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Naritasan Calligraphy Museum
Museum inside Naritasan Park presenting calligraphy, paintings and Buddhist art connected with the temple. A calm cultural stop near central Narita.
The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from Shanghai to Narita is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Shanghai to Narita will cost around £534 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap flight tickets today for only £109.
On Mon 02 Nov, we found 41 flights from Shanghai to Narita, including 25 direct services.
These direct flights cover the 1817 km distance in an average of 2 h 30 m but if you time it right, some flights will get you there in just 2 h 25 m .
The slowest flights will take 2 h 35 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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Flights from Shanghai to Narita depart on average 33 times per day, taking around 4h 17m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at £139 if you book in advance.
There are 19 flights per day. The earliest flight runs at 00:05, the last at 23:05. The fastest flight covers the 1817 km distance in 2h 25m. November is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 1817 km |
Average flight duration 4h 17m |
Cheapest ticket price £139 |
Flights per day 33 |
Direct flights 19 |
Fastest flight 2h 25m |
First flight 0:05 |
Last flight 23:05 |
Cheapest Month Nov |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Best time to book 6 days |
Use these quick route answers to check fares, travel time, departure options, and direct services before booking from Shanghai to Narita.
The table below shows live departures for Shanghai to Narita flights for tomorrow, Monday 2 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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MM876 | 1:10 Shanghai Pudong | 2h30 | 4:40 Tokyo Haneda | 0 changesdirect | |
OZ368 · OZ102 | 1:30 Shanghai Pudong | 8h50 | 11:20 Tokyo Narita | 1 change | |
GK36 | 2:20 Shanghai Pudong | 3h00 | 6:20 Tokyo Narita | 0 changesdirect | |
NH968 | 2:35 Shanghai Pudong | 2h40 | 6:15 Tokyo Haneda | 0 changesdirect | |
HO1379 | 8:25 Shanghai Pudong | 2h35 | 12:00 Tokyo Narita | 0 changesdirect | |
NH972 | 8:35 Shanghai Pudong | 2h45 | 12:20 Tokyo Haneda | 0 changesdirect | |
CA6697 | 8:35 Shanghai Pudong | 2h45 | 12:20 Tokyo Haneda | 0 changesdirect | |
KE892 · KE707 | 8:50 Shanghai Pudong | 7h30 | 17:20 Tokyo Narita | 1 change | |
KE892 · KE5495 | 8:50 Shanghai Pudong | 8h05 | 17:55 Tokyo Narita | 1 change | |
JL8272 | 9:00 Shanghai Hongqiao | 2h30 | 12:30 Tokyo Haneda | 0 changesdirect | |
MU8631 | 9:00 Shanghai Hongqiao | 2h30 | 12:30 Tokyo Haneda | 0 changesdirect | |
MU523 | 9:10 Shanghai Pudong | 2h40 | 12:50 Tokyo Narita | 0 changesdirect | |
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Museum inside Naritasan Park presenting calligraphy, paintings and Buddhist art connected with the temple. A calm cultural stop near central Narita.
Aviation museum near the airport with aircraft displays, engines and flight-related exhibits. Well suited to families and plane enthusiasts.
Compact museum introducing Narita’s festival culture, floats and local history. Helpful for understanding the city beyond the airport.
Lively historic approach road to Naritasan lined with traditional shopfronts and old-town scenery. Ideal for strolling before visiting the temple.
Spacious park with ponds, paths, plum trees and autumn colours behind Naritasan. A relaxing walking area near the temple complex.
Observation deck area with close-up views of aircraft taking off and landing at Narita Airport. Popular with families and aviation fans.
Grilled freshwater eel lacquered with a sweet soy sauce glaze and served over rice. Narita is famed for unagi because of its long temple-town tradition on Omotesando.
A savoury grilled eel liver skewer, lightly seasoned with tare. It is a classic way to use the whole eel in Narita's specialist unagi restaurants.
Clear Japanese sake from nearby Chiba breweries, often enjoyed with eel. It reflects the region's rice-growing and brewing heritage.
Historic unagi restaurant on Narita-san Omotesando, known for charcoal-grilled eel and a traditional setting with live preparation near the entrance.
Long-running eel specialist close to Naritasan Shinshoji. Expect carefully grilled unagi, set meals and a calm, classic Japanese atmosphere.
Traditional unagi venue on Omotesando serving grilled eel over rice in an old-style town-house setting popular with both locals and visitors.
Moderate for Japan: meals and local trains are reasonable, but airport-area hotels and express rail can raise trip costs compared with similar Asian hubs.
Tipping is not expected in Japan. Restaurants, cafés and taxis do not usually accept tips; excellent service is included in the price.
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Narita Airport Terminal 1 Station -> Tokyo Station, Tokyo
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Shanghai to Narita by flight. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest flight, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Narita, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Shanghai to Narita flights use the Shanghai Pudong to airport pair. Use this guide to compare Shanghai and Narita airports on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like airport facilities and services.
Shanghai Pudong is 34 km from Shanghai city centre. Public transport options include:
Shanghai Pudong has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Shower, Lounge, Lost and Found Office and Car Rental.
Food options include: Various restaurants in terminals, including Chinese and Western cuisine
Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport. ATMs are located in all terminals.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Shanghai Pudong: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Shanghai Pudong: Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Shanghai Pudong.
Nearby hotels include Hotels nearby, such as Ramada Pudong Airport Hotel..
Shanghai Hongqiao is 11 km from Shanghai city centre. Public transport options include:
Shanghai Hongqiao has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Shower, Lounge, Lost and Found Office and Car Rental.
Food options include: Various restaurants are available, including Chinese and Western options, located in both terminals. Popular choices include Starbucks and KFC.
Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport. ATMs are located throughout the airport, offering services from major banks.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Shanghai Hongqiao: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Shanghai Hongqiao: Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Shanghai Hongqiao: Ramps, assistance.
Nearby hotels include Hotels are available within walking distance, including the Shanghai Hongqiao Airport Hotel..
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