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Cheap flights from Shanghai, China to Ottawa from C$ 1,966

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 16/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SHA — YOW
29 Nov — 6 Dec1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap 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 30 October 2025.

Round-trip from

C$ 1,744
Air Canada
  • Air Canada
  • 16/2-20/2
  • 4 total stops
  • 61h 18m total
  • Shanghai to Ottawa
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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 30 October 2025.

Mon 16/25:35 p.m.PVG - YOW
1 stop26h 08mAir Canada
Fri 20/25:50 p.m.YOW - PVG
1 stop33h 10mAir Canada
Deal found 28/10C$ 1,966
Mon 16/210:15 p.m.PVG - YOW
1 stop29h 55mAir France
Fri 20/25:20 p.m.YOW - PVG
1 stop36h 55mAir France
Deal found 29/10C$ 3,473

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Ottawa

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Depart

Return

Price

ShanghaiOttawa

PVG - YOW

PVGYOW

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 16/2

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

1 stop26h 08m

Ottawa

Fri 20/2

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

1 stop33h 10m

C$ 1,966

ShanghaiOttawa

PVG - YOW

PVGYOW

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 16/2

10:15 p.m.-3:10 p.m.

1 stop29h 55m

Ottawa

Fri 20/2

5:20 p.m.-7:15 p.m.

1 stop36h 55m

C$ 3,473

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Deals found on 28/10

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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 30 October 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 30 October 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
10,381 reviews
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Food

6.3

Boarding

7.3

Comfort

7.1

Overall

7.1

Entertainment

6.8

Crew

7.8

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
10,381 reviews
Air Canada
7.1
Good
10,381 reviews
Check prices

Food

6.3

Boarding

7.3

Comfort

7.1

Overall

7.1

Entertainment

6.8

Crew

7.8

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 Air Canada fly from Shanghai to Ottawa in about 26h 08m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to . There are 11323 km between Shanghai and Ottawa.

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

    Air Canada, at C$ 1,434, 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$ 1,434AverageC$ 1,778FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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