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Cheap flights from Ottawa to Shanghai from C$ 1,099

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 31/3. 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.
YOW — SHA
23 Mar — 30 Mar1
1 adult
Sat 23/3
Sat 30/3

The best prices from Ottawa to Shanghai are usually found in February or October, booked 86 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Friday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap flight deals from Ottawa to Shanghai

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Ottawa (YOW) to Shanghai (CN2). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 19 March 2024.

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

February

Round-trip from

C$ 2,067

One-way from

C$ 1,780
High demand for flights, 25% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 15% potential price drop
From Ottawa to Shanghai
One-way flight from Ottawa to Shanghai

What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Ottawa to Shanghai?

Sunday is generally a great day to depart. Flying on this day could help you save up to 13%.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Ottawa to Shanghai?

When searching for a good deal, it’s best to be prepared for potential fluctuations in price. We recommend booking at least 28 days in advance, which can save you up to 234% on flights from Ottawa to Shanghai compared to booking the week you need them. Waiting 28 days out may not be for everyone, so we have options available for flights within the next two weeks, with the lowest price starting at C$ 2,510. For sooner than that we have options available in the next 3 days from C$ 5,288.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Ottawa to Shanghai?

September can be a great time to fly to Shanghai from Ottawa with a flight ticket averaging about C$ 2,669. Cheapflights users have found deals in the month of September for as cheap as C$ 1,183. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of January.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Ottawa to Shanghai (YOW - SHA)?

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Ottawa to Shanghai in the afternoon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 9% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the morning.

Cheap ANA flights from Ottawa to Shanghai

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by ANA for the route between Ottawa and Shanghai. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 525,491 searches. Data last updated 19 March 2024.
Consider these cheap ANA flights we've found departing from Ottawa to Shanghai. Make sure to double check the flight details before booking.
Tue 2/46:38 a.m.YOW - SHA
2 stops41h 37mANA
Fri 10/51:35 p.m.SHA - YOW
2 stops28h 46mANA
Deal found 18/3C$ 2,623
Thu 11/46:38 a.m.YOW - SHA
2 stops41h 37mANA
Fri 10/51:35 p.m.SHA - YOW
2 stops28h 46mANA
Deal found 18/3C$ 2,633
Sun 14/46:38 a.m.YOW - SHA
2 stops41h 37mANA
Mon 27/51:35 p.m.SHA - YOW
2 stops28h 46mANA
Deal found 16/3C$ 2,641
Thu 11/46:38 a.m.YOW - PVG
2 stops29h 57mANA
Thu 9/51:35 a.m.PVG - YOW
2 stops27h 31mANA
Deal found 18/3C$ 2,660
Mon 15/46:38 a.m.YOW - PVG
2 stops29h 57mANA
Sun 21/41:35 a.m.PVG - YOW
2 stops31h 57mANA
Deal found 16/3C$ 2,670

Cheap EVA Air flights from Ottawa to Shanghai

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by EVA Air for the route between Ottawa and Shanghai. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 525,491 searches. Data last updated 19 March 2024.
Take a gander at the lowest prices we've found on EVA Air flights from Ottawa to Shanghai. Deals are refreshing constantly so come back soon for more options.
Wed 5/69:00 p.m.YOW - PVG
2 stops29h 40mEVA Air
Wed 18/91:10 p.m.PVG - YOW
2 stops24h 23mEVA Air
Deal found 18/3C$ 2,232
Wed 5/69:00 p.m.YOW - SHA
2 stops31h 35mEVA Air
Wed 18/97:40 p.m.SHA - YOW
2 stops41h 53mEVA Air
Deal found 18/3C$ 2,267
Thu 6/69:00 p.m.YOW - PVG
2 stops33h 25mEVA Air
Thu 19/91:10 p.m.PVG - YOW
2 stops24h 23mEVA Air
Deal found 18/3C$ 2,270
Tue 7/59:00 p.m.YOW - PVG
2 stops33h 25mEVA Air
Fri 14/61:10 p.m.PVG - YOW
2 stops24h 22mEVA Air
Deal found 17/3C$ 2,276
Wed 5/69:00 p.m.YOW - SHA
2 stops31h 35mEVA Air
Thu 19/97:40 p.m.SHA - YOW
2 stops41h 53mEVA Air
Deal found 18/3C$ 2,305
Wed 5/69:00 p.m.YOW - PVG
2 stops29h 40mEVA Air
Wed 24/71:10 p.m.PVG - YOW
2 stops24h 23mEVA Air
Deal found 18/3C$ 2,327
Thu 6/69:00 p.m.YOW - SHA
2 stops31h 35mEVA Air
Thu 19/97:40 p.m.SHA - YOW
2 stops41h 53mEVA Air
Deal found 18/3C$ 2,345
Tue 7/59:00 p.m.YOW - PVG
2 stops33h 25mEVA Air
Sun 16/68:05 p.m.PVG - YOW
2 stops41h 28mEVA Air
Deal found 17/3C$ 2,427
Tue 7/59:00 p.m.YOW - SHA
2 stops31h 35mEVA Air
Sun 16/67:40 p.m.SHA - YOW
2 stops41h 53mEVA Air
Deal found 17/3C$ 2,462

Cheap Ottawa to Shanghai flights in March & April 2024

Find cheap flight options from Ottawa to Shanghai specifically for the months of March and April 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 525,491 searches. Prices were last updated on 19 March 2024.
These are some of the most attractive deals on flights from Ottawa to Shanghai in 2024. Check back regularly for other flight deals.
Tue 30/44:50 p.m.YOW - PVG
2 stops31h 15mMultiple Airlines
Thu 23/51:10 p.m.PVG - YOW
2 stops29h 11mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/3C$ 2,429
Tue 30/44:50 p.m.YOW - PVG
2 stops31h 15mMultiple Airlines
Fri 24/51:10 p.m.PVG - YOW
2 stops29h 11mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/3C$ 2,468
Mon 15/46:20 p.m.YOW - PVG
2 stops33h 25mLufthansa
Mon 27/511:50 p.m.PVG - YOW
2 stops31h 27mLufthansa
Deal found 16/3C$ 2,473
Tue 30/45:24 p.m.YOW - PVG
2 stops34h 01mUnited Airlines
Sun 26/55:25 p.m.PVG - YOW
2 stops42h 30mUnited Airlines
Deal found 18/3C$ 2,522
Mon 22/49:45 a.m.YOW - PVG
2 stops41h 40mUnited Airlines
Wed 1/55:25 p.m.PVG - YOW
2 stops35h 41mUnited Airlines
Deal found 17/3C$ 2,534
Tue 2/46:38 a.m.YOW - SHA
2 stops41h 37mANA
Fri 10/51:35 p.m.SHA - YOW
2 stops28h 46mANA
Deal found 18/3C$ 2,623
Thu 11/46:38 a.m.YOW - SHA
2 stops41h 37mANA
Fri 10/51:35 p.m.SHA - YOW
2 stops28h 46mANA
Deal found 18/3C$ 2,633
Sun 14/410:30 a.m.YOW - PVG
2 stops23h 55mMultiple Airlines
Mon 27/510:00 a.m.PVG - YOW
2 stops22h 51mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/3C$ 2,633
Sun 14/46:38 a.m.YOW - SHA
2 stops41h 37mANA
Mon 27/51:35 p.m.SHA - YOW
2 stops28h 46mANA
Deal found 16/3C$ 2,641

Ottawa to Shanghai 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between Ottawa and Shanghai in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 525,491 searches. Data last updated 19 March 2024.
These are some of the most attractive deals on flights from Ottawa to Shanghai in 2024. Check back regularly for other flight deals.
Wed 5/69:00 p.m.YOW - PVG
2 stops29h 40mEVA Air
Wed 18/91:10 p.m.PVG - YOW
2 stops24h 23mEVA Air
Deal found 18/3C$ 2,232
Sun 9/69:00 p.m.YOW - PVG
2 stops33h 25mEVA Air
Sun 23/68:05 p.m.PVG - YOW
2 stops41h 28mEVA Air
Deal found 18/3C$ 2,239
Wed 5/69:00 p.m.YOW - SHA
2 stops31h 35mEVA Air
Wed 18/97:40 p.m.SHA - YOW
2 stops41h 53mEVA Air
Deal found 18/3C$ 2,267
Thu 6/69:00 p.m.YOW - PVG
2 stops33h 25mEVA Air
Thu 19/91:10 p.m.PVG - YOW
2 stops24h 23mEVA Air
Deal found 18/3C$ 2,270
Tue 7/59:00 p.m.YOW - PVG
2 stops33h 25mEVA Air
Fri 14/61:10 p.m.PVG - YOW
2 stops24h 22mEVA Air
Deal found 17/3C$ 2,276
Wed 5/69:00 p.m.YOW - SHA
2 stops31h 35mEVA Air
Thu 19/97:40 p.m.SHA - YOW
2 stops41h 53mEVA Air
Deal found 18/3C$ 2,305
Mon 10/66:15 a.m.YOW - PVG
2 stops41h 50mMultiple Airlines
Mon 24/61:10 p.m.PVG - YOW
2 stops24h 23mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/3C$ 2,324
Wed 5/69:00 p.m.YOW - PVG
2 stops29h 40mEVA Air
Wed 24/71:10 p.m.PVG - YOW
2 stops24h 23mEVA Air
Deal found 18/3C$ 2,327
Sun 9/69:00 p.m.YOW - PVG
2 stops33h 25mEVA Air
Mon 24/61:10 p.m.PVG - YOW
2 stops24h 23mEVA Air
Deal found 18/3C$ 2,335

One-way flights to Shanghai from Ottawa

Search for one-way flight options from Ottawa to Shanghai. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Compare prices and availability to plan your one-way journey according to your preferred dates and budget. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 525,491 searches. Data last updated 19 March 2024.
If you're seeking multiple options on one-way flights from Ottawa to Shanghai, be sure to check out these deals, which are updated often. Users in need of a round-trip flight from Ottawa to Shanghai instead should update the search form at the top of page.
Sun 31/310:00 a.m.YOW - PVG
2 stops55h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/3C$ 1,099
Sun 31/36:20 p.m.YOW - PVG
3 stops38h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/3C$ 1,148
Tue 26/36:00 a.m.YOW - PVG
2 stops48h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/3C$ 1,172
Tue 7/510:35 a.m.YOW - SHA
3 stops35h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/3C$ 1,251
Tue 26/36:45 a.m.YOW - PVG
3 stops30h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/3C$ 1,279
Wed 26/66:45 p.m.YOW - PVG
3 stops42h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/3C$ 1,319
Mon 6/59:45 p.m.YOW - SHA
2 stops30h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/3C$ 1,494
Wed 26/66:00 a.m.YOW - PVG
2 stops47h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/3C$ 1,545
Tue 26/36:15 p.m.YOW - PVG
1 stop24h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/3C$ 1,698

Find flights from Ottawa to Shanghai within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Ottawa to Shanghai that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 525,491 searches. Data last updated 19 March 2024.

Fly from

Any airport

Fly to

Any airport

Budget

C$ 2,232 - C$ 3,989

Route

Depart

Return

Price

OttawaShanghai Pu Dong

YOW - PVG

YOWPVG

Ottawa

Wed 5/6

2 stops29h 40m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 18/9

2 stops24h 23m

C$ 2,232

OttawaShanghai Pu Dong

YOW - PVG

YOWPVG

Ottawa

Wed 8/5

2 stops29h 40m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 13/6

2 stops31h 01m

C$ 2,337

OttawaShanghai Pu Dong

YOW - PVG

YOWPVG

Ottawa

Mon 15/4

2 stops33h 25m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 27/5

2 stops31h 27m

C$ 2,473

OttawaShanghai Pu Dong

YOW - PVG

YOWPVG

Ottawa

Thu 2/5

2 stops31h 55m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 26/5

2 stops42h 30m

C$ 2,522

OttawaShanghai Hongqiao Intl

YOW - SHA

YOWSHA

Ottawa

Tue 2/4

2 stops41h 37m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 10/5

2 stops28h 46m

C$ 2,623

OttawaShanghai Hongqiao Intl

YOW - SHA

YOWSHA

Ottawa

Mon 15/4

2 stops27h 05m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 22/4

2 stops39h 57m

C$ 2,866

OttawaShanghai Pu Dong

YOW - PVG

YOWPVG

Ottawa

Tue 14/5

1 stop18h 45m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 9/6

1 stop16h 56m

C$ 2,904

OttawaShanghai Pu Dong

YOW - PVG

YOWPVG

Ottawa

Sun 14/7

1 stop35h 35m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 7/8

1 stop28h 35m

C$ 2,905

OttawaShanghai Hongqiao Intl

YOW - SHA

YOWSHA

Ottawa

Sun 14/7

2 stops46h 50m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 18/8

2 stops42h 19m

C$ 3,989

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Deals found on 18/3

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Ottawa to Shanghai. Price data was last updated on 28 January 2024.
Booking 86 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Ottawa to Shanghai. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.
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When is the cheapest time to fly from Ottawa to Shanghai?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Ottawa to Shanghai. Price data was last updated on 10 March 2024.
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Noon
Afternoon
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Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Ottawa to Shanghai flight should consider departing on Wednesday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Wednesday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
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Average price of flights to Shanghai by month

Plan your trip from Ottawa to Shanghai by taking into account the cheapest months to travel. The average price of a one-way flight from Ottawa to Shanghai is currently C$ 1,334 while a round-trip flight costs C$ 2,761. Price data was last updated on 10 March 2024.

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Ottawa to Shanghai (average of C$ 1,484). Flying from Ottawa to Shanghai in June is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 1,852). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

January

C$ 2,009

February

C$ 2,082

March

C$ 2,101

April

C$ 2,231

May

C$ 2,330

June

C$ 2,507

July

C$ 2,205

August

C$ 2,324

September

C$ 2,075

October

C$ 2,012

November

C$ 2,089

December

C$ 2,201

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

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 19 March 2024.
See what other customers who have flown with ANA, EVA Air and Cathay Pacific from Ottawa to Shanghai have to say. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.6
Very good
1,244 reviews

Crew

8.8

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.6

Comfort

8.4

Food

8.2

Boarding

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

if you can put more multiples language agents in air service especially Chinese or French ,the customer who speaks those languages will be much happier than now

8.6
Very good
1,244 reviews
8.6
Very good
1,244 reviews

Crew

8.8

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.6

Comfort

8.4

Food

8.2

Boarding

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

if you can put more multiples language agents in air service especially Chinese or French ,the customer who speaks those languages will be much happier than now

8.5
Very good
1,005 reviews
8.6
Very good
1,244 reviews

Crew

8.8

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.6

Comfort

8.4

Food

8.2

Boarding

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

if you can put more multiples language agents in air service especially Chinese or French ,the customer who speaks those languages will be much happier than now

8.4
Very good
1,636 reviews
8.6
Very good
1,244 reviews

Crew

8.8

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.6

Comfort

8.4

Food

8.2

Boarding

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

if you can put more multiples language agents in air service especially Chinese or French ,the customer who speaks those languages will be much happier than now

7.8
Good
1,262 reviews
8.6
Very good
1,244 reviews

Crew

8.8

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.6

Comfort

8.4

Food

8.2

Boarding

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

if you can put more multiples language agents in air service especially Chinese or French ,the customer who speaks those languages will be much happier than now

7.6
Good
1,911 reviews
8.6
Very good
1,244 reviews

Crew

8.8

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.6

Comfort

8.4

Food

8.2

Boarding

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

if you can put more multiples language agents in air service especially Chinese or French ,the customer who speaks those languages will be much happier than now

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Ottawa to Shanghai. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Ottawa to Shanghai?

    Most people fly from Ottawa (YOW) if they book a flight from Ottawa to Shanghai. On average, Ottawa has 0 outbound flights to Shanghai per day from 7 airlines. Ottawa is conveniently located just 10.6 km from Ottawa’s city centre.

  • Can I find flights from Ottawa to Shanghai for under C$ 2,300 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from Ottawa to Shanghai for under C$ 2,300. The cheapest flight booked recently is on EVA Air for just C$ 2,232, but on average you can expect to pay C$ 2,362.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Ottawa to Shanghai round-trip?

    EVA Air, at C$ 2,232, was found to be the cheapest airline from Ottawa to Shanghai. An alternate airline flying to your destination would be Lufthansa. Users have found that EVA Air is 16% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • What are the most popular airlines that fly from Ottawa to Shanghai?

  • What does YOW to SHA mean?

    Great question - YOW to SHA just means Ottawa Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport. Now you’ll know what these unique codes when you look for flights! Shanghai Pu Dong Airport (PVG), Hangzhou Airport (HGH), Wuxi Airport (WUX), Nantong Airport (NTG), Suzhou Airport (SZV) are other airports near this flight route and their unique identifiers/IATA codes.

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Top 7 airlines flying from Ottawa to Shanghai

Discover the top 7 airlines that operate flights from Ottawa to Shanghai. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 525,491 searches. Data last updated 19 March 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
LufthansaCheapestC$ 1,545AverageC$ 2,357FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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EVA AirCheapestC$ 1,644AverageC$ 2,175FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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ANACheapestC$ 1,716AverageC$ 2,297FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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Air FranceCheapestC$ 1,833AverageC$ 2,925FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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SWISSCheapestC$ 1,980AverageC$ 2,302FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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United AirlinesCheapestC$ 2,279AverageC$ 2,317FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Air CanadaCheapestC$ 2,290AverageC$ 2,790FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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