Flight from Kyoto to Shanghai

Flight from Kyoto to Shanghai at a glance

Everything travellers ask about the flight from Kyoto to Shanghai, in one place. China Eastern, Spring Airlines, Juneyao Air and Peach operate the route non-stop, with a flight time of about 2 hours 20 minutes, 10+ a day. Departures are from Kansai International Airport (1h 20m from Kyoto Station by Haruka) (KIX); arrival is at Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG). Haqqi Tours provides the ticket in economy and business, tells you which fare includes checked baggage and which does not, and confirms the cost on WhatsApp before you pay.

• Route: Kyoto to Shanghai
• Airlines: China Eastern, Spring Airlines, Juneyao Air and Peach
• Flight time: about 2 hours 20 minutes
• Type: non-stop
• Frequency: 10+ a day
• Departure airport: Kansai International Airport (1h 20m from Kyoto Station by Haruka) (KIX)
• Arrival airport: Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
• Classes: economy and business
• Booking: form on this page, confirmation in the WhatsApp chat, e-ticket by message

How to book flights from Kyoto to Shanghai with Haqqi Tours

Here is how to book Kyoto to Shanghai flight tickets with Haqqi Tours: use the form above - date, one-way or return, passengers, class - and send it. Shortly afterwards we write to you through WhatsApp with the options for that day, the fare that includes the bags you need and the price. Once you confirm and payment is arranged in the same conversation, we issue the ticket and send the e-ticket and booking reference.

• Step 1 - fill in the form: date, one-way or return, adults and children, class
• Step 2 - we message you by WhatsApp with the flights, the baggage included and the cost
• Step 3 - you confirm the flight you prefer and we arrange payment in the same chat
• Step 4 - we issue the e-ticket and send it; we stay in touch until you land in Shanghai

Because a person books it, we can do what a booking site does not: seat a family together, choose the fare with the right bag, add an infant correctly, line up the Kyoto to Shanghai flight with a transfer from your hotel to Kansai International Airport (1h 20m from Kyoto Station by Haruka) (KIX) and a driver waiting at Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG).

Airlines flying from Kyoto to Shanghai

On the flight from Kyoto to Shanghai you can choose between China Eastern, Spring Airlines, Juneyao Air and Peach. A full-service airline generally includes a checked bag, a meal and a flexible ticket; a low-cost fare is cheaper at the start and adds those items one by one. We provide both and tell you the total for the way you actually travel.

• China Eastern - Kyoto to Shanghai
• Spring Airlines - Kyoto to Shanghai
• Juneyao Air - Kyoto to Shanghai
• Peach - Kyoto to Shanghai

Departure: Kansai International Airport (1h 20m from Kyoto Station by Haruka) (KIX)

Flights from Kyoto to Shanghai leave from Kansai International Airport (1h 20m from Kyoto Station by Haruka) (KIX), serving Kyoto - kyoto is the old imperial capital of two thousand temples, Fushimi Inari's red gates, the bamboo grove and the geisha lanes of Gion. Plan to be at the airport about two hours before an international departure and ninety minutes before a domestic one; earlier at peak times. Online check-in opens 24 to 48 hours before and we send the link with your ticket. Getting to the airport: The JR Haruka limited express runs from Kansai Airport to Kyoto Station in about 75 minutes and is a good, reliable choice for one or two passengers with light luggage; the difficulty comes afterwards, because many ryokan and hotels sit on narrow lanes far from the station, and buses are crowded with suitcases. A private car takes you to the hotel entrance and suits families, groups and large luggage.

• Ask us about the terminal and fast-track options at Kansai International Airport (1h 20m from Kyoto Station by Haruka)
• Arrive about 2 hours before an international departure, 90 minutes before a domestic one
• Online check-in opens 24-48 hours before; we send the link and the booking reference
• Keep the passport or ID used for booking with the e-ticket - names must match exactly

Arrival: Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and getting into Shanghai

You arrive at Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG). The Maglev reaches Longyang Road from Pudong Airport in 8 minutes and the metro continues from there; Hongqiao has Metro Lines 2 and 10. Each ends with a transfer and a walk with luggage, so a car from the terminal is the calm option, and Disneyland or a Hongqiao-to-Pudong hotel is a long drive either way. If you would rather not think about it, we book a private transfer from the airport to your hotel in Shanghai, with the driver tracking the flight in case it is late.

Many travellers continue from Shanghai to somewhere else. We provide those tickets too, so one WhatsApp conversation covers the whole itinerary.

Baggage, seats and classes on the Kyoto to Shanghai flight

Baggage is the item that most often changes the real cost of a flight from Kyoto to Shanghai. Full-service fares normally include a checked bag and a cabin bag; low-cost fares start with a small cabin bag and add the rest. We tell you the allowance of the fare we send, and whether adding a suitcase at booking is cheaper than at the airport (it almost always is). Seats can be selected on most airlines for a fee or free at check-in; in economy and business the differences are space, meals and flexibility.

• Adding baggage at booking is cheaper than at the airport - we add it for you
• Seat selection free or paid depending on the carrier; families seated together on request
• Infants under two travel on a lap at a reduced fare; children have their own seat and fare
• Meals included on full-service airlines; special meals ordered in advance on request

Flying with children, families and groups from Kyoto to Shanghai

Families fly the Kyoto to Shanghai route with us every week. Infants under two travel on a lap at a small fare; children have a seat and a child fare where the airline offers one; pushchairs are checked free at the gate on most airlines. We seat the family together, order children's meals where they exist and choose a departure time that suits nap and bedtime. For groups, we book the seats in one reservation and ask the carrier for a group fare where the numbers justify it.

Things to do in Shanghai when you land

Shanghai is China's largest city, split by the Huangpu river between the Bund's colonial waterfront and Pudong's towers; Pudong International (PVG) is about 45 km east of the centre and Hongqiao (SHA) about 15 km west, beside the high-speed rail station. Start with the Shanghai Museum, a Huangpu river cruise and Tianzifang, then Zhujiajiao water town and the Bund at night. A tip from our desk: Say whether you land at Pudong (PVG) or Hongqiao (SHA), 60 km apart; Pudong has Terminals 1 and 2 plus a satellite; send the hotel name in Chinese if you can.

If you want the days in Shanghai organised - a driver, a guide, timed entry tickets - we do that too. Mention it on WhatsApp.

Best time to fly from Kyoto to Shanghai

Spring and autumn are pleasant; summer is hot and humid with the rainy season in June; winter is cold and damp; the October holiday week is the busiest. On the flight from Kyoto to Shanghai, seasons show in fares more than in schedules: holiday departures fill first, so we recommend booking early for summer, Christmas, New Year, Eid and Easter journeys.

Return flight from Shanghai to Kyoto

The Shanghai to Kyoto flight is the same route in reverse, about 2 hours 20 minutes. Haqqi Tours can provide the return ticket in the same conversation; if you are not yet sure of the return date, we can book a flexible outbound or wait, and explain which is cheaper.

How much is a flight from Kyoto to Shanghai?

The cost of a flight from Kyoto to Shanghai depends on the date, the time of day, the airline, the fare class and how far ahead you book. Airlines sell seats in tiers that rise as the plane fills, so the same seat can cost several times more on a holiday weekend than on a quiet Tuesday. That is why Haqqi Tours does not print a price on this page: we check the live fares for your exact date across every airline on the route and send you the real cost in the WhatsApp chat, with the options side by side.

What the price we send includes: the ticket in the fare class you chose, the taxes and airport charges, the baggage that fare carries, and our service - comparing the airlines, booking, sending the electronic ticket and helping if the flight changes. We tell you clearly if a bag or a seat costs extra on that fare.

Cheapest flight from Kyoto to Shanghai: how to pay less

A cheap Kyoto to Shanghai flight ticket is rarely luck. It is the right airline, the right day and the right fare class - which is what we look up for you:

• Pack to the fare: a hand-luggage-only ticket is cheaper if you do not need a checked bag
• Compare airlines - on this route the cheapest carrier changes from day to day
• Book both directions together when a return fare is cheaper than two singles, which we check
• Ask about infant and child fares and about group bookings for four or more
• Book early - low fare tiers open months ahead and sell first, especially for holidays
• Fly mid-week - Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday departures are usually cheaper than Friday, Sunday and Monday

We answer "what is the cheapest way to fly from Kyoto to Shanghai?" many times a day; the answer for your travel date comes back through WhatsApp with the booking ready to confirm.

Why book your Kyoto to Shanghai flight with Haqqi Tours

Haqqi Tours is a licensed tour operator that books flights from Kyoto to Shanghai every day. We provide the ticket in your name, the fare with the right baggage, the seats you want, the cheapest option for your date, and a human by WhatsApp in Arabic and English before, during and after the trip. Around the flight, we offer airport transfers, tours and hotels in both cities. Fill in the booking form on this page; we message you with the price; you decide.