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Cheap flights to Shanghai, China from C$ 809

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 26/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
CMH — SHA
23 May — 30 May1
1 adult
Thu 23/5
Thu 30/5

Flights to Shanghai, China in 2024

Find the latest flights to Shanghai in 2024, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 408,927 searches and data was last updated on 18 May 2024.

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

September

Average price

C$ 2,388

Round-trip from

C$ 1,647

One-way from

C$ 809
High demand for flights, 9% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 1% potential price drop
Average for round-trip flights in May 2024
From Toronto to Shanghai
One-way flight from Toronto to Shanghai

Cheap flights to Shanghai, China in May & June 2024

Discover affordable flights and deals to Shanghai in May and June 2024. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 408,927 searches and data was last updated on 18 May 2024.
The below flights offer some of the lowest fares to Shanghai in May and June 2024. Prices refresh often so be sure to come back soon for more deals.
Wed 5/67:00 p.m.YHM - PVG
3 stops26h 50mMultiple Airlines
Mon 17/62:05 a.m.PVG - YHM
2 stops27h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/5C$ 1,647
Mon 27/57:00 p.m.YHM - PVG
3 stops34h 05mMultiple Airlines
Mon 3/611:05 p.m.PVG - YHM
3 stops30h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/5C$ 1,767
Mon 27/57:00 p.m.YHM - PVG
3 stops34h 05mMultiple Airlines
Mon 3/611:05 p.m.PVG - YHM
3 stops30h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/5C$ 1,769
Wed 5/67:00 p.m.YHM - SHA
3 stops35h 20mMultiple Airlines
Tue 18/68:00 p.m.SHA - YHM
3 stops33h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/5C$ 1,945
Tue 21/512:45 p.m.YYZ - PVG
1 stop40h 05mMultiple Airlines
Sat 26/102:25 p.m.PVG - YYZ
2 stops41h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/5C$ 1,949
Sun 2/611:45 p.m.YYZ - PVG
1 stop25h 40mMultiple Airlines
Sun 8/92:05 a.m.PVG - YYZ
2 stops31h 44mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/5C$ 1,950
Sun 19/512:45 p.m.YYZ - PVG
1 stop40h 05mMultiple Airlines
Fri 21/67:15 a.m.PVG - YYZ
2 stops43h 04mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/5C$ 1,955
Wed 22/53:50 p.m.YYZ - SHA
3 stops32h 35mMultiple Airlines
Thu 20/67:00 p.m.SHA - YYZ
2 stops30h 54mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/5C$ 1,955
Sat 18/59:40 p.m.YYZ - PVG
1 stop29h 25mMultiple Airlines
Mon 17/62:05 a.m.PVG - YYZ
2 stops25h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/5C$ 1,956

Shanghai, China 2024 flight deals

Explore flight deals for Shanghai in 2024, offering the best prices and options to suit your preferences. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 408,927 searches and data were last updated on 18 May 2024.
These are some of the best deals we've found on flights to Shanghai in 2024 at this time. More deals are always being added, so be sure to check back regularly.
Wed 5/67:00 p.m.YHM - PVG
3 stops26h 50mMultiple Airlines
Mon 17/62:05 a.m.PVG - YHM
2 stops27h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/5C$ 1,647
Mon 27/57:00 p.m.YHM - PVG
3 stops34h 05mMultiple Airlines
Mon 3/611:05 p.m.PVG - YHM
3 stops30h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/5C$ 1,767
Mon 27/57:00 p.m.YHM - PVG
3 stops34h 05mMultiple Airlines
Mon 3/611:05 p.m.PVG - YHM
3 stops30h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/5C$ 1,769
Wed 5/67:00 p.m.YHM - SHA
3 stops35h 20mMultiple Airlines
Tue 18/68:00 p.m.SHA - YHM
3 stops33h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/5C$ 1,945
Tue 21/512:45 p.m.YYZ - PVG
1 stop40h 05mMultiple Airlines
Sat 26/102:25 p.m.PVG - YYZ
2 stops41h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/5C$ 1,949
Sun 2/611:45 p.m.YYZ - PVG
1 stop25h 40mMultiple Airlines
Sun 8/92:05 a.m.PVG - YYZ
2 stops31h 44mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/5C$ 1,950
Mon 9/91:55 p.m.YYZ - PVG
3 stops31h 55mMultiple Airlines
Thu 24/101:05 a.m.PVG - YYZ
2 stops30h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/5C$ 1,952
Sun 19/512:45 p.m.YYZ - PVG
1 stop40h 05mMultiple Airlines
Fri 21/67:15 a.m.PVG - YYZ
2 stops43h 04mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/5C$ 1,955
Wed 22/53:50 p.m.YYZ - SHA
3 stops32h 35mMultiple Airlines
Thu 20/67:00 p.m.SHA - YYZ
2 stops30h 54mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/5C$ 1,955

Flights to Shanghai, China departing soon

Discover available last-minute flight options to Shanghai, providing immediate availability and potentially lower prices. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 408,927 searches and data was last updated on 18 May 2024.
Browse some of the best deals on flights leaving last minute to Shanghai. Double check the price, date, and time of your last-minute flight.
Thu 23/52:15 p.m.YYZ - PVG
1 stop43h 40mEgypt Air
Sat 8/61:10 a.m.PVG - YYZ
1 stop42h 15mEgypt Air
Deal found 17/5C$ 1,421
Sun 19/512:45 p.m.YYZ - PVG
1 stop40h 05mEgypt Air
Sat 8/61:10 a.m.PVG - YYZ
1 stop42h 15mEgypt Air
Deal found 17/5C$ 1,442
Sun 26/52:35 p.m.YYZ - PVG
1 stop38h 15mEgypt Air
Sat 8/61:10 a.m.PVG - YYZ
1 stop42h 15mEgypt Air
Deal found 17/5C$ 1,478
Thu 23/52:15 p.m.YYZ - PVG
1 stop43h 40mEgypt Air
Thu 24/101:10 a.m.PVG - YYZ
1 stop42h 15mEgypt Air
Deal found 17/5C$ 1,523
Sun 19/512:45 p.m.YYZ - PVG
1 stop40h 05mEgypt Air
Tue 22/101:10 a.m.PVG - YYZ
1 stop42h 15mEgypt Air
Deal found 17/5C$ 1,536
Sun 26/52:35 p.m.YYZ - PVG
1 stop38h 15mEgypt Air
Thu 24/101:10 a.m.PVG - YYZ
1 stop42h 15mEgypt Air
Deal found 17/5C$ 1,542
Sun 26/52:35 p.m.YYZ - PVG
1 stop38h 15mEgypt Air
Tue 22/101:10 a.m.PVG - YYZ
1 stop42h 15mEgypt Air
Deal found 17/5C$ 1,575
Thu 23/52:15 p.m.YYZ - PVG
1 stop43h 40mMultiple Airlines
Thu 24/102:15 p.m.PVG - YYZ
2 stops41h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/5C$ 1,576
Sun 19/512:45 p.m.YYZ - PVG
1 stop40h 05mMultiple Airlines
Thu 24/102:15 p.m.PVG - YYZ
2 stops41h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/5C$ 1,579

One-way flights to Shanghai, China

Explore one-way flight options to Shanghai for greater flexibility in your travel plans. Find up-to-date pricing and availability for one-way flights. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 408,927 searches and data was last updated on 18 May 2024.
Consider booking one of these one-way flights heading to Shanghai. Users can also find round-trip Shanghai flights by using the search form above.
Sun 26/52:35 p.m.YYZ - PVG
1 stop38h 15mEgypt Air
Deal found 17/5C$ 809
Thu 23/52:15 p.m.YYZ - PVG
1 stop43h 40mEgypt Air
Deal found 17/5C$ 810
Thu 23/52:15 p.m.YYZ - PVG
1 stop43h 40mEgypt Air
Deal found 17/5C$ 815
Mon 16/97:00 p.m.YHM - PVG
3 stops26h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/5C$ 838
Mon 16/910:10 p.m.YYZ - PVG
2 stops23h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/5C$ 873
Sun 22/910:05 p.m.YYZ - PVG
2 stops32h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/5C$ 887
Tue 24/910:05 p.m.YYZ - PVG
2 stops23h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/5C$ 891
Tue 24/910:05 p.m.YYZ - SHA
2 stops32h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/5C$ 891
Mon 16/912:55 p.m.YYZ - PVG
3 stops32h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/5C$ 906

Direct flights to Shanghai, China

Sat 25/54:25 p.m.YYZ - PVG
Nonstop14h 35mChina Eastern
Fri 25/1011:45 a.m.PVG - YYZ
Nonstop14h 40mChina Eastern
Deal found 17/5C$ 3,840
Sat 27/74:25 p.m.YYZ - PVG
Nonstop14h 35mChina Eastern
Fri 27/911:45 a.m.PVG - YYZ
Nonstop14h 40mChina Eastern
Deal found 17/5C$ 4,613
Sat 25/54:25 p.m.YYZ - PVG
Nonstop14h 35mChina Eastern
Fri 14/611:45 a.m.PVG - YYZ
Nonstop14h 40mChina Eastern
Deal found 17/5C$ 4,733
Sat 1/64:25 p.m.YYZ - PVG
Nonstop14h 35mChina Eastern
Fri 21/611:45 a.m.PVG - YYZ
Nonstop14h 40mChina Eastern
Deal found 17/5C$ 4,838
Sat 15/64:25 p.m.YYZ - PVG
Nonstop14h 35mChina Eastern
Fri 28/611:45 a.m.PVG - YYZ
Nonstop14h 40mChina Eastern
Deal found 17/5C$ 4,858
Sat 8/64:25 p.m.YYZ - PVG
Nonstop14h 35mChina Eastern
Fri 21/611:45 a.m.PVG - YYZ
Nonstop14h 40mChina Eastern
Deal found 17/5C$ 4,999
Sat 20/74:25 p.m.YYZ - PVG
Nonstop14h 35mChina Eastern
Fri 9/811:45 a.m.PVG - YYZ
Nonstop14h 40mChina Eastern
Deal found 17/5C$ 5,371
Sat 29/64:25 p.m.YYZ - PVG
Nonstop14h 35mChina Eastern
Fri 19/711:45 a.m.PVG - YYZ
Nonstop14h 40mChina Eastern
Deal found 17/5C$ 5,406
Sat 20/74:25 p.m.YYZ - PVG
Nonstop14h 35mChina Eastern
Fri 9/811:45 a.m.PVG - YYZ
Nonstop14h 40mChina Eastern
Deal found 17/5C$ 5,510

Find flights to Shanghai within your budget

Locate flights to Shanghai that fit your budget, with regularly updated fares and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 408,927 searches and data was last updated on 18 May 2024.

Fly from

Any airport

Budget

C$ 1,647 - C$ 3,063

Route

Depart

Return

Price

HamiltonShanghai Pu Dong

YHM - PVG

YHMPVG

Hamilton

Wed 5/6

3 stops26h 50m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 17/6

2 stops27h 40m

C$ 1,647

HamiltonShanghai Hongqiao Intl

YHM - SHA

YHMSHA

Hamilton

Wed 5/6

3 stops35h 20m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 18/6

3 stops33h 45m

C$ 1,945

Toronto Pearson IntlShanghai Pu Dong

YYZ - PVG

YYZPVG

Toronto Pearson Intl

Thu 23/5

1 stop43h 40m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 22/10

1 stop42h 15m

C$ 1,967

Toronto Pearson IntlShanghai Pu Dong

YYZ - PVG

YYZPVG

Toronto Pearson Intl

Tue 21/5

1 stop22h 20m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 15/11

1 stop20h 25m

C$ 2,098

Toronto Pearson IntlShanghai Pu Dong

YYZ - PVG

YYZPVG

Toronto Pearson Intl

Sun 26/5

1 stop27h 45m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 26/10

1 stop40h 00m

C$ 2,194

Toronto Pearson IntlShanghai Hongqiao Intl

YYZ - SHA

YYZSHA

Toronto Pearson Intl

Wed 24/7

1 stop39h 25m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 13/10

1 stop37h 15m

C$ 2,510

Toronto Pearson IntlShanghai Hongqiao Intl

YYZ - SHA

YYZSHA

Toronto Pearson Intl

Tue 21/5

1 stop22h 25m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 24/10

1 stop19h 45m

C$ 2,528

Toronto Pearson IntlShanghai Hongqiao Intl

YYZ - SHA

YYZSHA

Toronto Pearson Intl

Wed 24/7

2 stops47h 01m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 13/10

2 stops34h 44m

C$ 2,531

Toronto Pearson IntlShanghai Hongqiao Intl

YYZ - SHA

YYZSHA

Toronto Pearson Intl

Sat 1/6

3 stops23h 15m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 6/9

3 stops22h 54m

C$ 3,063

Flights are sorted by cheapest first

Deals found on 16/5

Average price of flights to Shanghai by month

Plan your trip to Shanghai by taking into account the cheapest months to travel. The average price of a one-way flight to Shanghai is currently C$ 858 while a round-trip flight costs C$ 2,276. Price data was last updated on 12 May 2024.

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight to Shanghai (average of C$ 1,485). Flying to Shanghai in June will prove the most costly (average of C$ 1,737). There are multiple factors that influence the price of a flight so comparing airlines, departure airports and times can help keep costs down.

January

C$ 2,023

February

C$ 2,108

March

C$ 2,110

April

C$ 2,068

May

C$ 2,088

June

C$ 2,366

July

C$ 2,290

August

C$ 2,344

September

C$ 2,141

October

C$ 2,106

November

C$ 2,179

December

C$ 2,260

Temperature and rainfall in Shanghai by month

Plan your trip to Shanghai by taking into account the average temperature and rainfall totals by month.

SHA

Temperature

4 - 28 °C

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Shanghai, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 28.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 4.0 C).

When is the best time to book a flight to Shanghai?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight to Shanghai. Price data was last updated on 10 May 2024.
To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight to Shanghai, you should look to book at least 88 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.
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When is the cheapest time to fly to Shanghai?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip to Shanghai. Price data was last updated on 12 May 2024.
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Noon
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Evening
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Users looking for the lowest fares to Shanghai should consider flying on Wednesday evenings, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travellers will want to avoid Tuesday afternoons, when prices are usually at their highest.
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Reviews of airlines servicing Shanghai

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Shanghai. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Shanghai. Reviews last updated 18 May 2024.
Read through reviews of airlines servicing Shanghai, such as Cathay Pacific, Air Canada and Air China. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.5
Very good
1,168 reviews

Boarding

8.6

Crew

8.8

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.5

Food

8.1

Comfort

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Airbus is more safer, crews are friendly and food is nice.

8.5
Very good
1,168 reviews
8.5
Very good
1,168 reviews

Boarding

8.6

Crew

8.8

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.5

Food

8.1

Comfort

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Airbus is more safer, crews are friendly and food is nice.

8.5
Very good
922 reviews
8.5
Very good
1,168 reviews

Boarding

8.6

Crew

8.8

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.5

Food

8.1

Comfort

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Airbus is more safer, crews are friendly and food is nice.

8.4
Very good
574 reviews
8.5
Very good
1,168 reviews

Boarding

8.6

Crew

8.8

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.5

Food

8.1

Comfort

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Airbus is more safer, crews are friendly and food is nice.

8.4
Very good
1,518 reviews
8.5
Very good
1,168 reviews

Boarding

8.6

Crew

8.8

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.5

Food

8.1

Comfort

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Airbus is more safer, crews are friendly and food is nice.

8.3
Very good
1,473 reviews
8.5
Very good
1,168 reviews

Boarding

8.6

Crew

8.8

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.5

Food

8.1

Comfort

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Airbus is more safer, crews are friendly and food is nice.

  • When is the best time to fly to Shanghai?

    Peak Season: Most tourists and business travellers book flights to Shanghai from May through October. However, during these months its advised that travellers seeking Shanghai flights and hotel accommodations book in advance, as the city is usually busy with conventions. The busiest time is the Chinese New Year (Spring Festival), when the Chinese and visitors to China are on the move. The holiday season starts two weeks before the New Year and continues for two weeks afterwards. The New Year is in January or February (the date is based on a lunar calendar). Labor Day (May 1) and National Day (October 1) are also big holiday weeks for the Chinese. Off Season: Late March and late October into early November have fewer crowds and the weather is neither steamy hot nor cold and damp. Few people visit during winter, with the notable exception of the Chinese New Year, but this is also the best time to find cheap flights to Shanghai.

  • What does SHA mean?

    This is defined as Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport (SHA). Codes like SHA are often used to just call airports uniquely. Shanghai Pu Dong Airport (PVG), Hangzhou Airport (HGH), Wuxi Airport (WUX), Nantong Airport (NTG), Suzhou Airport (SZV) are other airports near this flight destination and their unique identifiers/IATA codes.

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Shanghai if I am willing to have layovers?

    Yes, flights with layovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Shanghai on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Shanghai?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Air China is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Shanghai.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Shanghai?

    null is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Shanghai. One-way flights to null typically cost null, while round-trip flights cost around null.

  • How much is a round-trip flight to Shanghai?

    A round-trip flight to Shanghai will typically cost around C$ 313, however they can be found for as little as C$ 262.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Shanghai depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Shanghai, Vancouver offers the quickest one-way flight (12 hours 20 minutes).

  • Does Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport have rental cars?

    Yes. Those touching down at Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport can take advantage of the rental car services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport?

    Yes. Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Shanghai Hongqiao Airport Hotel - Air China is the closest property to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport (0.0 km away from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport).

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