Pudong Shanghai November 2017 panorama, Shanghai — flights from Osaka to Shanghai
OsakaShanghai, China

Flights from Osaka to Shanghai

Nonstop flights from Osaka (KIX) to Shanghai (PVG) take about 2h 8m (1,307 km). Spring Airlines, Peach and Juneyao Airlines fly it. Lowest fare seen: $129 one-way, nonstop (12 Oct 2026).

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When you land in Shanghai

The airport transfer and the few things worth sorting before you fly.

Air Canada airplane being serviced at Shanghai Pudong Airport. Busy tarmac with multiple aircraft. — arriving in Shanghai

Airport transfer

PVG → Shanghai, booked before you fly

A private driver meets you in arrivals at a price agreed when you book. Book with Welcome Pickups.

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Japan Airlines aircraft taxiing with Expo 2025 Osaka Kansai design at airport. — lounges at Osaka Kansai AirportOsaka Kansai Airport · 1 lounge
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Airlines flying Osaka to Shanghai

Carriers on KIX–PVG according to our route data and nonstop fares seen as of 12 Oct 2026. Not a complete list.

✈ Spring Airlinesnonstop fare seen✈ Peachnonstop fare seen✈ Juneyao Airlinesnonstop fare seen

Best time to fly to Shanghai

Based on weather and travel conditions in China

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Best monthsGoodAvoid if possible

China is a great destination year-round. Check local weather patterns before booking and consider shoulder seasons for lower prices and fewer crowds.

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Frequently asked questions — Osaka to Shanghai flights

How long is the flight from Osaka to Shanghai?
A nonstop flight from Osaka (KIX) to Shanghai (PVG) takes about 2h 8m, covering 1,307 km. That is an estimate from the distance — actual time varies with the airline, aircraft and winds, and connecting itineraries take longer.
How far is Osaka from Shanghai by air?
The great-circle distance between Kansai International Airport and Shanghai Pudong International Airport is 1,307 km (812 miles), a medium-haul route.
Which airlines fly from Osaka to Shanghai?
Airlines with flights or nonstop fares on the KIX–PVG route include Spring Airlines, Peach and Juneyao Airlines. This is not a complete list — schedules change by season, so check the current options before booking.
How much does a flight from Osaka to Shanghai cost?
The lowest one-way fare seen recently on KIX–PVG was $129 USD with Spring Airlines (nonstop), departing 17 Mar 2027, found in fare searches as of 12 Oct 2026. Fares change constantly and depend on the date, so check the current price before booking.
Do I need a visa to travel from Osaka to China?
It depends on your passport. Some nationalities can enter China visa-free or get a visa on arrival; others must apply in advance. Use AirConnect's Visa Checker to see the rules for your passport.
What is the best time to visit Shanghai?
China is a great destination year-round. Check local weather patterns before booking and consider shoulder seasons for lower prices and fewer crowds.

Sources: fares from Travelpayouts flight-search data, seen 12 Oct 2026; airlines from each carrier's published network and nonstop fares on sale; distance from OurAirports coordinates; flight time estimated from distance. Fares change daily.

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