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Cheap flights from Shanghai, China to Ottawa from C$ 612

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 9/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SHA — YOW
17 Jan — 24 Jan1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Best flights from Shanghai to Ottawa
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Shanghai to Ottawa that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 18 December 2025.

Thu 29/11:30 p.m.PVG - YOW
2 stops20h 48mUnited Airlines
Sun 1/25:11 p.m.YOW - PVG
2 stops36h 34mUnited Airlines
Deal found 15/12C$ 1,538
Wed 4/35:35 p.m.PVG - YOW
2 stops30h 33mAir Canada
Sun 8/35:50 p.m.YOW - PVG
1 stop34h 10mAir Canada
Deal found 16/12C$ 1,739
Thu 29/11:30 p.m.PVG - YOW
2 stops44h 48mUnited Airlines
Mon 2/26:20 a.m.YOW - PVG
2 stops23h 35mUnited Airlines
Deal found 15/12C$ 1,538
Wed 4/38:55 p.m.PVG - YOW
2 stops37h 23mUnited Airlines
Sun 8/35:11 p.m.YOW - PVG
2 stops37h 34mUnited Airlines
Deal found 17/12C$ 1,538
Thu 29/15:35 p.m.PVG - YOW
2 stops27h 43mAir Canada
Mon 2/25:50 p.m.YOW - PVG
1 stop33h 10mAir Canada
Deal found 15/12C$ 2,001
Thu 29/15:35 p.m.PVG - YOW
1 stop26h 08mAir Canada
Sun 1/25:00 a.m.YOW - PVG
2 stops22h 00mAir Canada
Deal found 15/12C$ 2,344

Find flight deals from Shanghai to Ottawa

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Shanghai (CN2) to Ottawa (YOW). 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 18 December 2025.

Round-trip from

C$ 1,538

One-way from

C$ 612
United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 29/1-2/2
  • 4 total stops
  • 68h 23m total
  • Shanghai to Ottawa
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9/3
  • 9/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 57h 14m total
  • Shanghai to Ottawa
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Shanghai to Ottawa 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 629,999 searches. Data last updated 18 December 2025.
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Fly from

Shanghai

Fly to

Ottawa

Route

Depart

Return

Price

ShanghaiOttawa

PVG - YOW

PVGYOW

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 29/1

1:30 p.m.-9:18 p.m.

2 stops20h 48m

Ottawa

Sun 1/2

5:11 p.m.-6:45 p.m.

2 stops36h 34m

C$ 1,538

ShanghaiOttawa

PVG - YOW

PVGYOW

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 29/1

1:30 p.m.-9:18 p.m.

2 stops44h 48m

Ottawa

Mon 2/2

6:20 a.m.-6:55 p.m.

2 stops23h 35m

C$ 1,538

ShanghaiOttawa

PVG - YOW

PVGYOW

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 4/3

8:55 p.m.-9:18 p.m.

2 stops37h 23m

Ottawa

Sun 8/3

5:11 p.m.-6:45 p.m.

2 stops37h 34m

C$ 1,538

ShanghaiOttawa

PVG - YOW

PVGYOW

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 4/3

5:35 p.m.-11:08 a.m.

2 stops30h 33m

Ottawa

Sun 8/3

5:50 p.m.-4:00 p.m.

1 stop34h 10m

C$ 1,739

ShanghaiOttawa

PVG - YOW

PVGYOW

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 29/1

5:35 p.m.-8:18 a.m.

2 stops27h 43m

Ottawa

Mon 2/2

5:50 p.m.-4:00 p.m.

1 stop33h 10m

C$ 2,001

ShanghaiOttawa

PVG - YOW

PVGYOW

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 29/1

5:35 p.m.-6:43 a.m.

1 stop26h 08m

Ottawa

Sun 1/2

5:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.

2 stops22h 00m

C$ 2,344

ShanghaiOttawa

PVG - YOW

PVGYOW

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 9/3

5:30 p.m.-2:44 p.m.

2 stops57h 14m

C$ 612

ShanghaiOttawa

PVG - YOW

PVGYOW

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 12/3

1:50 p.m.-12:39 a.m.

3 stops46h 49m

C$ 641

ShanghaiOttawa

PVG - YOW

PVGYOW

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 12/5

12:50 p.m.-4:18 p.m.

3 stops39h 28m

C$ 685

ShanghaiOttawa

SHA - YOW

SHAYOW

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 9/3

8:55 p.m.-2:44 p.m.

3 stops53h 49m

C$ 772

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What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SHA to YOW?

Find hourly flight availability from Shanghai to Ottawa. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 18 December 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Shanghai to Ottawa is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the morning tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the afternoon could potentially save you up to 20% on airfare.

Reviews of airlines servicing Ottawa

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Ottawa. 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 Ottawa. Reviews last updated 18 December 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Air Canada from Shanghai to Ottawa have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Air Canada
7.1
Good
10,534 reviews
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Crew

7.8

Boarding

7.3

Food

6.3

Overall

7.1

Entertainment

6.8

Comfort

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Shawna,Sep 2025

DCA - YYZ

Business class cabin was *freezing*. Landing was so hard it injured my back - no apology or explanation given
Air Canada
7.1
Good
10,534 reviews
Air Canada
7.1
Good
10,534 reviews
Check prices

Crew

7.8

Boarding

7.3

Food

6.3

Overall

7.1

Entertainment

6.8

Comfort

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Shawna,Sep 2025

DCA - YYZ

Business class cabin was *freezing*. Landing was so hard it injured my back - no apology or explanation given

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Shanghai to Ottawa. 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 into for flights to Ottawa from Shanghai?

    Ottawa (YOW) is the airport you will fly into if you book a flight from Shanghai to Ottawa. You should not have trouble finding flights to Ottawa from Shanghai; the airport handles an average of 0 inbound flights from Shanghai per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 1 airline has flights to the Ottawa airport from Shanghai. It is only a 10.6 km journey from Ottawa (YOW) to Ottawa’s city centre.

  • How long is the flight from Shanghai to Ottawa?

    Airlines like United Airlines and Air Canada fly from Shanghai to Ottawa in about 32h 43m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 12h 05m. There are 11323 km between Shanghai and Ottawa. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    Air Canada, at C$ 1,415, was found to be the cheapest airline from Shanghai to Ottawa..

  • Can I find deals for flights from Shanghai to Ottawa that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Shanghai to Ottawa flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Shanghai to Ottawa?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Shanghai to Ottawa.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Shanghai to Ottawa?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Shanghai to Ottawa by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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Air CanadaCheapestC$ 1,415AverageC$ 1,755FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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