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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Shanghai to Osaka? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from P13,864. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Osaka.P10,285 per passenger.Departing Sun, 11 Oct, returning Mon, 19 Oct.Return flight with Spring Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Spring Airlines departs from Shanghai Pudong on Sun, 11 Oct, arriving in Kansai International (Osaka).Inbound direct flight with Spring Airlines departs from Kansai International (Osaka) on Mon, 19 Oct, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From P10,285, select.
Osaka.P11,004 per passenger.Departing Tue, 26 May, returning Wed, 3 Jun.Return flight with ANA (All Nippon Airways).Outbound indirect flight with ANA (All Nippon Airways), departs from Shanghai Pudong on Tue, 26 May, arriving in Kobe.Inbound indirect flight with ANA (All Nippon Airways), departs from Kobe on Wed, 3 Jun, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From P11,004, select.
Osaka.P11,010 per passenger.Departing Wed, 3 Jun, returning Sun, 7 Jun.Return flight with ANA (All Nippon Airways).Outbound indirect flight with ANA (All Nippon Airways), departs from Shanghai Pudong on Wed, 3 Jun, arriving in Kobe.Inbound indirect flight with ANA (All Nippon Airways), departs from Kobe on Sun, 7 Jun, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From P11,010, select.
Osaka.P11,049 per passenger.Departing Tue, 3 Nov, returning Fri, 13 Nov.Return flight with ANA (All Nippon Airways).Outbound indirect flight with ANA (All Nippon Airways), departs from Shanghai Pudong on Tue, 3 Nov, arriving in Itami Domestic (Osaka).Inbound indirect flight with ANA (All Nippon Airways), departs from Kobe on Fri, 13 Nov, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From P11,049, select.
Osaka.P11,055 per passenger.Departing Tue, 1 Dec, returning Tue, 8 Dec.Return flight with ANA (All Nippon Airways).Outbound indirect flight with ANA (All Nippon Airways), departs from Shanghai Pudong on Tue, 1 Dec, arriving in Itami Domestic (Osaka).Inbound indirect flight with ANA (All Nippon Airways), departs from Kobe on Tue, 8 Dec, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From P11,055, select.
Osaka.P11,104 per passenger.Departing Mon, 7 Sep, returning Thu, 10 Sep.Return flight with ANA (All Nippon Airways).Outbound indirect flight with ANA (All Nippon Airways), departs from Shanghai Pudong on Mon, 7 Sep, arriving in Kobe.Inbound indirect flight with ANA (All Nippon Airways), departs from Kobe on Thu, 10 Sep, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From P11,104, select.
Osaka.P11,308 per passenger.Departing Tue, 1 Dec, returning Tue, 15 Dec.Return flight with ANA (All Nippon Airways).Outbound direct flight with ANA (All Nippon Airways) departs from Shanghai Pudong on Tue, 1 Dec, arriving in Kansai International (Osaka).Inbound direct flight with ANA (All Nippon Airways) departs from Kansai International (Osaka) on Tue, 15 Dec, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From P11,308, select.
Osaka.P11,722 per passenger.Departing Wed, 20 May, returning Wed, 27 May.Return flight with ANA (All Nippon Airways).Outbound indirect flight with ANA (All Nippon Airways), departs from Shanghai Pudong on Wed, 20 May, arriving in Kobe.Inbound indirect flight with ANA (All Nippon Airways), departs from Kobe on Wed, 27 May, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From P11,722, select.
Osaka.P11,726 per passenger.Departing Mon, 16 Nov, returning Fri, 20 Nov.Return flight with ANA (All Nippon Airways).Outbound direct flight with ANA (All Nippon Airways) departs from Shanghai Pudong on Mon, 16 Nov, arriving in Kansai International (Osaka).Inbound direct flight with ANA (All Nippon Airways) departs from Kansai International (Osaka) on Fri, 20 Nov, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From P11,726, select.
Osaka.P12,019 per passenger.Departing Mon, 30 Nov, returning Sun, 6 Dec.Return flight with ANA (All Nippon Airways).Outbound indirect flight with ANA (All Nippon Airways), departs from Shanghai Pudong on Mon, 30 Nov, arriving in Kansai International (Osaka).Inbound indirect flight with ANA (All Nippon Airways), departs from Kobe on Sun, 6 Dec, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From P12,019, select.
Osaka.P12,158 per passenger.Departing Tue, 8 Sep, returning Fri, 16 Oct.Return flight with ANA (All Nippon Airways).Outbound indirect flight with ANA (All Nippon Airways), departs from Shanghai Pudong on Tue, 8 Sep, arriving in Kobe.Inbound indirect flight with ANA (All Nippon Airways), departs from Kobe on Fri, 16 Oct, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From P12,158, select.
Osaka.P12,158 per passenger.Departing Tue, 8 Sep, returning Fri, 6 Nov.Return flight with ANA (All Nippon Airways).Outbound indirect flight with ANA (All Nippon Airways), departs from Shanghai Pudong on Tue, 8 Sep, arriving in Kobe.Inbound indirect flight with ANA (All Nippon Airways), departs from Kobe on Fri, 6 Nov, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From P12,158, select.
Osaka.P12,365 per passenger.Departing Mon, 1 Mar, returning Fri, 5 Mar.Return flight with ANA (All Nippon Airways).Outbound indirect flight with ANA (All Nippon Airways), departs from Shanghai Pudong on Mon, 1 Mar, arriving in Kobe.Inbound indirect flight with ANA (All Nippon Airways), departs from Kansai International (Osaka) on Fri, 5 Mar, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From P12,365, select.
Osaka.P12,384 per passenger.Departing Wed, 24 Jun, returning Thu, 2 Jul.Return flight with ANA (All Nippon Airways).Outbound indirect flight with ANA (All Nippon Airways), departs from Shanghai Pudong on Wed, 24 Jun, arriving in Kobe.Inbound indirect flight with ANA (All Nippon Airways), departs from Itami Domestic (Osaka) on Thu, 2 Jul, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From P12,384, select.
Osaka.P12,573 per passenger.Departing Tue, 8 Sep, returning Thu, 22 Oct.Return flight with Peach and Spring Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Peach departs from Shanghai Pudong on Tue, 8 Sep, arriving in Kansai International (Osaka).Inbound direct flight with Spring Airlines departs from Kansai International (Osaka) on Thu, 22 Oct, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From P12,573, select.
Osaka.P12,764 per passenger.Departing Fri, 4 Sep, returning Tue, 8 Sep.Return flight with Peach.Outbound direct flight with Peach departs from Shanghai Pudong on Fri, 4 Sep, arriving in Kansai International (Osaka).Inbound direct flight with Peach departs from Kansai International (Osaka) on Tue, 8 Sep, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From P12,764, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Shanghai to Osaka

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Shanghai to Osaka flights are currently cheapest in October.
Mar
from P23,802
Apr
from P13,864
May
from P11,722
Jun
from P11,010
Jul
from P13,151
Aug
from P13,151
Sep
from P11,104
Oct
from P10,285
Nov
from P11,049
Dec
from P11,055
Jan
from P14,554
Feb
from P13,206

Direct flights from Shanghai to Osaka

Alternative Shanghai to Osaka routes

Looking for the cheapest, fastest or easiest route from Shanghai to Osaka? You could fly into the following airports instead.

Itami Domestic (Osaka)

11km from central Osaka
Closest
from P11,032
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Kobe

26km from central Osaka
from P11,004
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Kansai International (Osaka)

38km from central Osaka
Cheapest
from P10,285
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Shanghai to Osaka: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight foundP10,285
Cheapest month to flyOctober
Average flight time2 hrs, 24 mins
Most popular airlineJuneyao Airlines
Average flights per week218

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Finding cheap flights from Shanghai to Osaka: Frequently asked questions

There are 3 airports in Osaka: Itami Domestic (Osaka), Kobe and Kansai International (Osaka).
The best price we found for a return flight from Shanghai to Osaka is P10,285. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
2 hours and 24 minutes is the average flight time from Shanghai to Osaka.
Juneyao Airlines, China Eastern and Japan Airlines fly direct from Shanghai to Osaka.
As of March 2026, there are 1,962 flights per week flying from Shanghai to Osaka.
The cheapest month to fly from Shanghai to Osaka is usually October.
If you're flying from Shanghai, the cheapest airport near Osaka is Kansai International (Osaka) – which is 38.0 km away from the centre of Osaka. We've found flights into this airport from P10,285.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from Shanghai to Osaka on Sunday, 11 October 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 2 hours and 24 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Osaka but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Osaka is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
In March, the average temperature is usually around 7°C. August is typically the warmest month in Osaka, when it usually averages around 30°C. You can expect the least rain in December. The coldest month is January, with temperatures averaging 0°C. The rainiest month is June.
The cheapest airline that flies to Osaka is Spring Airlines .

Flying from Shanghai to Osaka: what you need to know

  • There are a couple of main airports you can take off from in Shanghai. Explore your options leaving from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) or Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) when booking your flight from Shanghai to Osaka.

  • Hop off your plane in Osaka at Kansai International Airport (KIX) or Kobe Airport (UKB).

  • Around 2 hours 25 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct Shanghai to Osaka flight.

  • Osaka's timezone is UTC+9, making Osaka one hour ahead of Shanghai.

  • The busiest route for flights from Shanghai to Osaka is from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to Kansai International Airport (KIX). Take your pick of 183 weekly services between these two airports. If you'd like to head off as soon as possible, the earliest flight from PVG to KIX is the 06:05 Peach Aviation service. If you prefer travelling later, the last departure is at 19:05 with ANA.

  • Leave enough time to catch your Shanghai to Osaka flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.

  • Flying during a peak month like July? Major public holidays and other popular periods can mean longer lines at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.

How to find the cheapest flights from Shanghai to Osaka

  • Book one month before you want to fly. Pricing trends suggest that this is the ideal window for finding cheap Shanghai to Osaka flights.

  • The best month for landing cheap plane tickets from Shanghai to Osaka is April. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare all available prices, then select the dates offering the lowest fares.

  • Never miss a deal on cheap flights from Shanghai to Osaka by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification through the app when a lower fare pops up.

  • Tailor your trip using filters. Select your ideal departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' Shanghai to Osaka flights.

Flying from Shanghai

Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)

  • Take off from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and fly right through to Kansai International Airport (KIX) or Kobe Airport (UKB). If you're looking for a direct flight from Shanghai to Osaka out of PVG, those are your final stops.

  • These are some of the most popular carriers offering direct Shanghai to Osaka plane tickets from PVG:

  • We make it easy to book a Shanghai to Osaka flight with a stopover. To see all the options departing from Shanghai Pudong International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Some popular stopovers include:

    • Haneda Airport (HND)

    • Incheon International Airport (ICN)

    • Fukuoka Airport (FUK)

  • To reach PVG from central Shanghai, it takes about 50 minutes if you're going by car. It's roughly 32 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.

  • Planning to catch an early flight from Shanghai to Osaka? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays near Shanghai Pudong International Airport:

  • 78.11% of flights that leave from Shanghai Pudong International Airport arrive at their destination on schedule.

  • You'll find PVG at No.300 Qihang Road.

Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)

  • Visit family or friends or just take a moment to stretch your legs with a stopover. If you'd like to split up your Shanghai to Osaka flight, check out these options when taking off from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport:

    • Haneda Airport (HND)

    • Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport (XMN)

    • Qingdao Liuting International Airport (TAO)

  • You can reach SHA from the centre of Shanghai in about 20 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport takes roughly 40 minutes to travel the 13 kilometres or so.

  • You're going on holiday, so why not extend it with an additional night away? Consider staying at one of these accommodation options near Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport the day before your flight from Shanghai to Osaka:

  • Most flights that leave Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport land at their destination within the expected time frame. It maintains a strong on-time performance rate of 86%.

  • SHA is located at 700 Yingbin 1st Rd.

Arriving in Osaka

Kansai International Airport (KIX)

  • The distance from Kansai International Airport (KIX) to central Osaka is roughly 40 kilometers. It takes around 45 minutes to reach the centre driving.

  • The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Shanghai to Osaka. Reserve one of these accommodation options near KIX instead:

  • Travel at your own speed with a Kansai International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from BEST KANSAI CAR RENTAL, BE KOBE or TravelCar and find adventure across Osaka and beyond.

  • Boost your chances of snagging a great deal by booking as early as you can. Reserving your vehicle from Kansai International Airport several weeks in advance is a good move.

  • KIX is located at 1 Senshukukokita, Izumisano.

Itami Airport (ITM)

  • Once your flight from Shanghai to Osaka has touched down, you can make your way to the city centre in around 20 minutes by car. Central Osaka is approximately 13 kilometres from Itami Airport (ITM).

  • Place the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and unwind at a hotel near UKB. Here are a few options where you can check in after your flight from Shanghai to Osaka:

  • Forget about public transport schedules or waiting forever for a cab. Grab an Itami Airport rental car and blaze your own trail. Check out the availability and rates from Europcar, Times and Rakuten.

  • Get your preferred vehicle, not just whatever's left, by booking your ride from ITM in advance. You can also avoid paying more than you have to, especially when demand is high.

  • You'll find Itami Airport at 3丁目555 Nishimachi, Hotarugaike, Toyonaka.

Kobe Airport (UKB)

  • Head to the city centre after your flight from Shanghai to Osaka has touched down. Central Osaka is around 26 kilometres from Kobe Airport (UKB) and takes roughly 45 minutes to get there in a car.

  • Start your trip without stressing about how to reach your destination with a Kobe Airport rental car. Find your perfect set of wheels with trusted suppliers here like Europcar, Times and Rakuten.

  • Rental agencies sometimes offer promotions for early bookings, so book your ride from UKB well ahead of your flight from Shanghai to Osaka. A bit of planning goes a long way in savings.

  • Kobe Airport is located at 1 Kobekuko, Chuo Ward.

Best time to go to Osaka

  • It's time to plan your dates for your flight from Shanghai to Osaka. June is the most popular month to travel to Osaka. If you prefer a more relaxed atmosphere, go in April.

  • The warmest month in Osaka is August, with temperatures ranging between 21ºC (70ºF) and 34ºC (93ºF). Lock in your Shanghai to Osaka ticket then if you enjoy this type of weather.

  • If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap flight from Shanghai to Osaka in January when temperatures average between 0ºC (32ºF) and 10ºC (50ºF).

More about Osaka

Explore more of Japan

  • You've visited Osaka, now it's time to explore other corners of Japan. Travel around 386 kilometres east to Yokohama to check off its top sights. From Teishoin to Seya Christian Church and Banfukuji, there's plenty to keep you on the go.

  • Around 137 kilometres north-east of Osaka, Nagoya is another favourite stop in Japan. Experience major highlights starting with Nagoya Castle, Atsuta Shrine and Osu Kannon Temple.

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