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C$ 739+ Cheap flights to Shanghai, China

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 22/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
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27 Apr — 4 May1
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Flights to Shanghai, China in 2026

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Cheapest flights to Shanghai
Explore the most affordable flight options available to Shanghai. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 28 March 2026.

Sun 20/91:50 a.m.
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PVG
1 stop24h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 13/1012:35 a.m.
PVG
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YYZ
1 stop26h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 25/3C$ 1,485
Mon 9/1111:40 a.m.
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PVG
1 stop19h 45m
Korean Air
Mon 30/118:50 a.m.
PVG
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YYZ
1 stop37h 30m
Korean Air
Deal found 25/3C$ 1,499
Mon 18/59:30 a.m.
YYZ
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PVG
2 stops36h 10m
Korean Air
Tue 2/611:10 a.m.
PVG
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YYZ
2 stops31h 00m
Korean Air
Deal found 27/3C$ 1,517
Thu 24/99:30 a.m.
YYZ
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PVG
2 stops22h 40m
Korean Air
Thu 15/108:50 a.m.
PVG
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YYZ
2 stops26h 00m
Korean Air
Deal found 27/3C$ 1,520
Mon 23/1111:40 a.m.
YYZ
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PVG
1 stop19h 45m
Korean Air
Mon 14/1211:20 a.m.
PVG
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YYZ
1 stop35h 00m
Korean Air
Deal found 27/3C$ 1,525
Mon 23/116:00 a.m.
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PVG
1 stop21h 00m
Air Canada
Mon 14/125:35 p.m.
PVG
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YYZ
2 stops18h 48m
Air Canada
Deal found 27/3C$ 1,528
Thu 24/99:30 a.m.
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PVG
2 stops22h 40m
Korean Air
Sun 11/1011:10 a.m.
PVG
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YYZ
1 stop34h 45m
Korean Air
Deal found 25/3C$ 1,529
Wed 16/911:05 p.m.
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PVG
2 stops27h 00m
Air Canada
Wed 7/103:55 p.m.
PVG
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YYZ
1 stop19h 05m
Air Canada
Deal found 27/3C$ 1,531
Wed 8/47:15 a.m.
YYZ
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PVG
2 stops38h 25m
Korean Air
Wed 6/51:40 p.m.
PVG
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YYZ
2 stops28h 30m
Korean Air
Deal found 24/3C$ 1,532
Mon 16/1111:40 a.m.
YYZ
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PVG
1 stop19h 45m
Korean Air
Mon 23/1111:20 a.m.
PVG
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YYZ
2 stops23h 35m
Korean Air
Deal found 23/3C$ 1,534
Wed 30/911:05 p.m.
YYZ
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PVG
2 stops27h 00m
Air Canada
Wed 28/105:35 p.m.
PVG
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YYZ
1 stop17h 17m
Air Canada
Deal found 27/3C$ 1,535
Mon 18/59:30 a.m.
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SHA
2 stops43h 35m
Korean Air
Mon 1/66:25 p.m.
SHA
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YYZ
2 stops35h 22m
Korean Air
Deal found 27/3C$ 1,582

Find flight deals to Shanghai

Find the latest flights to Shanghai in 2026, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 629,999 searches and data was last updated on 28 March 2026.

Round-trip from

C$ 1,485

One-way from

C$ 706

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

C$ 1,466
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 20/9-13/10
  • 2 total stops
  • 51h 05m total
  • Toronto to Shanghai
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Philippine Airlines
  • Philippine Airlines
  • 30/8
  • 1 total stop
  • 24h 40m total
  • Toronto to Shanghai
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (C$ 70 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

TorontoShanghai

YYZ - PVG

YYZPVG

Toronto Pearson Intl

Wed 2/9

12:30 p.m.-12:25 p.m.

1 stop35h 55m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 30/11

11:20 a.m.-9:20 a.m.

1 stop35h 00m

C$ 1,532

TorontoShanghai

YYZ - PVG

YYZPVG

Toronto Pearson Intl

Wed 16/9

12:30 p.m.-12:25 p.m.

1 stop35h 55m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 20/9

11:10 a.m.-10:50 p.m.

2 stops23h 40m

C$ 1,579

TorontoShanghai

YYZ - SHA

YYZSHA

Toronto Pearson Intl

Wed 8/4

6:40 p.m.-5:05 p.m.

2 stops34h 25m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 17/5

6:25 p.m.-9:55 p.m.

2 stops39h 30m

C$ 1,595

TorontoShanghai

YYZ - SHA

YYZSHA

Toronto Pearson Intl

Sat 11/4

6:45 p.m.-5:05 p.m.

2 stops34h 20m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 17/5

6:25 p.m.-11:58 p.m.

2 stops41h 33m

C$ 1,644

TorontoShanghai

YYZ - SHA

YYZSHA

Toronto Pearson Intl

Mon 13/4

7:25 p.m.-11:20 a.m.

2 stops27h 55m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 12/5

12:45 p.m.-10:19 a.m.

2 stops33h 34m

C$ 1,679

TorontoShanghai

YYZ - SHA

YYZSHA

Toronto Pearson Intl

Sun 26/4

7:15 a.m.-11:20 a.m.

2 stops40h 05m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 5/5

12:45 p.m.-5:43 p.m.

2 stops40h 58m

C$ 1,683

TorontoShanghai

YYZ - SHA

YYZSHA

Toronto Pearson Intl

Wed 22/4

7:25 p.m.-11:20 a.m.

2 stops27h 55m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 6/5

12:45 p.m.-9:59 a.m.

2 stops33h 14m

C$ 1,683

TorontoShanghai

YYZ - SHA

YYZSHA

Toronto Pearson Intl

Wed 16/9

3:45 p.m.-3:35 p.m.

1 stop35h 50m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 20/9

10:30 p.m.-2:00 p.m.

1 stop27h 30m

C$ 1,721

TorontoShanghai

YYZ - PVG

YYZPVG

Toronto Pearson Intl

Wed 29/7

5:16 p.m.-5:25 p.m.

1 stop36h 09m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 1/9

12:10 p.m.-9:54 a.m.

2 stops33h 44m

C$ 1,724

TorontoShanghai

YYZ - SHA

YYZSHA

Toronto Pearson Intl

Thu 9/4

6:15 a.m.-11:20 a.m.

2 stops41h 05m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 16/5

12:45 p.m.-12:35 p.m.

2 stops35h 50m

C$ 1,744

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Best time to book a flight to Shanghai

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Everything you need to know about your flight to Shanghai

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 from Toronto to Shanghai. Price data was last updated on 13 March 2026.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight to Shanghai, you should look to book at least 53 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.

How long is the flight to Shanghai?

On average, a flight from Toronto to Shanghai takes 19 hours 26 minutes. Flights to Shanghai from other popular cities in Canada will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Shanghai?

The most popular airlines flying from Toronto to Shanghai are Air Canada, Cathay Pacific and China Eastern.

Air Canada
Air Canada
From C$ 972
Cathay Pacific
Cathay Pacific
From C$ 812
China Eastern
China Eastern
From C$ 1,058
Hong Kong Airlines
Hong Kong Airlines
From C$ 806

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Shanghai?

The cheapest airlines flying from Toronto to Shanghai are China Southern, Delta and United Airlines.

Rainfall in Shanghai by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Shanghai ranges from 30.0 - 170.0 mm per month. June is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 170.0 mm. December is typically the driest time to visit Shanghai when rainfall is around 30.0 mm.

Temperature in Shanghai by month

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

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).

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 28 March 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with EVA Air,Cathay Pacific, andUnited Airlines to China by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
EVA Air
8.5
Very good
1,390 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.4

Overall

8.5

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

Food

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2026

TPE - SFO

Why when we’re about to board they suddenly announced the letters ABC to board first .. so what is the use us waiting at the door (with wheelchairs) ended up almost at the end to board and I can see people walking boarding first? Is this something new? You go by letters now?
EVA Air
8.5
Very good
1,390 reviews
EVA Air
8.5
Very good
1,390 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.4

Overall

8.5

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

Food

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2026

TPE - SFO

Why when we’re about to board they suddenly announced the letters ABC to board first .. so what is the use us waiting at the door (with wheelchairs) ended up almost at the end to board and I can see people walking boarding first? Is this something new? You go by letters now?
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,231 reviews
EVA Air
8.5
Very good
1,390 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.4

Overall

8.5

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

Food

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2026

TPE - SFO

Why when we’re about to board they suddenly announced the letters ABC to board first .. so what is the use us waiting at the door (with wheelchairs) ended up almost at the end to board and I can see people walking boarding first? Is this something new? You go by letters now?
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,493 reviews
EVA Air
8.5
Very good
1,390 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.4

Overall

8.5

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

Food

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2026

TPE - SFO

Why when we’re about to board they suddenly announced the letters ABC to board first .. so what is the use us waiting at the door (with wheelchairs) ended up almost at the end to board and I can see people walking boarding first? Is this something new? You go by letters now?
China Eastern
7.2
Good
200 reviews
EVA Air
8.5
Very good
1,390 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.4

Overall

8.5

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

Food

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2026

TPE - SFO

Why when we’re about to board they suddenly announced the letters ABC to board first .. so what is the use us waiting at the door (with wheelchairs) ended up almost at the end to board and I can see people walking boarding first? Is this something new? You go by letters now?
Air Canada
7.1
Good
10,850 reviews
EVA Air
8.5
Very good
1,390 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.4

Overall

8.5

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

Food

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2026

TPE - SFO

Why when we’re about to board they suddenly announced the letters ABC to board first .. so what is the use us waiting at the door (with wheelchairs) ended up almost at the end to board and I can see people walking boarding first? Is this something new? You go by letters now?

FAQs about flying to Shanghai

  • 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.

  • 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, Hong Kong Airlines is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Shanghai.

  • 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 (11 hours 50 minutes).

  • Does Shanghai Hongqiao Intl have rental cars?

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

  • Are there hotels close to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl?

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

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