºF). Search for cheap tickets from SHA to HND around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Japan
Yokohama is just one of the many cities in Japan waiting to be explored after you've experienced Tokyo. Around 19 miles away to the south-west, its top attractions include Teishoin, Seya Christian Church and Banfukuji.
Osaka is another standout destination in Japan and is around 250 miles west of Tokyo. No trip is complete without visiting Osaka Castle, Dotonbori and Universal Studios Japan.